August 17, 2019:
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Hula Kahiko. VAC’s Hula Kahiko series continues, Saturday 10:30-11:00 AM. The performance takes place on the kahua hula (hula platform) located near the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The performance will take place in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (hula platform) in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats. This presentation is free and open to the public and will be presented authentically in an outdoor setting, rain or shine without electronic amplification. National Park entrance fees may apply. These free events are supported in part by Hawaii Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program.

Saturday, August 17, 2019:
Maui Calls 2019 Annual Gala Fundraiser Celebrating the Tradition of the Hukilau. Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s signature gala event begins with a fresh flower lei greeting and Hawaiian music serenade featuring the Hula Honeys. Mix, mingle, and taste delectable pūpū created by chefs from stellar Maui restaurants and specialty food purveyors.
  Enjoy premium wines served by vintners from boutique wineries around the world and dance the night away to live music. Silent and live auctions offer the chance to bid on hundreds of items, from fabulous Hawaii staycations to “uniquely Maui” items, such as special house parties and “uniquely MACC” items, like autographed music instruments & more!
  Wrap up the evening with music from Keali’i Reichel and other special performances under the glowing roof of the MACC’s Yokouchi Pavilion.   Participating wineries include:Chehalem Winery, Clos du Val Winery, Department 66, Duckhorn Wine Company, Herman Story Wines, Ken Wright Cellars, MauiWine, Merry Edwards, Quilceda Creek, Saintsbury, Share a Splash Wine Co., Southern Starz, & Winebow-Negociants USA.CLICK HERE for the wine list
Participating restaurants include:Cane & Canoe at Montage Kapalua Bay, Catering Creations by Vasi, DUO Steak and Seafood, Humble Market Kitchin, Humuhumunukunukuāpua’a at Grand Wailea, Leilani’s on the Beach, Lineage, Maui Cookie Lab, Moku Roots, Nicole Scharer Events, Pacific’O, Pono Pies, Pulehu, an Italian grill at The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas, The Ritz Carlton Kapalua, Sugar Beach Events of Hawaii, Three’s Bar & Grill, Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar, Wolfgang Puck’s Spago at Four Seasons Maui, and more!
Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s signature gala event begins with a fresh flower lei greeting and Hawaiian music serenade featuring the Hula Honeys. Mix, mingle, and taste delectable pūpū created by chefs from stellar Maui restaurants and specialty food purveyors.
  Enjoy premium wines served by vintners from boutique wineries around the world and dance the night away to live music. Silent and live auctions offer the chance to bid on hundreds of items, from fabulous Hawaii staycations to “uniquely Maui” items, such as special house parties and “uniquely MACC” items, like autographed music instruments & more!
  Wrap up the evening with music from Keali’i Reichel and other special performances under the glowing roof of the MACC’s Yokouchi Pavilion.   Participating wineries include:Chehalem Winery, Clos du Val Winery, Department 66, Duckhorn Wine Company, Herman Story Wines, Ken Wright Cellars, MauiWine, Merry Edwards, Quilceda Creek, Saintsbury, Share a Splash Wine Co., Southern Starz, & Winebow-Negociants USA.CLICK HERE for the wine list
Participating restaurants include:Cane & Canoe at Montage Kapalua Bay, Catering Creations by Vasi, DUO Steak and Seafood, Humble Market Kitchin, Humuhumunukunukuāpua’a at Grand Wailea, Leilani’s on the Beach, Lineage, Maui Cookie Lab, Moku Roots, Nicole Scharer Events, Pacific’O, Pono Pies, Pulehu, an Italian grill at The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas, The Ritz Carlton Kapalua, Sugar Beach Events of Hawaii, Three’s Bar & Grill, Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar, Wolfgang Puck’s Spago at Four Seasons Maui, and more!

August 17, 2019:
Moonlight & Music. Join National Tropical Botanical Garden for the Annual Moonlight & Music Fundraiser in the McBryde Garden on Saturday, August 17th 2019. With great pleasure we are proud to announce Koloa Rum Company as our Presenting Sponsor this year! Kauai`s premier gala event features dinner and dancing under the stars and benefits the critical plant conservation, research and educational efforts of NTBG. Sip cocktails and have dinner in one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world. Bid on unique garden-themed items in the silent auction. Dance the night away.

August 16, 2019:
Picnic on the Pier. Beat the end-of-summer blues! Join us again at our very last “Picnic on the Pier” 2019 Summer Series at the Battleship Missouri Memorial on Friday, August 16 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Pier Foxtrot-5 at Pearl Harbor.
The event includes prize giveaways, keiki (children) activities, free tours of the Mighty Mo (valued at $29 for adults), and live entertainment. BYOFD (Bring Your Own Food & Drink) to the event. Grills, tables, tents, umbrellas, glassware and glass bottles are prohibited. Food and craft beverages are also available for purchase from Tin Hut BBQ, Guadalajara Tacos, The Streetz food trucks, Jamba Juice, a pop-up beer tent and a Dole whip and shave-ice pop up tent.
Pre-sale tickets can be purchased online and are $10 for adults ($15 day of) and $5 for keiki (children) ages 4-12 ($10 day of). Tables with premium front views of the harbor are for sale at $150. This package accommodates admission for 8 and includes exclusive Mighty Mo swag. For those without base access, a complimentary shuttle will be available from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Pets are not permitted.

August 16, 2019 – August 18, 2019:
Made in Hawaii Festival presented by First Hawaiian Bank (25th Annual). Produced by the Hawaii Food Industry Association, this three-day festival is the state’s largest annual emporium of Hawaii-made products, featuring apparel and fashion accessories, food products, books, handicrafts and artwork, gifts, home accessories, plants, produce and more. Added attractions throughout the three-day festival are live stage performances by top Hawaii music artists as well as cooking demonstrations by some of the state’s top culinary artists. Friday & Saturday August 16 & 17, 2019 – 10am-9pm Sunday, August 18, 2019 – 10am-5pm Admission $7 For information visit www.madeinhawaiifestival.com

August 15, 2019:
Cool Dogs of Summer Fundraiser. Mark your calendars! A fundraiser for Calvin & Susie Hawaii Animal Foundation at Blue Planet Surf Shop! August 15, 6-9pm
Food! Drinks! Prizes! Pet friendly!

August 15, 2019 – August 18, 2019:
Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair 2019. Four days of fun, food, farming and great entertainment for the whole family! Our fair features floral and cooking demonstrations, hula halau exhibition, petting zoo, carnival, great island food and much more! This is a community wide event with a focus on agriculture, with overall proceeds going to the Kauai County Farm Bureau, and program proceeds going to 4-H and other agricultural commodity and hobbyist groups growing everything from tropical flowers, to orchids, taro and bonsai. Entry is only 3 & under free; 4-12 yrs $3, seniors (65+) $5 and adults $6, plenty of parking,local entertainment, rides and attractions and selfie contest, Keiki talent showcase, fruit and vegetable competition! https://kauaifarmfair.org/

August 13 – August 14, 2019:
Paul Simon. During his distinguished career, Paul Simon has been the recipient of many honors and awards—including 12 Grammy Awards, three of which (“Bridge over Troubled Water,” “Still Crazy after All These Years,” and “Graceland”) were Albums of the Year. In 2003, he was given a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as half of the duo Simon and Garfunkel. He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and is in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, both as a solo artist and as Simon and Garfunkel. His song, “Mrs. Robinson,” from the motion picture The Graduate was named in the Top 10 of the American Film Institute’s 100 Years 100 Songs. http://mauiarts.org/calendar

Monday, August 12th, 2019:
Papa Hula. A definite must-do. Discover the art of the Hawaiian hula while having a good time with this complimentary dance workshop. Lessons include an overview of the accompanying music and instruments, the costume and accessories, the dance movements and their meaning.
Fun for all ages, Papa Hula is a celebration of the Hawaiian way of life. www.theshopsatwailea.com

August 11, 2019:
Princeville Night Market. The Princeville Night Market brings together Kauai’s finest artisans for an evening of shopping, live music, and food trucks. You’ll find a diverse collection of more than 40 Kauai artisans, ranging from paintings and wood carvings to hot sauce and handmade soap all Made in Hawaii. Enjoy dinner or a sweet treat from the featured food trucks and dessert vendors, and round out the evening by soaking up the sounds of one of our 3 musicians. There are also several restaurant options for those who prefer a sit-down meal. This free and family friendly market is on the second Sunday of every month from 4-8pm at the Princeville Shopping Center.