Sailing in on a wave of blissful sound, Maui’s Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winning band Kanekoa has become a global phenomenon. Powered by electric ukuleles and exotic rhythms, these ukulele masters ride the wave of Hawaiian roots with jam band energy, creating a unique sound they call Hawaiian jam-rock. For the last 25 years audiences […]
Opening Act: Pure Heart Pure Heart is a Hawaiian Contemporary trio that started as group of friends in 1994. Jon Yamasato (guitar/vocals), Jake Shimabukuro (ukulele) and Lopaka Colon (percussion) etched out a unique sound of Hawaiian/pop/latin/jazz which has been keeping the attention of audiences for almost 30 years. After disbanding in 2000, Jake went on […]
E Kanikapila Kakou turns 40! Remembering Carlos Andrade Coming up is the first of eight Monday nights and one Tuesday night in the heritage Hawaiian music program, E Kanikapila Kakou, now in its 40th season. Friends of the late Carlos Andrade, PhD, will share a heartfelt Kauai tribute to this extraordinary composer, musician, scholar, teacher, […]
E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 2: Project Kuleana Nani Kaua’i E Kanikapila Kakou 2023 celebrates the music, hula and stories of Hawai’i with focus on Kaua’i. All events will be held at the Kaua’i Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom. February 13 EKK will focus on our beautiful island of Kaua’i as told by numerous Kaua’i artists on the […]
E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 4: Celebrating the Steel Guitar E Kanikapila Kakou 2023 celebrates the music, hula and stories of Hawai’i with focus on Kaua’i. All events will be held at the Kaua’i Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom. February 27 EKK features The Bobby Ingano Trio and Steel Guitar Talk Story with Kilin Reece, […]
“Sending Aloha to Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala” E Kanikapila Kākou is presenting a special concert on Tuesday, February 28, to support the “pride and joy” of Kauaʻi, Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leinā'ala, as they embark on their 2023 participation in the Merrie Monarch Festivals in Hilo, Hawaiʻi this upcoming April. As overall winner of the 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival, Kumu […]
E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 5: An evening with Kiho’alu Slack Key Guitar Artists Week 5 features Stephen Inglis; Kamuela Kaho’ano; Dwight Kanae E Kanikapila Kakou 2023 celebrates the music, hula and stories of Hawai’i with focus on Kaua’i. The doors open at 5:00 pm; most nights will have an ‘ukulele/hula hour; the main program […]
Students of all ages and levels of dance. Come enjoy ballet demonstrations by our youngest dancers ages 3-5. In addition to demonstrations, dancers 6 years and older will be performing accomplished choreography and traditional classical repertoire from Swan Lake, Paquita and Coppelia. Select students will be showcasing contemporary, lyrical, hip hop and Spanish dance. We […]
E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 6: Focus on Kaua’i Youth Week 6 highlights our young artists, Kamaha’o Haumea-Thronas, Pi’ilani Grosse, Cheyla DeFries and Kimberly Hope. E Kanikapila Kakou 2023 celebrates the music, hula and stories of Hawai’i with focus on Kaua’i. The doors open at 5:00 pm; most nights will have an ‘ukulele/hula hour; […]
E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 8: Makaha Sons, LIVE! Garden Island Arts Council presents the eighth and final night of EKK Mondays in the 40th Season of E Kanikapila Kakou (EKK). It's the Grassroots Heritage Hawaiian Music program of the nonprofit, 501(c)3 Garden Island Arts Council. The EKK event will be held at the Kaua’i Beach Resort’s Jasmine Ballroom, […]
Kauai Comic Con will be an exciting fun filled event with a wide variety of vendors selling comics, collectibles, art and other cool merchandise. Special guests include Kikaida (Ban Daisuke), Nicole Laeno a social media dancer superstar and Ming Chen of Comic Book Men. There will also be live perfomances by Kimberly Hope a Na […]
John Cruz with special guest Bronson Aiwohi Show Date Saturday April 29, 2023 On Saturday, April 29th, award-winning Hawai‘i legend and Kaua‘i favorite, John Cruz takes the stage with his band at Anaina Hou Community Park. This concert is Cruz’s first time performing on island since since selling out Porter Pavilion nearly one year ago. […]
An Evening Immersed in Music, Nature, Community and Love Featuring a Grateful Dead tribute concert, ono eats and drinks, beer, wine, cocktails, and a sea of aloha - all at a wonderful, open-air venue surrounded by nature’s beauty. The Stephen Inglis Project plays the Dead’s May 7, 1977 Boston Garden concert in its entirety celebrating […]
Paul Izak & Friends feat. Tubby Love May 13, 2023 Live in Concert at The Porter Pavilion in Kilauea, Hawai'i Meet the Artists Paul Izak Paul is an organic farmer, yoga practitioner and surfer who is raising his family in the back roads of Waimanalo. His music has reached millions around the world who are […]
Bon Bon Vivant is an genre bending band from New Orleans that electrifies audiences across the country with their signature blend of singer songwriter/ jazzinspired/ americana/ dark ballads and up-tempo indie dance rock. BBVs original music pays homage to the bawdy New Orleans sound while infusing an indie flavor that leaves a lasting mark on […]
Anaina Hou Community Park, Hilton Grand Vacations, and Hawaiian Airlines Present Amy Hānaiali'i’s 25 Years of Pālehua Hawai'i's top-selling female artist, Amy Hānaiali'i, pays tribute to her Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning song, Pālehua, one of Hawai'i’s most famous songs, and one of the world’s most danced-to songs among hula Hālau across the globe. Amy has […]
Show Date Saturday, May 20, 2023 On Saturday May 20th, join us at the Porter Pavilion as the Kaua'i Chorale celebrates 60 years on Kaua'i. ABOUT THE CHORALE For 60 years, The Kauai Chorale has been presenting diverse choral music concerts on the Garden Island with repertoire ranging from classical works to jazz, pop, and […]
Show Date: Sunday, May 21, 2023 On Sunday, May 21, 2023, join us at the Philippine Cultural Center as the Kaua’i Chorale celebrates 60 years on Kaua’i with an afternoon of chorale works. About the Chorale: For 60 years, the Kaua’i Chorale has been presenting diverse choral music concerts on the Garden Island with repertoire […]
The 5th annual all-ages & family-friendly Kaua'i Pride Parade & Festival will take place on Saturday June 3, 2023 in Līhu'e. The parade will be on Rice St from 9:00-10:00am from Vidinha Stadium to the Historic County Building, followed by a festival on the Historic County Building Lawn from 10:00am-2:00pm. There will be food trucks, […]
Sailing in on a wave of blissful sound, Maui’s Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winning band Kanekoa has become a global phenomenon. Powered by electric ukuleles and exotic rhythms, these ukulele masters ride the wave of Hawaiian roots with jam band energy, creating a unique sound they call Hawaiian jam-rock. For the last 25 years audiences […]
