JUNE 2017 ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS
Saturday, June 24, 5:30 – 11:00 pm
Kauai Veterans Museum presents
“A Night at the Museum” M.A.S.H.
Veterans Museum Annual Fundraiser
The Big Band Sound of the Star Lighters; dance under the start with the Vibrations; local talents will engage you in an re-enactment of M.A.S.H. and a Broadway salute to our armed forces
Proceeds wiil go toward the restoration of our military artifacts, renovation/expansion and education program.
Kauai Veterans Center. 3219 Kapule Hwy, Lihue
Contact: Aida Cruz, (808)( 246-1135
BON DANCE SCHEDULE FOR JUNE:
June 23 & 24 - 7:30 p.m. - Kapa'a Jodo Mission (808) 822-4319
Saturday, June 24, 6:30 am – 10:00 am
Get Fit Kauai’s
9th Annual Mayor-a-thon 2017
Kapaa Beach Park
Register On-line: www.getfitkauai.com
Register between June 1 – 23 noon
You must be present to win all prizes
All FREE
Contact: Tommy A. Noyes, (808) 639-1018
June 24, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Kauai Humane Society & Junior Achievement presents
2017 Dog House Beer Fest
Small bites from restaurants & beers from Hawaii & the mainland
Local entertainment,
Kauai Sheraton, Poipu
Tickets $75 online, www.kauaihumane.org
Tickets $90 at the door after June 16
Ages 21 and older – ID at the door
Contact: Laura, (808) 632-0610, ext 108; laura@kauaihumane.org
JULY 2017 ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS
BON DANCE SCHEDULE FOR JULY:
July 7 & 8 - 7:30 p.m.- West Kaua'i Hongwanji –
Waimea Temple (808) 338-1537
July 14 & 15 - 7:30 p.m. - Kapa'a Hongwanji Mission (808) 822-4667
July 21 & 22 - 7:30 p.m. - Waimea Higashi Hongwanji (808) 338-1847
July 28 & 29 - 7:30 p.m. - Kaua'i Soto Zenshuji (808) 335-3521
Friday, July 7, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Free Movie Night; Every First Friday of the Month
Anaina Hou Community Park, Home of Kauai Mini Golf, Kilauea
Bring your blankets & lawn chairs, lounge on the lawn & enjoy an evening under the stars
Refreshments & dinner available through the CAFÉ
Info: 828-2118
Free and Open to the public
Friday, July 21, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
18th Annual Koloa Plantation Days Rodeo
Preliminary Slack Roping
CJM Country Stables, Koloa
Admission: Free
ENTRIES AVAILABLE: 6/1/17 Online – http://www.hawaiirodeonews.
Friday, July 21, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
18th Annual Koloa Plantation Days Rodeo
BULL BASH, 6th Annual Music in the Country & Food Truck Frenzy
Bulls, Barrels, Mutton Busthing, BBQ & Beer Bash
CJM Country Stables, Koloa
Admission: $8; children free accompanied by adult
ENTRIES AVAILABLE: 6/1/17 Online – http://www.hawaiirodeonews.
Saturday, July 22, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
4th Annual Ohana Fit Fest presented by Wilcox Health
Great beach day for the whole family
Challenging & fun age-appropriate obstacle course competitions, including short swim for all ages from 4 – 90
Wai’oli Beach Park (Pine Trees) , Hanalei
Cost: Free
Saturday, July 29 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
11th Annual Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge
Fun & competitive races for all ages from Keiki to Snorkel & Fun
Five Races (8 & under, 9 – 12, 1000 meter, 3,000 meter,
1,000 meter snorkel & fun)
Hanalei Pier, Hanalei
Register On-line: www.hanaleibayswimchallenge.
Sunday, July 30, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Koloa Plantation Days Family Fun Run 2017
Special KOA Challenge: Sign up your paddlers as a group; the canoe club with the most participants will win a special gift package for your club; $5 discount for every entry in the group
Poipu Beach Park:
5:30 am – 10 mile Walk start
7:00 am – 10 Mile Run start
7:30 am – 5K & 10K Run start
8:45 am – Race Awards
9:00 am – Keiki 1-mile start
9:30 am – Keiki Awards
A FUNdraiser for Kukuiula Outrigger Paddling Program
Contact: Janet Nathanson, (310) 960-8855; Fran McDonald, (808) 635-0165
AUGUST 2017 ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS
BON DANCE SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST:
August 4 & 5 - 7:30 p.m. - Koloa Jodo Mission (808) 742-6735
Saturday, August 5, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, August 6, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
16th Annual Heiva I Kauai 2017
2-day colorful Tahitian cultural festival
Solo competition, group competition
Tahitian dance & coconut husking contests
Polynesian arts, Crats, jewelry, clothing, food
Kapaa Beach Park
Cost $6/ Children under six are free
Contact: Sally Jo Manea, (808) 822-9447
Friday, August 11, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Mahelona Hospital 18th Annual Bon Dance
Food, dancing, entertainment, visit with long-term care residents
Cost: Free
Saturday, August 12, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
20th Anniversary Na Pali Challenge
Hanalei Pier to Kekaha
Contact: Dana Miyake, (808) 332-7625
Sunday, August 13, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Waipa Foundation invites you to
5th Annual Music & Mango Festival
Halulu Fishpond, Waipa
Admission: $10 for adults; $1 for keiki (0 – 17)
www.waipafoundation.org
Contact: Kalen Kelekoma, (808) 826-9969
SEPTEMBER 2017 ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS
Sunday, September 3, 6:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kauai Marathon 2017
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Koloa
Cost: Registration Fee
Contact: Jeff Sacchini & Bob Craver
Monday, September 25, 7:00 pm
The Kauai Composers Contest & Concert
Waimea Theatre, 9691 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea
Cost: $20
Mokihana Pass $75 to attend all 2017 KMF events
Ticket Information: Iwalanai, (808) 652-4497
Contact: Maka Herrod, (808) 651-1868; kumuhulamaka@yahoo.com
Tuesday, September 26, 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Kauai Mokihana Festival – EO E Lili’u Children’s Music Competition
Na Mo’omeheu O Hawaii Nei – Year of Cultures of Hawaii
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue
Cost: $10/ $5 children ages 6 - 17
Contact: Maka Herrod, (808) 651-1868; kumuhulamaka@yahoo.com
Thursday, September 28, 6:00 pm
KMF Hula Competition: Solo/Group Kahiko Nei
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue
$20 advance/ $25 at door
Contact: Maka Herrod, (808) 651-1868; kumuhulamaka@yahoo.com
Friday, September 29, 6:00 pm
KMF Hula Competition: Group ‘Auana
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue
$20 advance/$25 at door
Contact: Maka Herrod, (808) 651-1868; kumuhulamaka@yahoo.com
Saturday, September 30, 12:00 pm
KMF Hula Competition Solo ‘Auana & Finale
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue
$20 advance/$25 at door
Contact: Maka Herrod, (808) 651-1868; kumuhulamaka@yahoo.com
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