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. August 1 – Spirit of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; August 8 – From Mountain to Sea; August 15 – Dreams Come True; August 22 – Tour of the Islands; August 29 – Hanalei Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele. 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.

Throughout the Month of August:
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, August 1 & 2: Lihue Hongwanji, 3-3530 Kuhio Hwy., Lihue. 7:30 – 10 p.m. For information call (808) 245-6262 or visit lihuihongwanjimission.com.
• Friday & Saturday, August 8 & 9: Waimea Shingon Mission, 3770 Pule Rd, Waimea. 7:30 – 10 p.m. For information call (808) 742-6735.

Thursdays – Sundays, July 24 – August 10:
HCT After Dark is proud to present the triple Tony Award Winning Musical Comedy, Avenue Q!   All performances will be at the Puhi Theatre Warehouse at 7 p.m.  Space is very limited, so purchase tickets in advance online at www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.com or call 808-246-8985.

Friday, July 20:
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.

July 18 – 27:
Koloa Plantation Days. Learn about Koloa’s multicultural history, experience a diverse range of local foods, culture and activities, explore the area’s unique ecology and archaeology, and enjoy the warm hospitality of the south shore’s resorts, golf courses, and other neighborhood venues. Poipu Beach Park, Ho`one Rd., Koloa, and various other locations throughout Kauai. For information on venues and schedule of events call (808) 652-3217 or visit www.koloaplantationdays.com.

Friday – Sunday, July 11-13:
Hawai`i Children’s Theatre is proud to present The Wizard of Oz, YPE a production of its Summer Stars performing arts education program.  Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 4 p.m. KCC Performing Arts Center,3-1901 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Lihue.  For tickets and information call 808-246-8985 or visit www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.com.

Thursday, July 10:
Hawai`i Children’s Theatre will have its Summer Stars Gala Showcase and Fundraiser Thursday, July 10 at 5:30 at the KCC Performing Arts Center.  Food, Silent Auction and performances by the talented Keiki of Summer Stars morning program.  For tickets and information call 808-246-8985 or visit www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.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.wkpba.org/visitorcenter.html.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. July 6 – Honoring Raymond Kane; July 13 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; July 20 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; July 27 – Legends of 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.