Weekends, April 4 – 19:
Kaua`i Community Players 2015 Season – Prodigal Father. An original light-hearted comedy directed by the author. Enjoy refreshments and meet the people involved after each opening night performance. Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 E. Kikowaena Rd., Puhi. All shows run Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 245-7700 or visit www.kauaicommunityplayers.org.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. April 3 – Whales Homecoming; April 10 – `Ohana (Family) Slack Key; April 17 – Heart of Slack Key; April 24 – Spirit of Slack Key. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). 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. 4 to 6 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Friday, April 3:
First Friday Pa`ina and Historical County Building Tour. Experience old-style music, local food, fun and friendship. Tour begins at 10 a.m., Pa`ina is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.   Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. Cost is $20 per person. Seating is limited, reservations are required. For directions and information call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

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:

Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults.  Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donation to the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center.  For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.TheChildrenoftheLand.com.

Wednesday Evenings:
South Pacific. This show is a classic musical and love story set in the South Pacific, and one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s finest works. A lu`au style all you can eat buffet dinner is included with the show. Kaua`i Beach Resort, 433 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue. Check in time is 5:15 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 346-6500 or visit www.southpacifickauai.com.

Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28:
Kauai Orchid and Art Festival. Enjoy local music, great food and display of exotic, tropical orchids. Plein air painters are invited to paint in various locations around historic Hanapepe during the festival. Massage students will be available offering massage, and there will be a Kauai Made Products fair and silent auction. Take a workshop in orchid painting with oils or watercolor painting. There will be a rooster crowing contest and children’s activities are offered. Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church, 3815 Hanapepe Rd., Hanapepe. Friday 1 to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entrance to all events are free, with the exception of select workshops. For information call (808) 651-9801 or visit www.hanapepe.org.

Sunday, March 22:
Prince Kuhio Celebration Rodeo. See exciting youth of the island enjoying barrel racing, pole bending, goat racing and more. Rodeos and horseback riding have long-been a tradition in Hawai`i, since the early days of the plantation era. Teens compete with barrel racing, goat tying, breakaway roping, bull riding and double mugging. Free admission. CJM Stables, Koloa. For information call (808) 742-6096 or visit www.princekuhio.net.

Saturday, March 21:
Hoedown for Hope. Have a boot-stompin’, grand ole time at this 7th annual event to benefit the American Cancer Society. Featuring an evening of dancing, dining, live and silent auctions, challenging games, photo booth and a variety of entertainment. Kilohana Luau Pavilion, 3-2087 Kaumuali`i Highway, Lihue. 5 to 10:30 p.m. For information call (808) 754-5741 or visit www.hoedownforhope.org.

Saturday, March 21:
Prince Kuhio Celebration Commemorative Ceremonies. Observe the protocol of honoring Prince Kuhio as the Royal Order of Kamehameha honors him with ho`okupu (gifts), hula (dance), and oli (chant). Ceremonies, song and dance reflect Native Hawaiian traditional cultural practices. Prince Kuhio Park, Poipu, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free. For information call (347) 615-2164 or visit www.princekuhio.net for more events and venues celebrating Prince Kuhio during the month of March.