Weekends, February 20 – March 8:
Kauai Community Players 2015 Season – Matila’s Waltz. An original play based on family and sugar plantation life and politics in Hawai`i with the impact of World War II. Enjoy refreshments and meet the people involved after each opening night performance. Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 E. Kikowaena Rd., Puhi. Friday and Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.   $15 to $25. For tickets and information call (808) 245-7700 or visit www.kauaicommunityplayers.org.

Sunday, February 15:
Celebration of the Year of the King Kaumali`i. A celebration featuring Makahiki games, guided tours of Pa`ula`ula (traditional name of Russian Fort), a 3-act play depicting important historic events of the King’s life, performances of original music written for the King by local songwriters and hula presentations in his honor. Kaumuali`i posters and t-shirts and ethnic food will be available for sale to raise money for a memorial statue to be erected at the site. Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park, Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.waimeatowncelebration.com.

February 14 – 21:
Waimea Town Celebration. Enjoy free live entertainment including a Hawaiian rodeo, canoe and stand up paddle races, a film festival, softball and 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, a fun run (10K, 5K, 2K), and cultural exhibits. Festival goers may also participate in storytelling, ice cream eating, ukulele and lei contests. For information and venues, call (808) 651-5744 or visit www.waimeatowncelebration.com.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 1 – `Ohana Slack Key; February 8 – Heart of Slack Key; February 15 – Spirit of Slack Key; February 22 – Mountain to Sea. 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 & Sunday, February 7 & 8:
The Taj Mahal/Ledward Kaapana and Friends Slack Key and Blues Concerts Event. An all-star lineup of Hawaiian and Blues musicians come together for a not-to-be-missed experience, featuring the incomparable Taj Mahal, and Hawaiian Legends Ledward Kaapana & Mike Ka`awa. Courtyard by Marriott Kaua’i at Coconut Beach, 650 Aleka Loop, Kapa`a. Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. For tickets and information visit www.kuleanamusic.com.

Friday, February 6:
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.   Kauai 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.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 6 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music ; February 13 – Legends of Slack Key; February 20 – Kauai Slack Key; February 27 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. 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, February 6:
Eat Dessert First. An annual Fundraiser for the Zonta Club of Kauai, which provides college scholarships and other community donations. Delicious desserts will be provided by Kauai chefs. There will be a silent auction and Valentines prize drawing (must be present to win). Enjoy contemporary Hawaiian entertainment by Micah Viluan. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, ($15 tax deductible contribution). Kauai Beach Resort, 4331 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue. For information call Jeanette Bonilla at (808) 332-5654 or visit www.zonta-kauai.org.

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. Kauai Beach Resort, 433 Kauai 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.