PAC It Up!

July 28, 2026

Photo courtesy of Dennis Fujimoto, The Garden Island

"VOICES BEHIND BARBED WIRE"

300+ Attended!

This past Saturday, the Honouliulu National Historic Site presented the film VOICED BEHIND BARBED WIRE that detailed the many Japanese Internment camps spread across the Hawaiian Islands. The film told the sad story - and all in the crowd of 300+ were deeply moved.

Ryan Kawamoto, director of the film; Carol Yotsuda featured in the film; and Carole Hayashino, Pres Emerita of the Japanese Cultural Ctr of Hawai‘i

Christine Ogura, Superintendent of the Honoulilu National Historical Site.

Here's everyone involved with the event at the PAC...all from Oahu, except Kauai's own Carol Yotsuda, a Garden Isle Arts Leader and Champion!

FREE Foreign Films

I will be off-Island, so there will not be a film this weekend. Will update schedule in next eblast.

ISLAND MAGIC MIKE

Saturday, August 8, 6pm

Born and raised on the North Shore of O’ahu, Mike Garcia is a connoisseur of local comedy. Growing up he was considered the class clown, and now has taken his gift and turned it into his profession and passion. Mike gained local notoriety with his skits on TikTok and instagram, and has since appeared in commercials + emcee’d many different events + performed stand up comedy and sold out The Blue Note Hawaii, and the Hawaii Theatre. His positive and infectious energy will surely have you leaving with many laughs and memories!

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"DUKE" starring MOSES GOODS

Award-winning actor, writer and storyteller Moses Goods brings to life one of the most important and beloved figures in Hawaiian history in his acclaimed one-person show, "Duke." Through this poignant and powerful play, Goods portrays the remarkable life of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku — Hawaiʻi's first Olympic gold medalist, the father of modern surfing, and an enduring symbol of aloha, humility and the resilience of the Hawaiian people.

Duke Kahanamoku's life was nothing short of extraordinary. Born in Honolulu in 1890, he shattered world swimming records, won five Olympic medals across three Games, rode a wave off Waikīkī more than a mile atop a wooden surfboard, saved eight lives from a capsized yacht in southern California, appeared in more than two dozen Hollywood films, and served twelve terms as Sheriff of the City and County of Honolulu. He carried the spirit of aloha to every corner of the world — and brought the world to Hawaiʻi.

But beyond the accolades and fame, Duke experienced something equally profound: Hawaiʻi's passage from an independent Kingdom through the difficult decades of territorial rule and into statehood. Known for his kindness and love of community, Duke became far more than a champion; he became a role model and an ongoing source of inspiration for all.

"In Hawaiʻi we greet friends, loved ones and strangers with Aloha, which means with love... Try meeting or leaving people with Aloha. You'll be surprised by their reaction. I believe it and it is my creed. Aloha to you." — Duke Paoa Kahanamoku

Friday, August 21, 6:30pm TICKETS

The Kauai Concert Association

SINFONIA

2026-27 Season Opener!

Saturday, Sept 5, 7pm.

DVORAK New World Symphony

Special Guest Director: Tito Munoz

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This year's conference explores the strength of healthcare when we work together. Join Us and listen while healthcare professionals cover the area's of community healthcare workers, indigenous medicine, homelessness and mental health, on-island vs off-island services and much more.

FREE!

Sept 10. 8:15am-4pm.

TUMUA: Das How Tour - Kauai

Saturday, Sept 19

Tumua is a stand-up Comedian, podcaster, former collegiate athlete, actor, and social media personality. His online presence reaches over 700 thousand + followers combined. Tumua was born and raised on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. His social media sketches and stand-up bits are very well known in the Polynesian community throughout the world!

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Doors Open 5pm...Debate Starts 6pm

CIVIL BEAT Kauai Mayoral Debate

Friday, Sept 25, FREE!

Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Oct 1 & 2

ALBOROSIE & SHENGEN CLAN

Don't miss international reggae icon Alborosie & Shengen Clan live at Kauai PAC for an unforgettable night of contemporary roots reggae!

Sunday, November 15, 2026 TICKETS

John Denver Christmas Tues, Dec 29, 7:30pm

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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 spanning the radio dial, had 29 television specials and even starred on the silver screen in the smash hit "Oh God" not to mention the multitude of gold and platinum records he sold.

Rick's enchanting show unlike any other features all your favorite Denver 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 County Boy,” just to name a few.

Schuler wondrously weaves in John’s heartwarming inspirational stories from Denver's many memorable TV specials and appearances.

Rocky Mountain High Experience® wondrously captivates audiences young and old alike so don’t miss the ultimate and incomparable event of the season as you’ll swear, you’re back in the ’70s with John Denver on stage.

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David Sedaris, America’s best-selling humorist and social satirist, returns following the publication of his most recent book of short stories, “Happy Go Lucky”, and his first ever children’s book, “Pretty Ugly”. In his customary sartorial and humorous manner, David will make you laugh and think in equal measures, with all new, unpublished stories and commentary. As always, the reading will be accompanied by a pre and post-show book signing.