Saturday, November 11: 
Old Koloa Sugar Mill Run.  Includes 5-K run and walk and 10-K run.  Awards for running, breakfast, Hawaiian music, and more.  All proceeds from this event will go toward local scholarships for the University of Hawai`i located at the Kaua`i Community College, and the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA). Stay after the race for the Benefit Breakfast, free to all participants, and only $10 for family, friends, and visitors.  Anne Knudsen Park, Junction Maluhia Rd., (RT520) & Emi Rd., Koloa.  For race times, registration, and more information visit http://www.oldkoloasugarmillrun.org/.

Weekends, November 10 – 26:
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!  Everyone’s favorite flying car comes to life in the musical adaption of the beloved family film. Don’t miss this classic family show – rated G for all audiences. Showtimes: Fridays & Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 students & seniors, ages 3 and under free. Advance purchase at ticket outlets – $12. Special benefit performance for Kaua`i Food Banks on Sunday November 12th, $6 ticket with a donation.  Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue.  For ticket outlets and more information, call (808) 246-8985 or visit http://www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.org/.

Wednesday, November 8:
Poipu Food & Wine Festival – Come for the food, stay for the music.  Every Wednesday at The Shops of Kukui’ula, live island music fills the air; fresh, locally-grown fruits, vegetables and coffee, along with spices, jams and cheeses fill farmers’ stands. South shore chefs take the stage at the Wine and Beer Garden to show their skill cooking local specialties.  Unique to the November 8th market, Kaua`i Community College (KCC) Culinary Arts Program faculty and students appear as special guests at this weekly market.  The culinary demonstration at 5 p.m. will feature KCC students as they prepare tantalizing local specialties utilizing Kaua’i grown ingredients while showcasing their skills. Free with plates available for purchase, proceeds to benefit KCC.  The Shops at Kukui`ula, 2829 Kalanikaumaka, Koloa.  3:30 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 742-7444 or visit https://www.poipufoodandwinefestival.com/.

Friday & Saturday, November 10 & 11: 
The 3^rd Annual Wahine Comedy Festival.  The only all-female comedy group in Hawai`i. See comics from three different islands. Voted Maui’s best comic last year, the hilarious Corky Gardner headlines this show. Patrice Scott hosts and Brandi Morgan, Talicia Smith, Victoria Arnstein, Maui comic Ronda Hansen, Erika Swartzkopf and Kaua`i comic Kaiulani Mahuka perform original stand-up comedy. Arrive early for good seats. Trees Lounge, 440 Aleka Pl., Kapa`a. 8 to 10 p.m. $10 admission at the door.  For information call (808) 542-8345

Friday Evenings:
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6 to 9 p.m.  Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

Tuesday Evenings: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. November 7 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; November 14 – Gifts of the Ancestors; November 21 – For the Birds; November 28 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; November 31 – Aloha Music. Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.  Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program.  Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Every Monday: 
Historic Waimea Walking Tour.  Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea.  Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  November 5 – Spirit of Slack Key; November 12 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; November 19 – Hanalei Slack Key; November 26 – Honoring Raymond Kane.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Free gift drawing.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei.  3 to 5 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Daily:
Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit.  Cleopatra’s Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor was breathtaking for its day.  Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Sundays.  Admission is $10 adults, $6 students 13-17 years, $2 Children 6 – 12 years, 5 years and under free.  For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

Wednesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  November 1 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; November 8 – Kaua`i Slack Key; November 15 – Island of Peace; November 22 – In the Real Old Style; November 29 – Whales Homecoming. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.   A portion of the proceeds support All Saints’ Pipe Organ Restoration Project.  Free gift drawing.  All Saints’ Sanctuary, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.