Culinary Market
2025-02-19 15:30 - 18:00, 2025-02-26 15:30 - 18:00, 2025-03-05 15:30 - 18:00 UTC
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.

Kyle Quilausing: From Hawaiʻi’s Most Wanted to Overcomer
2025-02-20 17:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Anahola Market Place, Ioane Road 4523, Anahola, HI, 96703, United States
“You are one choice away from a different life…” Kyle Quilausing, from Hawai’i’s Most Wanted to a Beacon of Hope
Hoʻomana I Ka Lāhui, a program of the YWCA, is excited to announce that next Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 5-6pm in Anahola we are hosting Hilo Native Kyle Quilausing to help us end violence and lift up Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities on Kaua’i.
Once one of Hawaiʻiʻs Most Wanted, Kyle has a unique and inspiring story that has touched thousands of people.

From his childhood as a world-champion golfer;

To becoming addicted to crystal meth and then going to prison;

To escaping, being caught, and going into solitary confinement;

To turning his life around and now speaking to youth all over Hawaiʻi;

Kyle has triumphed over adversity, and is coming to Kaua’i to share the power of making the right choices.

The event, which offers free pūpūs and drinks, will be held at the Anahola Market Place Cafe and is FREE to all.
Ho’omana I Ka Lāhui is on a mission to increase support, healing, safety, and wellbeing in Kauaʻiʻs Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.
A program of the YWCA of Kauaʻi, we provide culturally-specific services to victims of dating violence, domestic violence, and/or sexual assault, supporting the revitalization of Native Hawaiian culture as the foundation for prevention.
Hoʻomana I Ka Lāhui seeks to host community events while uplifting cultural traditions and healing practices as a way to deter violence in our communities.
For more information, reply here or contact Hoʻomana I Ka Lāhui Director Kawena Bagano: kawena@ywcakauai.org
Hoʻomana I Ka Lāhui has office hours in Anahola on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am-3pm and is located in A-1 Building next to the Anahola Market Place.

48th Annual Waimea Town Celebration Ho`olaulea
2025-02-21 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-02-21 00:00 - 2025-02-22 23:59 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Waimea Old Sugar Mill, 9630 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea, 96796
48th Annual Waimea Town Celebration Ho`olaulea at the Old Waimea Mill – Enjoy 22 hours of FREE admission & entertainment, plus delicious food booths, unique craft vendors, fun Keiki rides, and the Island Distributing and Koloa Rum Beer Garden! Don’t miss out on the excitement!

Aloha Friday Art Nights at Hā Coffee
2025-02-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-28 17:00 - 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.
Hosted by Ulupono Initaitive and supported by Hawaii Tourism Authority Community Enrichment Program.

Kanikapila
2025-02-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
Celebrate Aloha Friday with live music performances by local Kaua’i bands and artists.

Kauai Island Crafters Fair
2025-02-22 08:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Veterans Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
🌺 Artisan & Crafters Fair hosted by Kauai Island Crafters Fair! 🌺
Embark on a journey of creativity and culture at the Kauai Island Crafters Fair, a celebrated event with a 15-year 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. 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.
✨ Event Highlights:

Shop Handmade: Explore a diverse selection of locally crafted items, from jewelry to home décor, art, clothing, and more.
Meet the Makers: Get to know the talented artisans behind the creations and hear the stories that inspire their work.
Support Local: By attending, you’re helping small Kauai businesses thrive and preserving the island’s rich cultural artistry.

📍 Location: Indoors with convenient outdoor parking.
Bring your family and friends and immerse yourself in the warmth and creativity of Kauai’s local community. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover that perfect handmade treasure!
📣 Interested vendors can reach out to kauaiislandcraftersfair@gmail.com. Spread the word, tag your friends, and follow @kauaiislandcraftersfair – Let’s support Kauai’s local artisans together!
#KauaiIslandCraftersFair #ShopLocalKauai #SupportSmallBusiness #HandmadeOnKauai #kauaicraftfair #kauaiaswhy #EngageandInspire

Princeville Farmers and Arts Market
2025-02-22 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-01 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!

Rest For The Living
2025-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kapaa Adventist Church, 1132 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI, 96746, United States
🎶 ONE NIGHT ONLY! A Spectacular Evening of Music 🎶

Join us for an unforgettable concert under the direction of Dr. Rina featuring the Kaua‘i Children’s Choir and Kapa‘a Choir on Saturday, February 22, at 6 PM at 1132 Kūhiō Hwy!
This extraordinary musical event will showcase the harmonious blend of local and mainland voices, joined by artists:
🎻 Yoojin Jung – Award-winning violinist from South Korea
🎼 Victor Girotto – Kaua‘i’s breathtaking local favorite oboist
🎤 Greg Shepherd – Arresting baritone and music professor at Kaua‘i Community College
repertoire includes

J.S. Bach – Double Violin Concerto with Janie Yoo, Kauai’s eye surgeon and accomplished violinist
Ennio Morricone – Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission
Carlos Gardel – Por una Cabeza (string instruments)
John Rutter – Pie Jesu (stunning soprano solo by Melissa Osadchuck)
Kauai’s Uncle Mike – Original song
Gabriel Fauré – Sanctus from Requiem (choral music with violin)
And more…

✨ Admission is FREE! Donations gratefully accepted.
🤗Stay after the concert for refreshments and celebration!
Don’t miss this ONE NIGHT ONLY performance—come experience the magic of music and community! 🎵

E Kanikapila Kākou Week 4: “The Amazing Charlotte Apo with the Mokihana Serenaders”. Plus “Hot Kūpuna Strut Their Stuff”
2025-02-24 18:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom, 4331 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue, 96766
E Kanikapila Kākou 2025
OUTRIGGER Kaua‘i Beach Resort and Spa
Theme: “Music Heals” & “Hawaiian Music Traditions”
Monday Nights – 6:00 – 8:30 pm, through March 24; Doors open at 5:00 pm
Week 4, February 24: “The Amazing Charlotte Apo with the Mokihana Serenaders” (Paul Ventura, Pancho Graham, Norman Kaawa Solomon, Kilipaki Vaughan). Plus “Hot Kūpuna Strut Their Stuff”
Born in the fishing village of Miloliʻi on Hawaiʻi Island on May 29, 1937, Charlotte Apo grew up in a close-knit community where singing and playing Hawaiian songs was a basic lifestyle. Charlotte attended Kamehameha Schools from 1952 to 1955. She worked for Hawaiian Airlines playing music and also played music with Aunty Genoa Keawe. Music was a major part of her life.
In 2011, at the age of 74, Charlotte was clinically diagnosed with Alzheimerʻs. Her short-term memory is nearly non-existent, but music and long-term memories related to music are fortunately intact. As long as she is prompted with her song titles, Charlotte can draw from her encyclopedic memory banks of traditional Hawaiian songs and accompanies herself with her zesty ʻukulele strumming. Does she get tired? Not when she is accompanied by the Mokihana Serenaders, a dynamite ensemble of Kauaʻi musicians including Pancho Graham on upright bass, Kilipaki Vaughan on steel guitar, and Norman Kaʻawa Solomon and Paul Ventura, Charlotteʻs son, on guitar.
Adding to the fun and action for the evening, kupuna are invited to get up and “strut their stuff” when they are so moved. It will be hard to keep the kupuna in their chairs with such rousing Hawaiian music.
Charlotte and the Mokihana Serenaders are embarking on a new “career” playing on the set for the upcoming movie, “Hawaiian Vacation” which will be released, hopefully, soon.
ʻUkulele Hour: Beverly Kauanui
Purchase tickets at: http://EKK2025.eventbrite.com
The Garden Island Arts Council presents E Kanikapila Kakou 2025 as a Community Enrichment program made possible with funding support from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) with support services from Kilohana at Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA).
EKK Special from Hotel:
We are so excited you are attending our EKK Concert Series! We value and care for our guests and what better way to enjoy the OUTRIGGER Way with an overnight stay. On behalf of EKK and OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa, here is a link to our special rates, as this season is a busy one, we recommend booking your reservations promptly. EKK Series Booking Link
Hotel Parking Options: Parking options at the OUTRIGGER Kaua`i Beach Resort include the following three choices: 1. Valet parking at the porte-cochere; 2. Free event parking in the unpaved area beyond the covered parking stalls — get there by turning right at the first opportunity and then take a left into a dirt field; or 3. Enter the first gated area on your right, a bit closer to the ballroom entrance than the dirt entrance, and turn into that gated area. Press a button to make the gate rise, collect a ticket issued by the machine and hold onto it. Get it validated just inside the ballroom door to receive a special validation for a $10 total parking fee. Use that ticket to exit the gate, paying the balance due at a kiosk machine near the restrooms or at the gate with your credit card.

Makai Music and Arts Festival
2025-02-26 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-05 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.

Introduction to Generative AI
2025-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kuleana AI Lab – Kukui Grove Shopping Center, 3-2600 KAUMUALII HWY - Suite 1650, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
At this workshop we’ll introduce you to the tech topic on everyone’s mind: generative AI. No prior knowledge is necessary, and we’ll walk through a host of introductory definitions and topics to help start demystifying this technology for you. Questions encouraged. Supported by the County of Kaua’i Office of Economic Development. Support will be provided to the hearing impaired upon request.

An Evening with David Sedaris
2025-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | KCC Performing Arts Center, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.

David Sedaris is the author of Barrel Fever and Holidays on Ice, as well as collections of personal essays, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, and his most recent book, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, each of which became an immediate bestseller. The audio version of Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls is a 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominee for Best Spoken Word Album. He is the author of the NYT-bestselling collection of fables entitled Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary (with illustrations by Ian Falconer). He was also the editor of Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules: An Anthology of Outstanding Stories. Sedaris’ pieces appear regularly in The New Yorker and have twice been included in “The Best American Essays.” There are over ten million copies of his books in print and they have been translated into 25 languages.

He and his sister, Amy Sedaris, have collaborated under the name “The Talent Family” and have written half-a-dozen plays which have been produced at La Mama, Lincoln Center, and The Drama Department in New York City. These plays include Stump the Host, Stitches, One Woman Shoe, which received an Obie Award, Incident at Cobbler’s Knob, and The Book of Liz, which was published in book form by Dramatists Play Service. David Sedaris’ original radio pieces can often be heard on the public radio show This American Life. David Sedaris has been nominated for three Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album. His latest audio recording of new stories (recorded live) is “David Sedaris: Live for Your Listening Pleasure” (November 2009). A feature film adaptation of his story C.O.G. was released after a premiere at the Sundance Film Festival (2013). Since 2011, he can be heard annually on a series of live recordings on BBC Radio 4 entitled “Meet David Sedaris.” David Sedaris’ new book is a collection of his diaries, entitled Theft By Finding, Diaries (1977-2002) (May 2017). An art book, about David Sedaris’ diary covers was also just published and edited by Jeffrey Jenkins, entitled: David Sedaris Diaries: A Visual Compendium (October 2017, Little, Brown and Company). The nationally bestselling essay collection Calypso was published in June 2018, and a second volume of his diaries is expected for summer 2021.

David will read from some of his latest writing for one night only and autograph books previously purchased and purchased that night.

E Pili Kākou I Ho`okahi Lāhui
2025-02-28 07:00 - 2025-03-02 11:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Beach Resort & Spa, Kauai Beach Drive 4331, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
About E Pili Kākou I Ho`okahi Lāhui

E Pili Kākou I Ho`okahi Lāhui is a Hawaiian hula conference and retreat that has been held for over 20 years. Our program has a global reach and has been held on the Island of Kaua’i, Japan, Tahiti & Marqueses. In addition, we have held our retreats in Canada and California to include Sacramento and San Diego.
The English translation of E Pili Kākou I Ho`okahi Lāhui is “Come together as one body of people”
Mission
To promote, to share, to perpetuate Hawai’i’s rich culture and heritage by sustaining and further educating all ages who are practitioners of the hula art form. And to bring all hula closer together as a “body of people.”
Concept
To organize a highly professional teaching staff that consists of elite Kumu Hula devoted to ensuring the art of hula will be passed on from generation to generation with accuracy and integrity. These kumu hula, kupuna, or professors, shall posses proven track records in hula training, education, experience, language, history, and reputation, to preserve and promote Hawai’i’s cultural dance through proven methods to enrich and enhance the eager students learning experience. To broaden their training, thinking, and understanding of the hula in its entirety both on the individual and halau levels. This will be achieved through the creation and implementation of nine to twelve various renown kumu hula, kupuna, island wide to achieve the highest in quality and to bring together the local and neighboring island nā kumu hula and haumana to participate in a non-competitive environment as a “body of people.”
What is a Hula Retreat?
A multi-two day seminar in which non-hula dancers, hula students, leaders, experts, and teachers to come together in a common bond to celebrate the hula! They will learn, experience, exchange dances and ideas, share, meet new friends, increase their knowledge in hula, improve their history, language, usage of native plants in hula, improve their self-esteem and confidence. Several levels and specialized classes and subject matters are implemented and conducted to ensure all interests and all ages will want to participate.
E Pili Kākou I Ho’okahi Lāhui is a three-day event that brings together some of Hawaii’s most accomplished hula instructors (kumu hula) and cultural specialists to teach workshops in all styles of hula and chanting as well as to share the stories and spirituality behind the dance. The event also showcases many of the arts and crafts unique to the islands. The setting is non-competitive and open, which helps to accomplish one of the main goals of this event, which is to foster a feeling of “lōkahi” or unity amongst a diversity of hula practitioners worldwide. From its humble beginnings in 1998 with 100 participants mainly from Kaua`i only, the event has grown to host well over 400 attendees, hailing from all over Hawaii and the mainland as well as Japan, Canada, and Europe. EPK is currently embarking on its 20th annual event with over thirty successful hula retreats across 4 countries!
“Let’s join together as one body of people”. Inspired by a biblical passage (1 Cor 12:12- 27), this retreat hosts practitioners and teachers of hula as well as general hula and Hawaiian culture enthusiasts from around the world for three days of workshops and evening functions designed to truly celebrate the one spirit of hula that unites all who love this unique dance form and culture. For sixteen years now, E Pili Kākou I Ho`okahi Lāhui has been dedicated to this mission. Each year, kumu hula and kupuna from throughout Hawai`i are invited to pass on their teachings to eager participants. These dedicated individuals are steadfast in ensuring that the art of hula will be perpetuated with great love and respect for the culture and its people. Each is highly reputable in hula training, education, experiences, language and history and is inspired to share the spiritual essence of hula. They have been invited to participate in this retreat as a means of preserving and promoting Hawai`i’s cultural dance in a non-competitive and nurturing environment. This devotion to excellence from nā kumu hula, na kupuna and various other Hawaiian cultural specialists, shall provide each student with an opportunity to broaden their training, thinking and understanding of hula in its entirety on both an individual and hālau level. Specialized classes in topics related to hula and the culture will be available for the non-dancer, providing an opportunity to participate, regardless of physical abilities or experience with hula.
Each year the event honors a special individual who exemplifies the high standards and values we as practitioners continue to strive to emulate and achieve. In the past, we have been blessed to honor Hawai’i’s treasures who have since passed on, including Lovey Apana, Malia Craver, Genoa Keawe, Rubelite Kawena Johnson, Kapeka Chandler, Mary Louise Kekuewa, Ku’uleialoha Punua, Joan Lindsey, Mary Ann Lim, George Holokai and Darrell ‘Ihi’ihilauākea Lupenui. Living treasures we’ve been blessed to honor and continue to cherish as supporters of E Pili Kākou are Pohai Souza, Coline Aiu, Kealoha Kalama, Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, Mae Kamamalu Klein, Ed Collier, Leimomi Ho and Ainsley Hlemanu.
From keiki to kupuna, “E Pili Kākou Ho`okahi Lāhui” Hula Retreat is sure to give all of its participants a wonderful, positive experience upon which to reflect and grow. We hope you will come and partake of this “offering of hula” and allow its spirit to connect and “pili” each one of us. What better way to celebrate life and peace…Let’s truly “come together as one body of people”!

You Matter 2025:Guided by His light: A rally to save lives
2025-02-28 16:30 - 20:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauaʻi War Memorial, Lihue, HI, United States
You Matter 2025: A Life-Changing Evening for Kauai Youth
Join us for an incredible event designed for students in grades 6–12 and their families! Here’s what to expect:
🌟 Resource Fair
Discover opportunities for youth through Bible-based and secular after-school activities. Meet representatives from local organizations, including Nehemiah Center Kauai, offering Christian mental health resources.
🎭 Main Stage Show
Experience powerful performances from local church youth groups, inspiring testimonies, and impactful five-minute talks by community leaders and Jesus-followers from schools and churches.
✨ Special Highlights

Gently Used Fashion Show (calling all youth participants!)
Parade Finale featuring youth from Bible Clubs, church groups, and secular organizations.
Resource Program Guide with crisis numbers, after-school activity info, and self-reflection tools.
Testimonies from youth pastors across Kauai.

🍴 RSVP for Food
Let us know you’re coming so we can plan food at the Resource Fair.
💖 Support Our Mission
We’re fundraising to make this event a reality! Donate today via GoFundMe or support our car wash on December 14th at Kukui Grove. Every contribution helps bring hope and healing to Kauai youth.
📅 Event Date: February 28, 2025
📍 Location: War Memorial Convention Center
Visit RamiPositiveSpace.com for more details and to RSVP. Let’s come together to equip and inspire our youth with tools, resources, and the love of Jesus. Together, we can make a difference! 💛

Kauai Island Crafters Fair
2025-03-01 08:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Veterans Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
🌺 Artisans & Crafters Fair hosted by Kauai Island Crafters Fair! 🌺
Embark on a journey of creativity and culture at the Kauai Island Crafters Fair, a celebrated event with a 15-year 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. 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.
✨ Event Highlights:

Shop Handmade: Explore a diverse selection of locally crafted items, from jewelry to home décor, art, clothing, sewn textiles, and more.
Meet the Makers: Get to know the talented artisans behind the creations and hear the stories that inspire their work.
Support Local: By attending, you’re helping small Kauai businesses thrive and preserving the island’s rich cultural artistry.

📍 Location: Indoors with convenient outdoor parking.
Bring your family and friends and immerse yourself in the warmth and creativity of Kauai’s local community. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover that perfect handmade treasure!
📣 Interested vendors can reach out to kauaiislandcraftersfair@gmail.com. Spread the word, tag your friends, and follow @kauaiislandcraftersfair – Let’s support Kauai’s local artisans together!
#KauaiIslandCraftersFair #ShopLocalKauai #SupportSmallBusiness #HandmadeOnKauai #kauaicraftfair #kauaishopping #koloaneighborhoodcenter #kauaihandmadegifts #kauaisouvenirs #kauaivacation #kauaihawaii

Old Kapaa town 1st Saturday Hoolaulea Multi-Cultural Celebration
2025-03-01 17:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
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.

E Kanikapila Kākou Week 5: “Ha‘a Hula All Through the Town” Community Hula Night with Mālie Foundation & Kane Kumu Hula: Hinano Lazaro, Willy Pulawa, Maka Herrod & Blaine Kia
2025-03-03 18:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom, 4331 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue, 96766
E Kanikapila Kākou 2025
OUTRIGGER Kaua‘i Beach Resort and Spa
Theme: “Music Heals” & “Hawaiian Music Traditions”
Monday Nights – 6:00 – 8:30 pm, through March 24; Doors open at 5:00 pm
Week 5, March 3: “Haʻa Hula All Through the Town!” –- Community Hula Night with Mālie Foundation & Kane Kumu Hula: Hinano Lazaro, Willy Pulawa, Maka Herrod & Blaine Kia
To experience Community Hula Night is to experience the essence of hula.
Audience members, hula dancers, halau members, keiki, kupuna, whether kamaʻaina or malihine, all are invited to join the intense and inclusive pop-up hula sessions with any one of our four fabulous kane kumu hula – Troy Hinano Lazaro, Willy Pulawa, Maka Herrod and Blaine Kia — and join in the hula hoike as the main program for the evening. An evening alive with aloha, the ballroom will be transformed into a kaleidoscope of hula dancers interpreting the music with their hula choreography as the Mālie band provide non-stop hula mele. Join the action!
Hula Circles begin at 5:00 pm; No ʻukulele circle.
Purchase tickets at: http://EKK2025.eventbrite.com
The Garden Island Arts Council presents E Kanikapila Kakou 2025 as a Community Enrichment program made possible with funding support from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) with support services from Kilohana at Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA).
EKK Special from Hotel:
We are so excited you are attending our EKK Concert Series! We value and care for our guests and what better way to enjoy the OUTRIGGER Way with an overnight stay. On behalf of EKK and OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa, here is a link to our special rates, as this season is a busy one, we recommend booking your reservations promptly. EKK Series Booking Link
Hotel Parking Options: Parking options at the OUTRIGGER Kaua`i Beach Resort include the following three choices: 1. Valet parking at the porte-cochere; 2. Free event parking in the unpaved area beyond the covered parking stalls — get there by turning right at the first opportunity and then take a left into a dirt field; or 3. Enter the first gated area on your right, a bit closer to the ballroom entrance than the dirt entrance, and turn into that gated area. Press a button to make the gate rise, collect a ticket issued by the machine and hold onto it. Get it validated just inside the ballroom door to receive a special validation for a $10 total parking fee. Use that ticket to exit the gate, paying the balance due at a kiosk machine near the restrooms or at the gate with your credit card.

Cliburn Piano Competition Finalist Clayton Stephenson
2025-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
American pianist Clayton Stephenson’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage, expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), he is committed to making an impact on the world through his music-making.
Growing up in New York City, Clayton started piano lessons at age 7, and the next year was accepted into The Juilliard School’s Music Advancement Program—a full scholarship program for under-represented students—where he lingered to watch student recitals and fell in love with music. He advanced to Juilliard’s elite Pre-College at age 10—with the help of his teacher at the time, Beth Nam, who gave him countless extra lessons without charge—to study with Matti Raekallio, Hung-Kuang Chen, and Ernest Barretta. Clayton practiced on a synthesizer at home until he found an old upright piano on the street that an elementary school had thrown away; that would become his practice piano for the next six years, until the Lang Lang Foundation donated a new piano to him when he was 17.
He credits the generous support of community programs with providing him musical inspiration and resources along the way. As he describes it, the “Third Street Music School jump-started my music education; the Young People’s Choir taught me phrasing and voicing; Juilliard’s Music Advancement Program introduced me to formal and rigorous piano training, which enabled me to get into Juilliard Pre-College; the Morningside Music Bridge validated my talent and elevated my self-confidence; the Boy’s Club of New York exposed me to jazz; and the Lang Lang Foundation brought me to stages worldwide and transformed me from a piano student to a young artist.”
Clayton graduated from the Harvard-New England Conservatory (NEC) dual degree program in spring 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard and a master’s degree in piano performance from NEC under Wha Kyung Byun. And his accolades along the way have been bountiful: in addition to being the first Black finalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2022, he was named 2022 Gilmore Young Artist; 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts; Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist; Gheens Young Artist; and Young Scholar of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation.
Recent and upcoming highlights include concertos with the Houston and North Carolina Symphonies and Las Vegas Philharmonic; festival appearances at Grand Teton and Tippet Rise; recitals at venues including Fondation Louis Vuitton and Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall; and collaborations with violinists Nikki and Timothy Chooi in Europe, Canada, and the United States. On the 69th United Nations Day, Clayton played with the International Youth Orchestra at the U.N. General Assembly Hall. He has been featured on NPR, WUOL, and WQXR, and appeared in the “GRAMMY® Salute to Classical Music” Concert at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium.

Clayton will perform for one night only on Kauai!

For more information, visit https://claytonstephenson.com/.

Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church Rummage Sale
2025-03-07 08:00 - 2025-03-08 12:00, 2025-03-07 13:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church, 3815 Iona Rd,, Hanapepe, HI, 96716, United States
Something for Everyone! Aloha wear, Hawaiiana, men’s, women’s, & keiki clothing, sporting goods, toys, kitchenware, tools, small appliances, linen, books, and furniture. Some items brand new with tags

The Outrigger Kaua’i Beach Resort & Spa Craft Fair
2025-03-07 15:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Outrigger Kaua’i Beach Resort & Spa, 4331 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
The partnership between the Outrigger Kaua’i Beach Resort and Spa and the Kaua’i Made program to relaunch the craft fair is a great way to support local artisans and bring together the community with visitors.
Hosting it every Friday from 3pm to 7pm will give both locals and visitors a regular opportunity to experience Kaua’i’s unique handmade products.

The variety of products at the craft fair will definitely appeal to a wide range of people. Fine jewelry and resin jewelry will offer unique, local art pieces, while skincare products are always popular for those looking for something special. The treats like rum cake, cookies, and banana bread will surely be a hit, too—there’s nothing like homemade island delicacies!

The fair will capture the essence of Kaua’i through its mix of art, craftsmanship, and local flavors.
Scents of Aloha Soap Company with their range of different scents must be a lovely experience for anyone who enjoys high-quality, locally-made skincare. The variety of fragrances could be perfect for gifts or for treating yourself to something special.
And Kiyomi’s Sweet Treats definitely seems like a must-visit booth! Their famous rum cake, pistachio rum cake, and banana bread all sound like indulgent local treats that would be hard to resist, especially for visitors looking to take home a taste of Kaua’i.
A fantastic way for people to experience the island’s unique culture, arts, and flavors.

Aloha 1st Friday Art Nights at Hā Coffee
2025-03-07 17:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Ha Coffee Lihue, 4180 Rice St, Lihue, 96766
Come listen to some live music, open mic, art gallery, watch live artists paint, and check out the beer garden and food.
Hosted by Ulupono Initaitive and supported by Hawaii Tourism Authority Community Enrichment Program.

2025 Florilegium Art Show Opening Reception
2025-03-07 17:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | National Tropical Botanical Garden, 4425 Lawai Road, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
March 7, 2025

Special NTBG member preview at 5pm
General addmission at 6pm
NTBG South Shore Visitor Center
4425 Lāwaʻi Rd, Kōloa, HI 96756
(across from Spouting Horn)
Join us for the opening reception of the 2025 Florilegium Art Show on Friday, March 7! NTBG members will enjoy exclusive early access beginning at 5pm—an opportunity to experience this year’s stunning botanical illustrations before the doors open to the public at 6pm. Mingle with the artists and be among the first to view the exhibition.
This year’s exhibit will be held at our South Shore Visitor Center (4425 Lāwaʻi Rd, Kōloa, HI 96756). Registration is required.
For a glimpse into past florilegium works, view a previous year’s exhibit.
About NTBG’s Florilegium
NTBG’s Florilegium is a group of botanical illustrators and artists gathered by instructor Wendy Hollender of Draw Botanical. The group comes together annually to explore, study, observe, and document Kauaʻi’s unique native and introduced flora through illustration.
Can’t make it to the reception? You can still view the show from March 8–29 at the South Shore Visitor Center, open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM. Admission is free and open to the public.
