Saturday, December 8:
Garden Isle Artisan Fair.  More than 40 local artisans showcase an array of handcrafted products from Kaua`i and throughout Polynesia. The event offers an opportunity to see the wealth of local talent on the Garden Isle. Feast on local plate lunches, Shave ice, Smoothies. Kilauea Mini Golf Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Free. For information call Judy Webb at (808) 245-9021.

Saturday, December 8: 
Christmas at the Fairmont Orchid: Dining with the Chefs.  A sumptuous holiday gala with tantalizing cuisine by top island chefs, handcrafted ales, wines and Kona coffee, plus entertainment and live auction. A scholarship fundraiser presented by the American Culinary Foundation, Kona Kohala Chefs Association. Fee charged. 5:30 p.m.  Fairmont Orchid Hotel, 1 North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela.  For tickets and information call (808) 329-2522 or visit www.fairmont.com/orc/ChristmasatTheFairmont.

Saturday Evenings: 
Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  December 1 – Spirit of Slack Key; December 8 – Kauai Slack Key; December 15 – Heart of Slack Key; December 22 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; December 29 – Legends of Slack Key.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki `O ka `Aina. Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kaua`i Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa`a.  5:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterkslackkey.com.

Saturday, December 8: 
Mapa’s Nutcracker Sweets.  Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) presents a delightful, family-friendly production of the treasured classic. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, two shows – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.