The Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival, a celebration of all things ʻukulele, takes place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Kukui Grove Center, Līhue, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi from 11 am – 4 pm. Discover the cultural significance the ʻukulele plays as Hawaiʻi’s ambassador of Aloha. ʻUkulele enthusiasts can look forward to this free event with live stage […]
Looking to connect with ʻāina, culture, and community? Waipā is hosting our second annual ʻĀina Festival on Saturday, May 3rd, from 11am to 4pm at Halulu Fishpond in Waipa, located a half-mile past Hanalei Town. It’ll be a wonderful day of live music, ‘ono food, and cultural activities, to celebrate everything ʻāina! It’ll also feature […]
KALAHEO — The Lawai International Center will host a traditional ancient Japanese tea ceremony presented by the Urasenke Kaua’i Kyoukai Tea Association on Saturday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m. in Kalaheo. This rare event will be held in the center’s Hall of Compassion, a hand-carved replica of 13th-century architecture that was […]
Join us on Friday JUNE 6th at Hale Līhu’e for another Aloha Friday Art Night Event: PĀ’Ū PĀʻINA! Presented by the @kauaikingsparade by way of @malie.foundation 🎨 Begin the night with an amazing paint & sip by ms. Bethany! 🐴 🌺 Followed by a presentation from Melissia Sugai and the Kaua’i Kings Parade and Ho’olaule’a committee to include […]
The 37th Annual Emalani Festival takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Kōke‘e, Kaua‘i, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Tents featuring lei-making, exhibits, and food will surround the performance and seating area, creating an immersive cultural experience. Hawaiian music begins at 9:00 AM, setting the stage for the day’s festivities. At the heart […]
Join us for a rare opportunity to hear this award-winning all-female a cappella quartet from Zimbabwe. They will share traditional songs, Afro-jazz and gospel, complete with traditional percussion and authentic dance movements.
Halau Hula O’ Leilani Celebrating the 32nd Annual Ho’ike Hula Concert 2026. Kumu Hula Leilani Rivera Low (Grammy Nominee, Na Hoku Hanohano Awards)
Bassel & The Supernaturals tells the story of Bassel Almadani’s experience as a first generation Syrian-American using soulful melodies, funk inspired rhythms, and captivating lyrics regarding love, loss, and the war in Syria. They will play for one night only on Kauai!
The ʻalae ʻula (Hawaiian common gallinule) is an endangered waterbird that is unique to Hawaiʻi. There are only around 700 left in the world! Learn how you can help protect this special bird at our campaign launch event. Join Pacific Birds and our partners at Kukui Grove to explore our booths, take part in activities […]
A completely different kind of concert experience is coming to Kaua‘i Join Laughing Fox — a Native American flute player and storyteller — for an intimate evening of sound, story, and connection. We’re officially halfway through ticket sales, and space is limited This is a more intimate setting, so once it’s full… it’s full. If […]
The Hanalei Initiative warmly invites the community to participate in the 2026 Ching Ming Festival, a meaningful gathering honoring Hanalei’s Chinese heritage and ancestral traditions. This two-day program begins on April 18 with a lecture by Professor Douglas Chong exploring the historical and ceremonial significance of Ching Ming, offering cultural context and insight into this […]
Looking to connect with ʻāina, culture, and community? Waipā is hosting our third annual ʻĀina Festival on Sunday, May 3rd, from 11am to 4pm at Halulu Fishpond in Waipā, located a half-mile past Hanalei Town. It’ll be a wonderful day of live music, ‘ono food, and cultural activities, to celebrate everything ʻāina! It’ll also feature […]
