Tag Archives: Hawaiian Culture

Aloha Friday: Hawaiian Music & Hula Kanikapila-Style

Join us for Aloha Friday: Hawaiian Music & Hula – Kanikapila-Style, an evening of live Hawaiian music, hula, and community connection at Anaina Hou Community Park. Held under the open-air […]

Celebrate the ʻAlae ʻUla!

The ʻalae ʻula (Hawaiian common gallinule) is an endangered waterbird that is unique to Hawaiʻi. There are only around 700 left in the world! Learn how you can help protect […]

Community Work Day Kukui Heiau

Join us in clearing and prepping Kukui Heiau for the annual arrival of the nesting Ua’u Kani (Wedge-tailed Shearwater) AGENDA 8am sign in 8:15am opening protocols 8:30am safety briefing 9:00am […]

Waipā ‘Āina Festival 2026

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 […]

2026 KAUAʻI KINGS PARADE AND HOʻOLAULEʻA

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 […]

The Kauaʻi Kings Parade Presents: “The Hawaiʻi Equestrian Tradition of Pāʻū Riding”

Experience the Hawaiian Tradition of Pāʻū Riding – Free Workshop The Kauaʻi Kings Parade invites the community to learn about the beautiful Hawaiian equestrian tradition of pāʻū  riding, where women […]

Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival

The Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival, a celebration of all things ʻukulele, takes place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Kukui Grove Center, Līhue, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi from 11 am – 4 […]

Ola Ka ʻĪ Kauaʻi me Niihau

Ola Ka ʻĪ Kauaʻi me Niihau is one of seven events throughout Hawaiʻi. These gatherings engage Hawaiian language speakers and learners through a range of activities including casual conversations, shopping, […]

Waipuna featuring David Kamakahi, Matt Sproat & Kale Hannahs

Waipuna combines powerful musicianship, beautiful harmonies, and deep Hawaiian roots to produce their fresh contemporary sound.   Tickets and auction at: http://www.themokihanaclub.org or call (808)212-4949

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 4 ~ MānoaDNA — Lloyd & Alx Kawakami

Experience the vibrant blend of harmony, heart, and joy that Hawaiʻi has embraced for over two decades as MānoaDNA returns to the stage for an unforgettable night of music. Led […]

Free Hula Show & Craft Fair with Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i Every Thursday

Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i brings to you a FREE Hula Show along with some of the Best Artists and Craft Vendors on Kauai! Enjoy a Free Hula show!  Watch the […]

HO’OHIWAHIWA FAIR ~ CRAFTS and GIFTS, FREE HULA AND MUSIC

It’s our first HO’OHIWAHIWA FAIR of the year! Starting at 10:00am Some of Kauai’s Best Known Artists and Vendors will be offering a wide assortment of Handmade Items and Gifts, […]

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 8 ~ Makana & Friends

Summoning his broad influences and kumu lineage, Makana weaves an intimate evening of uplifting and diverse song, stringing together mele and moʻolelo with newly-invented and handed-down slack key tunings, styles […]

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 7 ~ Natalie & Iolani Kamauʻu

A 10-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and 2-time Grammy Award Nominee, together with her husband Iolani, Natalie is an EKK favorite. Always touring Japan and everywhere else, she tries […]

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 6 ~ Monday Mix Plate/EKK Style — Don Kaulia, Michael Keale, Walt Keale, Pancho Graham

Join our seasoned performers as they break out their potpourri of new and timeless songs mixed with their unique and colorful local-style storytelling. Each artist brings to the plate a […]

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 5 ~ Anthony Pfluke & Friends

Enjoy an evening of original music by up-and-coming musician. Maui singer-songwriter, Anthony Pfluke shares his unique compositions delivered on the ʻukulele and 12- and 6-string slack key guitar in Hawaiian […]

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 3 ~ Mākena (Hoʻokena & Mākaha Sons of Niʻihau together)

Thrill to the big sound of the combined voices of Hoʻokena and the Mākaha Sons of Niʻihau as they present an unforgettable evening of music spanning five decades. Each musical […]

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 2 ~ KULĀIWI

Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winning group Kulāiwi is comprised of Lehua Kalima, Shawn Pimental and Kawika Kahiapo, all veterans of the Hawaiʻi music industry, with hula stylings of hula dancer […]

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 1 ~ Community Hula Night!

EKK opens 2026 season with Mālie Foundation presenting the EKK favorite night of hula, hula and more hula led by four awesome kumuhula – Maka Herrod, Troy Hinano Lazarro, Laʻelaʻe […]

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET ~ MUSIC, FOOD AND GIFTS!

Come join us at the Elegant Wyndham Bali Hai, Princeville for our Exceptional Christmas Craft Market featuring Kauai Artists, Crafters and Vendors! Needing that special heart felt gift that says […]