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E Kanikapila Kākou Week 1: “Golden Nā Leo: Makana Sings Hawaiʻi’s Songs of Romance from the 50s & 60s”

Monday, February 3rd, 2025
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

EKK opens Season 2025 on Monday, February 3 at the OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa in Lihuʻe with a nostalgic and scintillating musical flashback to an earlier time in Hawaiʻi featuring celebrated entertainer, singer and slack key virtuoso Makana. Join us for an evening of “golden era” sounds as Makana takes us back in time […]

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E Kanikapila Kākou Week 2: “THE MUSIC WITHIN” Kapaʻa Middle School Choir & ʻUkulele Band with Mary Lardizabal & Loke Sasil

Monday, February 10th, 2025
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

E Kanikapila Kākou 2025 OUTRIGGER Kaua‘i Beach Resort and Spa Theme: “Music Heals” & “Hawaiian Music Traditions” Monday Nights – 6:00 – 8:30 pm, through March 24; Doors open at 5:00 pm Week 2, February 10: “THE MUSIC WITHIN” Kapaʻa Middle School Choir & ʻUkulele Band with Mary Lardizabal & Loke Sasi Mary Lardizabal, director […]

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Grow Aloha Plant Giveaway: South Shore Visitor Center

Saturday, February 15th, 2025
9:00 am — 12:00 pm
National Tropical Botanical Garden Koloa
Free

When we grow Hawaiian native plants and heritage crops, we grow aloha for ʻāina. Adopt one of these cherished plants every third Saturday at our free Grow Aloha plant giveaways at National Tropical Botanical Garden locations on Kauaʻi. Grow Aloha plant adoptions are free and open to Hawai’i residents (one per family). Please note that […]

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Grow Aloha Plant Giveaway: Limahuli Garden & Preserve

Saturday, February 15th, 2025
9:00 am — 12:00 pm
Limahuli Garden and Preserve Hanalei
Free

When we grow Hawaiian native plants and heritage crops, we grow aloha for ʻāina. Adopt one of these cherished plants every third Saturday at our free Grow Aloha plant giveaways at National Tropical Botanical Garden locations on Kauaʻi. Grow Aloha plant adoptions are free and open to Hawai’i residents (one per family). Please note that […]

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E Kanikapila Kākou Week 3: Jamminʻ with the Masters – Ledward Kaapana, Jeff Peterson, Bobby Ingano & David Kamakahi

Monday, February 17th, 2025
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

E Kanikapila Kākou 2025 OUTRIGGER Kaua‘i Beach Resort and Spa Theme: “Music Heals” & “Hawaiian Music Traditions” Monday Nights – 6:00 – 8:30 pm, through March 24; Doors open at 5:00 pm Week 3, February 17 - Jamminʻ with the Masters - Ledward Kaapana, Jeff Peterson, Bobby Ingano & David Kamakahi The fortunate few who […]

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E Kanikapila Kākou Week 4: “The Amazing Charlotte Apo with the Mokihana Serenaders”. Plus “Hot Kūpuna Strut Their Stuff”

Monday, February 24th, 2025
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

E Kanikapila Kākou 2025 OUTRIGGER Kaua‘i Beach Resort and Spa Theme: “Music Heals” & “Hawaiian Music Traditions” Monday Nights – 6:00 – 8:30 pm, through March 24; Doors open at 5:00 pm Week 4, February 24:  “The Amazing Charlotte Apo with the Mokihana Serenaders” (Paul Ventura, Pancho Graham, Norman Kaawa Solomon, Kilipaki Vaughan). Plus “Hot […]

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E Pili Kākou I Ho`okahi Lāhui

Friday, February 28th, 2025
7:00 am — 11:30 am

About E Pili Kākou I Ho`okahi Lāhui E Pili Kākou I Ho`okahi Lāhui is a Hawaiian hula conference and retreat that has been held for over 20 years. Our program has a global reach and has been held on the Island of Kaua'i, Japan, Tahiti & Marqueses. In addition, we have held our retreats in […]

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E Kanikapila Kākou Week 5: “Ha‘a Hula All Through the Town” Community Hula Night with Mālie Foundation & Kane Kumu Hula: Hinano Lazaro, Willy Pulawa, Maka Herrod & Blaine Kia

Monday, March 3rd, 2025
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

E Kanikapila Kākou 2025 OUTRIGGER Kaua‘i Beach Resort and Spa Theme: “Music Heals” & “Hawaiian Music Traditions” Monday Nights – 6:00 – 8:30 pm, through March 24; Doors open at 5:00 pm Week 5, March 3: “Haʻa Hula All Through the Town!” –- Community Hula Night with Mālie Foundation & Kane Kumu Hula: Hinano Lazaro, Willy […]

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E Kanikapila Kākou Week 6: “Lei Hiwahiwa: A Lei of Tributes” Madison Makanaokukahaku Scott & Kyle La Benz; “Mele & Memory: Alive in Song” Kim Sueoka & Alan Van Zee

Monday, March 10th, 2025
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

E Kanikapila Kākou 2025 OUTRIGGER Kaua‘i Beach Resort and Spa Theme: “Music Heals” & “Hawaiian Music Traditions” Monday Nights – 6:00 – 8:30 pm, through March 24; Doors open at 5:00 pm Week 6, March 10:  “Lei Hiwahiwa: A Lei of Tributes” Madison Makanaokukahaku Scott & Kyle La Benz; “Mele & Memory: Alive in Song” […]

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Grow Aloha Plant Giveaway: South Shore Visitor Center

Saturday, March 15th, 2025
9:00 am — 12:00 pm
National Tropical Botanical Garden Koloa
Free

When we grow Hawaiian native plants and heritage crops, we grow aloha for ʻāina. Adopt one of these cherished plants every third Saturday at our free Grow Aloha plant giveaways at National Tropical Botanical Garden locations on Kauaʻi. Grow Aloha plant adoptions are free and open to Hawai’i residents (one per family). Please note that […]

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Grow Aloha Plant Giveaway: Limahuli Garden & Preserve

Saturday, March 15th, 2025
9:00 am — 12:00 pm
Limahuli Garden and Preserve Hanalei
Free

When we grow Hawaiian native plants and heritage crops, we grow aloha for ʻāina. Adopt one of these cherished plants every third Saturday at our free Grow Aloha plant giveaways at National Tropical Botanical Garden locations on Kauaʻi. Grow Aloha plant adoptions are free and open to Hawai’i residents (one per family). Please note that […]

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E Kanikapila Kākou Week 7: Kamalei Kawa’a Presents Hawaiian Soul: Mele Aloha ‘Āina

Monday, March 17th, 2025
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

E Kanikapila Kākou 2025 OUTRIGGER Kaua‘i Beach Resort and Spa Theme: “Music Heals” & “Hawaiian Music Traditions” Monday Nights – 6:00 – 8:30 pm, through March 24; Doors open at 5:00 pm Week 7, March 17:  Kamalei Kawa’a Presents Hawaiian Soul: Mele Aloha ‘Āina Join Kamalei Kawa’a and his band for his Kauaʻi musical debut. Inspired […]

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E Kanikapila Kākou Week 8: “A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String” featuring Raiatea Helm and an Ensemble of Hawaiʻi’s Top Musicians

Monday, March 24th, 2025
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom Lihue

E Kanikapila Kākou 2025 OUTRIGGER Kaua‘i Beach Resort and Spa Theme: “Music Heals” & “Hawaiian Music Traditions” Monday Nights – 6:00 – 8:30 pm, through March 24; Doors open at 5:00 pm  Week 8, March 24:  Raiatea Helm presents: A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String, Volume One -- Raiatea Helm and an Ensemble of […]

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The Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival-FREE!

Sunday, April 13th, 2025
11:00 am — 4:00 pm
Kukui Grove Center- Center Stage Lihue
Free

The Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival, a celebration of all things ʻukulele, takes place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Kukui Grove Center, Līhue, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi from 11 am – 4 pm. Discover the cultural significance the ʻukulele plays as Hawaiʻi’s ambassador of Aloha. ʻUkulele enthusiasts can look forward to this free event with live stage […]

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Grow Aloha Plant Giveaway: South Shore Visitor Center

Saturday, April 19th, 2025
9:00 am — 12:00 pm
National Tropical Botanical Garden Koloa
Free

When we grow Hawaiian native plants and heritage crops, we grow aloha for ʻāina. Adopt one of these cherished plants every third Saturday at our free Grow Aloha plant giveaways at National Tropical Botanical Garden locations on Kauaʻi. Grow Aloha plant adoptions are free and open to Hawai’i residents (one per family). Please note that […]

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Grow Aloha Plant Giveaway: Limahuli Garden & Preserve

Saturday, April 19th, 2025
9:00 am — 12:00 pm
Limahuli Garden and Preserve Hanalei
Free

When we grow Hawaiian native plants and heritage crops, we grow aloha for ʻāina. Adopt one of these cherished plants every third Saturday at our free Grow Aloha plant giveaways at National Tropical Botanical Garden locations on Kauaʻi. Grow Aloha plant adoptions are free and open to Hawai’i residents (one per family). Please note that […]

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KEALOHA – Hawaii’s Poet Laureate FREE!

Monday, April 28th, 2025
3:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue
Free

Kealoha is Hawaii's First Poet Laureate will perform his original poetry at the Kauai Performing Arts Center. Kealoha is an internationally recognized poet and storyteller, known for his dynamic performances and thought-provoking work. He has performed worldwide, was honored as a "National Slam Legend," and was the first poet to perform at a Hawai‘i governor’s inauguration.

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Nā Lei Pua ʻOle

Friday, May 2nd, 2025
2:00 pm — 7:00 pm
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort Kapaa

Nā Lei Pua ʻOle Presented by Mālie Foundation (Flowerless Lei Competition ) Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating Hawaiʻi's unique tradition of lei making! We're challenging our entries to craft amazing works of art using creativity and skill—without any flowers! Come and see our lei makers use their imagination and explore alternative materials to […]

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Waipā ‘Āina Festival 2025

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
11:00 am — 4:00 pm
Waipā Community Complex, Hanalei Hanalei
$10

Looking to connect with ʻāina, culture, and community? Waipā is hosting our second annual ʻĀina Festival on Saturday, May 3rd, from 11am to 4pm at Halulu Fishpond in Waipa, 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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Grow Aloha Plant Giveaway: South Shore Visitor Center

Saturday, May 17th, 2025
9:00 am — 12:00 pm
National Tropical Botanical Garden Koloa
Free

When we grow Hawaiian native plants and heritage crops, we grow aloha for ʻāina. Adopt one of these cherished plants every third Saturday at our free Grow Aloha plant giveaways at National Tropical Botanical Garden locations on Kauaʻi. Grow Aloha plant adoptions are free and open to Hawai’i residents (one per family). Please note that […]

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