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Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. March 1 – Hanalei Slack Key; March 8 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; March 15 – Heart of Slack Key; March 22 – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key & Ukulele; March 29 – Gift of the Ancestors.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.  A portion of the proceeds support the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  4 to 6 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com

LaVoix from Britain’s Got Talent & The Ab Fab

Kauai

Tuesday, February 19: 
LaVoix from Britain’s Got Talent & The Ab Fab.
  Semi-Finalist of Britain’s Got Talent and star of the Ab Fab Movie. Winning many prestigious awards over the years, La Voix is the UK’s Most Dazzling performer. For the past 10 years La Voix has been taking on the big divas and making them her own, on both stage and screen. Her unique stage show features amazing live singing, fabulous musicians, hilarious comedy and the most amazing gowns. La Voix is a vivacious performer, her many talents add saucy layers to her shows, with live spine-tingling vocals that are the finest in the industry. Her uncanny ability to switch between the vocal styles of Tina Turner, Shirley Bassey, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland or Cher with the click of a finger leaves the audience mesmerized. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Adult and PG-13 humor.  There’s a limited-space post-show wine reception backstage that can be purchased for an additional $20 per person.  Kaua`i Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Lihue.  For tickets and information call (808) 245-7464 or visit www.kauai-concert.org.

42nd Annual Waimea Town Celebration: Heritage of Aloha

Kauai

Sunday, February 17: 
42nd Annual Waimea Town Celebration: Heritage of Aloha.
King Kaumuali`i Celebration.  A cultural presentation of hula and mele by Ka Pa Hula o Hinano, honoring Kaua`i’s last king, Kaumuali`i (1778-1824). Hawaiian Plate prepared by Kilohana Canoe Club. Fresh flower leis available for sale by the Kupuna Klub.  Historic Waimea Theater, 9691 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $30 per person.  For tickets and information call (808) 651-5744 or visit www.waimeatheater.com.

E Kankapila Kakou 2019: E Kanikapila Kakou enters its 36th season with the theme “Music is Our Mo`olelo”

Kauai

Mondays, February 4 – 25: 
E Kankapila Kakou 2019:  E Kanikapila Kakou enters its 36th season with the theme “Music is Our Mo`olelo”.
Guest entertainers from around the islands will share their stories of important events, places and people in song.  A donation in the calabash treats you to an unforgettable evening of aloha from the heart.  There’s a No-Host bar and food concession in the ballroom. February 4 – Brother Noland, Darryl Gonsalves, Garrett Santos; February 11 – Amy Hanaiali`i Gilliom & Jeff Peterson; February 18 – `Oiwi (John Mahi, Kawaiola Yaris, Bronson Aiwohi); February 25 – Malie Foundation – Community Hula Night & `Ukulele Paradise 9-member troupe from Japan.  Aqua Kaua`i Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom, 4331 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue. 6 to 9 p.m.  For information call (808) 245-2733 or visit www.gardenislandarts.org

KCP Presents “The Shadow Box”

Kauai

Thursdays – Sundays, February 14th – March 3:
KCP Presents “The Shadow Box”. 
  This Pulitzer prize winning drama takes place over twenty-four hours. Three patients agree to be a part of a psychological scheme where they live within the hospital grounds and have interviews with a psychiatrist.  Show times are Thursdays – Saturdays 7 p.m., Sundays 4 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 245-7700 or visit www.kauaicommunityplayers.org.

Princeville Night Market

Kauai

Sunday, February 10: 
Princeville Night Market.
  Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m.  Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Second Saturday at Warehouse 3540

Kauai

Saturday, February 9: 
Second Saturday at Warehouse 3540.
  This is a great family-friendly event in a cool old warehouse converted into a community space on the south side, with vendors, shops, food trucks, and live music. Warehouse 3540, 3540 Koloa Rd., Kalaheo.  6 to 9 p.m.  For information visit www.warehouse3540.com.

Kaua`i Quilt Show 2019

Kauai

February 8 – 20: 
Kaua`i Quilt Show 2019.
  See over 70 locally made quilts on display, many for sale.  There will also be over 30 “donation” quilts that will be for sale with 100% of the monies going directly to a Non-Profit Org. of the buyer’s choice. Vote for “Viewer’s Choice 2019” and visit the, new this year, Quilt Boutique to buy beautiful handmade gifts such as bags, table toppers, mug rugs, placemats and much more.  Daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays until 8 p.m. Kukui Grove Mall, Kaua`i Society of Artists Gallery (behind Longs Drugs), 3-2600 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Lihue.

Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk

Kauai

Saturday, February 2: 
Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk.  Kapa`a Town goes all out for its First Saturday of every month Art Walk. The main street is lined with vendors selling Kaua`i Arts and crafts, with some of Kaua`i’s best musicians and bands playing up and down the street. There are lots of shops and restaurants to choose from.  It’s great fun for the whole family and a great way to see Kaua`i life, whether you are a visitor or resident.  Kapa`a Town. 5 to 9 p.m.  Free. 

All Angels Jazz Fest

Kauai

Friday – Sunday, February 1 – 3: 
All Angels Jazz Fest.  An outstanding event of jazz, combining traditional jazz standards with exciting new and original compositions. St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 4364 Hardy St., Lihue. Friday and Saturday show times are 7:00, tickets are $45 single night, or both nights for $85. Sunday 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. masses are free and open to the public. For tickets, information, schedule and lineup, call (808) 245-3796 or visit www.stmichaels-kauai.org/jazz_festival.