Kauaʻi Connect

Mele Mākeke
2026-02-27 11:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-06 11:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kukui Grove Shopping Center, Lihue, United States
Join us this holiday season at Mele Mākeke in the former Macy’s Mens building for a new Hawaii marketplace of local and visiting vendors, just for Kaua’i!
Shop local with Kaua’i local vendors and visiting Hawaii vendors – with new pop-in vendors each week. A wonderful opportunity to discover new gifts this year while supporting our community.
The marketplace is open:
Fri. Nov. 28, 11 am to 8 pm
Sat. Nov. 29 to Sun. Nov. 30, 11 am to 6 pm
Fri. Dec. 5, 11 am to 8 pm
Sat. Dec. 6 to Sun. Dec. 7, 11 am to 6 pm
Fri. Dec. 12, 11 am to 8 pm
Sat. Dec. 13 to Sun. Dec. 14, 11 am to 6 pm
Thu. Dec. 18 to Fri. Dec. 19, 11 am to 8 pm
Sat. Dec. 20 to Sun. Dec. 21, 11 am to 6 pm
Mon., Dec. 22 to Tue. Dec. 23, 11 am to 6 pm
Wed., Dec. 24, 11 am to 4 pm
Regular Vendors include:
‘Alohilanikinimea
‘Aina Organics
Aloha Edible Souvenirs
Aloha Lemonade
Alohi Lane Designs Hawaii
Celina’s Closet
Hapa House
EHA Culture
Heart to Pieces
High Vizion
Homestead Leis & Crafts
Just Jord
Kaua’i Kine Snacks
Kepola Co.
Kiara’s Western Belts
Kiyomi’s Sweet treats
Korey’s Kreations
Lei Love Boutique
Little Pea in the Pod
Lovelea LLC
Lovellysea
Lovely Charms by Kay
Luxi Kauai X Warrior Clothing
Made by Malia
Mailani Hawaii
Mauahi Designs
Mehamei
Nyla + Co.
Riman
Shiprek Hawaii
Sisters Goodies
Sugar Skull
Sumiko’s
Tsuka’s Charm Catchers
Wahine Kai Jewelry
Whip It Lures

Kauai Beach Resort Kauai Made Craft Fair Fridays
2026-02-27 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-06 15:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Outrigger Kaua’i Beach Resort & Spa, 4331 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
🌺 Kaua‘i Beach Resort Craft FairJoin us every Friday at the beautiful Kaua‘i Beach Resort for our weekly Craft Fair.
Discover unique handmade items, local crafts, jewelry, art, and island-inspired treasures created by talented Kaua‘i artisans. It’s the perfect place to find gifts, keepsakes, or something special just for you—all while supporting our local makers.
🗓️ Every Friday📍 Kaua‘i Beach Resort
Come shop, connect, and experience the creativity of Kaua‘i! 🌴✨

Aloha Friday Art Nights at Hale Līhuʻe
2026-02-27 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-06 17:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Every Friday artist from all arts come together to do art. From sip and paint, open mic, writers garden, you name it. All is welcomed. Food and drink available for purchase.
Special classes require early sign up and change according to each week. Visit our instagram at @halelihue
Mahalo @UluponoInitiative for being our Title Sponsor.

Kanikapila
2026-02-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-06 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Hawaii
Celebrate Aloha Friday with live music performances by local Kaua’i bands and artists.

Artisans & Crafters Fair
2026-02-28 08:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Church of the Pacific, Princeville, 4520 Kapaka Street, Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
🌺 Artisans & Crafters Fair Event 🌺
Hosted by Kauai Island Crafters Fair
Discover the heart and soul of Kauai at our Artisans & Crafters Fair Event, where creativity, culture, and community come together in the most inspiring way. With over 12 years of celebrating local talent, the Kauai Island Crafters Fair has hosted these events becoming a beloved gathering place for those who value authenticity, craftsmanship, and the stories behind handmade goods.
Each month, we transform our indoor venue into a vibrant marketplace filled with the sights, textures, and aloha spirit that make Kauai so special. From meticulously handcrafted jewelry and island-inspired artwork to sewn textiles, home décor, apparel, and one-of-a-kind gifts, every booth offers something meaningful and truly made on Kauai.
This is more than shopping—it’s an experience. Wander the aisles, meet the makers, and connect directly with the artisans who pour their passion into every piece. Whether you’re a visitor searching for the perfect keepsake or a local supporting your community, you’ll feel the magic that only a handmade market can bring.
✨ Why You’ll Love Our Monthly Markets:

Handmade with Aloha: Shop an ever-changing collection of locally crafted goods you won’t find anywhere else.
Meet the Artisans: Hear the stories, inspirations, and traditions behind each creation.
Support Local: Your purchases directly support Kauai’s small businesses and creative community.
Easy & Comfortable: Enjoy an indoor shopping experience with convenient outdoor parking.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and make it a monthly tradition to celebrate Kauai’s incredible creative talent. Every event offers something new, something special, and something unforgettable.
📍 Location: Indoors | Convenient Outdoor Parking
📣 Interested Vendors: kauaiislandcraftersfair@gmail.com
📲 IG Follow & share the love: @kauaiislandcraftersfair
Come experience the joy of handmade, the power of community, and the spirit of Kauai—we can’t wait to welcome you!
#KauaiIslandCraftersFair #HandmadeWithAloha #ShopLocalKauai #SupportLocalArtisans #MadeOnKauai #KauaiCraftMarket #KauaiEvents #HawaiiCraftFair #ShopSmallKauai #KauaiGifts #KauaiCreatives #IslandMade #KauaiShopping

Ola Ka ʻĪ Kauaʻi me Niihau
2026-02-28 10:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kukui Grove Center- Center Stage, 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, 96766
Ola Ka ʻĪ Kauaʻi me Niihau is one of seven events throughout Hawaiʻi. These gatherings engage Hawaiian language speakers and learners through a range of activities including casual conversations, shopping, dining, entertainment, games, and competitions, all in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. There’s something fun for everyone, join us as we celebrate ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in our Kauaʻi community!

Kauai Made Saturdays at Kauai Shores
2026-02-28 15:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Shores Hotel, 420 Papaloa Rd., Kapaa, HI, 96746, United States
🌺 Shop Kaua‘i Made at Kaua‘i Shores – Saturdays 🌴
Discover the heart of Kaua‘i every Saturday at Kaua‘i Shores—where community meets creativity! Shopping Kaua‘i Made brings together an extraordinary selection of locally crafted goods from small businesses across the island, all hand-vetted through a quality review process to ensure authentic, high-standard products you can trust.
From artisanal crafts and island-inspired jewelry to farm-fresh treats and one-of-a-kind gifts, every purchase supports the dreams and livelihoods of our local makers, farmers, and creators. When you shop Kaua‘i Made, you’re not just buying a product—you’re uplifting the people and traditions that make Kaua‘i truly special.
Join us Saturdays at Kaua‘i Shores for a vibrant market experience where aloha and craftsmanship come together. Support local. Shop quality. Celebrate community. ✨

Raiatea Helm: A Legacy of Hawaiian Song and String
2026-02-28 17:30 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion, 5-2723 Kuhio Highway, Kilauea, 96754
A LEGACY OF HAWAIIAN SONG AND STRING
In 2024, her masterful release A Legacy of Hawaiian Song and String, Volume 1 swept the Na Hoku Awards with 7 wins, including Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Hawaiian Album of the Year. An emotional touchstone in Hawaiian music, its songs originated during the Hawaiian monarchy era (late 19th/early 20th centuries) and serve as both a tribute to the past and a promise for the future.
Transcending its historical context, Legacy reclaims the narrative of Hawai‘i’s musical past, rediscovering the breadth and depth of this musical heritage before the story became overshadowed by colonial influences. Hawaiian string bands toured the U.S. with this music during this era, and as Folk Alley notes “Hawaiian music in the early 1900s was a global phenomenon, a driver of wide technological change. If you like the pedal steel in country, the slide guitar in blues, or even the electric guitar in rock, you owe a debt to Hawaiians.” Notes project collaborator Kilin Reece, of Kealakai Center for Pacific Strings, “It’s an incredibly vibrant and untold story.”
Her “Legacy” band includes guitar, ‘ukulele, steel guitar, bass, and fiddles. Raiatea captures the attention of audiences throughout her native islands and around the world, interpreting this Hawaiian repertoire with her awe-inspiring vocal mastery.
Raiatea Helm
Raiatea Helm, a two-time Grammy nominee and multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards recipient, is recognized as one of Hawaii’s premier female vocalists. Among her awards, she was honored in Hawai‘i four times as Female Vocalist of the Year. A master of the art of leo kiʻe kiʻe – Hawaiian falsetto – she shares her pure, crystalline voice and passionate knowledge of Hawaiʻi’s rich history through traditional mele [songs]. Her music career spans 20 years and includes seven album releases, recorded and performed with legendary musicians including Keola Beamer, Aunty Genoa Keawe, Keali’i Reichel, Willie K and Mick Fleetwood.
Show Date
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Show Details
5:30 PM: Doors Open
6:30 PM: Music
Times subject to change. Any changes will be confirmed via email closer to the show date

What’s included

This is a tiered ticketing level show with variable pricing for different ticket tiers.
VIP Pavilion Seating includes access to the front row of seats in the pavilion. The first row of seating will be reserved for VIP Ticket Holders. Seating will be available on a first come first serve basis for VIP ticket holders. All patrons, regardless of age require a ticket to sit in this section.
VIP Super Loft includes 8 tickets and access to our raised loft seating area. Seating for this section includes a couch and padded chairs as well as convenient tables for concessions and drinks during the show. This section is located conveniently towards the rear of the pavilion with easy entrance and exit as well as excellent site lines to the stage.
Pavilion Seating includes access to our padded theater chairs on a first come first serve basis. Fully weather protected for a comfortable show experience. All patrons, regardless of age require a ticket to sit in this section.
Lawn Seating is BYOC (Bring your own chair or blanket). We have some scattered raised seating around the perimeter of the lawn available on a first come first serve basis. Lawn chairs strongly recommended for this ticket tier.
Show Details and Venue Rules
This show is all ages.
Patrons under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All patrons, regardless of age require a ticket for Pavilion or VIP tickets.
Children 5 and under free on lawn ONLY.
No outside food or beverage permitted in the venue. Empty bottes to fill with water are encouraged but must be empty upon arrival. No Glass.
Beverage Concessions both Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic will be available throughout the show.
Food will be available for purchase on site. The Pavilion Kitchen is open with a full menu of hot meals and snacks. Vegan/ Vegetarian options will be available.
We will have some covered raised tables available around the perimeter of the lawned area.
Gonna need seating?? Bring your own! We encourage you to bring your own folding chairs for the lawn. Please note, folding chairs are not allowed to be set up inside the pavilion.
Drinking alcohol on property outside of designated areas including in our parking lots is not permitted and will be grounds for immediate removal from property. Please kokua.
This event is rain or shine. Please plan accordingly.
There will be a light bag search upon entrance.
Shirt and Shoes required for entrance.
No Re-Entry

What’s not included

Lawn Tickets do not include seating. Patrons are responsible to provide their own chairs or blankets.
Beverage Concessions both Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic will be available for purchase throughout the show.
Food will be available for purchase on site. The Pavilion Kitchen is open with a full menu of hot meals and snacks. Vegan/ Vegetarian options will be available.

Itinerary

Show Details
5:30 PM: Doors Open
6:30 PM: Music
Times subject to change. Any changes will be confirmed via email closer to the show date

Beach House Restaurant Craft Fair
2026-03-01 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. More than 40 vendors offering quality handcrafted items including a wide variety of Kauai Keepsakes including Heritage Crafts, Clothing, Jewelry, Photographs, Art, Snacks, and more! Something for everyone!

Coffee and Play for Keiki at Hale Līhuʻe x Hā Coffee
2026-03-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Bring your keiki for softplay, games, and books. Open to all. Free entry with purchase of $10 or more.

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 5 ~ Anthony Pfluke & Friends
2026-03-02 18:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Enjoy an evening of original music by up-and-coming musician. Maui singer-songwriter, Anthony Pfluke shares his unique compositions delivered on the ʻukulele and 12- and 6-string slack key guitar in Hawaiian and contemporary island music accompanied by his musical contemporaries on guitar, bass and percussions. Music from his new album Kuʻu Lei Lokelaniwill be featured along with many other surprising musical treats. Be ready to enjoy the new sounds of the younger generation which capture his love and respect for his island home — something he wishes to share with the world. Tickets:

YWCA Kaua’i hosts hula lessons at Hale Lihue
2026-03-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-10 16:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Sign up by emailing kawena@ywcakauai.org. From Keiki to kupuna, all are welcomed, lessons taught by Kumu Hula Kamalani.
Bring bottled water and pareo.

Makai Music & Art Festival Kauai
2026-03-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 13:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Princeville Makai Golf Course, 4080 Lei O Papa, Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Come share the Aloha with us every Wednesday from 1-5pm at our Makai Music and Art Festival Kaua’i. Free-entry, free event parking and FREE live music concerts Shop our 20+ wonderful, eclectic, talented local artisans and vendors each week while being entertained by our fabulous live musicians here on our beautiful Garden Isle of Kaua’i. Buy handmade and support local small businesses. Mahalo for your support. The Makai Grill is also open serving food and drinks for you to enjoy while listening to our live free music concerts. Plus, we have alternating dessert vendors and Chunks Cookies, with yummy treats too.

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CHRISTMAS FREE HULA & CRAFT SHOW WITH TAMATEA NUI O’ KAUAI
2026-03-05 16:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hilton Garden Inn Kauai at Wailua Bay, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy,, Kapaa, 96746
Kauai’s finest Christmas Shopping is located at the Hilton Garden Inn at Wailua Bay with many available shopping dates!
Some of the Best Kauai Crafters, Artists and Vendors will be set up with Amazing Gifts for everyone on your list!
Thurday December 11th and 18th from 4-7pm
as well as
Tuesday December 23 from 4-7pm ~ Perfect for Last Minute Shopping
Hula Show will be at 5:30pm on Each Day!
There is no charge for these event dates!
Rain or Shine!
Hilton Garden Inn at Wailua Bay 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746

Free Hula Show & Craft Fair with Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i Every Thursday
2026-03-05 16:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | HILTON GARDEN IN WAILUA BAY, KAPAA KAUAI, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy, KAPAA, 96746
Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i brings to you a FREE Hula Show along with some of the Best Artists and Craft Vendors on Kauai!
Enjoy a Free Hula show! Watch the beautiful dancers perform to live Ukulele, Singing and Talk a Little Story about Hawaiian History and Culture while shopping for Gifts and Souvenirs!
Open to Guests and Locals! This is one of the BEST Events to find that perfect something for yourself or somone on your list, any time of year! From Artists to Jewelry, Wood works to Clothing and Special Treats, this weekly Fair has everything you need and more!
Every Thursday Evening from 4pm tp 7pm with the FREE Hula Show starting at 5:30pm.
This is an open to All ages event with Handicap access and is held rain or shine.
Event happens in the Lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn, Wailua Bay 3-5920 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa
Pull in, Park and Play!!

Comedy Magic Show
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | The Cabana Bar & Grill, 2290 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756, Koloa, 96756
Thursday Nights starting July 31st-Sptember 4th 2025
Pre-show Pupu’s & Cocktails 630pm-7pm
Show 7-815pm
For two decades Steve Spill & Bozena starred in Santa Monica’s Magicopolis Show, doing 200 live comedy magic shows per year for theater crowds, families, and visiting globetrotters, and were loved by dozens of celebrities such as Neil Patrick Harris, Adam Sandler, Sting, Howie Mandel, Chris Rock, Elton John to name a few who repeatedly brought guests to their shows. And now, they have brought themselves and their show to their new permanent home, Kauai.
Adult smart and family friendly, not a kiddie show, best for ages 8 and older.

Kauai Unity Run- Fundraiser for Special Olympics Kauai
2026-03-06 18:30 - 21:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, Nuhou Street 4431, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Kaua’i Team Unify Presents:
2026 Kaua’i Unity Run
Friday, March 6, 2026 @ 6:30 PM at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
(Check in at 6:30 pm with Entertainment & Food Truck Unity Run to start at 7:00 pm)
Kaua’i Team Unify would like to raise awareness and money for SPECIAL OLYMPICS KAUA’I. We would like for you to help us support INCLUSION, ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT and UNITY through a fun and unique activity, The Kaua’i Unity Run.
The 2026 Kaua’i Unity Run will be a GLOW IN THE DARK untimed event that you can run, walk, skip, dance, etc. We will provide glow sticks, and there will be music and games. For those who would rather just dance and play games, the playcourt will be open. Also we will have a food truck for concessions.
Please help us raise money for our Special Olympics Kaua’i Athletes and Unified Partners.
The money raised will help our athletes and unified partners to continue to be able to participate in various athletic competitions, including this year’s State Summer Games. Athletes and Unified Partners from Special Olympics Kaua’i will be traveling to Oahu to participate in this event.
Our hope is to have everyone feel included in a fun community event. We hope this will inspire people to embrace our differences without judgment.
TO REGISTER AND/OR DONATE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://give.classy.org/2026KauaiUnityRun

Ho’ike Hula Concert 2026
2026-03-07 15:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy Street, Lihue, 96766
Halau Hula O’ Leilani Celebrating the 32nd Annual Ho’ike Hula Concert 2026. Kumu Hula Leilani Rivera Low (Grammy Nominee, Na Hoku Hanohano Awards)

Eli-Mac + Her Band
2026-03-07 17:30 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion, 5-2723 Kuhio Highway, Kilauea, 96754
ELI-MAC
Eli-Mac’s story reads like a fairytale– it’s a musical journey which has turned into an impressive career that took flight with her debut release of her hit five-song EP, entitled Dubstop EP. A proud Filipino growing up in Hawaii, Ciara-Camile (Eli-Mac spelled backwards) Roque Velasco was a rebel early on, combining her island music roots with her love of R&B and hip-hop. At the age of 18, Camile’s journey took shape when she landed a spot on the hit TV show American Idol as a Top 10 finalist on Season 3. From there, Eli-Mac went on to record a version of Bob Marley’s “Guava Jelly,” produced by his son Stephen Marley, at Tuff Gong Studios in Jamaica. The track earned her the Hawaii Music Awards’ “Single of the Year.” Since then, Eli-Mac has been touring relentlessly across the US and beyond. A new studio album is currently in the works for this year, following up on her latest release “Resume” featuring Collie Buddz.
Eli-Mac’s musical and fashion style comes from growing up in the ‘90s listening to Lauryn Hill, Salt-N-Pepa, TLC, and Erykah Badu along with hip-hop icons Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Tupac Shakur, and Mobb Deep. She shared her mom’s love of ‘70s disco and ‘80s Madonna, while her father turned her onto ‘60s classic rock and jazz from The Eagles and The Doors to Billie Holiday. She discovered her sound by combining her three favorite genres – roots reggae, hip-hop and R&B – creating the groundbreaking Dubstop EP with subsequent dub-wise, rootsy songs like “Can’t Get Enough” and “Roots Girl.” Earlier releases, like the slinky “Mr. Sensi” featuring Conkarah, represent Eli-Mac’s unique urban island style and support for cannabis culture.
“I am proud to incorporate my upbringing in Hawaii into my music. That culture remains important to me…”
By rebranding herself as Eli-Mac, Camile has been able to step outside herself – and the limitations put on her by others. She has emerged into a rebellious, confident, polarizing performer, not an alter ego, as she insists – but a truer version of her real self.
“Eli-Mac is an extension of who I really am,” she explains. “And that has allowed me the
ultimate freedom to finally be myself without conforming to any of the stereotypes the industry imposes on women.”
Eli-Mac has shared the stage with iconic artists like Gwen Stefani, Sublime, Lauryn Hill, Shaggy, Stephen Marley, Iration, SOJA, Collie Buddz, J Boog and Common Kings, just to name a few.
Show Date
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Show Details
5:30 PM: Doors Open
6:30 PM: Music
Times subject to change. Any changes will be confirmed via email closer to the show date

What’s included

Tickets
All tickets subject to tax and fees
GA Tickets $45.00
Day of Show Tickets $60 if Available
Show Details and Venue Rules
This show is all ages. Children 5 and under free.
No outside food or beverage permitted in the venue. Empty bottes to fill with water are encouraged but must be empty upon arrival. No Glass.
Beverage Concessions both Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic will be available throughout the show.
Food will be available for purchase on site. The Pavilion Kitchen is open with a full menu of hot meals and snacks. Vegan/ Vegetarian options will be available.
This is GA standing room show. We will have some seating sections set up throughout the venue available on a first come first serve basis.
We will have some covered raised tables available around the perimeter of the lawned area.
Gonna need seating?? Bring your own! We encourage you to bring your own folding chairs for the lawn. Please note, folding chairs are not allowed to be set up inside the pavilion.
Drinking alcohol on property outside of designated areas including in our parking lots is not permitted and will be grounds for immediate removal from property. Please kokua.
This event is rain or shine. Please plan accordingly.
There will be a light bag search upon entrance.
Shirt and Shoes required for entrance.
No Re-Entry

Itinerary

3:00 PM Community Pre-Party Music – Lanai Stage (No Ticket Required)
5:30 PM Pavilion Doors Open
7:30 PM Eli-Mac

Highlights

This concert is a public ticketed show to support Anaina Hou, IGE, and KPAA’s annual Lokahi Music in the schools program. Eli-Mac is this year’s Lokahi Ambassador providing needed outreach to our keiki combatting bullying and the rising suicide rates on this island. Eli-Mac’s donation of time and energy to this cause is critical to the success of this program. We are beyond excited to welcomer her to the Porter Pavilion as we raise awareness and needed funding to keep our program in the schools alive.

OPERALOHA!
2026-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | St. Michael’s Church, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
OperAloha!
Chamber Music Kauai will be offering a one-night-only performance of OperAloha on Saturday, March 7 at 7pm at St. Michael and All Angels Church in Lihue. Opera Aloha is a concert tour that blends opera with the diverse musical traditions of Hawaii, presented by global opera talent. Over the past four years, the series has showcased music in more than a dozen languages, reflecting the cultural richness of the islands, including Native Hawaiian, Maori, Samoan, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tagalog, Portuguese, and Spanish, alongside traditional operatic repertoire in Italian, French, German, and English. The program emphasizes personal storytelling and the shared tradition of ensemble singing, something both opera and Hawaiian music deeply value.
One of the program’s special highlights will be a performance by hula dancer Jelacia Peralta, who will be Kauai’s Miss Aloha Hula contestant at the Merrie Monarch Festival this April!
>> Get Tickets <<
The concert will feature Samoan soprano Aivale Cole, who performs regularly across Europe and is known both as an opera singer and a film music performer. Many will recognize her soaring soprano voice from The Lord of the Rings. Also appearing is Maori-Chinese bass Morgan Andrew King, currently based at the Frankfurt Opera and a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music. He will be joining the Paris Opera Ensemble this summer, and just before coming to us, he’ll be on an all-Maori concert tour in Switzerland, making his appearance here especially meaningful. Tenor Christopher Oglesby, based in San Francisco, sings regularly with San Francisco Opera and Opera San Jose. He returns to the islands after a very successful appearance with Opera Aloha last season and brings both vocal power and a strong connection with local audiences.
The producer of Opera Aloha is concert pianist Ronny Michael Greenberg, who has worked extensively in Hawaii since 2018, including with the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival on the Big Island, Kahilu Theatre, and Hawaii Opera Theatre. Ronny returns to Hawaii Opera Theatre this April to work on their newly commissioned Hawaiian opera, “Kamalehua: The Sheltering Tree”.
A maximum of 150 tickets will be sold. Any tickets remaining at the time of the concert will be available for $30 by cash, Hawaii check, Zelle, or Venmo.
>> OperAloha <<
For more information, contact Chamber Music Kauai director Greg Shepherd at 808-482-1455 or broadwaypacificproductions@gmail.com.

Princeville Night Market
2026-03-08 16:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy, Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Connect with 45 of Kauai’s best artisans at this monthly market. Food trucks, restaurants, and several musicians make it a market to remember!
Our exact vendor line-up changes regularly, but you’re sure to find paintings, ceramics, photography, jewelry, soaps & more, plus meet the local artists who make it all. Three different music tents create a lively atmosphere, and the food trucks and dessert options aren’t to be missed.
This free and family friendly event has been proudly running since 2015. You’ll find us on the Second Sunday of each month from 4-8pm, only at the Princeville Shopping Center. Our open-air outdoor market is a rain or shine event. We hope to see you there!
Follow us on instagram! @PrincevilleNightMarket

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 6 ~ Monday Mix Plate/EKK Style — Don Kaulia, Michael Keale, Walt Keale, Pancho Graham
2026-03-09 18:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Join our seasoned performers as they break out their potpourri of new and timeless songs mixed with their unique and colorful local-style storytelling. Each artist brings to the plate a wealth of musical experiences.
Don, known for his unique Kaulia slack key tuning, plays a mixture of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music, mixed with latin, reggae and vaquero stylings. He brings a lifetime of music to the table.
Michael Keale, “Most Promising Artist” and “Island Music Album of the Year” nominee at the 2011 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, hails from an iconic musical family, he was greatly influenced by his Uncle “Moe” Keale. His crooner style of singing is one of his special appeals, but itʻs just the tip of his musical acumen.
Cousin Walt Keale, breaking into the Hawaiian music scene with the band Kaukahi, was also highly influenced by Uncle Moe and cousins Nalani, Skippy and “Iz” Kamakawiwoʻole, musical giants in the world of Hawaiian music. His soulful voice makes him a favorite in the world of Hawaiian music.
Singer, surfer and songwriter Pancho Graham, bass player for the slack key band Napali and the Taj Mahalʻs Hula Blues Band, is a sought-after accompanist with the Hanalei Trio, Mokihana Serenaders, and many other musical groups and solo artists.
Tickets:

Princeville Moʻolelo: “Celebrating the ʻAlae ʻUla”
2026-03-10 17:00 - 18:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Rd., Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
“Celebrating the ʻAlae ʻUla” with Helen Raine, Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
The Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges Princeville Moʻolelo free lecture series will continue on Tuesday, March 10th as we learn more about the ʻalae ʻula, an endangered Native Hawaiian waterbird that needs our kōkua.
This year, Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture is celebrating the ʻalae ʻula, or Hawaiian Common Gallinule. There are just 712 of these waterbirds left. Although they are endemic to Hawaiʻi, they have been lost from all of the islands except Kauaʻi and Oʻahu. However, the good news is that we know what these birds need – high quality managed wetlands, thriving and expansive loʻi kalo, and spaces that are safe from predators like cats, dogs, rats, and pigs.
Please join us as we kick off a year of events that celebrate the ʻalae ʻula and ignite hope across our community for the survival of the ʻalae ʻula!
Free Lecture Series: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 5:00 to 6:30pm 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.
About Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges: Kīlauea Point Natural History Association, now doing business as “Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges,” serves as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Friends Group that supports the wildlife conservation, education, and historic preservation work of the Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which includes Kīlauea Point, Hanalei and Hulēʻia NWRs. With donations, plus proceeds from Nature Store operations, the organization supports visitor education, provides rehabilitative care for sick or injured native Hawaiian birds, volunteer training, special events, equipment for wildlife habitat maintenance and restoration, free bussing for school field trips to a refuge, awards annual scholarships for college students pursuing environmental studies and more. For additional information, visit http://www.kauairefuges.org and follow on social media at @fkwrkauai.
