Calendar of Events on Kauai
In our first edition of The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook, we listed a calendar of local events for the island. It was a colossal waste of time! Things change so often in Hawaii that we couldn't keep it current. The web fixes that. Don't get me wrong. Some of the events listed below will not occur or will change time or place. That's because decisions about these things are made quite capriciously in the islands, often the day of the event. We'll change this page daily if we have to, but you can't bet your life on the timeliness of these events. Nonetheless, if you're interested in attending a local event, these might be worth checking into.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Kauai Products Fair outdoor crafts fair in northern Kapa'a, 9am–5pm.
Friday Night is Art Night in Hanapepe with the galleries open for browsing between 5pm and 9pm.
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
West Kauai Craft Fair outdoor crafts fair in Waimea on the main Hwy across from the West Kauai Technology & Visitor Center, 9am–4pm.
Fridays & Sundays
Slack Key Guitar Concerts at the Hanalei Community Center. Friday's concerts are from 4-5:30pm. Sunday's concerts are from 3-4:30pm. Tickets are $20 ($15 children & seniors). Call Aloha Plenty at (808) 826-1469.
First Saturday of Each Month
Kauai Museum in Lihue offers free admission as well as rotating exhibits and classes throughout the month. Call the Museum at (808) 245–6931 for additional information.
Various Nights
Sunset Cinema "Theater under the stars" a traveling outdoor movie theater. Doors open 6pm, movie time is 7:45pm. Huge inflatable screen, theater quality sound and a powerful projector showing family to surf to art house movies. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets and coolers, creating a Kauai-style Dinner Theater. For information, movies, times and locations call (808) 246-8830.
October 11
Matsuri Kaua'i 2008 offers a host of activities and demonstrations, including Oshie (quilted art) from Moriyama City, Japan, Kimono Kitsuke for adults as well as children, Bento sales, Origami, Musubi Madness Contest, Mochi Pounding, mini Bon Dance, craft sales, Tea Ceremony, Bonsai, Jorei, Flower Circle, Martial Arts, Entertainment from local dancers and singers as well as from Japan and the outer islands. 9:30am. Call (808) 822-5353.
October 11
Eo E Emalani I alaka'i live Hawaiian music in the morning. Queen arrives at noon and hula halau dance throughout the afternoon. Admission: Free in Koke'e State Park. Call (808) 335-9975.
October 11
Garden Isle Artisan Fair 9-3pm, Poipu Beach. Over 40 local artisans showcase an array of handcrafted products from Kaua'i and Polynesia. Photography, baskets, tapa albums, shell jewelry, original oil paintings and much more. Hawaiian music all day, food and Hawaiian shave ice. Free and open to the public. Cal (808) 245-9021.
October 11
Matsuri Kaua'i 2008 offers a host of activities and demonstrations, including Oshie (quilted art) from Moriyama City, Japan, Kimono Kitsuke for adults as well as children, Bento Sales, Origami, Musubi Madness Contest, Mochi Pounding, Mini Bon Dance, Craft Sales, Tea Ceremony, Bonsai, Jorei, Flower Circle, Martial Arts, Entertainment from local dancers and singers as well as from Japan and the outer islands. 9:30am admission is free, and all are welcome at the Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall in Lihue. Call Pearl Shimizu (808) 822-5353.
October 11 & 12
12th Annual Coconut Festival entertainment on a main stage, keiki (children's) stage, cooking demonstrations by Kauai's best chefs, the largest gathering of Kauai artisans (featuring certified Kauai-made Vendors), crafters and Polynesian products of any festival, kooky coconut games, pie eating contests, local folks competing to win a coconut cook-off contest, hands-on activities, an area dedicated to teaching the uses and by-products of this unusual seed and everything you can imagine to eat made with...Coconut! Saturday from 9am-5pm and Sunday from 9am-4pm. Call (808) 651-3273.
October 30-November 2
15th Annual Hawaiiana/Malama Ola Festival is a series of events intended to teach and celebrate the native Hawaiian culture, includes entertainment, demonstrations, lectures, ceremonies and a lu'au. At the Grand Hyatt. Call (808) 240-6369.
NOVEMBER 2008
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Kauai Products Fair outdoor crafts fair in northern Kapa'a, 9am–5pm.
Friday Night is Art Night in Hanapepe with the galleries open for browsing between 5pm and 9pm.
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
West Kauai Craft Fair outdoor crafts fair in Waimea on the main Hwy across from the West Kauai Technology & Visitor Center, 9am–4pm.
Fridays & Sundays
Slack Key Guitar Concerts at the Hanalei Community Center. Friday's concerts are from 4-5:30pm. Sunday's concerts are from 3-4:30pm. Tickets are $20 ($15 children & seniors). Call Aloha Plenty at (808) 826-1469.
First Saturday of Each Month
Kauai Museum in Lihue offers free admission as well as rotating exhibits and classes throughout the month. Call the Museum at (808) 245–6931 for additional information.
Various Nights
Sunset Cinema "Theater under the stars" a traveling outdoor movie theater. Doors open 6pm, movie time is 7:45pm. Huge inflatable screen, theater quality sound and a powerful projector showing family to surf to art house movies. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets and coolers, creating a Kauai-style Dinner Theater. For information, movies, times and locations call (808) 246-8830.
October 30-November 2
15th Annual Hawaiiana/Malama Ola Festival is a series of events intended to teach and celebrate the native Hawaiian culture, includes entertainment, demonstrations, lectures, ceremonies and a lu'au. At the Grand Hyatt. Call (808) 240-6369.
November 23
The Jupiter String Quartet has performed at such venues as New York's Lincoln Center, Boston's Jordan Hall and has been received enthusiastically at major music festivals. 7pm at the KCC Performing Arts Center in Puhi. Ticket $35 ($10 for Students). Visit: kauai-concert.org.
November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23
'The Wiz' Live on Stage winner of 7 Tony Awards. Based on the book, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall in Lihue. Special $5 ticket price for Sunday, Nov. 16 with a donation to the Kauai Food Bank. Emerald City Nights Disco Party, a special $50 fundraiser dinner and performance on Friday, Nov. 21st. For more information, please call (808) 246-8985.
DECEMBER 2008
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Kauai Products Fair outdoor crafts fair in northern Kapa'a, 9am–5pm.
Friday Night is Art Night in Hanapepe with the galleries open for browsing between 5pm and 9pm.
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
West Kauai Craft Fair outdoor crafts fair in Waimea on the main Hwy across from the West Kauai Technology & Visitor Center, 9am–4pm.
Fridays & Sundays
Slack Key Guitar Concerts at the Hanalei Community Center. Friday's concerts are from 4-5:30pm. Sunday's concerts are from 3-4:30pm. Tickets are $20 ($15 children & seniors). Call Aloha Plenty at (808) 826-1469.
First Saturday of Each Month
Kauai Museum in Lihue offers free admission as well as rotating exhibits and classes throughout the month. Call the Museum at (808) 245–6931 for additional information.
Various Nights
Sunset Cinema "Theater under the stars" a traveling outdoor movie theater. Doors open 6pm, movie time is 7:45pm. Huge inflatable screen, theater quality sound and a powerful projector showing family to surf to art house movies. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets and coolers, creating a Kauai-style Dinner Theater. For information, movies, times and locations call (808) 246-8830.
December 5
Lights on Rice Street annual ligted holiday parade starts at 6:30pm but come early to get a good spot. Eat at various food booths, shop at the Kaua'i Museum craft fair, and check out the Festival of Lights at the historic County building. Santa is on hand at the county building. Free and open to the public For more information call (808) 332-5857.
December 5
Annual Christmas Craft Fair is held in conjunction with The Festival of Lights, where you can visit the museum, support local artisans, enjoy delicious food, and participate in Hawaiian music and hula performances. 10am-8pm at the Kauai Museum in Lihu'e. Call (808) 245-6931.
December 9
David Aaron Carpenter began studying the violin at the age of six. In June 2007, he became the first American for the Rolex Mentor and Protege Arts Initiative and was appointed the first instrumentalist protege in the music discipline. 7pm at the KCC Performing Arts Center in Puhi. Ticket $35 ($10 for Students). Visit: kauai-concert.org.
December 20
Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade with street front lighting and the annual parade. Enjoy the town each night after dark on the main street. Christmas Parade is Saturday Dec 20 at 6pm. Come early, refreshments and entertainment following the parade.
JANUARY 2009
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Kauai Products Fair outdoor crafts fair in northern Kapa'a, 9am–5pm.
Friday Night is Art Night in Hanapepe with the galleries open for browsing between 5pm and 9pm.
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
West Kauai Craft Fair outdoor crafts fair in Waimea on the main Hwy across from the West Kauai Technology & Visitor Center, 9am–4pm.
Fridays & Sundays
Slack Key Guitar Concerts at the Hanalei Community Center. Friday's concerts are from 4-5:30pm. Sunday's concerts are from 3-4:30pm. Tickets are $20 ($15 children & seniors). Call Aloha Plenty at (808) 826-1469.
First Saturday of Each Month
Kauai Museum in Lihue offers free admission as well as rotating exhibits and classes throughout the month. Call the Museum at (808) 245–6931 for additional information.
Various Nights
Sunset Cinema "Theater under the stars" a traveling outdoor movie theater. Doors open 6pm, movie time is 7:45pm. Huge inflatable screen, theater quality sound and a powerful projector showing family to surf to art house movies. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets and coolers, creating a Kauai-style Dinner Theater. For information, movies, times and locations call (808) 246-8830.
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