3:00 p.m.
– Cultural marketplace showcasing local artists and makers
– My Treehouse Club sponsored by Keiki craft corner
– Kapa demonstration & stamping activity by Kamalu du Preez
3:30 p.m.
Interactive chalk art installation depicting the iconic Lāhainā Maui Banyan Trees
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Live Hawaiian music and hula performances
3:00 p.m.
Cultural marketplace showcasing local artists and makers
My Treehouse Club sponsored by Keiki craft corner
Kapa demonstration & stamping activity by Kamalu du Preez
3:30 p.m.
Interactive chalk art installation depicting the iconic Lāhainā Maui Banyan Trees
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Live Hawaiian music and hula performances
Participating Vendors
Featured Artists
Carlos Acevedo | Ceiba House
Carlos is a versatile freelance artist/designer with over a decade of experience working with companies of all shapes and sizes. From startups to movie studios, his portfolio showcases a wide range of work from fine art, graphic/web design, photography, videography and more. Based in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, Carlos offers tailored services, blending artistry with strategic thinking. His experience and passion for creating impactful artwork and campaigns is the driving force behind his high quality work.
Roots of resilience: Join us for an interactive chalk art installation depicting the iconic Lāhainā Maui Banyan Tree. In partnership with Carlos Aceedo from Ceiba House, this mural will symbolize community support, weaving in messages of hope and our collective aid for those affected by the Maui Fires. This interactive tribute showcases Maui’s resilience, where the Banyan trees and people alike stand strong and united. Come by and help Carlos finish this community piece by drawing a leaf with your name in it, we aim to fill the installation area with as many names as we can to show Maui that they are in our collective hearts.
Kamalu Du Preez
Kamalu du Preez (she/they) is an Oʻahu-based Kanaka ʻŌiwi cultural practitioner and museum professional. She has worked at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum for over two decades in the Ethnology Department and currently serves as the Cultural Resource Specialist. Her focus in cultural practice stems from multiple sources, with strong foundations in hula and kapa. Under Kumu Hula John Keola Lake, Kamalu gained extensive training in dance, chant, and cultural protocols. Kamalu has spent most of her time in kapa making under the guidance of Moana Kaliko‘okalani McPherson Eisele of O‘ahu. Kamalu has made kapa and conducted cultural protocols with kapa, including the ritual dressing of images of the Akua Kū at the Royal Academy of Arts in London and at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts.
Experience the Art of Kapa: Explore the process of kapa beating, intricacies of kapa production tools and harvesting techniques through this engaging demonstration. Take part in a family-friendly stamping activity, and talk story sessions with cultural practitioners.
Featured Musicians
Feel the Rhythm
Experience the vibrant melodies of live local music at Kalokoʻeli Courtyard, presented by ʻAkahi Productions. Immerse yourself in the authentic rhythms of the islands and enjoy a special Hula performance at 6:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. David Asing
5:15 p.m. Mel Amina
6:00 p.m. ʻAkahi Productions Hula Show
Food and Fun
Our Kaka‘ako is known for ono kine grinds throughout the district, and we’re bringing a few of your favorite food vendors to this event.
Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to relax and enjoy the entertainment in the courtyard.
This event is open to the public and free of charge, making it a great way to spend your weekend with the whole ‘ohana!
Mahalo to all of our sponsors and partners for making this event possible
Parking
Parking at Our Kaka‘ako
Parking is available at:
- The Flats at Pu‘unui parking garage at 440 Keawe St.
- The Shops at Keauhou Lane at 502 Keawe St.
- The SALT at Our Kaka‘ako parking structure at 333 Keawe St.
With validation from an Our Kaka‘ako business, rates for these parking structures are:
- FREE parking for the first hour, no validation required.
- With validation from an Our Kaka‘ako shop or restaurant:
1st hour: FREE (no validation required)
Up to 2 hours: $1
Up to 3 hours: $2
Up to 4 hours: $4
4 hours & up: $4 + posted rates - Standard Non-Validated Rate/Posted Rate:
$3 per 30 minutes or fraction thereof
Lost Ticket: $48
Max. Daily: $48
Parking without validation after the first hour is $3 every half hour or fraction thereof. Our Kaka‘ako will not be validating parking for Mele and Art in Our Kakaʻako
Coin-operated metered street parking is also available.
Parking at Waterfront Plaza
Additional parking will be available at the Waterfront Plaza parking garage at 500 Ala Moana Boulevard at a special event flat rate of $3 from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Visit the Our Kakaʻako tent in Kalokoʻeli Courtyard to pick up your validation sticker. The regular rate is $3 per half hour and $33 max all day. The fee for a lost ticket is $33.
To access the parking garage, enter on South Street and Pohukaina Street. Pay at a parking payment machine before returning to your vehicle or on the way out of the garage. Only credit and debit cards are accepted.
This event is made possible by Kamehameha Schools and the Kaiāulu o Kaka‘ako Association. Their commitment to celebrate Hawaiian culture comes to life with creativity and unity in this community.
