Sunday, August 14: 
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, August 12: 
Movies in the Park.  Free admission.  Bring blankets or beach chairs.  Refreshments available for purchase.  This is a family friendly event. Poipu Beach Park, 1959-2177 Ho`one Rd., Koloa.  7:45 p.m. pre-show entertainment by the Excel! Dance.  Movie begins at 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 240-1312 or visit www.poipurotary.org.

Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7: 
He`iva I Kaua`i.  Group and solo Tahitian dance and drumming competition.  Festivities include Pacific artists, cultural demonstrations, island foods, Polynesian crafts, and a silent auction daily.  Join the family fun with audience participation in Tahitian dance and coconut husking contests. Admission is $6, kids 6 and under free.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gates open at 9 a.m.  Kapa`a Beach Park, Kuhio Hwy, Kapa`a.  For information call (808) 823-8464 or visit www.heivaikauai.com.

Friday & Saturday, August 5 & 6:
Obon Dance & Festival – West Kaua`i Hongwanji Temple.  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 admission.  West Kaua`i Hongwanji Temple, 1-3860 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Hanapepe.  Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 335-3195.

Wednesday – Saturday, August 3 – 6:
Red Clay Jazz Festival. Jazz performers from across Hawai`i and the Mainland entertain island-wide at different venues, culminating with an ocean front main concert on Saturday at the Courtyard Kaua`i at Coconut Beach, 650 Aleka Loop, Kapa`a.  Performances start at 4 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. Tent seating will be available, along with bring-your-own beach chair seating. Adding to this string of extraordinary jazz entertainment will be six food booths dishing out a variety of choices created by some of the island’s top chefs.  For tickets, schedule, and information call (808) 822-3148 or visit www.redclayjazz.org.

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 dthis 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 www.kauaimuseum.org.

Monday, July 4: 
Kekaha Fourth of July Celebration Event.  Enjoy cultural demonstration, exhibits, variety of crafts, a plantation museum and lots of fun game booths and rides for the keiki. Enjoy local entertainment throughout the day, along with contests, talent show, local style food, and more. The day ends with a spectacular fireworks display, accompanied by live patriotic music. An alcohol and drug free event (no coolers).  Bring your mat or chair. Parking available. Faye Park, Alae Rd., Kekaha.  4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 634-5248.

Sunday Afternoons: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  July 3 – Sea Turtle Serenade; July 10 – `Ohana Slack Key; July 17 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; July 24 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea; July 31 – Circle of Life.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukukele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 ($20 seniors, keiki and kama`aina). 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 www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Sunday, July 3: 
PMRF Independence Day Freedom Celebration.  Enjoy food, games and craft booths, music by local musicians, and a heart-pounding fireworks display. Admission is free for this family-oriented event. Attendees can enter the base through the Kokole Point gate (adjacent to the county landfill) on Kaumuali`i Hwy., beginning at 5 p.m. Free parking will be available on base. Vehicles are subject to search. No pets, coolers or outside food and beverages allowed.  Pacific Missile Range Facility, Shenanigans Restaurant, 1308 Club Road, Kekaha. 5 to 10 p.m..  For more information call (808) 335-4740.

Saturday Evenings: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. July 2 – Honoring Raymond Kane; July 9 – NO CONCERT; July 16 – Heart of Slack Key; July 23 – Kauai’s Slack Key; July 30 – Dreams Come True.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukukele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 ($20 seniors, keiki and kama`aina). 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 www.McMasterSlackKey.com.