February 19 – 25:
Waimea Town Celebration. A week- long celebration celebrating the history and aloha of Waimea’s residents. For information see below and visit www.wkbpa.org.

Saturday, February 18:
Kilohana Long Distance Canoe Race. Traditional Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Racing along the Waimea shoreline. One of the signature events of the Waimea Town Celebration and the first event of the Garden Island Canoe Racing Association season. Start times for the races are 9a.m. for women, 10:30 a.m. for men. Finished around 11:30. Visible from the shore at Waimea near the Pier. Race course determined by ocean conditions that morning. Free for spectators.

Tuesday, February 14:
Eat Dessert First. Don’t miss the 19th annual event held on Valentine’s Day, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach in Wailua. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, ($15 tax deductible contribution). Children 4 and under are free. For information call Marlene Greer at (808) 346-1058.

Every Tuesday:
90 Minute Theatrical Comedy “The Complete History of America: Abridged”. This hilarious 90-minute PG comedy features three actors continuously changing characters and cos- tumes as they cheerfully present five hundred years of American’s history with a rather unique perspective. Your only disappointment will be that it is over. Aston Aloha Beach Resort, Kapa’a. Centrally located – right as you enter Lydgate Park in Kauai. Plenty of free parking. 5:30 p.m. For information and reservations visit www.OPtheater.com or phone (808) 212-8444 or email Info@OceansideProductions.com

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 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making. West Kauai Tech & Visitor Center. Free (donations accepted). For infor- mation call West Kauai Technology & Visitor Center at (808) 338-1332.

Every Sunday:
Hanalei River Fair. Hanalei’s newest venue showcasing artisans, craftsman, product and produce merchants from all over the island Explore the booths filled with local talent, enjoy great food, fresh produce and refreshing drinks. Live entertain- ment. Open every weekend rain or shine. Located in Hanalei across from the pier on Weke Road. For information call Ann Hettinger at (808) 651-8856.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. February 5 – Hanalei Slack Key Concert; February 12 – For the Birds; February 19 – Menehune Moonrise; February 26 – For the Birds. 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. A portion of the proceeds sup- ports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center. 3:00 p.m. For information and reserva- tions call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Saturday, February 4:
Hula Hoike 2012 by Lelani Low and Halau Hula O Leilani with the Makaha Sons. An exciting show of Hula, Tahitian and Maori dances. Special guests, “The Makaha Sons” are world- renowned for their magnificent vocal harmonies and instrumental arrangements. Hawaiian arts, crafts, clothing, jewelry, and more for sale from 5:00 in lobby. Show starts at 7:00. Tickets at ticket outlets and from halau members just $20 for adults, $10 for keiki 4-14. Prices at door $25 and $15 respectively. Call Darryl Low at (808) 651-0864 to reserve front-section seats for $30 each.

Friday Evenings:
Art Night in Hanapepe. Every Friday evening, Old Town Hanapepe is bustling with fun & activity! Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several excellent restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment. Strolling is free; art is priced as noted. For infor- mation call Ed Justus at (808) 335-6469.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. February 3 – Tour of the Islands; February 10 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; February 17 – Honoring Ray Kane; February 24 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center. 4:00 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.