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Ching Ming Festival: Honoring Hanalei’s Chinese Heritage

Saturday, April 18th, 2026
2:00 pm — 5:00 pm
Hanalei Initiative Hanalei

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 […]

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Ray Obiedo’s Latin Jazz Quartet

Saturday, April 25th, 2026
7:00 pm — 9:00 pm
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue
$15.00 – $50.00

Never has contemporary jazz guitarist Ray Obiedo’s genuine lifelong affection for the San Francisco Bay Area’s unique musical personality been more clearly evident or remarkably celebrated than in his newest CD “Latin Jazz Project Vol 1”, released nationwide on the Rhythmus Records label. Eventually launching his own solo recording career on the Windham Hill Jazz […]

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Waipā ‘Āina Festival 2026

Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
11:00 am — 4:00 pm
Waipā Community Complex, Hanalei Hanalei
$1 – $10

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 […]

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Open Studio Painting Day

Sunday, May 17th, 2026
12:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Free

This is a free event. Just bring your own art supplies and a project to work on. Spend the afternoon talking story with other artists while you have fun painting, drawing, or crafting. Light Refreshments will be served. Only 8 spaces available. Text Marionette at 808-631-9173 to register and secure your space. Painting Paradise is […]

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BODYTRAFFIC Unplugged

Saturday, May 30th, 2026
7:00 pm — 9:00 pm
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue
$15.00 – $50.00

The BODYTRAFFIC brings its signature blend of technical excellence, artistic versatility, and compelling storytelling to Kaua‘i with UNPLUGGED—an intimate and powerful contemporary dance program. Internationally recognized for its bold repertory and world-class dancers, BODYTRAFFIC has performed at leading venues and festivals around the globe. UNPLUGGED offers a distinctive performance experience that highlights the company’s range […]

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2026 KAUAʻI KINGS PARADE AND HOʻOLAULEʻA

Saturday, June 13th, 2026
9:00 am — 2:00 pm
Historic County Lawn Lihue
Free

2026 Kauaʻi King’s Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa Join the community in celebrating Hawaiian culture at the 2026 Kauaʻi King’s Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa in Līhuʻe. The parade begins at 9:00 AM on Rice Street, starting at Vidinha Stadium and ending at the Historic County Lawn. Following the parade, the Hoʻolauleʻa begins and continues until 2:00 PM, featuring […]

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2026 Eo e Emalani

Saturday, November 7th, 2026
9:00 am — 4:00 pm
Kokee State Park Koke'e

The 38th Annual Emalani Festival takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, 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 […]

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