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Waipā ʻĀina Festival

Saturday, May 4th, 2024
11:00 am — 4:00 pm
Waipa Foundation Hanalei
$1 – $12

E hele mai to Waipā, a 1/4 mile down the road from Hanalei, Saturday May 4th as Waipā Foundation celebrates 30 years of connecting ʻāina, culture and community.  Live music, local food vendors, island artisans and hands on activities for a fun filled family day.

Israel Vibrations & Roots Radics

Saturday, May 4th, 2024
5:30 pm — 10:30 pm
Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion Kilauea
$45

This Group IS History Israel Vibration was founded by Cecil “Skelly” Spence (born in 1952), Lacelle “Wiss” Bulgin (born in 1955), and Albert “Apple Gabriel” Craig (born in 1955, deceased in 2020). They were victims of the polio epidemic that spread through Jamaica in the 1950’s. Skelly, Wiss, and Apple met at the Mona Rehabilitation […]

Cinco De Mayo Salsa Dance Party

Sunday, May 5th, 2024
2:00 pm — 10:00 pm
Anaina Hou Community Park Kilauea
$20

Join us on May 5th for a fiesta to remember! 💃 🍹 Shake your hips at our salsa lessons starting at 2pm, followed by music at 3pm 🎶 Spots are limited. Get your tickets now! 🎟️ https://anainahou.org/cincodemayo2024/ Rumba de Fuego Rumba de Fuego is Kauai’s 7 piece Latin Jazz Band playing salsa, latin music, and feel […]

Amy Shoremount-Obra, Soprano Singer accompanied by Monica Chung, Piano

Sunday, May 5th, 2024
5:00 pm — 7:00 pm
St. Michael’s Church Lihue
$15 – $40

"Shoremount-Obra...sang with sensitivity yet full-throated power, her voice shaking the rafters of the small building. It's a tremendous experience hearing a voice that could fill a theater of 3,000 so up close and personal." --Huffington Post Amy will present a recital for one night only accompanied by pianist Monica Chung.  In celebration of Cinco de […]

Ukulele & Acoustic Instrument Meetup

Sunday, May 5th, 2024
6:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Lihue Neighborhood Center Lihue

Free Ukulele CLUB - monthly meetup / jam All ages and skill levels welcome! 1st Sunday of every month from 6pm-8pm Lihue Neighborhood Center   Note: There are some spare ukulele's available to borrow if you are just learning or traveling without your instrument

Afternoon Tea Cooking Class

Saturday, May 11th, 2024
8:00 am — 5:00 pm
Cooking Kauai Lawai

Just in time for Mother's Day! We are hosting one of our favorite classes... Afternoon Tea. Learn how to make the flakiest Scones, flavorful Tea Sandwiches, Chilled Spring Soup, Butter Mochi Tartletts, and Panna Cotta topped with Monkeypod Jam. After creating the dishes we will cozy up to proper Afternoon Tea. Aletha Thomas, the founder […]

Phantom of the Opera & Don Quixote

Saturday, May 11th, 2024
1:30 pm — 1:30 pm
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall Lihue

Kauai Ballet Academy is pleased to present their spring 2024 show. Two fabulous stories in one. Each performance will begin with a Phantom of the Opera medley composed and played live by Kauai's own Henry Adam Curtis. Dancers will join him on stage with the WMCH's vintage baby grand piano. Following the opening number will […]

Kauaʻi Community College Symphony Orchestra and Kauaʻi ʻOpio and Keiki Orchestra 2024 Spring Concert

Sunday, May 12th, 2024
4:00 pm — 6:00 pm
KCC Performing Arts Center Lihue
Free

Join us for a special Mother's Day concert, with music by Gershwin, Brahms, and much more! Karen Hall will be our soloist, on the first movement of the Haydn Cello Concerto No. 1 in C-major. Dawn Kawahara will be featured on the violin solo from "Schindler's List." We will also feature youth from all over […]

Kapaa Middle School Spring Concert

Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
6:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Kapaa Middle School Kapaa
Free

The Kapa‘a Middle School Choir and ‘Ukulele Band wrap up their school year on May 15 with a free concert at the school’s Covered Court starting at 6 p.m. There will be craft vendors available for people to support local small businesses while enjoying the gold ranking sounds.  They recently returned to California for the […]

Kaua’i Visitor Industry Wildlife Stewardship Summit

Thursday, May 16th, 2024
5:30 pm — 7:30 pm
Outrigger Kaua’i Beach Resort & Spa Lihue

WHERE CONSCIOUS TRAVEL MEETS CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY Join us as wildlife experts offer invaluable insights for our industry and visitors on fostering coexistence and support for endangered species.    This is a FREE event for the public.  Contact Kaua'i Visitors Bureau to RSVP and for more information: (808)245-3971 or kauai@hvcb.org

Kauai Island Crafters Fair

Saturday, May 18th, 2024
8:00 am — 2:00 pm
Koloa Neighborhood Center Koloa

Embark on a journey of creativity and culture at the Kauai Island Crafters Fair, a celebrated event with a decade-long 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 […]

Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting

Saturday, May 18th, 2024
3:00 pm — 6:00 pm
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue
$50

The Mokihana Club along with KCC is sponsoring. Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Tasting event at the KCC performing arts center on May 18 from 3 to 6 p.m.  adults 21 and older with ID required.  Benefits The Mokihana Club Nursing Scholarship Fund.

Mango Cooking Class

Sunday, May 19th, 2024
1:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Cooking Kauai Lawai

Mango season is almost, just about, oh so close. In our mind's memory, we smell the intoxicating sweetness and feel the syrupy juice running down our forearms as we prep our favorite Rapozas for the Jam Pot. What will be taught - Mango Jam - Mango Pie Filling - How to safely can it for […]

Hanalei Farmers’ Market

Saturday, May 25th, 2024
9:00 am — 12:00 pm
Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei (Hanalei Community Center) Hanalei

Every Saturday: 9AM - 12PM 5-5299C Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI Indulge in delectable, locally sourced fruits and vegetables straight from the farms of Hanalei and Kaua'i's North Shore. Treat yourself to freshly squeezed juices, locally harvested honey, oven-fresh baked goods, flavorful salsa, and other delectable treats. Additionally, discover and admire arts and crafts crafted by […]

Boroboro Boutique Pop-up Shop & Sew-a-Thon

Saturday, May 25th, 2024
10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Kaua’i Society of Artists Lihue

The Garden Island Arts Council presents Boroboro Boutique Pop-Up & Sew-a-Thon. The shop is open 10-5:00PM.  Come join us, there’s sewing all day, craft workshops, activity stations and demonstrations.  All sales and donations raised go toward the creation of a mosaic mural “Ka Pae’Aina O Hawaii Nei.”

Pedal to the Meadow bicycle race

Sunday, May 26th, 2024
8:00 am — 11:00 am
Kekaha

Pedal to the Meadow is the USA Cycling-sanctioned bicycle hill climb race on Kaua`i. It starts on the west side of the island and climbs along the Waimea Canyon rim up to the Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow in Koke`e State Park. It's a scenic and challenging climb that starts at hot dry sea level and ends deep […]