Sunday, June 5: 
Annual Taste of Hawai`i – The Ultimate Sunday Brunch.  Taste of Hawai`i t has consistently been a statewide favorite attracting more than 2,000 attendees annually, with 40 chefs, 10 beverage vendors, and 14 musical acts, it’s an afternoon of endless food, drink, and dancing.  Smith’s Tropical Paradise, 3-5971 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa’a; parking at Vidinha Stadium, Hoolako St., Lihue. Tickets are $100 in advance, $125 at the door.  For tickets and information call (808) 346-7095 or visit www.tasteofhawaii.com.

Saturday Evenings: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. June 4 – Spirit of Slack Key; June 11 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; June 18 – Tour of the Islands; June 25 – Hawaiian Slack Key.  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.

Throughout the Month of June: 
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:

• Friday & Saturday, June 3 & 4:  Lihue Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Kuhio Hwy, across from Kapaia Stitchery (nearest cross street, Kuene St.), Festivities being at 5 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For more information call (808) 245-6262 or visit www.lihuehongwanjimission.com.
• Friday & Saturday, June 10 – 11:  Waimea Shingon Mission, 9770-A Pule Road, Waimea.  Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 337-1854.
• Friday & Saturday, June 17 – 18:  Kapaa Jodo Mission, 4524 Haua`ala Rd., Kapa`a.  Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 822-4319.
• Friday & Saturday, June 24 – 25:  West Kaua`i Hongwanji Mission – Waimea Temple, 4675 Menehune Rd., Waimea.  Dancing 7:30 p.m.

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 6-9 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.

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 www.kauaimuseum.org.

Wednesday Evenings: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  June 8 – For the Birds; June 15 – Sea Turtle Serenade; June 22 – Heart of Slack Key; June 29 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. 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).  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 – 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Sunday, May 29: 
Annual Banana Poka Roundup.  A festive family event for the young and old, enjoy this annual forest education fair with live music, craft workshops, kid fun, snacks, a silent auction, and crowing contest at noon. Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (CCC Camp) at Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow in Koke`e State Park.  Free admission. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Lawn chairs are ok to bring, but coolers are not. Call ahead for ADA arrangements. For information call (808) 335-9975 or visit www.kokee.org.

Saturday, May 28: 
The Female Comics of Hawai`i at Tree’s Lounge.  The Female Comics of Hawai`i are the only all-female standup comedy group in Hawai`i, based in Honolulu. Don’t miss the funniest ladies in Hawai`i.  Tree’s Lounge, 440 Aleka Pl., Kapa`a. 8 to 10 p.m.  $10 cover.  For information call (808) 542-8345.

Saturday, May 14: 
May Day by the Bay.  Experience a unique hands-on opportunity in a one of a kind setting of Hawaiian culture in music, hula, cultural practitioners, craft fair, a silent auction and ono food.  An alcohol and drug-free event. Waioli Beach Park, He`e Rd., Hanalei.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $5, children under 5 are free.  For information call (808) 635-9028 or visit www.maydaybythebay.com.

Saturday, May 14: 
MoKan NoKan World Inner Motion Road Show – Dance Extravaganza.  A Beautifully costumed show extravaganza featuring 80 dancers and musically gifted students of Kaua`i Dance Center.  Enjoy an exciting and enchanting performance of an original story portrayed in music, dance, acting, song, multimedia visual film and live performance art. Kaua`i Marriott Resort, 3610 Rice St., Lihu`e. 4 to 6 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 823-9588 or visit www.worldinnermotion.com.