Sunday, July 9:
Princeville Night Market.  Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m.  Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

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.

Friday, July 7: 
Free Movie Night – Independence Day. Bring your blankets, lounge on the lawn and enjoy an evening under the stars. Refreshments and dinner are available through the Café.  Anaina Hou Community Park, home of Kaua`i Mini Golf, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea.  Movie begins at dusk, approximately 6:30 p.m.  Free admission.  For more information call (808) 828-2118 or visit http://anainahou.org/.

Throughout the Month of July: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Free.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (subject to change):

• Friday & Saturday, July 7 & 8:  West Kaua`i Hongwanji Mission (WKHM), 4675 Menehune Rd., Waimea .  Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 338-1847.
• Friday & Saturday, July 14 & 15:  Kapa`a Hongwanji, 4-1170 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa.  Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 822-4667.
• Friday & Saturday, July 21 & 22:  Waimea Higashi Hongwanji, 9554 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 338-1847.
• Friday & Saturday, July 28 & 29:  Kaua`i Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji, 1-3500 Kaumuali`i Hwy, Hanapepe.  Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 335-3521.

Wednesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  July 5 – In the Real Old Style; July 12 – Sea Turtle Serenade; July 19 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; July 26 – Kaua`i Style. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad 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/.

Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. July 7 – Legends of Slack Key Guitar & `Ukulele; July 14 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Moloka`i; July 21 – Heart of Slack Key Guitar & `Ukulele; July 28 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad 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 the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  4 to 6 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Tuesday, July 4: 
Kaua`i Hospice Concert in the Sky.  Featuring 3D fireworks at 8:30 p.m. choreographed to a 20-minute soundtrack. Enjoy local entertainment by local performers, with Kapena headlining the event. Come early for keiki games, water slides, bounce houses and more. Amazing food options are available at affordable family prices, plus a silent auction, crafts and a keiki novelty tent. Vidinha Stadium, Ho`olako St., Lihue. 4 to 9:30 p.m.  Admission tickets are available at all Kaua`i Times/Big Save Markets, as well as the Kaua`i Hospice office. Advanced Ticket Prices are $10 for adults and $5 for keiki (6-12), keiki 5 and younger free. At the gate it will be $15 for adults and $7 for keiki (6-12),  Keiki 5 and younger free.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  July 2 – Hanalei Slack Key; July 9 – Honoring Raymond Kane; July 16 – `Ohana Slack Key; July 23 – Spirit of Slack Key; July 30 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad 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/.

Tuesday, July 4: 
Kekaha Fourth of July Celebration Event.  Enjoy cultural demonstrations, a variety of crafts, a plantation museum, with games and rides for the keiki. Local entertainment is featured throughout the day along with contests, a talent show and much more. Booths provide plenty of ono food and cold refreshing water and soda. Finish the day with a spectacular fireworks display accompanied by live music in honor of our Hawaiian military men and women who protect our liberty of our country. This is a non- alcoholic and drug free event so no coolers; however, you can bring your mat or beach chair. Faye Park, 4555 Alae Rd., Kekaha.  Parking is available adjacent to Faye Park. For more information call (808) 634-5248.

Friday, July 21: 
Bull Bash & 6^th Annual Music in the Country Featuring “Not My First Rodeo Band”.  Enjoy the Colorful Grand Entry at 5:30 p.m., followed by an evening full of exciting Rodeo Events including the crowd pleasing Bull Riding, Junior Steer Riding, Barrel Racing, “Keiki Mutton busting” (sheep riding) and The Iron Horse Race (beast versus machine, barrel racer versus dirt bike rider). Get your Fix of Island Delights at the “Food Truck Frenzy” with hamburgers, local plate lunches, Mexican food, Greek food, BBQ, fried ice cream, Ono Pops and shave ice. Two-step to your hearts content or relax & enjoy an ice cold beer in the Country Beer Garden while Kaua`i’s own country music band “Not My First Rodeo” performs live after the Action Packed Rodeo. CJM Country Stables, Poipu Rd., Koloa. Gates open at 5 p.m.  Admission $8, children free when accompanied by an adult. For more information call (808) 651-5951 or visit http://cjmstables.com/.