Kauaʻi Connect

Washed Up Marine Debris Art Exhibit
2024-09-07 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-08 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-09 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-10 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-11 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-12 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-13 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-14 10:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) and 1 more date | Kauai Society of Artists, 2600 Kaumualii Hwy #3, Lihue, 96766
Washed Up is an annual art Exhibit hosted by the Kauai Society of Artists and it’s Co-Sponsor, Surfrider Foundation Kauai Chapter. On display at this exhibit are unique artworks created out of marine debris that was cleaned up off of Kauai shorelines. Artist use the medium of marine debris to create amazing art in order bring awareness to the the issue and inspire attendees to take action. The exhibit also showcases steps that the average consumer can take to prevent plastic pollution. The show is really interesting and unusual and runs from June 7-28th. The opening reception will held on June 8th in conjunction with World Oceans Day.

Hawaii Comedy Legends Tour
2024-09-07 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Philippine Cultural Center Puhi, Lihue Next to YMCA, Lihue, 96766
LIVE COMEDY SHOW X FOOD
General Admission for all ages and VIP Available (21+ Only)-VIP Entry-VIP Access to VIP Lounge
Lineup: Augie T, Andy Bumatai, Frank De Lima
TICKET PRICES:
Early Bird Sales from June 1st – August 23rd
20 and under free, 21 and over: $30
VIP TICKETS: $60
Day of Door Tickets on August 24th
21 and under free, 21 and over: $60
NO REFUNDS – NO EXCEPTION
VENUE:
Kauai Philippine Cultural Center

Doors Open 4:00 pm – Pupu and cocktails
Show start 5:00 pm
Parking at KPCC

RULES

ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING
No Re-Entry
Only 21+ will be given a wristband to drink alcoholic beverages.
No packages, bags, knapsacks, or backpacks are allowed.
Any outside alcoholic beverage and food will be confiscated.
Any patron under the age of 21 found drinking will be subject to ejection &/or arrest.

Old Kapaa town 1st Saturday Hoolaulea Multi-Cultural Celebration
2024-09-07 17:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | HI
Old Kapaa Town 1st Saturday Ho’olaule’a Multi-Cultural Celebration” will be held from 5:00 – 9:00 pm every 1st Saturday providing the very popular food, craft and non-profit vendors. The event is held in Old Kapaa Town area between Beachside Boutique on the north side of town and Paco’s Tacos on the south side along the Kuhio Highway, as well as down two streets closed specifically for this event – the east end of Kukui Street and the west end of Kauwila Street. Japanese, Chinese, Owinawan, Filipino, Korean, Tahitian, or Hawaiian Cultural performances are at 6:00 pm. on Kauwila Street.
For more information about attending this event or about applying to be a craft, food or non-profit vendor for this event, contact the Kapa’a Business Association online at http://www.kbakauai.org by phone at (808) 212-1000 or by email at kapaabusinessassociation@gmail.com.

KCA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert: The Planets
2024-09-07 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | KCC Performing Arts Center, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
KCA celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a never-been-done-on-Kauai performance of Gustav Holstʻs, The Planets, arranged by George Morton for chamber orchestra.

Join us for this exciting collaboration between professional Kauai and Hawaii Symphony Orchestra musicians.

They will be conducted by the internationally acclaimed conductor, Tito Muñoz.

Concert will begin with an opening proclamation by Mayor Derek Kawakami to commemorate KCA’s 50th season.

General admission tickets on sale. VIP tickets include premium seating and a backstage reception with the artists after the concert, limited to 100 VIP tickets.

If you’d like to be a tax-deductible sponsor of this event, click here to find out more: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeZSvh8junh0qIQl6OIdpnvYHCG2vgvESkP1SxkfGbyn2p7A/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0_mycB89c6isNCGKGA-0yvNSTJIGjQCyQ3Q6qw8vUhc0sBD_4mYALauDs_aem_ATHQc_FmiATqs8elDBUeobPmBE9A4qeMCFZTzJuxGk7v0WjnzVk2t3o483k3CiEABLwV-ePvyGM3uC1ikrlyyG2z

Beach House Craft Fair
2024-09-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-15 09:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Beach House Restaurant, 5022 Lawai Rd., Koloa, 96756
A beautiful setting in Poipu just outside the Beach House Restaurant in Poipu! More than 40 vendors offering quality handcrafted items including a wide variety of Kauai Keepsakes, Clothing, Jewelry, Photographs, Paintings, Snacks, and much more!! There is something for everyone!

Princeville Night Market
2024-09-08 16:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy, Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Enjoy an evening of live music, local artists, and food trucks at the Princeville Night Market.
Connect with 40+ of Kauai’s best artisans, including wood workers, painters, jewelers, photographers, quilters, and more. When you’re ready for a break, head over to the food trucks and get dinner or dessert to enjoy as the sun sets. Three different live music tents round out the evening, making for an unforgettable Sunday night.
The Princeville Night Market is a monthly market, occurring on the Second Sunday of each month. The market runs from 4-8pm, rain or shine. It takes place at the Princeville Shopping Center, which is home to locally owned retail shops and full service restaurants. This is a free and family friendly event.

Korean Cooking Class
2024-09-09 17:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Cooking Kauai, Lawai, HI, 96765, United States
Chef Clinton, our favorite Kauai chef is sharing recipes from one of his favorite regions… Korea! This will be more of a demo-style class allowing guests to focus on enjoying light conversation with an incredible meal. The menu includes Jap Chae, sweet potato starch noodles with stir-fried vegetables and egg, Bulgogi Ribeye, Korean bbq beef, leeks, and scallions over white rice, Yakgwa and Black Sesame Ice Cream, Korean honey cookies and homemade ice cream. And of course, fermented condiments will be prepared and served with the meal. Please note that due to insurance, this is an alcohol-free event.
Age Requirement: 18 years or older
Location: The Cooking Kauai, Provisions Kitchen in Lawai. The exact location will be shared after registering.
*** This particular class is unable to accommodate strict dietary preferences***
Chef Clinton Nuyda moved to the island of Kauai, Hawaii with over 25 years of culinary experience mostly, from the Greater Los Angeles Area. Clinton specializes in Asian, Italian, Mediterranean, and Spanish cuisine, and is known for his memorable steaks and flavorful sauces that suit any dish.
Born and raised in the Philippines, Clinton began his culinary journey at his grandmother’s side. His family (including his influential grandmother) eventually moved to California where Clinton’s fine dining career took off. He worked in the kitchens of Chef Makoto Tanaka’s, Mako restaurant in Beverly Hills, Chef Wolfgang Puck’s flagship Spago Beverly Hills, and Chef Suzanne Goin’s LA Tavern in Brentwood, among others. Clinton was handpicked by Chef Eric Klein for Maple Drive and later SW Steakhouse at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. He briefly moved back to the Philippines where he was Head Chef at Grappa’s Ristorante in the busy Makati business district.
Upon returning to the United States, Clinton settled in Kaua’i where he impressed diners at Kauai Pasta Lihue, Eating House 1849 by Roy Yamaguchi (where he was listed by Hawaii Magazine among the top three chefs in the Best of Kauai 2019: Food and Drink: Chef category), The Cabana, and Lava Lava Beach Club, and The Tasting Room. He has also shared some of his cooking secrets during weekend cooking classes at Monkeypod Jam.
Clinton remains close to his Filipino roots and makes a killer Adobo and Sinigang with Salmon. Clinton enjoys playing music and woodworking when he is not in the kitchen.

Makai Music and Arts Festival
2024-09-11 13:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Princeville Makai Golf Course, 4080 Lei O Papa, Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Located on the Makai Lawn fronting Ka Haku Road, the Makai Music and Arts Festival is hosted on each Wednesday of the week. Join us and experience entertainment from some of the best musicians on Kaua’i! Shop from an assortment of hand made jewelry, crafts, art, and much more by local vendors.

Culinary Market
2024-09-11 15:30 - 18:00 UTC | HI
Discover the South Shore’s gourmet farmers market, which boasts over 25 local farmers and vendors offering fresh produce and unique local delights.

In partnership with the Kauai County Farm Bureau, our culinary market features fresh fruits and vegetables as well as other specialties and local products – all Kauai grown and made. The weekly Kauai Culinary Market provides the community with an option to purchase essential goods while supporting local farmers, producers and vendors.

Social distancing guidelines will be in place and all safety precautions will be strictly followed:

Social distance of at least 6 feet from any other person will be maintained.
Face mask will be worn at all times.
Hand sanitation stations will be provided.
High-touch areas will be frequently sanitized.
Personal social interactions will be limited.

Fall Fermentation Class
2024-09-12 08:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Cooking Kauai, Lawai, HI, 96765, United States
Natural Fermentation Class | Thursday, September 12th, 5pm to 8pm
Learn how to create natural, lacto-fermentations safely for home use. We will cover the history, health benefits, and processes of making Daikon Kimchi, Cabbage Sauerkraut, and Fermented Dill Pickles.
Each guest will leave with a jar of each ferment and detailed recipes. A light vegetarian dinner featuring natural ferments will be served.
Age Requirement: 13 years or older (Youth ages 13-17 must be accompanied by a registered adult)
Location: The Provisions Kitchen in Lawai.

An Evening in Africa: A Global Benefit for Aid Africa
2024-09-12 18:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Center for Spiritual Living Kauai, Kuhio Highway 4-1579, Kapaʻa, Hawaii, 96746, United States
On Thursday, September 12th at 6:00pm, join CSL Kaua’i in supporting Ugandan Villages in drilling clean water wells. The evening will be emceed by Susan Wood, a member of CSL Kauai and a Board of Directors member of a wonderful humanitarian organization called Aid Africa. Susan travels to Uganda annually to see the beauty of the land and help with the challenging needs of the people. Help make a difference in the global community — your donations from this event will bring and maintain a water well in a rural community outside Gulu.
Enjoy appetizers & wine, African drumming & dance, a slide show presentation and AFRICAN BINGO! Tickets are $30 each. Visit cslkauai.org to purchase. For more information call 808-431-1700 or emailcenterforspirituallivingkauai@gmail.com

Aloha Friday Art Nights at Hā Coffee
2024-09-13 16:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Ha Coffee Lihue, 4180 Rice St, Lihue, 96766
Come listen to some open mic, watch live artists paint, and check out the beer garden by Kauai Island Brewing Co. and food with Hā Coffee.

Hawaii Line Dance Festival
2024-09-13 17:00 - 2024-09-14 22:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Veterans Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
The Hawaii Line Dance Festival brings together people from all over the islands and from the mainland to enjoy hours of line dance workshops and open line dancing. We have a great line up of instructors just waiting to share their dances with you. The HLDF is proud to put on this benefit event in support of the Kauai Veteran Center and Museum. We welcome all levels….those interested in learning, just watching or dancing. It’s a fun time for everyone. The HLDF starts on Friday, 9/13/24 from 5pm until 10pm. Sat, 9/14/24 from 10am-10pm.
On Sat, 9/14/24. there will be a Craft Fair from 9am-2pm. The Craft fair is open to the public with lots of free parking. We have over 50 local craft and food vendors with a wide variety of products, gifts, snacks and ono local food. The food vendors will stay until dark or they sell out. So come by and support our local businesses.
More information and tickets for the festival are available at hawaiildf.com

Kanikapila
2024-09-13 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | HI
Celebrate Aloha Friday with live music performances by local Kaua’i bands and artists.

Kauai Island Crafters Fair
2024-09-14 08:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Church of the Pacific, Princeville, 4520 Kapaka Street, Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Embark on a journey of creativity and culture at the Kauai Island Crafters Fair, a celebrated event with a decade-long tradition of bringing together the best of Kauai’s local artisans and crafters. Nestled in the heart of this breathtaking island, our fair showcases the essence of Kauai’s craftsmanship, offering a unique opportunity for both visitors and locals to connect with the vibrant artistic spirit of the community. Step into a world where every item tells a story, as skilled Kauai artisans proudly display their locally handmade treasures. The fair, held indoors for your comfort, exudes the warm Aloha Spirit through its friendly vendors who are passionate about their craft. Immerse yourself in a shopping experience where each handcrafted product is a piece of Kauai’s soul, inviting you to take home a special memento of your island vacation. Whether you’re seeking a bespoke item for yourself or a thoughtful gift, the Kauai Island Crafters Fair is the perfect place to discover the rich tapestry of Kauai’s artistic heritage.
For those inspired to join this creative community, interested vendors can reach out to kauaiislandcraftersfair@gmail.com. Come join us and let the Aloha-infused craftsmanship of Kauai capture your heart.

Princeville Farmers and Arts Market
2024-09-14 09:30 - 12:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Prince Albert Park, Princeville, 4334 Emmalani Rd., Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
A Weekly event in the beautiful Prince Albert Park in Princeville. Featuring locally grown produce, honey, and value added products along with a vast array of Kauai designed and created products including handcrafts, jewelry, clothing, photos, artwork and more from Kauai’s talented artists. Live music and local food vendors make this a must stop for both visitors and locals alike!

Kauai Psychic Fair
2024-09-14 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-15 10:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy Street, Lihue, 96766
Join us as we enter our 27th year of bringing our community together to learn about and explore spirituality. Experience a variety of readings including tarot, astrology, numerology, and mediumship. Additionally, discover an assortment of crystals, spiritual supplies, books, and unique gifts available for purchase. For those seeking astrology readings, kindly come prepared with your time, date, and place of birth for a personalized experience.

Please visit our website for more information.

Downtown Lihue 2nd Saturday Night Market
2024-09-14 16:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Alakoko Shop, 2976 Kress Street, Lihue, 96766
Join us on Kress Street for Downtown Lihue’s 2nd Saturday Night Market. Locally made crafts, gifts, food trucks, baked goods, live entertainment, and much more! With over 40 local vendors we’re sure that there’s something for you to enjoy.
This event is free to attend, family friendly, and an outdoor open to the public. Hosted by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and Alakoko Shop.
If you are an interested vendor, register at www.downtownlihue.com

Beach House Craft Fair
2024-09-15 09:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Beach House Restaurant, 5022 Lawai Rd., Koloa, 96756
A beautiful setting on Kauai’s southside, just outside the Beach House Restaurant in Poipu! More than 40 vendors offering quality handcrafted items including a wide variety of Kauai Keepsakes, Clothing, Jewelry, Photographs, Paintings, Snacks, and much more!! There is something for everyone!
