Kauaʻi Connect

Culinary Market
2024-07-31 15:30 - 18:00, 2024-08-07 15:30 - 18:00, 2024-08-14 15:30 - 18:00, 2024-08-21 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.

Disenchanted! – A new Musical Comedy
2024-08-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) and 4 more dates | Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 Kikowaena St, Lihue, 96766
Step into a twisted fairy tale like no other with HCT’s After Dark production of Disenchanted! Running from August 1 to 18 at the Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, this uproarious musical flips the script on classic princess stories. Snow White and her crew of disillusioned royals are fed up with fairy tale stereotypes and are ready to spill the enchanted beans. Forget damsels in distress and glass slippers – these princesses are armed with sass, wit, and a score to settle!
Nominated for “Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical” and “Best New Off-Broadway Musical,” Disenchanted! promises an evening of side-splitting comedy and powerhouse performances. Join us Thursdays through Sundays at 7 pm for a night where fairy tale fantasies collide with modern-day hilarity. Fair warning: this show is rated PG-13 for adult language and content.
Tickets are available at www.hctkauai.org. Get yours now and prepare to see happily-ever-after get a major reality check!

Kanikapila
2024-08-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-08-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-08-16 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
Celebrate Aloha Friday with live music performances by local Kaua’i bands and artists.

22nd Annual Heiva i Kauai International Tahitian Dance & Fireknife Competition
2024-08-03 09:00 - 21:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kapaa Beach Park, Niu St, Kapaa, HI, 96746, United States
In 2024, Heiva I Kauai celebrates the 22nd anniversary of a unique, exciting and colorful Tahitian dance and drumming competition. This annual event provides a venue for performers of all ages to present their talent, skill and cultural knowledge to an audience of more than 2,500 attendees daily! On Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and 4, from 9am to 5pm, come and enjoy this community-sponsored, family-centered celebration of Tahitian culture at the Kapa`a Beach Park (4-1464 Kuhio Highway). Participants from Hawai`i, the Mainland, Taiwan and Japan, with a range in age from toddler to elder, perform solo and group competition and exhibition dances portraying legends and stories of Tahiti. Event admission is $8 at the door. Children aged 12 and under are admitted free.
After opening ceremonies, solo competition is held on Saturday, starting with the youngest age groups and continuing through adults, until the championship dance-offs in the afternoon. Solo categories include traditional otea vahine and tane, for junior, senior and master (age 26+) divisions. Group categories include otea, aparima, ahupurotu and drumming. Heiva I Kaua`i offers an amateur/youth group category for contestants under age 19. Group competition is scheduled for Sunday.
On Saturday evening we will be joined by iSiva FireKnife Crew as they will be hosting their “PO AFI” Samoan Fireknife competition open to all ages. Gates open at 6:00pm; competition and awards to follow. Admission $5 at the gate. Children 12 and under FREE. (admission is separate from Hevia I Kaua’i). For rules, application, and information, email: isivafireknifecrew@gmail.com or visit them under the cultural tent at the Heiva.
Vendors offer an extensive array of Tahitian and other Pacific Island gifts, jewelry, art, woodwork and clothing. Food vendors sell a variety of ethnic foods. Artists provide demonstrations of Polynesian crafts.
Heiva I Kaua`i is grateful for support from the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Kauai Visitors Bureau and the Kapa`a business community. This event is ADA accessible. Persons in need of auxiliary aid to take part, please call the number below at least 7 days before the event. For information call 808-822-9447.

17th Annual Never Forget Sandy G Golf Tournament
2024-08-04 07:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Ocean Course Hokuala, 3351 Ho'Olaulea Way, Lihue, HI, 96766
Aloha! Please join YWCA of Kauaʻi in making a meaningful impact through our upcoming 17th Annual Never Forget Sandy G. Golf Tournament on Sunday, August 4th. We’re determined to make this year’s tournament the most unforgettable, enjoyable, and impactful yet, and we’d love for you to be a part of it.
In addition to inviting you to participate in the tournament itself, weʻre excited to share that golfer registration is now open. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, we welcome you to join us for a day of camaraderie and community support on the greens.
As we strive for a hole-in-one in terms of fundraising, we’re reaching out to sponsors and donors like you to help us make this event a resounding success. Your support can make a significant difference in our mission to eliminate family violence in all its forms, providing treatment to those affected and offering the necessary skills for individuals to lead productive and caring lives.
Every dollar raised will directly benefit these initiatives and make a meaningful difference in the lives of countless individuals within our community. Your generous sponsorship or donated item would play a vital role in helping us achieve our fundraising goals.
By contributing to this event, you’ll be directly supporting efforts such as providing safe shelter for those in crisis, supporting the 24/7 hotline, and offering counseling to survivors of sexual assault/abuse and intimate partner violence. Your support offers hope to individuals and families facing challenging circumstances.
We understand the significance of each contribution and want to express our gratitude in meaningful ways. As a sponsor, your support will be acknowledged and appreciated throughout the event, with your organization’s name recognized among attendees, including fellow golf enthusiasts and community members passionate about making a positive difference.
While we offer various sponsorship options, our primary focus is ensuring that your contribution aligns with your values and aspirations. We’re open to discussing how we can tailor the sponsorship package to meet your specific preferences and objectives.
Additionally, any golf items, equipment, or experiences you’re willing to donate will be used in the silent auction portion of the event, directly contributing to our cause.
Thank you for considering our request to join us in this meaningful endeavor. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Feel free to contact our event coordinator, Mj Akuna at (808) 245-5959 or mj@ywcakauai.org if you have any questions.

Makai Music and Arts Festival
2024-08-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-14 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-21 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.

Garden Isle Quilters Exhibit & Sale
2024-08-16 10:00 - 2024-08-24 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | KSA Gallery, Kukui Grove Shopping Center, 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, 96766
The Garden Isle Quilters (a Non-Profit Organization) would like to invite you to our 5th annual Quilt Exhibit and Sale. This year we will be raising monies for Kumu’s Cupboard of Kaua’i as well as for KSA (Kaua’i Society of Artists).
The Show Opens on Friday August 16th (10AM to 7PM) and runs through August 24th from 10AM to 5PM daily. Friday the 16th from 5-7PM there will be a “Meet the Artists” Reception.
ADMISSION IS FREE
There will be a diverse display from everyday to fine art quilts of high quality for sale that will be ready to carry away. Credit Cards accepted and Shipping will be available.
The Garden Isle Quilters are: Jeni Hardy, mLea Ingram, Linda Mathews, Lesley Morris and Toni Wass. Each artist will be donating one piece that when sold, 100% of the proceeds will go to Kumu’s Cupboard of Kaua’i (a non-profit supporting our teachers on Kaua’i by providing free supplies such as art materials).
Questions: Call Lea at 808-652-2261, Facebook & Instagram: GardenIsleQuilters

Ohana Movie Night: WONKA
2024-08-16 19:30 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Palm Court
Ohana Movie Night: WONKA
Friday, August 16, 7:30-9pm (movie starts at sunset)
Welcome to the world of pure imagination! Have a magical time at this fun musical movie of young Willy Wonka. Join us at the Palm Court for a movie night under the stars! Snacks and refreshments will be served.

Kaua’i Farm Fair Tribute
2024-08-17 08:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kukui Grove Shopping Center, Lihue, United States
8am-10:30am – ENTER FRUIT & VEGETABLE SHOW
10:30AM-4PM – KAUAI BONSAI & GARDEN ISLAND ORCHID SOCIETY SHOWS
11AM – 2PM – AGRICULTURE EXHIBITS / TALKS & ENTERTAINMENT
12PM-6PM- CRAFT MARKET & FAMILY FUN

Ko’olau Limu Festival
2024-08-17 10:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Anahola Beach Park, Anahola, HI, 96703, United States
FREE EVENT!

Ko’olau Limu Festival
Celebrating our oceans abundance while honoring cultural richness and preservation for our ocean.
FAMILY FUN DAY
Live entertainment, hula & tahitian dance performances, tastings of limu, country store cuisine, local vendors, screen printing & stamping.
This is a Drug & Alcohol free event

Beach House Craft Fair
2024-08-18 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 Moʻolelo Free Lecture Series: “Help Save Our Shearwaters”
2024-08-20 17:00 - 18:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Rd., Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
The Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges Princeville Moʻolelo free lecture series will continue on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 with Jacqueline Nelson, Senior Program Manager for Save Our Shearwaters (SOS).
Each year, from September to December, thousands of fledgling shearwaters and petrels make their first journey out to sea from the safety of their burrows. However, their first flight isn’t always so simple. They are instinctually guided by the light of the moon out to the ocean, but lights from urbanization can cause them to become disoriented and land in inappropriate locations. Once grounded they are usually unable to take flight again and become vulnerable to a wide variety of threats. This is referred to as “fallout”, impacting hundreds of light-attracted shearwaters on Kaua‘i each year. With fallout season around the corner, Jacqueline will address ways to support native birds during this time and provide an overview of the Save Our Shearwaters program.
Free Lecture Series: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5pm in the Princeville Community Center. The presentation will also be available via Zoom. For more information, visit http://www.kauairefuges.org/princeville-moolelo.
About the Series:
Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges is pleased to partner with the Princeville at Hanalei Community Association Events Committee to present this engaging series. Together, they are presenting free informative “talk story” events monthly in the Princeville Community Center to share the work and stories of conservation partners, Hawaiian cultural practitioners and more.
