Archive for "Kauai"

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk

Kauai

Friday Evenings: 
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m.  Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. July 1 – For the Birds; July 8 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; July 15 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; July 22 – Spirit of Slack Key; July 29 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukukele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 ($20 seniors, keiki and kama`aina). 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.

Kilauea Art Night

Kauai

Saturday, June 25: 
Kilauea Art Night.  Festival featuring live music, local artisans and gourmet food trucks. Historic Stone Building, Kilauea.  4 to 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 635-2572.

Garden Isle Artisan Fair

Kauai

Saturday, June 18: 
Garden Isle Artisan Fair.  The Artisan Fair offers a great selection of quality hand-crafted products from over 335 of Kaua`i’s finest artisans, as well as live music. Admission is free.  Kapa`a Beach Park, Kapa`a. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (808) 634-0243.

Princeville Night Market

Kauai

Sunday, June 12: 
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.

John Hammond Live in Hawai`i

Kauai

Sunday, June 12: 
John Hammond Live in Hawai`i.  John Hammond has had an incredible career as a touring blues musician, and has released 34 solo albums since his 1964 debut. His latest, Timeless, was named Best Acoustic Blues Album at the Annual Blues Music Awards on May 7, 2015. A Grammy winner and multiple nominee, throughout his career Hammond has been awarded many of the top Blues awards as well.  Kaua`i Community College Performing Arts Center Theater, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue.  6:30 to 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 386-1783.

The Kings Celebration & Parade

Kauai

Saturday, June 11: 
The Kings Celebration & Parade. Fabulous Floral Parade starts at 9 a.m. from Vidinha Stadium, Lihue. Full Pa`u Units (horse riders), floats, walking & riding units, Royal Hawaiian Societies and Kings Court. After the parade, enjoy the Ho`olaulea on the lawn of the Historic County Building for Hawaiian music, hula, food & craft vendors, and Hawaiian cultural demonstrations.  9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For information call (808) 635-7205.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. June 6 – Tour of the Islands; June 13 – Hawaiian Slack Key; June 20 – Honoring Raymond Kane; June 27 – `Ohana Slack Key.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukukele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 ($20 seniors, keiki and kama`aina). 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.

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 4 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/walking-tour.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Sunday Afternoons: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  June 5 – Kaua`i Slack Key; June 12 – Dreams Come True; June 19 – Gifts of the Ancestors; June 26 – Legends of Slack Key  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukukele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 ($20 seniors, keiki and kama`aina). Free gift drawing.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei.  3 to 5 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.