Community Calendar - Kauai

Support for the community calendar comes from the Shidler Family Foundation,
celebrating excellence in Hawai`i's cultural and educational institutions,
including the University of Hawai`i at Manoa.

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Art Exhibits
Deadlines
Ongoing Weekly Events

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Friday, February 3

Music

  • The Sixth Annual All Angels Jazz Festival features concerts tonight and tomorrow at 7 pm in St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihu`e. Tonight’s concert showcases Horace Alexander Young on saxophone and flute and the Divas of Gospel Music. Tomorrow’s concert features bassist/vocalist Bruce Hamada with pianist Jim Howard and the gypsy jazz swing of The Hot Club of Hulaville. Tickets available on-line at www.stmichaels-kauai.org or at the St. Michael’s church office.

Theatre

  • The Kauai Community Players' presentation of "August: Osage County" continues tonight at 7 pm in the Puhi Theatrical Warehouse. Arnold Meister directs this staged reading of the award-winning play. Additional performances are tomorrow at 7 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. Tickets available in advance and at the door. For more information call 245-7700 or visit www.kauaicommunityplayers.org

Saturday, February 4

Music

  • The Sixth Annual All Angels Jazz Festival continues tonight at 7 pm in St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihu`e. Tonight’s concert features bassist/vocalist Bruce Hamada with pianist Jim Howard and the gypsy jazz swing of The Hot Club of Hulaville. Tickets available on-line at www.stmichaels-kauai.org or at the St. Michael’s church office.

Theatre

  • The Kauai Community Players' presentation of "August: Osage County" continues tonight at 7 pm in the Puhi Theatrical Warehouse. Arnold Meister directs this staged reading of the award-winning play. The final performance is tomorrow at 4 pm. Tickets available in advance and at the door. For more information call 245-7700 or visit www.kauaicommunityplayers.org

Event

  • Halau Hula O Leilani Ho'ike 2012 features Kumu Hula Leilani Rivera Low with The Makaha Sons in the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall in Lihu`e. Visit with crafters at 5 pm. The show starts at 7. Tickets available at Hilo Hattie and at the door.

Sunday, February 5

Theatre

  • The Kauai Community Players' final presentation of "August: Osage County" is today at 4 pm in the Puhi Theatrical Warehouse. Arnold Meister directs this staged reading of the award-winning play. Tickets available in advance and at the door. For more information call 245-7700 or visit www.kauaicommunityplayers.org

Monday, February 6

Music

  • E Kanikapila Kakou 2012 presents "Legacy of Hawaiian Music" with Keith Haugen, Frank Uehara, Carmen U'ilani from 6 to 9 pm at Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua. Donation at the Door. 245-2733

Saturday, February 11

Theatre

  • High school students from KPAC & Island School perform several short scenes and plays at Island School at 7 pm. Free. 246-0233, ext. 262

Sunday, February 12

Theatre

  • The Princeville Community Center hosts “Dances of Universal Peace” at 7 pm. Event includes live music and devotional movement. No experience necessary. For more information call Steve Backinoff at 828-0416.

Events

  • The Lawai International Center hosts tours at 10 am, noon and 2 pm at 3381 Wawae Road, Kalaheo. The tour includes a brief video, talk story session and walk on a hill path. Donations are appreciated. For more information call 808-639-4300 or visit www.lawaicenter.org

Monday, February 13

Music

  • E Kanikapila Kakou 2012 presents the "Legacy of Hawaiian Music" series with Kaukahi from 6 to 9 pm in the Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua. Donation at the door. 245-2733

Friday, February 17

Theatre

  • Women in Theatre presents the comedy “Sylvia” tonight at 7 pm at WITs End in the Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa. Additional performances tomorrow at 7 pm, Sunday at 5 pm and next weekend.  For more information and tickets call 808-635-3727 or visit www.womenintheatre.org

Saturday, February 18

Theatre

  • Women in Theatre’s presentation of the comedy “Sylvia” continues tonight at 7 pm at WITs End in the Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa. Additional performances tomorrow at 5 pm and next weekend. For more information and tickets call 808-635-3727 or visit www.womenintheatre.org

Event

  • Kumu Hula Leina'ala Pavao Jardin presents Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina'ala and Kupaoa in concert, Kumu Hula Lanakila Casupang, Halau I Ka Wekiu from Oahu, plus surprise guests. Doors open at 3 pm with local crafters and food in the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu`e. The show starts at 6. 639-9033

Sunday, February 19

Theatre

  • Women in Theatre’s presentation of the comedy “Sylvia” continues today at 5 pm at WITs End in the Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa. In this comedy by A.R. Gurney, a stray dog causes a rift in a couple’s relationship. Additional performances are at WITs End next weekend. For more information and tickets call 808-635-3727 or visit www.womenintheatre.org

Monday, February 20

Music

  • E Kanikapila Kakou 2012 "Legacy of Hawaiian Music" series features Vatanui, LT Smooth, Bruce Collins and Pati Taulaulelei. Showtime is 6 to 9 pm in the Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua. Donation at the Door.245-2733

Friday, February 24

Theatre

  • Women in Theatre’s presentation of the comedy “Sylvia” continues tonight at 7 pm at WITs End in the Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa. Additional  performances tomorrow and Sunday at WITs End and next weekend at Kauai Community College. For more information and tickets call 808-635-3727 or visit www.womenintheatre.org

Saturday, February 25

Theatre

  • Women in Theatre’s presentation of the comedy “Sylvia” continues tonight at 7 pm at WITs End in the Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa. Additional performances tomorrow at WITs End and next weekend at Kauai Community College. For more information and tickets call 808-635-3727 or visit www.womenintheatre.org

Sunday, February 26

Theatre

  • Women in Theatre’s presentation of the comedy “Sylvia” continues today at 5 pm at WITs End in the Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa. Additional performances next weekend at Kauai Community College. For more information and tickets call 808-635-3727 or visit www.womenintheatre.org

Events

  • The Lawai International Center hosts tours at 10 am, noon and 2 pm at 3381 Wawae Road, Kalaheo. The tour includes a brief video, talk story session and walk on a hill path. Donations are appreciated. For more information call 808-639-4300 or visit www.lawaicenter.org

Monday, February 27

Music

  • E Kanikapila Kakou 2012 "Legacy of Hawaiian Music" series welcomes Gordon Freitas, Greg Sardinha and Ricardo Gonzalez in a concert entitled "The Unique Legacy of Paniolo Hawaiian Cowboy in Song." Showtime is 6 to 9 pm at Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua. Donation at the Door. 245-2733

Friday, March 2

Theatre

  • Women in Theatre’s presentation of the comedy “Sylvia” continues tonight at 7 pm at the Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center. The final performance is tomorrow at 5 pm. For more information and tickets call 808-635-3727 or visit www.womenintheatre.org

Saturday, March 3

Theatre

  • Women in Theatre’s final presentation of the comedy “Sylvia” is today at 5 pm at the Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center. For more information and tickets call 808-635-3727 or visit www.womenintheatre.org

Art Exhibits

  •  TBA

Deadlines

  • FEBRUARY 10: Applications for the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council’s Summer Study Tour are now available at: www.paachawaii.org/?page_id=108.  Fifteen of Hawaii’s public or charter high school students in grades 9 – 12 will travel to Japan in June 2012 on full scholarships, funded by a generous grant from the Freeman Foundation.  An additional seven spots which are not covered by scholarships will be available to private or public Hawaii high school students.  Applications must be postmarked by February 10.  For more information contact Natasha Schultz at 944-7759 or hs@paachawaii.org.

Ongoing Weekly Events

MONDAY
  • Visit the outdoor Farmer's Market at the Kukui Grove Center, behind K-Mart, starting at 3 pm. 245-7784  
  • MONDAY / TUESDAY: Makepa Basconcillo performs from 7 to 10 pm at Shutters at the Kauai Beach Resort. 245-1955. (9/28/10)
TUESDAY
  • Oasis Bar and Grill at Waipouli Beach Resort presents live Hawaiian music by Haunani Kaui and Lei Contrades from 6 to 8:30 pm. 822-9332. (9/28/10)
  • Oceanside Productions Comedy presents "The Complete History of America: Abridged," starring Ross Matineau, Jeff Demma, and Nellie Foster. This theatre and dining event begins at 7:30 pm at Sheraton Kauai Resort. 212-8444.
  • Every Tuesday Art Class - Watercolor, acrylic or pastel sessions given by Annabel Spielman. Koloa Neighborhood Center, Weliweli. 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Call 346-1688 for additional information.
  • EVERY THIRD TUESDAY: Volunteer at the National Tropical Botanical Garden's Southshore Visitors Center in Poipu from 9 am to noon. Activities include light trimming/weeding and occasional planting. Call 332-7324, ext. 228, or email volunteer@ntbg.org
  • TUESDAY / THURSDAY: There are Tahitian Dance shows at 5 pm at the Poipu Shopping Village. Free. 742-2831.
  • TUESDAY / THURSDAY / SATURDAY: The Waimea Walking Tour features volunteer guides leading tours through the Waimea Plantation cottages and the Waimea Sugar Company "camp" houses. Tours are limited to a dozen people and last 90-minutes. 337-1005. (8/4/11)

WEDNESDAY

  • Duke's Barefoot Bar in Lihue features Shilo Pa entertaining from 4 to 6 pm. 246-9599. (9/28/10) 
  • Larry Rivera's Love & Aloha Show goes onstage from 7 to 9 pm at Cafe Portofino. (11/29/10)
  • WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY: Jonah Cummings entertains from 7 to 10 pm at Shutters at the Kauai Beach Resort. 245-1955. (9/28/10)

THURSDAY

  • Duke's Barefoot Bar in Lihue features Jonathan Rivera entertaining from 4 to 6 pm. 246-9599. (9/28/10)
  • ART WALK in Koloa at Kukui`ula Village features live music, food booths, and opportunites to mingle with local artists. Art-Night activities run from 6 to 9 pm. Free. 742-9545. (11/30/10)
  • EVERY FIRST THURSDAY: Kauai Beach Resort presents Art and Wine Thursdays at Shutters Lounge with art reception at 5:30 pm and wine tasting at 6 pm. For more information call 245-1955.
  • EVERY THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Millicent Cummings performs at Infigos at Pali ke Kua Complex in Princeville from 7 to 9 pm. 651-1090

FRIDAY

  • Kalaheo Steak & Ribs Saloon hosts live country music with Billy Paul at 7 pm. For more information call the saloon at 332-4444 or Billy Paul at 634-8001. (8/4/11)
  • Twenty-Two North at Kilohana in Puhi hosts "Fridayphile" with live music by La Dolce Vita Social Club (Michael Ruff, Kirk Smart and Elijah) playing Latin, R&B and jazz from 8 to 10 pm. 245-9593 (9/27/11).
  • Duke's Barefoot Bar in Lihue showcases Jonathan Rivera & Greenstone Project from 4 to 6 pm. 246-9599. (9/28/10)
  • Kukui Grove Center presents "Friday Nights on the Mall," with entertainment at Center Stage from 7 to 8 pm. 245-7784. (8/4/11)
  • Doug and Sandy McMaster present a Hawaiian slack key guitar concert from 4 to 6  pm at the Hanalei Community Center. 826-1469. (12/20/10)
  • Darryl Gonzales performs from 7 to 11 pm at Shutters at the Kauai Beach Resort. 245-1955. (9/28/10)
SATURDAY
  • Waipa Foundation `Ohana Day runs from 8 am to 1 pm. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing in the `auwai (taro irrigation system) and a change of cloting is recommended. Location: one mile past Hanalei School. To reserve a spot, call 639-6905. (10/11/10)
  • Jonah Cummings entertains from 7 to 11 pm at Shutters at the Kauai Beach Resort. 245-1955. (9/28/10)
  • The Kauai Community Market features foods and gifts, plants and flowers, demonstrations and more. It's in the KCC front parking lot across from Grove Farm. 337-9944 (2/10/11)
  • "Never Too Old to Rock 'n Roll" features live music and dancing with house band NTO performing a wide variety of original songs and some standards from 8 to 11 pm, Upstairs at JJ's Broiler. 246-4422.
  • EVERY FIRST SATURDAY:  Lihue's Kauai Museum, located on the corner of Rice and Eiwa Street, "Family Free Saturday." Visitors get in free.
  • EVERY FIRST SATURDAY: Old Kapaa Town Art Walk features live music, tasty bites, dancing, entertainment and an opportunity to meet the artists. It runs from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. angie@aelldesign.com. (10/01/10)

SUNDAY

  • Sing, dance and feel the vibrational sounds of energetic Kirtan-guided yoga breathing at the Hanalei Community Center from 6 to 8 pm. Event includes Indian sweets and beverages. For more information visit www.kauaikirtanjam.com or call 821-1424.
  • Darryl Gonzales entertains from 7 to 10 pm at Shutters at the Kauai Beach Resort. 245-1955. (9/28/10)
  • National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) invites Hawai`i residents to its Southshore 'Ohana Day every Sunday. Tours of McBryde Garden or Allerton Garden are free with proof-of-residency. Call (808) 742-2623 to sign up.