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Rhapsody In Blue, Featuring Opus Nova

October 6th, 2024
5:00 pm — 7:00 pm
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue
$15 – $40

Concert description: From classical to jazz, embark on a journey through genres, as our virtuosic program caters to every taste. We'll open the concert with a Klezmer-inspired overture by Prokofiev, setting the stage for an enchanting evening. Transitioning seamlessly, we'll delve into Mendelssohn’s Concert Pieces Op. 113/114, a mesmerizing 'concerto' for two clarinets. Concluding the […]

EVERY DANCER IS A STAR

October 27th, 2024
3:00 pm — 4:30 pm
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall Lihue
$12 – $25

A dance recital with multimedia portraits presenting each student ballerina ages 3 through adults. Student dancers perform solos sharing their joy in dance. Special performance showcasing Kauai's talent. Show includes Special guests and a Hip Hop Halloween dance. Showcase 3:00 PM-4:30 PM TICKETS

Escher String Quartet

November 7th, 2024
7:00 pm — 9:00 pm
KCC Performing Arts Center Lihue
$20 – $150

The Escher String Quartet has received acclaim for its profound musical insight and rare tonal beauty. A former BBC New Generation Artist and recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the quartet has performed at the BBC Proms at Cadogan Hall and is a regular guest at Wigmore Hall. In its home town of New […]

New York Deli Cooking Class

November 22nd, 2024
5:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Cooking Kauai Lawai

We welcome back, San Fransisco-based chef, Micah Siva to the Provisions Kitchen! She will teach her favorite New York Deli recipes and sign her newest cookbook, Nosh. This class will be offered twice: Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd. What will be taught - Cured Salmon and Ahi Gravlox - Mini Bagels - Schmears […]

Island Breeze Concert 2024

November 30th, 2024
5:30 pm — 8:00 pm
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue

Island Breeze Concert Features Shakuhachi Grand Master Riley Lee, Taiko Drum Master Kenny Endo and Slack Key Guitar virtuoso Jeff Peterson in Concert   About Island Breeze   Music Lovers are in for a rare treat as three masters of their crafts on three very different instruments join forces in their Island Breeze concert. Shakuhachi grandmaster Dr. […]

Talk Story Piano Duo

December 8th, 2024
5:00 pm — 7:00 pm
KCC Performing Arts Center Lihue
$15 – $40

Monica Chung and Jonathan Korth will perform a four-hand concert on two pianos one night only. Monica Chung is a concert pianist, producer, music director, and educator. She gave her solo debut with the North Carolina Piedmont Triad Symphony Orchestra at age 10 as a result of winning 1st prize in the Competition. She has […]

Nō Ka Lāhui: Gathering Voices, Building Lāhui

Friday, January 17th, 2025
4:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Hale Lihue Lihue

Join us for a special evening of culture, community, and remembrance at  “NO KA LĀHUI” honoring the voices of our ancestors and perpetuating the rich heritage of our Native Hawaiian culture, even in the face of adversity. 📅 **Date:** Friday, January 17 🕓 **Time:** 4:00 - 8:00 PM 📍 **Location:** Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice St., […]

Aoi Trio on Kauai

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
7:00 pm — 9:00 pm
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue
$15 – $40

DUE TO SALES, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE KCC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. Only five times in history, the ARD international music competition has awarded the first prize for piano trios. Aoi Trio won this prestigious first prize in 2018, which made a breathtaking start to their international career. Aoi Trio was founded in […]

An Evening with David Sedaris

Thursday, February 27th, 2025
7:00 pm — 9:00 pm
KCC Performing Arts Center Lihue
$40 – $100

With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. David Sedaris is the author […]

Cliburn Piano Competition Finalist Clayton Stephenson

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
7:00 pm — 9:00 pm
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue
$15 – $40

American pianist Clayton Stephenson’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage, expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), he is committed to making an impact on the world through his music-making. Growing up in […]

Raqs Tiki Glittering Belly Dance Gala

Saturday, March 29th, 2025
6:30 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall Lihue

An exciting night of dance awaits you as we celebrate our 8th Annual Glittering Gala, benefiting the Kaua'i Humane Society. Join the fun as we welcome both local and international talented dancers who will bedazzle you with their joy for dance, their love of sharing this ancient style, and their glam, sparkle and sass. Our […]

Grammy-Nominated Anat Cohen Quartetinho

Sunday, April 6th, 2025
6:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue
$20.00 – $40.00

"Anat does what all authentic musicians do: She tells stories from her own experiences that are so deeply felt that they are very likely to connect listeners to their own dreams, desires and longings." - Nat Hentoff Ever charismatic, prolific and inspired, Grammy-nominated clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen has won hearts and minds the world over with […]

Kauai Community College Jazz Ensemble + Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Band + Kauaʻi High School Band

Saturday, April 19th, 2025
7:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue
Free

The Kaua`i Performing Arts Center will host an amazing evening of music that will feature the combined talents of the Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Band + Kauaʻi High School Band followed by the Kauai Community College Jazz Ensemble...all FREE!  These talented kids and members of the community are under the direction of Kaua`i's treasured Maestra, […]

KCC Wind Symphony and Kauaʻi Youth Honor Band Concert

Friday, May 2nd, 2025
7:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue
Free

The KCC Wind Symphony and Kauaʻi Youth Honor Band Concert will share the stage on Friday May 2nd at the Kaua`i Performing Arts Center for a FREE Spring Concert under the direction of Maestra Sarah Tochiki.  Refreshments available in the lobby.  You may wish to bring a sweater as it may be cool in the […]

CINDERELLA presented by Kaua`i Ballet Academy

Saturday, May 10th, 2025
1:30 pm — 3:30 pm
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue
$2 – $20

The world traveled Kaua'i Ballet Academy will present "First Dance" AND "Cinderella", two outstanding ballets in one great show. Henry Adams Curtis will open the show by serenading KBA dancers with his original piece, "First Dance".  After which, a charming rendition of the classical fairy tale Cinderella will be performed in two acts. The family is sure […]

CINDERELLA presented by Kaua`i Ballet Academy

Saturday, May 10th, 2025
6:30 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue
$2 – $20

The world traveled Kaua'i Ballet Academy will present "First Dance" AND "Cinderella", two outstanding ballets in one great show. Henry Adams Curtis will open the show by serenading KBA dancers with his original piece, "First Dance".  After which, a charming rendition of the classical fairy tale Cinderella will be performed in two acts. The family is sure […]

KCC Symphony Orchestra and Kauaʻi ʻOpio and Keiki Orchestra

Sunday, May 11th, 2025
4:00 pm — 6:00 pm
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue
Free

The KCC Orchestra will present their Spring Concert, Sunday, May 11, 4pm, at the Kaua`i Performing Arts Center.  The family friendly concert is free of charge.  For the first half of the program, the Kauaʻi ʻOpio and Keiki Orchestra will accompany the Symphony Orchestra.  The concert is under the direction of Maestra Sarah Tochiki.  You […]