Na Keiki `O Ka Aina
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.
Na Lei Hiwahiwa `Ewalu – A May Day Celebration Concert
Friday, May 1:
Na Lei Hiwahiwa `Ewalu – A May Day Celebration Concert. Kaua`i Beach Resort, 431 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue, 6 to 9 p.m. Ticket cost is $25 in advance, $30 at the door for adults; children 6 – 17, $5. For tickets and information call (808) 651-1868.
1st Annual Kaua`i Art Tour – North & East side of Kaua`i
Saturday & Sunday, April 25 & 26:
1st Annual Kaua`i Art Tour – North & East side of Kaua`i. A self-guided, 2-weekend event to individual artists’ and artisans’ studios where they create their works of art and craft. Maps to registered artists’ studios and info about each artist will be available around the island during the month of April. The maps and artist info will also be available online throughout the tour. For more information call (808) 647-0478 or visit www.KauaiArtTour.com.
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair
Saturday, April 25:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Find an amazing array of quality hand-made products from Kaua`i’s own crafters and artisans. Beautifully crafted handbags & Hawaiian print placements, floral hair pins, fabric angels, Hawaiian quilts, Kaua`i scenic photography & paintings, carved hardwood tikis & bone jewelry, beach wear cover up, sunrise shell jewelry, Kaua`i souvenirs and much more by local Kaua`i artists. Ono local grinds. Kaua`i Veterans Museum, 3215 Kapule Hwy., Lihue.
1st Annual Kaua`i Art Tour – South & West side of Kaua`i
Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19:
1st Annual Kaua`i Art Tour – South & West side of Kaua`i. A self-guided, 2-weekend event to individual artists’ and artisans’ studios where they create their works of art and craft. Maps to registered artists’ studios and info about each artist will be available around the island during the month of April. The maps and artist info will also be available online throughout the tour. For more information call (808) 647-0478 or visit www.KauaiArtTour.com.
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair
Saturday, April 11:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Find an amazing array of quality hand-made products from Kaua`i’s own crafters and artisans. Beautifully crafted handbags & Hawaiian print placements, floral hair pins, fabric angels, Hawaiian quilts, Kaua`i scenic photography & paintings, carved hardwood tikis & bone jewelry, beach wear cover up, sunrise shell jewelry, Kaua`i souvenirs and much more by local Kaua`i artists. Ono local grinds. Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-4314.
Artists’ Opening Reception for Kaua`i Art Tour
Thursday, April 9:
Artists’ Opening Reception for Kaua`i Art Tour. Meet the artists and artisans of Kaua`i and talk story with them about their creations with the opportunity to purchase directly from them. See information below for the 2-weekend self-guided art tours. In addition to the two tour weekends, there will be a preview exhibit during the entire month of April at the Kaua`i Society of Artists’ Gallery, featuring an example of each registered artist’s work. Kaua`i Society of Artists’ Gallery, 4368 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, 5 to 8 p.m. For more information call (808) 647-0478 or visit www.KauaiArtTour.com.
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. April 5 – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key; April 12 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; April 19 – Legends of Slack Key; April 26 – Kaua`i’s 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.
Kaua`i Fashion Weekend
Friday, April 4:
Kaua`i Fashion Weekend. Kaua’i’s newest signature fashion event. Launched on February 9, 2013, KFW introduced a new way of celebrating fashion on the island. The organization honors the island’s flare while also premiering the international scene. Kaua`i Marriott Resort and Beach Club, Grand Ballroom, 3610 Rice St, Lihue. 5 to 9 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 246-0147 or visit www.kauaifashionweek.com.