Garden Isle Artisan Fair
Saturday, November 10:
Garden Isle Artisan Fair. More than 40 local artisans showcase an array of handcrafted products from Kaua`i and throughout Polynesia. The event offers an opportunity to see the wealth of local talent on the Garden Isle. Feast on local plate lunches, Shave ice, Smoothies. Po`ipu Beach, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free. For information call Judy Webb at (808) 245-9021.
Hawai`i Children’s Theatre Presents: Scrooge, the Musical
Fridays – Sundays, November 9 – 25:
Hawai`i Children’s Theatre Presents: Scrooge, the Musical. The classic Charles Dickens tale of A Christmas Carol adapted for the stage. This familiar story will entrance audience members of all ages with its wonderful score by Tony, Grammy and Academy award winner, Leslie Bricusse. Opening night will be Friday, November 9th at 7 p.m. with a 3 weekend run at the Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall in Lihue, closing on Sunday, November 25th. All Friday and Saturday night shows are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 4 p.m. Call (808) 246-8985 or visit www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.com for tickets and information.
Discover and Experience Waimea
Every Monday:
Discover and Experience Waimea. For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making. West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center. Free (donations accepted). For information call West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center at (808) 338-1332.
Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. November 4 – Spirit of Slack Key; November 11 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; November 18 – Heart of Slack Key; November 25 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet. Slack key guitar and ukulele in the real old style. All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center. 3:00 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.
Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays
Saturday Evenings: Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. November 3 – Hanalei Slack Key; November 10 – Ohana Slack Key; November 17 – Whales Homecoming; November 24 – Hawai`i’s Sunset. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki `O ka `Aina. Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kaua`i Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa`a. 5:00 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.
Malie Awards Luau
Saturday, November 3:
Malie Awards Luau. Malie Foundation celebrates Kaua`i musicians and composers at their annual Malie Awards Luau. Smith’s Tropical Paradise Garden, Wailua, 5:00 p.m. For more information call (808) 246-2111.
Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. November 2 – Legends of Slack Key; November 9 – Kaua`i Slack Key; November 16 – Honoring Raymond Kane; November 23 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; November 30 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center. 4:00 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.
Art Night in Hanapepe
Friday Evenings:
Art Night in Hanapepe. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several excellent restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment. Strolling is free; art is priced as noted. For information call Ed Justus at (808) 335-6469.
Enjoy Tahitian dancing under the Banyan Trees
Every Tuesday and Thursday:
Enjoy Tahitian dancing under the Banyan Trees at center stage, 5:00 p.m., in the heart of Po`ipu at the Po`ipu Shopping Village, 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr,, Po`ipu. Find great island shopping, dining, and entertainment in Po`ipu Shopping Village. For current entertainment schedules and more information, call Po`ipu Shopping Village at (808) 742-2831 or visit www.poipushoppingvillage.com.
Daily:
Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults. Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donationto the non-profit organization. Open from noon to 6:00 p.m. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.