Today Kaua‘i Polynesian Festival Through May 29 at Vidinha Stadium The Kamanawa Foundation presents its 10th annual Kaua‘i Polynesian Festival, which features Tahitian, Maori, Samoan and Hawaiian entertainment, plus Polynesian arts and crafts, solo and group dance competitions, food booths
Today
Kaua‘i Polynesian Festival
Through May 29 at Vidinha Stadium
The Kamanawa Foundation presents its 10th annual Kaua‘i Polynesian Festival, which features Tahitian, Maori, Samoan and Hawaiian entertainment, plus Polynesian arts and crafts, solo and group dance competitions, food booths and workshops.
Shantala ‘Sacred Music of India’ Concert
7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Pacific
Visit www.shantalmusic.com for more information.
‘Patches of Love’ Quilted Memory Tour
9:30 a.m. at Kukui Grove Center Stage
The National Kidney Foundation helps commemorate loved ones who have passed with the Patches of Love Quilted Memory Tour while
simultaneously raising awareness about organ donation. Come see this beautiful display for one-day only.
Speaker: Todd White
7 p.m. today and Saturday at Aloha Church in Lihu‘e
Todd White was a drug addict and atheist for 22 years when in 2004 he was radically set free. Hear his amazing story.
Saturday
Waimea town walk
1 p.m. at Hofgaard Park in Waimea
The West Kaua‘i Business and Professional Association will be hosting a historic walk with Mayor Carvalho. Live music in the park follows the event.
String Theory
6 to 8 p.m. at Kaua‘i Beach Resort
Live entertainment presented by Kaua‘i Music Festival. Free.
Art workshops
A.R.T. Center Kaua‘i
A “Break’n Dance Workshop” workshop today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon. Plus a “Writing Workshop (Aerosol Art)” 10 a.m. to noon today. With instructor Paul “Paulskeee” Ruma. The center is located at 4558 Kukui St. in Kapa‘a. Call 635-1160 for more information.
Ka ‘Imi Na‘auao O Hawai‘i Nei ‘Recalling Hawai‘i’
7 p.m. at Kaua‘i Community College
A multi-media chronicle spanning from the kumulipo to the future hula, oli and mele. $15 tickets in advance; $20 at the door. Visit www.kaimi.org or Call 212-1340 for more information. Call in advance if have disability or special needs.
Kaua‘i ‘Project Learning Tree’ educators workshop
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at National Tropical Botanical Garden
Creative, multi-disciplinary environmental education to incorporate into math, language arts and social studies. Good for Pre-K-12 students, scouts, special ed, community groups, etc. Complimentary lunch and snacks provided. Visit www.plt.org for more information.
Taiko drumming lecture/workshop
2 to 3 p.m. at 88 Shrines of Lawa‘i
The event is open for beginners and all ages. Presented by Ray Nitta. Donations welcome and proceeds benefit the relief aid in Japan. Call 639-4300 or visit www.lawaicenter.com for more information.
Sunday, May 29
22nd Banana Poka Festival
A forest education fair at Koke‘e State Park – Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow. Call 335-9975 or visit www.kokee.org for more information.
