PAC It Up!

October 12, 2026

The PAC Calendar

Photo courtesy of Dennis Fujimoto, The Garden Island

If you attended the fabulous KING OF POP, and have video or photos you would like to share, please email them to me and I will include in next week's eblast!

Hoʻomalu Ke Kai

presents a FREE screening of

Chasing Coral

Friday, October 16th

Doors at 5pm with Community Resource Tables in Lobby / 6:30 Panel onstage / 7pm Movie

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 Beer & Wine Available for purchase!

SURFILMUSIC - Thurs, Oct 22, 7pm



Chronicling Jack Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to musician. 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.

Proceeds benefit the Kauai High School Surf Team.

TICKETS

Sponsored by KCC Student Government

TUMUA: Das How Tour - Kauai

ADDED NIGHT & SHOW!

Friday, Oct 23, 7PM

Saturday, Oct 24 SOLD OUT



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

Beer, Wine & Cocktails available for purchase by Kauai Island Brewing.

 Tickets

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


ALBOROSIE & SHENGEN CLAN


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



Sunday, November 15 TICKETS

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

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Friday, Nov 20 - Doors at 9:30pm

Floor Show-Virgin Sacrifices-Costume Contest- PRIZES! Film Follows!

Proceeds benefit P.R.I.S.M. Participation Kits Available! Beer, Wine & Cocktails available for purchase by Kauai Island Brewing.

Dress Appropriately!

TICKETS

KCC Jazz Ensemble - KCC Wind Symphony - and KCC Symphony Orchestra

Sarah Tochiki, Conductor

Salute America's 250th A Musical Celebration!

A special, first-time-ever * two-night * all three groups performing both days!

Sat, Dec 5th, 6:30pm * Sun, Dec 6th, 3pm

Lobby Concessions Offered by KCC Student Government

FREE! Bring The Kids! FREE! FREE! Bring The Kids! FREE!





KBA's production of THE NUTCRACKER returns to the PAC Dec 11th & 12th with 3 performances! Live accompaniment provided by the KCC Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Conductor Sarah Tochiki.


The 100 person cast of dancers will dazzle and delight. Beautiful costumes, scene projections and special effects add to the magic. A treat for all and especially the kids. Find out how they can get involved in the KBA's classes and Spring Show!


KBA is under the direction of Artistic Director Hilary Johnson, and instructors Sara Day and Cesca Lagurzia. For further INFO.

The Kauai Chorale presents their WINTER CONCERT 7pm, Saturday, Dec 19 and 2pm, Sunday, Dec 20. Tickets will be available at KauaiChorale.org.


You can also find info there on becoming a member and showcasing your talents onstage!.

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.

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!

TICKETS

Special Thanks to Our In-Kind Media Sponsors

Elsewhere On Our Garden Isle

An Askew Look at Happenings on Kauai

Click on Image for further info

On The PAC 2026 Horizon...

Oct 16 CHASING CORAL Movie FREE!

Oct 17 Kauai Concert Asso - KELLI O'HARA

Oct 22 Kauai High Surf Club Movie SURFILMUSIC

Oct 23-24 TUMUA

Nov 1, 2pm Gabriella Karin AGAINST ALL ODDS - Holocaust Survivor FREE

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 Symphony Orchestra-KCC Jazz Ensemble-Wind Symphony FREE!

Dec 6 Symphony Orchestra-KCC Jazz Ensemble-Wind Symphony 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

...and, in closing...

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