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| Shutter’s Lounge – Hilton Kauai Beach Resort Open from 6 p.m. to midnight, featuring live music nightly, Specialty drinks and tasty appetizers. Sunday Darryl Gonzales 7-10pm - Contemporary Hawaiian Monday Billy Paul 7-10pm - Contemporary/Country Western Tuesday Jonah Cummings 7-10pm - Contemporary Hawaiian Wednesday Larry Rivera & Friends 7-10pm - Traditional Hawaiian Thursday Mike Smith & Shaun Mederios 7-10pm - Light Jazz Friday Darryl Gonzales & Jonah Cummings 8-11pm - Contemporary Hawaiian Saturday Michael Ruff & Trey Thompson 8-11pm - Contemporary Jazz 4331 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue. 808.246.5524 |  |
Café Portofino On the beach at the Kauai Marriott at Nawiliwili. Enjoy live music nightly with harpist Jovanni at “one of America’s most romantic restaurants.” Reservations recommended: 808.245.2121. |
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The Coconut Marketplace After you have finished your day of adventuring, sun bathing and surfing you should head on over to the Coconut Marketplace where the real fun is just beginning… On your way over to the Trade Winds and Hula Girl you can take in a free hula dancing show. Every type of Hawaiian, from the teeny-tiny little ones, youngsters to middle-age, even great-grandmothers join the show and hula for visitors. The ancient art of the hula is amazing, and watching so many different generations taking part is spectacular and very entertaining. |
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| Kauai Hula Girl Live Hawaiian Entertainment Nightly, Hula Girl Happy Hour. Stop by and you’re likely to catch some of the incredible guest dancers. You never know who you might see perform. 4-484 Kuhio Hwy Ste B, Kapa’a, HI 96746-1430 (808) 822-4422 |
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The Hukilau Lanai Restaurant is a great place to start your evening as you can check out the live music on Sunday, Tuesday, andFriday; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.,depending on the restaurants schedule as occasionally it does change. Here you can sit back, relax, have a couple of cocktails and dinner, or just enjoy the music. With special treats like “20 Great Wines for under $20, nightly pu pu creations, friendly setting and weekly evening entertainment…you’ll be tempted to never leave. Located in the Kauai Coast Resort just behind the Coconut Marketplace. 808.822.0600 |
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| The Point At the Sheraton Kauai Hotel is one of the most happening places on the island. Located right on the water, this adds to the vibrant atmosphere of dancing the night away. • Friday is ?Aloha Free Wheeling Friday ? dance to a mix of your favorite tunes hosted by DJ Shawn Tico, 8:30-12:30 no cover. • Saturday – “Salsa Fiesta” with free salsa lessons from 8:00-9:00pm, and music by DJ Shawn and Friends from 9:00pm-12:30pm. As always, no cover! You will really love “The Point” no matter what day of the week it is. There is no cover charge.Light Lunch & Appetizers, $12 & up . 808 742.1661 x 3571.    • Sunday – “Aloha Sunday Surf Night ” featuring kauai's only vinatage instrumental surf band, The Takeoffs http://www.myspace.com/thetakeoffs all your Surf favorites with covers of The Ventures, Blue Hawaiians, The Mermen and many more. No cover charge. |
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| Seaview Terrace At the Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1571 Poipu Road in Koloa. Catch the balmy ocean breezes from this open air, peaceful lounge. In the afternoon, SeaView offers early cocktails and a selection of pu pu’s (appetizers) to begin your night of fun. As day turns to evening, be sure to visit The SeaView for one of the most stunning sunsets you’ll see, accompanied by a traditional torch lighting ceremony, live Hawaiian entertainment and wonderful Hula demonstrations. Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 808.742.1234. |
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Stevenson’s Library Robert Louis Stevenson never had it thisgood.If you're a jazz buff, stop in at Stevenson's Library in the Grand Hyatt, Kauai, where there's great listening every night. The warm woods and intimate seating areas of this classic lounge create a welcoming atmosphere. Take a seat at the 27-foot, hand crafted koa wood bar or select a table in the cozy booked lined room. Reminiscent of a Victorian-era gentlemen’s club, Stevenson’s Library boasts an extensive selection of Cognac and Port and plenty of entertainment. Enjoy a game of pool, backgammon or chess or just relax to the soothing sounds of the live Jazz. Stevenson’s also offers a full menu of freshly prepared Sushi, served Friday through Monday evenings 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Hours: 6:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., daily. Minors are permitted in Stevenson’s Library 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 808.742.1234. |  |
| Kintaro’s Cocktails and pu pu’s are served in a comfortable, attractive lounge, where you can sip a wonderful chi chi, sample elegant sashimi, or munch on crispy fried won tons from the owner’s factory next door. 4-370 Kuhio Highway , Kapa'a: 808.822. 3341. |
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Brennecke’s Beach Broiler Right on the beach” in Poipu. Happy Hour specials and a young local crowd. There’s no music but the views are out of this world! 2100 Hoone Road, Poipu; 808.742.7588 |
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CJ’s Steak & Seafood Besides great food at a reasonable price, you can also enjoy yourself in the Tsunami Bar with its colorful and descriptive views of Hawaii’s many tsunamis. Live Hawaiian music every weekend. Weekdays 11:30 AM till closing – weekends 5 PM till closing. Located in the Princeville Shopping Center 808.826.6211. | |
| Hanalei Gourmet Life-After-Dark in Hanalei! Live Music, Selected Sports on Cable TV, Award Winning Tropical Drinks, Imported Beer on Tap, Great Food, Happy Hour 3:30p.m. to 5:30p.m., Dinner 5:30p.m. to 9:30p.m., Early Bird Specials 5:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. Located in the Old School Building at Hanalei Center, 5-5161 Kuhio Hwy Space 5 Hanalei, 808.826.2524 |  |
| Happy Talk Lounge In the Bali Hai Restaurant at the Hanalei Bay Resort. If you're on the north shore, stop at Happy Talk Lounge for live jazz and nightly Hawaiian entertainment. Sunday - Jazz Jam 4:30-7:30pm Randy Carnevali, Michael Ruff, Tony Rodarte, Kirby Keough and the occasional sit-in guests play Jazz both standards and originals. Monday - Hawaiian Music 7:00-10:00pm Jonah Cummings plays guitar and sings Hawaiiaan Classics old and new. Tuesday - Hanalei Hula Show 6:30-9:00pm Ed and Vanessa Punua, Wally and Polei Palmeira delight the crowds with Hawaiian song and hula enhanced by steel guitar. Wednesday - Hawaiian Music 7:00-10:00pm Recording Artist Allan Thomas plays guitar and sings Hawaiian and Contemporary music Thursday - Hawaiian Music 7:00-10:00pm Recording Artist Norman ‘Kaawa’ Solomon plays guitar and sings Hawaiian and Contemporary music Friday - Aloha Friday Happy Hour (4:00-6:00pm) Contemporary Hawaiian Music 4:30-10:00pm Recording Artists Norman ‘Kaawa’ Solomon Daryl Gonzales and Jonah Cummings team up for a lively show of contemporary Hawaiian Music Saturday - Hana Hou Happy Hour (4:00-6:00pm) Contemporary 7:00-10:00pm The Trio of Randy Carnevali, Tony Lehoven, and Ed Sitzler Play jazz and contemporary originals and standards E komo mai! (Come & be our Guests) Hanalei Bay Resort, 5380 Honoiki Road, Princeville, 808.826.6522 Website: www.hanaleibayresort.com |
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| Rob’s Good Times Bar and Grill In Lihue is a fun, casual, “local” sort of establishment. Big on entertainment and low on price, here you can kick-back, enjoy a great beer or cocktail from the full bar…grab a bite to eat (great business lunch starting at 11 am)…watch the game on the ten TV’s and the 10 foot projector television…listen to music and dance (live country on Wednesdays - DJ hosted popular music Thursday, Friday and Saturdays)…sing some karaoke (Sunday, Monday and Tuesdays,) shoot some pool on the two tables. Open from 11 am till 2am and at 8am Sundays during football season, you should be able to find some fun activities happening whenever you feel like partying. 808.246.0311 |
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Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center (www.kauaicc.hawaii.edu/arts.htm) - provides a wonderful venue for Hawaiian music and dance as well as a number of visiting performers. 3-1901 Kaumuali’I Hwy., Lihue. 808.245.8270 Kauai Concert Association (www.kauai-concert.org) – offers seasonal programs at the Arts Center. 808.245.7464. Kauai Film Commission (www.filmkauai.com) – sponsors various film festivals at the Historic Waimea Theater (www.waimeatheater.com) throughout the year. Annual International Film Festival (www.hiff.org) | |
The Historic Waimea Theatre Is a non-profit organization operated by the West Kauai Business & ProfessionalAssociationfostering economic viability with the involvement of community, business and government. Their mission is to develop effective, innovative and affordable solutions to improve the economic situation and the quality of life of the residents; to develop and enhance the environment; and to revitalize the business districts by retaining the visual character and heritage of the past as we move towards the future. The Waimea Theatre originally opened on September 2, 1938 featuring the 20th Century-Fox production, "Josette", with Robert Young, Simone Simon, and Don Ameche. Today the renovated Waimea Theatre seats 260 patrons. It features a small stage, big movie screen, state-of-the-art sound system, snack bar and rattan loge sections. Call 808.338.0282 for a recorded movie schedule. Box Office opens at 6:45 pm nightly, 808.338.3027. Located at 9691 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea. www.waimeatheater.com |
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Lihue Public Library Hosts various storytelling, music, and ars and crafts events. 4344 Hardy St., Lihue 808.241.3222. The Kauai Community Players (www.kauaicommunityplayers.org)– is a talented local group that presents plays throughout the year. Lihue Parish Hall, 4340 Nawiliwili Rd., Lihue. 808.245.7700. Kauai Village Theatre Presents six shows per season plus concerts and feature films in a 62-seat, air conditioned theatre. Kauai Village Shopping Center, 4831 Kuhio Hwy.,Kapa’a. 808.823.6789. Movie Theatres After you have partaken of all the islands after-dark offerings, you might simply wish to relax and watch a great film. |  |