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 donationto 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 […]

May 1 – 5:  100th Year Anniversary Celebration of the Kilauea Lighthouse. Five days of festivities including the official opening ceremony on May 1, with a Hawaiian rededication of Kilauea Lighthouse and daily guided tours of the lighthouse. Special activities and a lighthouse exhibit will occur throughout the week with a free admission day on […]

Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 3 – Legends of Slack Key; May 10 – Sea Turtle Serenade; May 17 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; May 24 – Spirit of Slack Key; May 31 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music.  Free gift drawing.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion […]

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.  May 4 – For the Birds; May 11 – Slack Key Story; May 18 – Heart of Slack Key; May 25 – Kaua`i’s Slack Key.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki `O ka `Aina. Located […]

Sundays:  Makuahi Cave Reserve Tours.  At the center of its many attractions is Hawai`i’s largest limestone cave, the richest fossil site in the islands, and a uniquely preserved archaeological site. It's a living museum dedicated not just to the past, but also to experiments in native species conservation.  Located in Maha`ulepu.  Guided tours 9 a.m. […]

Sunday Afternoons:  Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  May 5 – Honoring Raymond Kane; May 12 – `Ohana Slack Key; May 19 – Legends of Slack Key; May 26 – From Mountain to Sea.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  The concerts are nahenahe - soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar […]

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.

Friday, May 10:  A Culinary Romp through Paradise.  Local food experts offer an authentic taste of Kaua`i by guiding you on a farm to fork culinary experience. Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of a 26-acre exotic fruit farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch made with […]

Saturday, May 11:  May Day by the Bay.  Enjoy Hawaiian music performed by groups from throughout Hawai`i.  Hula cultural demonstrations by local practitioners, a craft fair of Kaua`i made products, Hawaiian food, displays of local non-profits, and a Silent Auction.  Waioli Beach Park, Waioli.  $5 donation requested. For information call (808) 635-9028.