Weekends, November 14 – 23:
Shrek the Musical. Hawaii Children’s Theatre presents Shrek the Musical, a Hawai`i premiere of the hit Broadway musical.  Fantastic costumes, sets, special effects and a full orchestra.  Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue.  Fridays – 7 p.m., Saturdays – 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sundays – 4 p.m. For information and tickets, call (808) 246-8985 or visit www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.com.

Friday, November 14:
A Culinary Romp through Paradise. Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of an exotic fruit farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch at the outdoor courtyard of the Kaua`i Marriott Resort at Kalapaki Bay. The day ends with an exclusive tour of Hawai`i’s only meadery. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $140. For information, call (808) 635-0257 or visit www.tastingkauai.com. Reservations required three days before event.

Sunday, November 9:
Pato Banton and his band The Now Generation Rocks Reggae. Enjoy an afternoon of positive reggae from local island and reggae bands and culminating with world-renown singer/songwriter and award-winning reggae legend, Pato Bandon. Pato has toured with Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers, Sting, Burning Spear, Third World, Yellowman, Black Uhuru, Dennis Brown and Steel Pulse. The Courtyard Marriott in Kapa’a at their oceanside tent pavilion, 650 Aleka Loop, Kapa`a. For tickets and information call (808) 346-5800.

Saturday, November 8:
150^th Anniversary Luau, Grove Farm Museum. In 1864 George Wilcox acquired a property outside of Lihue known as Grove Farm. His education in engineering helped him to irrigate 900 acres of barren land, which led to the creation of a successful Kaua`i sugar plantation. Celebrate this significant milestone at this old style luau starring Melveen Leed. Front lawn of Grove Farm Museum, 4050 Nawiliwili Rd., Lihue. 5 to 9 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 245-3202 or visit www.grovefarm.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, November 7:
First Friday Pa`ina. Experience old-style music local food, fun and friendship at the Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice Street, Lihue. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For directions and information call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. November 7 – Poina `ole – Never to be Forgotten; November 14 – For the Birds; November 21 – Whales Homecoming; November 28 – Ohana Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert. 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.

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 or visit www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. November 2 – Hanalei Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; November 9 – Legends of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; November 16 – Honoring Raymond Kane; November 23 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; November 30 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music. 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, November 1:
A Taste of Kilohana. An exclusive, guided food tour that offers a seasonal taste of Kilohana Plantation. Ride an open-air plantation-style train, feed wild boar, goats and chickens and stroll through the orchard with an expert in local agriculture. Pick, eat, and learn how to select and prepare exotic tropical fruit. Tour the historic Manor House. Finally, enjoy a three-course, locally sourced meal in the Private Dining Room of the historic Wilcox Mansion. $115. Kilohana Plantation, Lihue. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For reservations and information call (808) 685-0257.