Monday, May 1:
Kauai Museum & Kauai Marriott Presents the 37^th Annual May Day Lei Contest honoring Irmalee & Walter Pomroy.  Kauai Museum May Day Lei contest started by Master Lei Maker Irmalee Pomroy and today her `Ohana continues her legacy. A make-a-lei table will be available at the event from 9 a.m. for those who want to make a lei to take with them, for a minimal donation.  Kaua`i Marriott – Puna Court, 3610 Rice St., Lihu`e.  Lei viewing and silent auction is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.   For more information or lei applications, call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

Saturday, April 29:
Kilauea Art Night.  Festival featuring live music, local artisans and gourmet food trucks. Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy, Kilauea.  4 to 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 635-2572.

Sunday, April 23: 
Fast and Furriest Festival.  The festival will have food trucks, a keiki corner, dog contests, vendors, and demos. All dogs must be on a leash, socialized and six months or older. Bring a bag of pet food for the Pet Food Bank. This is a free event.  Kaua`i Humane Society Freddie’s Dog Park, 3-825 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue.  9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For information call (808) 632-0610 or visit http://kauaihumane.org/.

Saturday, April 22:
Kekua Aloha Foundation Free Keiki Fun Day and Fitness Challenge.  There will be free entertainment by Kapa`a Middle School Ukulele Band, Joyful Noise Taiko Drummers, Zumba by Ho’ola Lauhui Hawai`i, World Award Winning Excel! Dance Studio and the Drake Family fire knife Crew. Take the fitness challenge on the obstacle course, jump around for the keiki, prizes, food and crafts for sale and special guest appearances.  Kapa`a Beach Park, 4-1604  Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 755-5763 or visit http://www.kekuaalohafoundation.org/.

Sunday, April 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.

Saturday, April 8: 
Ho`okena with Ben Vegas and Maila Gibson.  Enjoy beautiful Hawaiian/Contemporary music by Ho’okena along with Ben Vegas and Maila Gibson (Kaua`i girl).  Hula by Nani Dudoit, Kaipo Dudoit and Kaua`i’s own Ka Pa Hula O Hinano, kumu hula Troy Lazaro.  Aqua Kaua`i Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom, 4331 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue.  7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $30 and are at various outlets, or call (808) 635 7377.

Saturday, April 8: 
Roots & Shoots Fun Run ‘n Walk.  Attendees will be shuttled into McBryde Garden from the South Shore Visitors Center located at 4425 Lawai Road (across the street from Spouting Horn in Po`ipu). Parking will be available at the South Shore Visitors Center and participants are encouraged to arrive early to park and check-in.  After the run, participants will enjoy a complimentary snack sponsored by Living Foods Gourmet Market along with coffee provided by Kaua`i Coffee Company. A silent auction will also take place after the run. Enjoy a Champagne Brunch in McBryde Garden after the race.  Champagne Brunch reservation is an additional fee and can be purchased with your Roots ‘n Shoots Fun Run ticket.  Entry fee of $40 adults, $30 students 16 and younger, includes free gift, post-race snack and drink and entrance for one spectator on the NTBG Shuttle.  Champagne Brunch Reservation and additional spectator shuttle seats can be purchased separately.  8 to 10 a.m.  South Shore Visitor Center, 4425 Lawai Rd., Po`ipu.  For more information visit http://ntbg.org/tours/kauai-south/events/.

Saturday, April 8:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair.  Handmade products from Kaua`i’s crafters and artisans. Find quality merchandise for that special occasion, gift giving or keepsake. A collection of beautifully handmade products like bags, carved bone jewelry, sculptured wood carvings, fabric angels, Hawaiian quilts, futons & other sewn products, sunrise & Niihau shell jewelry, Hawaiian print towel wraps, fused glass art jewelry, sun catchers, tapa prints & bags & accessories and lots more by local Kaua`i artists. Find that unique gift that will be cherished for years. Church of the Pacific, 4520 Kapaka St., Princeville.  8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.  For information call (808) 635-4314.

Saturday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. April 1 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; April 8 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i; April 15 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; April 22 – Gifts of the Ancestors; April 29 – For the Birds.  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.  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/.

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.