PAC It Up!

August 4, 2026

Photo courtesy of Dennis Fujimoto, The Garden Island

Aloha everyone! Hope you are eagerly anticipating your return to campus. This is just a brief note to you - letting you know that the PAC Coffee Hours are moving to Wednesday mornings beginning August 26th. The time will remain the same, 8:30-10am. The "happening' (sort of a 60s term) will feature coffee, tea, and pastries (compliments of Chancellor Sanchez). If you have your own coffee mug, please bring it. If you don't have one, or forgot yours, we will have disposable ones available.

The PAC is desperately seeking USHERS. It's a pretty simple gig. Arrive one hour to showtime. Put on your Official USHER Photo ID BADGE, prepare the lobby and house for the audience, assist the audience in getting to their seats, direct them to exotic PAC locales (restrooms, concession stand, handicap ramp, exits)...enjoy the show for FREE...then help the audience to exit and assist with picking up the auditorium. If you think you have the right stuff to handle such an important role, stop by an see me at your convenience so I can show you around and get your badge made. Text me at 954-520-3191 so set up a date!

Mahalo, Greg

Congrats to our KCC Faculty and Staff who are celebrating milestones as members of the UH Ohana:

20 Years

R.A. Coyamin, Jr, Gen. Laborer

Jonathan Kalk, Prof.

Jeff Mexia, Dean

10 Years

Sharon Ehlers, Asst. Prof.

Alexis Erum, Asso. Prof.

Christina Mar, Asst. Prof

Steve Watkins, Asst. Prof.

That's 100 cumulative years of service!

KCC Students, Staff & Faculty...

ISLAND MAGIC MIKE Promo

There is a special PROMO option for you online. Put in the code kkc-mm and the ticket cost goes down to $20 + svc charges. TICKETS

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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FREE Foreign Films

Sunday, August 9, 1pm Swedish Comedy

3pm German Mystery Thriller

"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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OLA PONO O KAUA`I 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

The Kauai Concert Association

presents

KELLI O'HARA

Kauai Concert Association presents Broadway Star 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.

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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 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.

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

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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, 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.

The show 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 Country Boy,” just to name a few.

Schuler wondrously weaves in John’s heartwarming inspirational stories. 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.

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. TICKETS

Elsewhere On Our Garden Isle

HCT After Dark presents Be More Chill, a darkly funny, fast-paced musical about a high school student who discovers a pill-sized supercomputer that promises to solve all his problems. From popularity and romance to confidence and control, the show explores what happens when technology starts making choices for us.

With sharp humor, catchy music, and a comic-book energy, Be More Chill takes a look at teenage insecurity, peer pressure, and the cost of trying too hard to fit in. It is bold, weird, and unexpectedly heartfelt.

Content Advisory: This production is part of HCT After Dark and is intended for mature audiences. The show includes strong language, sexual references, themes of drug use, and mental health topics. Viewer discretion is advised.

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