What’s Up

July 28

Dance Classes
Kaua‘i Dance Center, studio locations in Lihue, Kapaa and Princeville, register now-Aug. 30 for new dance season starting Aug. 1-May 2011, call for pricing. Sign up for classes for all ages and abilities in classical ballet, hip hop, modern or flamenco dance. (823-9588)

Kaua‘i Dance Theatre Registration
Kaua‘i Dance Theatre, Kalaheo and Lihue, register now for fall term starting Aug. 23, call for times/pricing. New classes for Kaua‘i Dance Theatre’s fall term begin the week of Aug. 23 in ballet, tap, jazz/contemporary and adult exercise. (332-9737, kauaidancetheatre.com)

Oneness Blessing
Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani, Prince Albert Park, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., call for pricing. The Oneness Blessing is a transfer of energy that over time will facilitate your moving into higher states of awareness, calming the endless chatter of the mind and bringing you into the moment. No dogma, practices or beliefs are needed: this is simply the path of receiving. (212-1847)

American Legion Westside Post 51 Meets
3880 Kilohana St., Kalaheo, 6 p.m., free. The American Legion Westside Post 51 meets. (332-7189)

Grove Farm Tours
Grove Farm Museum, 4050 Nawiliwili Road, Lihue, Wednesday, Thursday and Monday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., call for pricing. Enjoy walking tours of the 100 acre historical site of plantation life on Kaua‘i. (Register: 245-3202)

Kaua‘i Music Festival
Kauai Beach Resort, Main Ballroom, Lihue, Wednesday-Saturday, 6-9 p.m., $20-$40. Check out the four-day Kaua‘i Music Festival featuring local and mainland artists. (kauaimusicfestival.com)

July 29

Uplifting The Immune System Day
Qi Center, 3343 Kanakolu St., Lihue, 9-11 a.m., free. The sun, earth and moon will be in alignment on this day. Grandmaster Hong balances this energy along with herbal patches for effective results in conditions of asthma, allergies, sinus, colds, flu and vog relief. One day will have an effect on 365 days. (639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com)

Health & Wealth Expo
Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue,7-8 p.m., free. Learn how you can improve your health through use of natural supplements but also reshape your body instantly with garments all at the same time, a “two-step” process. You can’t afford to miss this opportunity, not only for your health, but for your ability to generate a sizeable “second income.” (916-276-9300, 431-4274)

‘RENT’
Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, Lihue, Thursday-Sunday, 7 p.m., $20-$25. HCT brings Broadway’s RENT to Kaua‘i. (246-8985, hawaiichildrenstheatre.com)

July 30

Beginning Line Dance Class
Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.; $6/class. Dance to all kinds of music in this North Shore Beginning Line Dance Class and have fun while exercising. No partner required. (212-1847)

Bon Dance
Kapaa Hongwanji Mission, Kapaa, Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., call for pricing. Celebrate the Obon tradition, designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merrymaking. (822-4667)

July 31

Limahuli Garden Work, Hike
Limahuli Garden, 5-8291 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei, call for time/pricing. Enjoy a rare opportunity to hike to the back of Limahuli Valley and see the falls after working in the restoration area tending to native plants. Strenuous three miles rounds trip. (826-6105)

Canoe Club Luau, Auction
Hanalei Canoe Club (off Weke Road mauka of Hanalei pier), 4:30-8:30 p.m., $15-$45. Enjoy canoe rides, coconuts, shave ice, a traditional luau, local entertainment, fire dancing, a silent auction and more at the Hanalei Canoe Club’s 37th annual Luau and Silent Auction. (639-4048)

Heiva I Kaua‘i Iaorana Tahiti
Kapaa Beach Park, Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m., $5; keiki ages 6 and under free. Attend the ninth annual Heiva I Kaua‘i Iaorana Tahiti for solo and group Tahitian dancing and drumming competitions, foods, crafts and more. (822-9447)

National Dance Day On Kaua‘i Concert
Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue, call for times/pricing. Attend the National Dance Day on Kaua‘i Concert. (245-1810, 821-9690)

Open Water Swim
Hanalei Pier, call for address, 7 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. start; call for pricing. Participate in the fourth annual Hanalei Open Water Swim for all ages (half mile, one mile and two mile). (Register: 826-7585, namolokama.com)

Sand Castle/Art Contest
Meet to the left of the Hanalei pier, Hanalei, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Attend Hanalei’s first annual Sand Castle/Sand Art Contest and compete for the top spot. Keiki, beginners, artists and sand sculpting pros welcome. Bring your own sculpting tools. (639-8379)

Yoga For The Community
Kalaheo Yoga, 4427 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, 9:15-10:30 a.m., donations only. Take this restorative yoga class where 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the Kaua‘i Food Bank. (651-1568, kalaheoyoga.com)

‘Loveland’
Church of the Pacific, 4520 Kapa Ka Road, Princeville, 7:30 p.m., $20. Jubilant Productions presents the Hawaiian premiere of Ann Randolph’s critically acclaimed R-rated one-woman show “Loveland.” (1-800-838-3006, 310-428-2784)

‘The Cove’
Princeville Community Center, Prince Albert Park, 6 p.m., free. Come see “The Cove,” an award-winning documentary about the dolphin hunts in Tiji, Japan. (640-5761)

August 1

Iyengar Yoga Classes
Kalaheo Yoga, 4427 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, Sundays, 4:30-6:30 p.m., call for pricing. Kalaheo Yoga offers level 1 and 2 classes in Iyengar yoga, which focuses on structural alignment, strength and flexibility. (332-7405, 651-1568, kalaheoyoga.com)

August 2

Core Training For Boomers
Kapaa Neighborhood Center, 4491 Kou St., Kapaa, Mondays, 9:15-10 a.m., $5-$10 suggested donation. Take part in a core training class for boomers ages 50-plus. (212-6228)

August 3

CORE, PiYo Classes
Fitbodies Personal Training, Kalaheo, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 4:15 p.m. CORE Performance Circuit; Fridays, 4:15 p.m., PiYo; $15 per class. Participate in Tuesday/Wednesday CORE Performance Circuit workouts and/or Friday PiYo classes with Pam Kruse. (332-7417, fitbodkauai.com)

All-Level Yoga
Kilauea location, call for address, Sundays, 10-11:30 a.m., $15 drop-ins; $40 for four classes. (351-4958, iriepranaoceana@hotmail.com)

Beginning Line Dance Class
Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.; $6/class. Dance to all kinds of music in this North Shore Beginning Line Dance Class and have fun while exercising. No partner required. (212-1847)

Body And Mind Clarity
Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m., free. Participate in body and mind clarity classes featuring flowing moves for balance, flexibility, coordination and strength. Ages 55-plus. (652-8985, passionateliving.faithweb.com)

Christian-Based Yoga
Kaua‘i Christian Fellowship, 2731 Ala Kinoiki (Koloa Bypass), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:45-10 a.m.; Tuesday nights, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; $10. Linda Espino offers Christian-based yoga classes. (652-0900, lespino@hawaii.rr.com)

Core Training For Boomers
Kapaa Neighborhood Center, 4491 Kou St., Kapaa, Mondays, 9:15-10 a.m., $5-$10 suggested donation. Take part in a core training class for boomers ages 50-plus. (212-6228)

CORE, PiYo Classes
Fitbodies Personal Training, Kalaheo, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 4:15 p.m. CORE Performance Circuit; Fridays, 4:15 p.m., PiYo; $15 per class. Participate in Tuesday/Wednesday CORE Performance Circuit workouts and/or Friday PiYo classes with Pam Kruse. (332-7417, fitbodkauai.com)

Dance Classes
Kaua‘i Dance Center, studio locations in Lihue, Kapaa and Princeville, register now-Aug. 30 for new dance season starting Aug. 1-May 2011, call for pricing. Sign up for classes for all ages and abilities in classical ballet, hip hop, modern or flamenco dance. Ends Aug. 30. (823-9588)

‘Designing The Next Chapter’
Kapaa location, call for address, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., $25 per session. Designing the Next Chapter in Your Life. If you suspect you need a change but aren’t sure what it is or how to implement it, the “Designing the Next Chapter in Your Life” workshop is for you. Figure out what you really want to do with your life and create a concrete plan. (Register: 639-4517, hiyaguha@gmail.com)

Eastside Pilates Classes
Wailua location, call for address/days/times, $45 private; $2 duet. Private classes in the classical equipment-based Pilates method are offered. (346-4251)

Feminine Qi Gong
Birthing a New Humanity Center, Kilauea, Wednesdays, 5-6:15 p.m., call for pricing. Join in these Qi gong classes for feminine bodies. Bring a mat and water. (651-8880)

Golden Eight Qi Gong
Qi Center, 3343 Kanakolu St., Lihue, Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., free for ages 60-plus; $10 general. A gentle standing form, Golden Eight, promotes balance and self healing. (639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com)

Halau Registration
Koloa Hongwanji Mission Hall, Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. (ages 8-14); Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. (ages 15-plus); $25 one-time enrollment fee; $35 monthly dues. Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie under the direction of Kumu Hula Cristy Laamea Almeida accepts applications for new students during the month of July. Ends July 31. (645-1403, haweo_06@yahoo.com)

Hip-Hop Classes
KUGA, Kalaheo, seven-week sessions, email for days/times/pricing. KUGA offers seven-week sessions in hip-hop, break dancing and zumba. Ages 4-plus. (Register: kuga808.com, kuga808@mac.com)

Instrument Lessons
Kilauea Farms, call for address/days/times/pricing. Kirk Smart offers guitar lessons for students of all ages and levels and beginning piano, bass and drum lessons as well. (652-7226)

Islandwide Vinyasa Yoga
Koloa Hongwanji, Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.; Waimea Plantation Cottages, Tuesdays, 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.; call for pricing. Yogi Paul Reynolds guides all levels of Hatha Yoga in the Vinyasa tradition. Look for the blue sign. (650-773-3422, paul@unlimited-ideas.com)

Iyengar Yoga Classes
Kalaheo Yoga, 4427 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, Sundays, 4:30-6:30 p.m., call for pricing. Kalaheo Yoga offers level 1 and 2 classes in Iyengar yoga, which focuses on structural alignment, strength and flexibility. (332-7405, 651-1568, kalaheoyoga.com)

Kalaheo Yoga, Yoga Therapy
Poise Pilates, 4437 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-9:50 a.m., call for pricing. Group and private therapeutic yoga instruction inspired by B.K.S. Iyengar and Integrative Yoga Therapy are offered to persons of all levels. (651-1568, ellen@yogatherapykauai.com)

Kapuna Total Body Conditioning
Hanapepe Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 8-9:30 a.m.; Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Thursdays, 8-9:30 a.m.; free. Participate in chair and standing cardiovascular and strength training classes for seniors. Ages 55-plus. (652-8985, passionateliving.faithweb.com)

Keiki Yoga
Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Drive, Princeville, Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., $33. Enjoy exercise, bonding, healing and yoga through story with your children. Ages 4-10. (480-244-7676)

Kundalini Yoga
Hanalei Community Center, Kuhio Highway, Fridays, 8:30 a.m., call for pricing. Satya Kaur offers instruction in “the mother of all yoga.” (826-0050)

Ohana Yoga
Little Sprouts Playhouse, 4-947 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Mondays, 6:15 p.m., $5-$15 sliding scale per adult; free for keiki. Yoga instructor and licensed massage therapist Lisa Nerpio teaches an ongoing family-style yoga class where parents and their children can create a healthy family ritual with stretching, breathing and meditation for all ages. (631-9494, littlesproutsplayhouse.com)

Oneness Blessing
Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani, Prince Albert Park, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., call for pricing. The Oneness Blessing is a transfer of energy that over time will facilitate your moving into higher states of awareness, calming the endless chatter of the mind and bringing you into the moment. No dogma, practices or beliefs are needed: this is simply the path of receiving. (212-1847)

Pilates
Dolphin Touch Wellness Center, 4544 Kukui St., Kapaa, Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m.; Princeville location, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.; call for pricing. Terri Hunter offers Pilates mat classes to tone and strengthen your mid-section. (639-1313)

Pilates & Yoga Classes
Kalaheo Yoga, 4427 Papalina Road, variety classes offered six days a week, call for times, $15 per class; $48 for four classes; $100 for 10. A variety of yoga and Pilates classes are offered six days a week. Call for schedule. (651-1568, kalaheoyoga@hotmail.com)

Pilates Mat Classes
Hanalei Community Center, Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.; Parish Hall, Kilauea, Fridays, 10 a.m.; call for pricing. Participate in these pilates mat classes and bring your own mat. (482-0186, tamarajocortez@hotmail.com)

Pilates on North Shore
Hanalei Community Center, Mondays and Thursdays, 9:15 a.m.; Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.; The Parish House, Kilauea, Fridays, 10 a.m.; $10. Join in these pilates mat classes. Bring a yoga mat. (482-0186)

Practical Yoga
The Yoga House, 4-885 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Thursdays, 8-9 a.m., $10. Enjoy a fun, all-level class for athletes and busy people to support healthy, active lifestyles. (652-3227, kptkk@yahoo.com)

Prenatal Yoga
South and West side locations, call for addresses/days/times/pricing. Participate in a prenatal yoga class for your health. No experience necessary. (Register: 634-2836, kellybuskirk@yahoo.com)

Prenatal Yoga Anahola
Anahola location, call for address, Thursdays, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., call for pricing. This prenatal yoga class is suitable for all stages of pregnancy and open to all levels of yoga practitioners to help offer relief from the weight of bearing a child. Bring a sticky yoga mat (if you have one) and water. (Register: 823-0705)

Qigong Classes
Kahuna Valley Retreat, Kapahi, Saturdays, 9:30-11 a.m., call for pricing. Francesco Garripoli teaches qigong classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Donations support the Mentor Ohana teen program. (822-4268, kahunavalley.org)

Restorative Yoga
Sweeter Life Studio, 4437 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, Mondays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; call for pricing. Enjoy restorative yoga classes. Private yoga therapy sessions available. (651-1568, ellen@yogatherapykauai.com)

Senior Qi Gong
Qi Center, 3343 Kanakolu St., Lihue, Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., $10; ages 60-plus free. Enjoy a free qi gong class for seniors. (639-4300)

Sitting Qi Gong
Qi Center, 3343 Kanakolu St., Lihue, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., free. This qi gong classs features a gentle sitting form suitable for those over age 60. (639-4300)

Tai Chi Chuan
Lihue location, call for address/days/times, free. Tiru Sadasivam teaches a free introductory class in Tai Chi Chuan (the Art of Peaceful Energy). (245-8694, TiruTaiChi@AOL.com)

Taijiwuxigong 
Hanalei Community Center, Hanalei, Thursdays, 5-6:15 p.m., call for pricing. Join this qi gong class for men and women. (651-8880)

Tantric Movement, Dance
Studio Kaua‘i Yoga, Suite 10, 4504 Kukui St., Kapaa, Saturdays, June 26-July 31, 3-4 p.m., $15 per class; six classes for $60. Participate in these movement classes designed to support health by developing core pelvic movements, conscious breathing, Tantric visualization and elemental dancing. Ends July 31. (346-5135)

The Yoga House
The Yoga House, 4-885 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, various days/times, $20 introductory rate for 10 days. Bikram yoga classes are offered daily, a teen class is offered on Friday and belly dancing is taught on Wednesdays at Yoga House, just north of Safeway in Choy Village. (823-YOGA, bikramyogakapaa.com)

Variety Of Yoga
Mojo Studio, Lawai, daily, 9:30-11 a.m., $15 per class. The studio offers Mommy and Me Yoga on Mondays, Strength+Flex Yoga on Tuesdays, Qi Gong plus Yoga on Wednesdays, Hot Flash Yoga on Thursdays, Yoga Xocolatl (Chocolate Yoga) on Fridays, Total Yoga Workout on Saturdays and Sacred Sounds Yoga on Sundays. (634-6490, mojostudio.wetpaint.com)

Yoga & Meditation
Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Drive, Princeville, Tuesdays, 8:30-9:45 a.m.; Private Home, call for address, Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.; $10. Diane Cline teaches pranyama (breathwork), postures and meditations to be happy and healthy. All levels welcome. (480-244-7676, Diane@yogainspirations.com)

Yoga For Moms
Kalaheo Yoga, 4427 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, Tuesdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m., call for pricing. Bring your infant or toddler (and some toys!) to a child-friendly yoga class for moms. (651-1568, kalaheoyoga.com)

Yoga with Satcha
Hanalei Community Center, Hanalei, Fridays, 8:30 a.m., call for pricing. Gain flexibility, strength and focus with morning yoga with Satcha. (826-0050)

Yoga, All Styles
Studio Kauai Yoga, Dragon Building, 4504 Kukui St., Kapaa, daily, call for times/pricing. Come to Studio Kauai Yoga for whatever you need from your yoga practice. Build strength, flexibility, relax, dance and find peace, energy, concentration and a healthy mind by participating in yoga classes and workshops of many different styles and backgrounds. Classes seven days a week, morning through evening. Drop-in, local and visitor rates available. (822-5053, studiokauaiyoga.com)

YogAlign
Aloha Dance Studio, 4-491 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., $12. Stryking Balance offers YogAlign classes. (212-8268)

YogAlign & Hand Balancing
Lihue location, call for address, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. YogAlign; Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m. hand balancing; $12 drop-in fee; packages available. Stryking Balance offers ongoing classes in YogAlign and a Hand Balancing Partner Yoga class weekly. (212-8268, stryking@gmail.com)

YogAlign Classes
Mana Yoga Studio, 3812 Ahonui Place, Princeville, call for days/times/pricing. Michaelle Edwards offers classes in YogAlign, a pain-free form of yoga done from your core and emphasizing natural spine alignment, core diaphragm breathing and neuromuscular patterns. (826-9230, manayoga.com)

Yogalign in Waipouli
Waipouli Plaza, Powerhouse Jiu-Jitsu studio, second floor, Waipouli Road, Kapaa, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9:30 a.m., $10 per session; five for $40. Take classes in the Yogalign method of yoga. (639-6177)

Zumba, Kripalu Yoga
North Shore location, call for address, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45 a.m. Kripalu Yoga; 8:45-9:45 a.m. zumba; call for pricing. Participate in one or both of these classes in Kripalu Yoga and zumba. (828-6863, wendyval@aol.com)

AARP Potluck, Chapter Meeting
AARP Info Center, 3-3178 Kuhio Hwy., #D-2, Lihue, second Wednesdays, noon-2:30 p.m., free. Attend this monthly AARP potluck and Chapter meeting. (246-4500)

Community Acupuncture
Yoga House, 4-885 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Saturdays, 4-5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 2-3:30 p.m.; $15-$40. Enjoy comfortable, safe, quiet community acupuncture. (652-0381, blujadeacupuncture.com)

Kaua‘i Community Market
Kaua‘i Community College, front parking lot, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free admission. Browse the Kaua‘i Community Market for fresh ingredients, holiday foods and gifts and more. (337-9944)

Kaua‘i Culinary Market
Kukuiula Village, Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m., free admission. Explore this gourmet farmer’s market every Wednesday and meet local farmers and Kaua`i grown/Kaua`i made package food vendors. (742-9545)

West Kaua‘i AYSO
Go online for location/time/pricing. Registration is open through the summer for the West Kaua‘i AYSO 2010 soccer season. (Register: aysokauai.net, publicity@aysokauai.net)

Allerton Garden Tours
Allerton Garden, 4425 Lawai Road, Koloa, third Saturdays, free. The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) offers guided tours of Allerton Garden at no cost for Hawaii residents with I.D. on the third Saturday of each month. McBryde Garden self-guided tours are available every Saturday. (Register: 742-2623)

Live Jazz
St. Regis Princeville Resort, 5520 Kahaku Road, Princeville, Sundays, 4-7 p.m., free. Enjoy live jazz music by Treysara with special guest musicians from time to time. (treysara.com)

Salsa Saturdays
Aloha Beach Resort, call for address, first Saturdays, call for time/pricing. Dance the Merenge, Salsa, Samba, Bachata and more on the first Saturday of each month. (823-1643)

It’s 2 O’Clock Somewhere
Puakea Golf Club, Lihue, now-Sept. 30, $65. The golf course offers its “It’s 2 O’Clock Somewhere” campaign, where if it’s 2 p.m. where guests live, the course will offer green fees at the $65 twilight rate. Ends Sept. 30. (1-866-773-5554, puakeagolf.com)

Trout Fishing
Kokee Public Fishing Area (PFA), Kilauea, June 19-Sept. 30, daily, call for license pricing. Fishing season is now open for rainbow trout. Licenses available at DLNR offices, at selected fishing supply stores, licensed agents, or online. Ends Sept. 30. (274-3344, hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar)

Art Night Kapaa
Kapaa main drag, Saturdays, dusk onward, free. Old Kapaa Town Art Night offers live music, artists, local businesses, tasty bites, dancing and entertainment. (635-4964)

‘Byte Me’
Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall (Unit B-6), Lihue, now-Aug. 27, call for times/pricing. Check out “Byte Me: Third Annual Digital Photo Challenge” with juror David A.M. Goldberg. Ends Aug. 27. (742-6523, 822-0104)

‘Family Portraits’ Exhibit
Kaua‘i Community College, One Stop Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, now-Sept. 8, Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., free. Sharing the real stories of Hawaii’s GLBT families, this exhibit focuses on GLBT couples, extended ohana, GLBT with children, and children with parents with GLBT children by photographer Mike Ang. Ends Sept. 8. (635-3024)

Hula Demonstration
Kukuiula Village, Palm Court, Poipu, Saturdays, 1-2 p.m., free. Experience authentic hula by the members of Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie. (742-9545)

Hula Performances
Coconut Marketplace, 4-484 Kuhio Hwy., # F, Kapaa, Wednesdays, 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 1 p.m.; free. Kumu hula Leilani Rivera Bond and Halau Hula o Leilani perform free hula shows. Ends July 31. (651-0682)

Jam Room
The Jam Room, Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. This open mic/open stage for Kaua`i youth ages 11-18 welcomes musicians, singers, breakers, hula dancers, rappers, slam poets and other artists to a safe, friendly and well-supervised venue hosted by Daphne Sanchez that’s free, fun and twitter-friendly. (hope.faith.daphne@gmail.com)

KauaiBackstory.com Competition
Email submissions to kauaibackstory@yahoo.com, now-Sept. 30, free. KauaiBackstory.com, an online literary journal, seeks essays, stories, memoirs, poems, etc. for it’s fifth annual creative competition. Winners receive a $25-$100 cash prize. Deadline Sept. 30. (kauaibackstory.com, kauaibackstory@yahoo.com)

Leah Orr Exhibit
Josselin’s Tapas, Kukui Ula, Poipu, now-Sept. 4, free. Check out recent works by artist/educator Leonora (Leah) Orr. (742-7117 )

Torchlighting, Keiki Hula
Seaview Terrace, Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i, Poipu, Tuesdays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m., free. Enjoy a torchlighting and free keiki hula shows. Ends July 31. (651-0682)

Clean The Path
Rest pavilion makai of the Kapaa Neighborhood Center, second Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. cleanup; 11 a.m. potluck lunch; free. Friends of the Path clean Ke Ala Hele Makalae, the path that goes by the coast. (639-4561)

Work In Taro
Waipa Foundation, 5-5785 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Participate in this Waipa Foundation Ohana Day and help work in the auwai — taro irrigation system — wearing comfortable shoes and clothing. Recommend change of clothing. Bring water, hat, tabis. Lunch provided by Waipa-grown produce. (639-6905, kalen@waipafoundation.org)