Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3:  Heiva I Kauai Ia Orana Tahiti 2013.  A Tahitian dance and drumming competition and festival with solo and group competition and exhibitions. Local food and Polynesian crafts and gifts are sold. Coconut husking and audience dance contests include Heiva attendees in the fun.  Kapa`a Beach Park.  Entry fee […]

Friday, August 2:  Hawaiian Pa`ina (luau).  Enjoy a day of family, sun and fun in the courtyard of the Kauai Museum to celebrate the community. Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 245-6931.

Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 2 – For the Birds; August 9 – Slack Key Story; August 16 – Heart of Slack Key; August 23 – Kauai Slack Key; August 30 – Dreams Come True.  Free gift drawing.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of […]

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 a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

Saturday Evenings:  Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  August 3 – Sea Turtle Serenade; August 10 – `Ohana Slack Key; August 17 – Legends of Slack Key; August 24 – Mountain to Sea Slack Key; August 31 – Circle of Life.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the […]

Every Monday:  Discover and Experience Waimea.  For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making.  West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy, Waimea.  Free (donations accepted).  For information call (808) 338-1332.

Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  August 4 – Honoring Raymond Kane; August 11 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; August 18 – Spirit of Slack Key; August 25 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music – Slack Key Guitar.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  The concerts are nahenahe - soft and sweet. […]

Sunday Afternoons, August 11 & 25:  Birdie’s Sunday afternoon Jazz Jam Sessions. Kauai's top jazz players are featured at this beautiful setting. Food and beverages are available, no cover, all ages are welcome.  3-6 p.m., at Birdie's Cafe at the Kukuiolono Golf Course in Kalaheo. For information call (808) 635-6477.

Tuesday, August 13:  Soothing Power of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert. Special guest performers! Benefits SMMH Hospital Auxiliary and Slack Key Music Center.  Mahelona Medical Center Auditorium, 4800 Kawaihau Rd., Kapa`a. Doors open 6:30 p.m., concert begins 7:00 p.m.   Tickets $30 Adults, $15 Children.  For more information and tickets call (808) 826-1469.

Thursday, August 15:  Soothing Power of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele.  Special guest performers!  Benefits KVMH Hospital Auxiliary and Slack Key Music Center.  Waimea Historical Theater, 9691 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea.  Doors open 6:30 p.m., concert begins 7:00 p.m.  Tickets $30 Adults, $15 Children.  For more information and tickets call (808) 826-1469.