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Resisting Extinction: Ensuring the Survival of Kaua`i’s Native Forest Birds

Thursday, February 2nd, 2023
5:30 pm — 6:30 pm
Hanapepe Library Hanapepe
Free

Presentation by Kaua`i Forest Bird Recovery Project’s leader, Dr. Lisa “Cali” Crampton Hula performance by Ka `Imi Na`auao O Hawai`i Nei Institute Kaua`i’s native forest birds are vanishing. Five of 13 species have become extinct in the last 40 years. Critically endangered are the puaiohi, `akikiki and `akeke`e. Species have been lost with no records […]

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E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 1: Remembering Carlos Andrade

Monday, February 6th, 2023
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

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, […]

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E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 2: Project Kuleana Nani Kaua’i

Monday, February 13th, 2023
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

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 […]

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Waimea Town Celebration: King Kaumuali’i Lu’au

Sunday, February 19th, 2023
5:00 pm — 7:00 pm
Historic Waimea Theater Waimea, Kauai
$30

A cultural presentation of beautiful songs and hula by Kumu Hula Troy Lazaro & Halau Ka Pa Hula o Hinano in honor of Kaua'i's favorite King Kaumuali'i.  Doors open at 4:30 pm. $30 General Admission includes a special meal.

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E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 3: Community Hula Night with Malie Foundation

Monday, February 20th, 2023
8:00 am — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 3:  Community Hula Night with Malie Foundation 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. Monday, February 20 is our "Community Hula Night" in partnership with the Malie Foundation. The […]

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Waimea Town Celebration: Lei Papale (Hat Lei) Contest

Saturday, February 25th, 2023
10:00 am — 6:00 pm
Old Waimea Sugar Mill Waimea
Free

Waimea Town Celebration: Lei Papale (Hat Lei) Contest Enter a hat lei in the Most Beautiful (fresh materials) or Most Unique (any material) Categories. Enter your family Heirloom for the People's Choice Award. CASH PRIZES! Drop off Sat 2/25 from 10 am to noon @ the old Waimea Sugar Mill Site. View from 2 pm […]

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Humpback Whales in Eternity – Rescheduled due to rain Feb 25

Saturday, February 25th, 2023
5:00 pm — 7:00 pm
Kapaa Hongwanji Mission Kapaa

Saturday, February 18 2:00PM-5:00PM FREE Arts & Crafts Fair & Dance Presentation 5:00PM-7:00PM Jill Kimie Sadoyama Dinner Show - Local Artist, Poet, Writer & Performer The evening event DINNER TICKETS on sale are $35 in advanced & $40 at the door. Guests can choose from a gourmet Vegetarian or Vegan Menu. Show only tickets are $15 […]

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E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 4: Celebrating the Steel Guitar

Monday, February 27th, 2023
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

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, […]

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E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Tuesday, February 28: “Sending Aloha to Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina’ala”

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

“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 […]

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E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 5:  An evening with Kiho’alu Slack Key Guitar Artists

Monday, March 6th, 2023
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

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 […]

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E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 6:  Focus on Kaua’i Youth

Monday, March 13th, 2023
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

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; […]

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E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 7:  Kupuna Hula Bash!

Monday, March 20th, 2023
8:00 am — 5:00 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 7:  Kupuna Hula Bash! 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. March 20 EKK features Chucky Boy Chock & Friends – Darryl Gonzalez, Garret Santos and Rosie Alfiler – […]

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Story Hui In The Park

Monday, March 27th, 2023
4:00 pm — 7:30 pm
Anaina Hou Community Park Kilauea
Free

Anaina Hou Community Park and the Storybook Theatre of Hawai'i proudly team up with the support from the Hawaiian Tourism Authority to present: Story Hui In The Park We invite visitors and residents alike to join together and learn about the beautiful Hawaiian Islands through story and food! Hui is the Hawaiian Word for Gathering, […]

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E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 8:  Makaha Sons, LIVE!

Monday, March 27th, 2023
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

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, […]

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Hanapepe; “Our Hawaiian Sense of Place Festival”

Thursday, April 20th, 2023
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Hanapepe United Church of Christ Hanapepe
Free

The Hanapepe Economic Alliance presents Hanapepe; "Our Hawaiian Sense of Place" throughout Hanapepe town from April 20, 21 and 22.  Located in Kauai's west side, Hanapepe known as "Kauai's Littlest Biggest Town" and known for its weekly Hanapepe Friday Art Night from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. will host this festival to highlight and celebrate the […]

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Kumu Hinano presents Lā Lei

Monday, May 1st, 2023
5:30 pm — 9:00 pm
Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue, HI
$50

May Day is Lei Day Celebrating the tradition with love! At The Royal Sonesta Hotel Doors Open 5:30pm Featuring Hālau Ka Pā Hula O Hīnano & Special Guest Artists HULA & MELE VIP Seating $75 General Seating $50 For Tickets Contact Kumu Hīnano 808-346-3572

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Haena to Hanalei 8-Mile, Half Marathon, 5K and 1-Mile Keiki Races

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
5:30 am — 10:30 am
Haena Beach Park
$10 – $60

Run or walk one of the world's most beautiful courses, and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast at the finish! The 8-mile course begins at the end of the road in Ha'ena at Ke'e Beach, then traverses the scenic stretch of road, and one-lane bridges, along the breathtaking North Shore towards Hanalei town, ending at the […]

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Kaua’i Pride Parade & Festival

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
9:00 am — 11:00 am
Historic County Building Lihue
Free

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, […]

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