PAC It Up!

September 23, 2026

Photo courtesy of Dennis Fujimoto, The Garden Island

Main Entrance to KCC Closed - Use Kilohana

Between now and until further word, the Main Entrance to KCC off of Kaumuali`i Hwy is closed for repaving. To access the campus, please exit the highway at the Nuhou intersection headed toward Kilohana. Go past the Kilohana drive and follow the road past Island School and continue to the PAC on your left. When exiting, you can go the normal route out thru the Main Entrance, or retrace your path back past Kilohana and out at Nuhou.

We regret the inconvenience but are giddy with delight over the resurfaced roads plus new campus exterior lighting throughout!

Civil Beat Honolulu presents Kauai Mayoral Debate Friday, Sept 25...FREE!

Join us on Friday, September 25 at Kauaʻi Performing Arts Center for Honolulu Civil Beat’s 2026 General Election Forums featuring Kauaʻi mayoral candidates Mel Rapozo and Bernard Carvalho and an exhibition forum of Kauaʻi County Council candidates.

The Kauaʻi County Mayoral Event will be from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will be moderated by Civil Beat Assistant Manager Editor Nathan Eagle. This free event will be recorded and sent to all those who register.

Submit your questions for the Kauaʻi County Mayoral candidates here.

The following confirmed Kauaʻi County Council candidates will be available for an informal exhibition style meet and greet from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m: Paul Applegate, Addison Bulosan, Mike Coots, Michelle Correa, Billy DeCosta, Fern Anuenue Holland, Keola Kaiminaauao, Arryl Kaneshiro, Umi Martin, John Scooby Mattos, Todd Ozaki, Cheree Rapozo, Taylor Shigemoto, Dane Smith.

KKCR Benefit Concert - Friday, Oct 9th

Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless music of Michael Jackson! This spectacular concert features a dynamic 10-piece live band and 10 incredible vocalists performing the King of Pop's greatest hits with energy, passion, and world-class talent.

Join us for a night of music, celebration, and community as we honor the legendary music of Michael Jackson while supporting a worthy mission

Beer and wine available for purchase at event by local brewery Hawaii Standard Time Brewing. TICKETS

Hoʻomalu Ke Kai

presents a FREE screening of

C h a s i n g C o r a l

Friday, October 16th

A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why corals are vanishing at an unprecedented rate.

This film is the product of 500+ hours of underwater footage, coral bleaching submissions from volunteers in 30 countries, and support from more than 500 people in various locations around the world.

The Kauai Concert Association

presents Broadway Star, Singer/Actress

KELLI O'HARA Saturday, Oct 17, 7pm

Kelli O'Hara has established herself as one of Broadway's greatest leading ladies. The Tony Award winner, Emmy, SAG, and Grammy-nominated actress has appeared in twelve Broadway shows for which she has garnered nine Tony Award nominations.

TICKETS

SURFILMUSIC

Fundraiser for Kaua’i High Surf Team

Thursday, Oct 22, 7pm

A new documentary chronicling Jack Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician. The film traces how Johnson’s early years making surf films with close friends became a foundation for a much broader creative life, capturing moments in and out of the water that later surfaced in his songwriting. Blending rare footage from those formative surf films and Johnson's personal and family archives with present-day reflections, the film weaves together how lived experience, friendship, and exploration shaped the sound and stories behind the music. TICKETS

TUMUA: Das How Tour - Kauai

ADDED NIGHT & SHOW!

Friday, Oct 23, 7PM

Saturday, Oct 24 SOLD OUT

Due to the Hurricane, TUMUA has rescheduled his two performances at the PAC. If you had tickets to the Friday or the Saturday in Sept, they will be honored for the new Friday or Saturday depending on your day.

Tickets are still available for Friday...Saturday is Sold Out.

Tickets

AGAINST ALL ODDS:

Holocaust Survivor Gabriella Karin

SHARES HER STORY

KCC History Dept presents Holocaust survivor Gabriella Karin has a harrowing story of running, hiding, and surviving the Holocaust as a preteen girl. Gabriella has spoken to thousands of people in a multitude of settings over the years. She also has published multiple books, including a memoir of her survival story.

Co-Sponsored by Jewish Community of Kaua’i

ALBOROSIE & SHENGEN CLAN

Don't miss international reggae icons Alborosie & Shengen Clan live for an unforgettable night of roots reggae!

Sunday, November 15 TICKETS

The P.R.I.S.M. Club of KCC

presents

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Friday, Nov 20 Proceeds benefit P.R.I.S.M

TICKETS

KCC Jazz Ensemble and Wind Symphony

WINTER CONCERT

Saturday, Dec 5th, 6:30pm

FREE!

KCC Symphony Orchestra

WINTER CONCERT

Sunday, Dec 6th, 3pm

FREE!

John Denver Christmas

Tues, Dec 29, 7:30pm

TICKETS

Rocky Mountain High Experience starring Rick Schuler, America’s Top John Denver Tribute is an unforgettable, magical, and intimate experience that will take you back to the ’70s when John Denver was everywhere. The superstar sold-out arenas from coast to coast, his music permeated the airways, he had 29 TV specials and starred in the smash hit "Oh God" not to mention the multitude of gold and platinum records he sold.

Featuring your favorite hits including Rocky Mountain High, Sunshine On My Shoulders, Take Me Home County Roads, Leaving On A Jet Plane, Annie’s Song, and Thank God I’m a Country Boy just to name a few.

Saturday, Jan 30, 6pm

Navarrete and Josol bring distinct perspectives shaped by Filipino heritage, multicultural life, family, travel, and the shared absurdities of everyday experience.

Rex Navarrete has been a pioneering voice in Filipino American comedy for more than three decades.

Emerging from San Francisco’s legendary stand-up scene in the 1990s, Navarrete has performed alongside Robin Williams, George Lopez, Russell Peters, and Ali Wong while bringing his distinctive brand of “Pinoy” humor to audiences around the world.

Ron Josol brings a fresh, hilarious perspective to life thru the lens of his Filipino heritage and multicultural experiences.

One of Canada’s most celebrated comedians, Josol has spent more than 25 years entertaining audiences around the world with sharp observational humor, quick wit, and engaging storytelling. A winner of the Just for Laughs Ontario competition, Josol has returned to the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival multiple times and has appeared on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, Gotham Comedy Live, Comics Unleashed, Dry Bar Comedy, Last Call with Carson Daly, and at comedy festivals throughout North America, Asia, the Caribbean, and beyond. TICKETS