Princeville Night Market
2025-02-09 16:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy, Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Connect with 40 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, wood work, photography, jewelry, skincare & 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 Kākou Week 2: “THE MUSIC WITHIN” Kapaʻa Middle School Choir & ʻUkulele Band with Mary Lardizabal & Loke Sasil
2025-02-10 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 2, February 10: “THE MUSIC WITHIN” Kapaʻa Middle School Choir & ʻUkulele Band with Mary Lardizabal & Loke Sasi
Mary Lardizabal, director of Kapaʻa Middle School Choir and ʻUkulele Band, celebrates 30 years of enriching the lives of middle school students with her non-stop program of music education and community programs which culminated annually in their participation in the WorldStrides Music Festival. The award-winning group represents the island of Kaua’i bringing their culture to the festival in Anaheim, California in March.
Assisted by the dynamic Loke Sasil, their EKK performance will be accentuated with cameo performances by alumni members who today are continuing their love of music. This will be an evening of local style music of all genres. Let the music of the keiki brighten your evening through song, ukulele, hula, and so much more!
ʻUkulele Circle will be taught by the students!
Purchase tickets at: http://EKK2025.eventbrite.com
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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).
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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
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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.

Puppy Hour with Kauai Humane Society at Hale Lihue
2025-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Join us at Hale Lihue for our fundraiser and Puppy Hour for Kauai Humane Society. Every 2nd Tuesdays of the month, meet the most adorable puppies that are available for adoption, support Ha Coffee, and donate to support our islandʻs only animal shelter.

Princeville Mo’olelo: Mōlī of Kauaʻi, a rare treasure among us – with Hob Osterlund
2025-02-11 17:00 - 18:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Rd., Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
The Princeville Moʻolelo free lecture series will continue on Tuesday, February 11th with the return of Hob Osterlund. Hob is a wildlife enthusiast who knows a lot about mōlī! She founded the Kauaʻi Albatross Network and dedicates her time to the preservation, protection and celebration of our beloved mōlī, or Laysan albatross, along with the other endangered wildlife of Kauaʻi. Hob is an award-winning author, photographer, birding guide, Safina Center Fellow, guest lecturer and more. In this presentation, you’ll enjoy her amazing photos and delightful stories and learn how you can help protect this important iconic species.
The North Shore of Kauaʻi is the only place in the world where this majestic species nests within a human community. This, and the challenges they face due to climate change, make it our kuleana to help protect these birds, which nested here long before human contact. Be a proud Kauaʻian and learn how you can help protect our mōlī and other endangered wildlife.
Free Lecture Series: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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, 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.

Makai Music and Arts Festival
2025-02-12 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-26 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
2025-02-12 15:30 - 18:00, 2025-02-19 15:30 - 18:00, 2025-02-26 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.

Aloha Safety: Protecting our Kupuna from Falls
2025-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Lihue Public Library, Hardy Street 4344, Lihue, Hawaii, 96766, United States
The Alzheimer’s Association, in collaboration with AARP-Hawaii, welcomes Cindy Fowler, Kauai Regional Coordinator and Christine Castillo and Samantha Wong with the Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs Fall Prevention Program for the monthly Listen and Learn Lecture series on Kauai. The lecture on fall prevention for people with dementia will cover practical strategies, including environmental modifications and exercises, to reduce fall risk. It will feature demonstrations and provide an overview of the County of Kauai’s fall prevention program, highlighting community resources and support services. Designed for the general public, this free session aims to empower individuals to minimize their risk for falls as well, learn fall recovery techniques, and discover local available resources.

Healthy Living for the Brain and Body
2025-02-13 09:00 - 10:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Waimea Neighborhood Center, Makeke Road 4556, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Join us to learn about Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body and get a better understanding of brain health and lifestyle modifications that can lower your risk for cognitive decline.
Note: This meeting is open to the general public and focuses on health and well being in order to decrease the risk of dementia related illness. This is an approximate 60 minute program followed by a question and answer time. Presented by Kauai/Maui County Regional Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association Cindy Fowler.
Space is limited – registration is strongly encouraged.

Aloha Friday Art Nights at Hā Coffee
2025-02-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-21 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
2025-02-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-21 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
Celebrate Aloha Friday with live music performances by local Kaua’i bands and artists.

Kauai Island Crafters Fair
2025-02-15 08:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Koloa Neighborhood Center, 3461B Weliweli Rd., Koloa, 96756
🌺 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

Grow Aloha Plant Giveaway: South Shore Visitor Center
2025-02-15 09:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | National Tropical Botanical Garden, 4425 Lawai Road, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
When we grow Hawaiian native plants and heritage crops, we grow aloha for ʻāina. Adopt one of these cherished plants every third Saturday at our free Grow Aloha plant giveaways at National Tropical Botanical Garden locations on Kauaʻi.
Grow Aloha plant adoptions are free and open to Hawai’i residents (one per family). Please note that plants are subject to availability and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Adoption locations on Kauaʻi:
Allerton Garden & McBryde Garden
South Shore Visitor Center
(across Spouting Horn)
4425 Lawai Rd
Koloa, Kauaʻi, HI 96756
Limahuli Garden & Preserve
Limahuli Garden Visitor Center
5-8291 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, Kauaʻi, HI 96714

Princeville Farmers and Arts Market
2025-02-15 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-22 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!

JAKE SHIMABUKURO
2025-02-15 17:30 - 21:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion, 5-2723 Kuhio Highway, Kilauea, 96754
Show Date
Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Jake Shimabukuro – TICKETS HERE
Since gaining prominence in the early 2000’s, ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro has mesmerized audiences with his innovative and dynamic style, taking the instrument to dizzying new heights. Over a dozen solo albums, Shimabukuro has shown a knack for moving effortlessly between genres, sometimes in the same song. After being taught the instrument by his mother at age four, Jake became a local phenom, performing on his own and in a local group Pure Heart. Early in his solo career he became a YouTube sensation when his cover of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral. Since then, Jake has gone on to play the world’s most venerable venues, from The Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center to the Sydney Opera House and The N.O. Jazz Fests and collaborated with some of the world’s greatest musicians, including Yo-Yo Ma, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, Jimmy Buffett, Jack Johnson, Bette Midler, Ziggy Marley, Sonny Landreth, Billy Strings, Lukas & Willie Nelson and Warren Haynes. Shimabukuro has also won his share of awards and, just a few years ago he was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as a Member for the National Council on the Arts.
One strong thread that runs through much of Shimabukuro’s work is that of collaboration. From the Trio album to Jake & Friends to Grateful and beyond, Shimabukuro thrives in the ability to feed off and inspire his fellow musicians. For his brand-new project Blues Experience, Shimabukuro joins forces with his friend, drumming legend and founding member of Fleetwood Mac, Mick Fleetwood, to create a fresh new take on the Blues. “I’ve always wanted to do a Blues album and when Mick and I started talking about working together, I thought who better to work with than Mick Fleetwood?” The result is something exhilarating and unique, as these two titans of their instruments reinterpret some of the greatest songs written by some of their favorite songwriters in a Blues setting.
It’s a union whose roots go back to the late 1990s when a young Shimabukuro met and played with Fleetwood at the Hawaiian Music Awards ceremony along with singer songwriter Kenny Loggins. It wasn’t until a few years ago, that the two were reconnected by a mutual friend at a Fleetwood Mac reunion concert in Nashville. That night, the seeds of the collaboration were planted at Fleetwood’s suggestion. Not long thereafter the two convened along with Jake’s touring bassist Jackson Waldhoff and keyboard player Michael Grande to start work on a new studio album in Maui. Mark Johnstone from The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band plays keys on two songs, “Need Your Love So Bad”, and “Rockin’ In The Free World”.
Over the course of two 3-day sessions, the band recorded 9 songs live in the studio. The only track that was not recorded with all of the musicians playing together was Sonny Landreth’s brilliant slide guitar on the Jeff Beck/Stevie Wonder classic “Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers”. This soaring track full of peaks and valleys was a tremendous way to start the album. The interplay between Landreth and Shimabukuro is so seamless, you’d never know that they did not play together in the same room. The Chemistry is due in large part to the two performing the song w ww.sarapetite.com | http://www.fortybelowrecords.com together during a recent tour. In addition, Sonny would often sit in with Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band back when Jake was a member.
Up next is a truly unique interpretation of the Blues standard, “Rollin’ N Tumblin’”. The song fades in with a swirling, delay-drenched psychedelic uke over top of Fleetwood’s tribal drumming pattern, giving credence to why Jake is often referred to as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele”. Then, on a dime, Jake changes his sound and cuts to playing the song’s theme which is echoed nicely by the Hammond Organ.
Jake’s playing on the track is experimental and otherworldly, at times ascending into a psych jazz rock fusion in the most visceral ways. “Mick’s energy when he plays is so infectious. He’s such an intense musician. He pushes everyone around him and it’s so inspiring to see his facial expressions and watch his movements and the way he hits the drums,” says Shimabukuro exuberantly.
About “Kula Blues” Jake explains, “I’d never written anything that sounded this bluesy or a shuffle, so I wanted to take a stab at it and have a song where any musician could sit in without needing a chart”. Again, Jake credits Mick Fleetwood with bringing the track to life. “He just got behind the drums and without even counting it off came charging in. You either jump on the train or get outta the way!”
A couple of other standouts on the album are “Whiter Shade of Pale” and “Rockin’ in the Free World”. Of the former, Shimabukuro recalls “I was so in the moment, I remember just closing my eyes and really forgetting my pedal board and everything and just reacting to Mick and the band.”
Fortuitously, The Bridge School Benefit, founded by Neil Young had asked Jake if he would do a cover of “Rockin’ in the Free World” and the same week he and Mick were in the studio. The track has an explosive energy that builds to an incendiary psychedelic guitar, ‘er make that ukulele solo spurred on by Fleetwood’s thunderous drums.
One of the things that really comes across speaking to Jake about this record is the ‘spirits in the air’ during the recordings. This is particularly apparent on their rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s “Songbird”. Recorded not long after Christine McVie’s passing, the band only did one take. You can feel the emotion in the performance. “I remember Mick took a moment of silence after the song ended and you could see that he felt Christine’s presence.” Fleetwood’s tom tom groove provides the heartbeat for Shimabukuro’s floaty, ethereal uke, as he moves naturally between fast strumming chords and lilting melodic phrases. “I felt so fortunate to be able to experience that with Mick. It was very powerful to see the effect it had on him.”
Another ‘ghost in the machine’ or ‘happy accident’ was the sound of the drums leaking into the ukulele’s electric pickup. Because the musicians were so close together, you can hear all the drums on the ukulele track. When the fx are going on the uke, you get this cool subtle layer of the drum fx in the mix, contributing to the overall vibe and cohesion of the record. Not long after the completion of the record, Maui was devastated by historic wildfires. At the benefit concert in Honolulu Fleetwood once again joined Shimabukuro and the band to perform the songs on Blues Experience for the first time. Before the performance, Fleetwood gave a powerful and inspirational speech to the community. Shimabukuro expands on this, , “Mick’s like the point guard on a basketball team making everyone around him play better. It’s really incredible. He has such a huge presence, charisma and energy. It was such an honor to do this project together.

What’s included

This is a tiered ticketing level show.
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 6 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.d

Beach House Craft Fair
2025-02-16 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!

Kahili Feather Making Workshop
2025-02-16 10:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Lihue Neighborhood Center, 3353 Eono Street, Lihue, 96766
Looking for volunteers who would like to be part of this project to make 2 large feather Kahili’s for our upcoming Kaua’i King’s Parade on June 14, 2025. Laura Wolfgang a Kumu Lei Hulu (Master feather lei maker) will be teaching the class.
Laura “Kawailehua” Wolfgang has been a Lei Hulu Practitioner for the past 7 years although her love of feather art started approximately 60 years ago during her school visit to the Bishop Museum. Since that time, she has visited the museum with most annual visits home while she was living in the mainland serving in the US Navy as a Navy Nurse Practitioner. Her fascination with feather art continued and after researching, found an online course on creating lei hulu. Her Kumu, Auntie Pattie Hannah-Gomez of Maui Feather Lei recognized her talents and pushed her skills and creativity. She was then granted permission to formally teach and finished her uniki process in 2024.
She now owns Na Hulu Arts and actively teaches at the Kaua’i Museum and with private lessons. She also serves as a vendor to many Kaua’i Made and Hawaiian cultural events to include Merrie Monarch. She states that her main purpose is to perpetuate this art and hopes that younger local folks will learn, cherish and continue to keep this art form alive.
Although she has never constructed a large kahili, she is well versed at making smaller kahili and creating the “bundles” and “branches” that are used in the large kahili. With her teaching skills she will help to lead this historical event to create two beautiful large kahili for the community to display for many years to come.
YOU MUST SIGNUP TO ATTEND
More information will be given once you register for the class. There is no fee to attend, only a commitment to take part in this project.

E Kanikapila Kākou Week 3: Jamminʻ with the Masters – Ledward Kaapana, Jeff Peterson, Bobby Ingano & David Kamakahi
2025-02-17 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 3, February 17 – Jamminʻ with the Masters – Ledward Kaapana, Jeff Peterson, Bobby Ingano & David Kamakahi
The fortunate few who get to sit backstage or in the garage while master musicians have fun sharing their joy of music in informal kanikapila-style experience a very special scene. Four master musicians at the top of their game will welcome you into their special space where they talk music to each other, challenge each other, inspire each other with their unique styles and artistry. “Without the burden of audience expectations and while sharing within the safe haven of a musical ʻohana, artists love to play the music that wells out of a deeper place of sharing and camaraderie.”
Led Kaapana thrills and inspires audiences worldwide with his unmatched virtuosity in kihoʻalu, ʻukulele, and leo kie kie, and he throws in an unexpected joke if he is so moved. His devoted fans from many corners of the world call themselves “LedHeads” and often show up wherever Led performs. Expect the unexpected with Led as every performance is spontaneous and fresh. He often jokes, “I no rehearse!” He thrills audiences and when the audience thrills him, he lets out his inimitable Ledward giggle.
Inspired and mentored by Led, David Kamakahi has honed his craft as one of the outstanding ʻukulele players of this generation. He toured extensively with his father, the late Reverand Dennis Kamakahi, composer extraordinaire, and now plays with the group Waipuna along with Kale Hannahs and Matt Sproat. We are fortunate to be able to have him share his ʻukulele virtuosity on Kauaʻi between two tours to Japan. Jamminʻ with such a revered circle of artists, David is sure to “cut loose”!
Bobby Ingano, undoubtedly THE master steel guitar artist in Hawaiʻi, spends much time on tour with Taj Mahal, but values any time he can spend time playing music on Kauaʻi. A lead artist in the Steel Guitar festivals staged on all the islands, Bobby WOWʻs the audience when he “Sleepwalks” and plays any of his mesmerizing steel solos. Humble and quiet, his music speaks volumes as kolohe Bobby adds delightful paʻani and unexpected steel sounds to enhance the music by other artists. Born in Lanai City, Lanai, Bobby credits his teachers for his musical guidance – grandparents, aunts, uncles and Feet Rogers.
Jeff Peterson is undoubtedly a master musician at the top of his game, comfortable with audiences worldwide in a variety of musical genres. Peterson’s style fuses traditional Slack Key with elements of classical and jazz guitar. Born on the Island of Maui, Jeff grew up on the slopes of Haleakala where he was introduced to the rich heritage of Hawaiian music by his father, a paniolo, or Hawaiian cowboy, on the Haleakala Ranch. The music that he heard from his father and other paniolos as well as the slack key on classic recordings by the Gabby Pahinui Band, Leonard Kwan, and Sonny Chillingworth made a deep and lasting impression on him that he continues to draw inspiration from today. He went on to study jazz and classical guitar at the University of Southern California and at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa; today he is one of the most sought after artists in Hawaiʻi.
Purchase tickets at: http://EKK2025.eventbrite.com
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.

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!

Kauai Island Crafters Fair
2025-02-22 08:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Veterans Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States

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.
