Historic Waimea Walking Tour
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. 9:30 a.m. Registration required no later than noon the Friday before that Monday to schedule your tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332.
Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. June 7 – Sea Turtle Serenade; June 14 – `Ohana Slack Key; June 21 – Heart of Slack Key; June 28 – Spirit of Slack Key. 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. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. 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.
Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. June 5 – Honoring Raymond Kane; June 12 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; June 19 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; June 26 – Legends of Slack Key. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). 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. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. A portion of the proceeds supports 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.
Obon Dance & Festival
Throughout the Month of June:
Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Free. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:
- Friday & Saturday, June 5 & 6: Waimea Shingon Mission, 9770-A Pule Road, Waimea. Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 337-1854.
- Friday & Saturday, June 12 & 13: Kapa`a Jodo Mission, 4524 Haua`ala Rd., Kapa`a. Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 822-4319.
- Friday & Saturday, June 19 & 20: West Kaua`i Hongwanji, Waimea Temple. 4675 Menehune Rd., Waimea. Dancing 7:30. For information call (808) 338-1537.
- Friday & Saturday, June 26 & 27: Kapa`a Hongwanji Mission, 4-1170 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a. Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 822-4667.
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
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.
South Pacific
Wednesday Evenings:
South Pacific. This show is a classic musical and love story set in the South Pacific, and one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s finest works. A lu`au style all you can eat buffet dinner is included with the show. Kaua`i Beach Resort, 433 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue. Check in time is 5:15 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 346-6500 or visit www.southpacifickauai.com.
Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
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 donation to the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.TheChildrenoftheLand.com.
Kilauea Art Night
Saturday, May 30:
Kilauea Art Night. Discover locally made pottery, wood work, original fine art, jewelry, organic skincare, handmade soaps, wish trees, apparel, chocolates and more. There is a wide variety of food vendors from around Kauai. Enjoy dinner listening to live music, with a Keiki Fire & Light performance at 7 p.m. on the back lawn. Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea. 4 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 635-2572.
Annual Banana Poka Roundup
Sunday, May 24:
Annual Banana Poka Roundup. Annual forest education fair with live music, craft workshops, kid fun, and displays by conservation groups. The festival also is the finish line for the 5th annual Pedal to the Meadow bicycle race. Koke`e at Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 335-9975 or visit www.kokee.org.
Pedal to the Meadow
Sunday, May 24:
Pedal to the Meadow. This is the 6th Annual Bicycle Race hill climb race from Kekaha to Koke`e. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. At the end of the race, enjoy the annual Banana Poka Roundup fair. For registration and information, visit www.pedaltothemeadow.com.