Saturday, July 25:
Hanalei Canoe Club’s Annual Luau. The Canoe Club’s final fundraising event of the paddling season, featuring traditional Hawaiian fare and Hula dancing, local music, fire dancers and a silent auction. Proceeds allow local youth paddlers to attend the Hawaiian State Outrigger Paddling Championships without cost to them. Hanalei Canoe Club’s clubhouse near Hanalei Pier, on the Hanalei River. 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. $40 for adults, $15 ages 12 and under. For information call (808) 639-4048 or visit www.hanaleicanoeclub.org.

Saturday, July 25:
Kilauea Art Night. Discover locally made pottery, wood work, original fine art, jewelry, organic skincare, handmade soaps, wish trees, apparel, chocolates and more. There is a wide variety of food vendors from around Kaua`i. Enjoy dinner listening to live music. Don’t miss the Keiki Fire & Light performance at 7 p.m. on the back lawn. Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea. 4 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

July 17 – 26:
Koloa Plantation Days. Enjoy local foods, culture and activities, rodeo events, “talk stories” about growing up on the plantation, live music events, cultural performances, film nights, culinary demonstrations, craft fairs, guided walks and hikes, activities and games just for keiki (children), sporting events, and the historic parade (July 25^th, 10 a.m.) and park celebration. For information and event schedule, call (808) 652-3217 or visit www.koloaplantationdays.com.

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 admission. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

• Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11: Waimea Higashi Hongwanji, 9554 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 338-1847.
• Friday & Saturday, July 17 & 18: Kaua`i Soto Zen Temple in Hanapepe, 3205 Umi St., Lihue. 6 – 9 p.m. For information call (808) 346-4650.
• Friday & Saturday, July 24 & 25: Koloa Jodo Mission, 3480 Waikomo Rd., Koloa. 7:30 – 10 p.m. For information call (808) 742-6735.
• Friday & Saturday, July 31 & August 1: West Kaua`i Hongwanji Hanapepe Temple, 1-3860 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Hanapepe. 7:30 – 10 p.m. For information call (808) 338-1537.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 2 – Legends of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; August 9 – Honoring Raymond Kane; August 16 – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key; August 23 –Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; August 30 – Poina Ole – Never to be Forgotten. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. 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.

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. 9:30 a.m. Registration required no later than noon the Friday before that Monday to schedule your tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. July 5 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea; July 12 – Dreams Come True; July 19 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; July 26 – Hanalei Slack Key. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. 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.

Saturday, July 4:
Kaua`i Hospice Concert in the Sky. Celebrate Independence Day with the local cultural experiences of music and hula. This is the largest aerial fireworks event on Kaua`i on the 4th of July. Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field, Lihue. 4 to 9:30 p.m. $15 general admission, $7 for ages 6-12. For information call (808) 652-4988.

Saturday, July 4:
Kekaha 4th 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.

Saturday, July 4:
Hanalei Canoe Club’s Tahiti Fete. Celebrate Independence Day as part of the Hanalei Canoe Club’s family event on the beach. Visitors and kama’aina are welcomed to take part in the 1/4 mile, 6 man Outrigger Canoe Regatta. Canoes, paddles and experienced steersman will be provided. Medals will be presented to the top three crews in each division. There are special beach programs for the keiki (children), along with snacks, vendors, local music and Tahitian dancing during the day. Hanalei Pier Area, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For information call (808) 639-4048 of visit www.hanaleicanoeclub.org.