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Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Wednesday Evenings: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  March 7 – Hanalei Slack Key; March 14 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; March 21 – Heart of Slack Key; March 28 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten. 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 All Saints’ Pipe Organ Restoration Project.  Free gift drawing.  All Saints’ Church, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Tuesday Evenings: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. March 6 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; March 13 – Whales Homecoming; March 20 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; March 27 – Kaua`i’s Slack Key. 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.  Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program.  Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk

Kauai

Saturday, March 3:
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.

Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit

Kauai

Daily:
Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit. 
Cleopatra’s Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor was breathtaking for its day.  Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Sundays.  Admission is $10 adults, $6 students 13-17 years, $2 Children 6 – 12 years, 5 years and under free.  For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

Princeville Night Market

Kauai

Sunday, February 11: 
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.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Tuesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 6 – Whales Homecoming; February 13 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae; February 20 – Heart of Slack Key; February 27 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea. 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.  Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program.  Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

The Inspirational Film Festival

Kauai

February 4 – 8: 
The Inspirational Film Festival. 
Bring your friends and family to see the movies on the big screen, the way they were meant to be seen.  One $20 ticket pays for all movies at the festival. Tickets may be shared with friends & family. Sunday, February 4 – Life is Beautiful (2 p.m.), The Blind Side (4:10 p.m.); Monday, February 5 – Sounder (3:30 p.m.), Field of Dreams (5:20 p.m.), Amadeus (7:15 p.m.); Tuesday, February 6 – National Velvet (4 p.m.), Forrest Gump (6:20 p.m.); Wednesday, February 7 – Stand and Deliver (3:30 p.m.), Breaking Away (5:20 p.m.), A Beautiful Mind (7:15 p.m.); Thursday, February 8 – Million Dollar Baby (4 p.m.), Warrior (6:30 p.m.)   Kukui Grove Cinema 4, 4368 Kukui Grove St., Lihue.  For information call (808) 245-5055 or visit http://kukuigrovecinema.com/.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour

Kauai

Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour.
  Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea.  Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

E Kanekapila Kakou

Kauai

Mondays, Throughout the Month of February:
E Kanekapila Kakou.
  A yearly line up of entertainment and musical education.  The event features performances of famous Hawaiian Entertainers.  February 5 – Aldrine Guerroro; February 12 – Mark Yamanaka with Bert Naihe and Edward Atkins; February 19 – Ku`upo Kumukahi and Friends; February 26 – Darlene Ahuna, Tani Waipa, Duane Yamada from Hawai`i Island 6 to 7 p.m.:  “What he said? Understanding Hawai`i’s Pidgin English” (a comedy sketch) by “Da Aunties Four What?” – Maka`ala Ka`aumoana, “Auntie Choppah”, Hob Osterlund, “Auntie Kay Den”, Sandy Wann Swift, “Auntie Tita”, Sabra Kauka, “Auntie Koo”.  All events are held at Kaua`i Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom, 4331 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue.  Each event begins at 6 p.m. For information call (808) 245-2733 or email Carol Yatsuda at giac05@icloud.com.

Hula Concert Hoike by Leilani Rivera Low, Halau Hula o Leilani with Makaha Sons

Kauai

Saturday, February 3:
Hula Concert Hoike by Leilani Rivera Low, Halau Hula o Leilani with Makaha Sons. 
Keiki to adults dance hula kahiko, hula auana, Tahitian, Maori, and Tongan dances with talented musicians, dynamic drummers and beautiful costumes. Hawaiian and Polynesian arts, crafts, jewelry, fashions for sale in the courtyard from 4 p.m. Doors to Grand Ballroom open at 6:00; show and concert start at 6:30. Get advance tickets at local outlets and from halau members: $30 adults, $10 ages 14 to 4 years, under 4 years free. Ticket prices higher at the door. Reserve front section seats for $50 each by calling Darryl Low, 808-651-0864, Leilani Low, 808-651-0682 or email darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net.