Makai Music & Art Festival Kauai
2026-02-04 03:00 - 07:00, 2026-02-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-11 03:00 - 07:00, 2026-02-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-18 03:00 - 07:00, 2026-02-18 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-25 03:00 - 07:00, 2026-02-25 13:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)

Artist reception: Woven in the Wind
2026-02-06 06:30 - 11:00
Hui Manu-o-Kū will be hosting a small reception for their exhibit “Woven in the Wind: a community celebration of Manu-o-Kū” from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. and will also have a pop-up from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. during the museum First Friday event.
Free, all ages welcome. Artwork in image is a detail from “Wings of Hope” painting by Michelle Obregon.

First Friday
2026-02-06 07:00 - 11:00
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music at Capitol Modern. Our galleries and our Sculpture Garden will be open, with new exhibits (“Trifecta” and “Woven in the Wind: a community celebration of Manu-o-Kū”), artist reception, and Hui Manu-o-Kū pop-up. Come visit and enjoy performances in the garden, meet local artists, and explore the galleries. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
February performances feature Steven Kou and Backset, a blend of rock, pop, and reggae. The Art+Flea urban market will have local artists and small businesses, including food and drink vendors.

Artist reception: Trifecta
2026-02-06 07:00 - 11:00
Meet the artists with work in the new exhibit “Trifecta” during the February First Friday event. Free, all ages welcome. Live music with Backset and Steven Kou, urban market with Art+Flea (including food and beverage vendors), Nui Kealoha in the cafe with an ʻawa and ʻai collab with Waiwai Collective.

Artist reception: Woven in the Wind
2026-02-06 16:30 - 21:00 | Capitol Modern

Artist reception: Trifecta
2026-02-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Capitol Modern

First Friday
2026-02-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Capitol Modern

Sunset Jazz Series - Hawaii Jazz
2026-02-07 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-02-08 07:00 - 09:00
Moods – Modal Jazz & songs motivated to inspire change

Sunset Jazz Series - Dayan Kai Quartet
2026-02-14 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-02-15 07:00 - 09:00
Newly arranged jazz classics and originals

Island Pulse
2026-02-20 07:00 - 11:00
Free, all-ages evening of island roots and reggae music. Museum galleries are open and the Art + Flea urban market will include local artists and food/beverage vendors.

Island Pulse
2026-02-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Capitol Modern

Sunset Jazz Series - Abra Joy Quintet
2026-02-21 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-02-22 07:00 - 09:00
Timeless jazz vocals from the Great American Songbook

HapaSymphony featuring Keauhou
2026-02-26 04:00 - 06:00, 2026-02-26 14:00 - 16:00
HapaSymphony show featuring Keauhou with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. The People’s Choice winner from the Mana Up Showcase will perform their original song specially arranged by HSO’s Composer in Residence Michael Thomas Foumai.

HapaSymphony - featuring Keauhou
2026-02-26 04:00 - 06:00, 2026-02-26 14:00 - 16:00
HapaSymphony show featuring Keauhou with a special performance by the Mana Up Showcase People’s Choice winner, whose original song will be specially arranged by HSO’s Composer in Residence Michael Thomas Foumai.

HapaSymphony featuring Keauhou with Hawaii Symphony Orchestra
2026-02-26 14:00 - 16:00
HapaSymphony show featuring Keauhou with special arrangements by Hawaii Symphony Orchestra’s Composer in Residence Michael Thomas Foumai. The People’s Choice winner from the Mana Up Showcase will perform their original song.

HapaSymphony - Artists to Watch Winner Performance
2026-02-26 14:00 - 16:00
HapaSymphony show featuring Keauhou with a performance by the People’s Choice winner from the Mana Up Showcase, performing their original song specially arranged by Hawaii Symphony Orchestra’s Composer in Residence Michael Thomas Foumai.

HapaSymphony with Keauhou
2026-02-26 14:00 - 16:00
HapaSymphony show featuring Keauhou. The Haku Collective’s Artists to Watch People’s Choice winner will perform their original song with Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, specially arranged by HSO’s Composer in Residence Michael Thomas Foumai.

HapaSymphony show featuring Keauhou
2026-02-26 14:00 - 16:00
Performance featuring Keauhou with Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. The People’s Choice winner from the Mana Up Showcase will perform their original song specially arranged by HSO’s Composer in Residence Michael Thomas Foumai.
