New Exhibit Sought for PAC Gallery | | The PAC Gallery in the Lobby is seeking a new art display to be installed before the end of September. If you are an artist, or know of one on the island that may be interested, please contact me. | | 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
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Hoʻomalu Ke Kai
presents a FREE screening of
Chasing Coral
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.
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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.
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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
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AGAINST ALL ODDS:
Holocaust Survivor Gabriella Karin
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
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ALBOROSIE & SHENGEN CLAN
Don't miss international reggae icons Alborosie & Shengen Clan live for an unforgettable night of roots reggae!
Sunday, November 15 TICKETS
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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
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KCC Jazz Ensemble and Wind Symphony
WINTER CONCERT
Saturday, Dec 5th, 6:30pm
FREE!
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KCC Symphony Orchestra
WINTER CONCERT
Sunday, Dec 6th, 3pm
FREE!
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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.
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David Sedaris,
Friday, Feb 17, 7pm
Buy a book at the event or bring one of David's that you already own, and he will autograph it...plus give you a one-on-one with him!
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| | Special Thanks to Our In-Kind Media Sponsors | |
Elsewhere On Our Garden Isle
An Askew Look at Happenings on Kauai
| | On The PAC 2026 Horizon... | | |
Sep 25 Civil Beat KAUAI MAYORAL DEBATE FREE! Time change to 3pm-6pm
Oct 1-2 Honolulu Theatre for Youth ANIME MOMOTARO
Oct 9 KING OF POP Benefit Concert for KKCR
Oct 16 CHASING CORAL movie FREE!
Oct 17 Kauai Concert Asso - KELLI O'HARA
Oct 23-24 TUMUA
Nov 7 Halua Ke Lei Hula Hulali
Nov 14 Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie
Nov 15 Alborosee & Shengen Clan
Nov 20 P.R.I.S.M. presents THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Dec 5 KCC Jazz Ensemble and Wind Symphony FREE!
Dec 6 KCC Symphony Orchestra FREE!
Dec 11-12 Kauai Ballet Academy presents THE NUTCRACKER w/KCC Chamber Orchestra
Dec 13 French Christmas Movie - Admission 2 cans of food/person
Dec 19-20 Kauai Chorale
Dec 29 John Denver Christmas - THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE
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