Akakū Upstairs is a public engagement event in our upstairs Suite 205. By featuring a variety of intimate events with speakers, screenings, panels, and workshops we seek to ʻelevate community & conversationʻ, we hope youʻll join in!
Akakū hosts a salon every Third Thursday of the month, admission is free, however, we have limited seating, so reservations are required. Please RSVP with the links below in each event listing.
To view past salons visit HERE.
Akakū Upstairs Presents: Every Day Action for Everyday People
Every Day Action for Everyday People Presenter Nicole Huguenin of the "Dream Together Crew" will discuss how simple daily actions can help your community. Attendees ...
Akakū Upstairs: Living Well with Type 1 Diabetes and the Families Who Support Them
Watch Preview Here! Living Well with Type 1 Diabetes and the Families Who Support Them Lucia Maya was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age ...
Akakū Upstairs: What’s the “Real” in Real Estate – Gina Duncan
Watch Preview Here! What’s the “Real” in Real Estate? Buyers, Sellers, and Agents - What You Need to Know! 11/14/19 Gina Duncan is the current ...
Akakū Upstairs: Homeschooling, It’s Easier Than You Think with Gail Nagasako
Watch Preview Here! Gail Nagasako shares the essentials of why over a million families have chosen to homeschool and how they go about it. Drawing ...
Akakū Upstairs: The History and Art of Hula Implement Making
Watch Preview Here! Kapono and Kanoenani Kamaunu, owners of Na Kani O Hula, LLC and Halau Manaiakalani will be discussing the art & history of ...
Akakū Upstairs: You Have the Right to Be Loved – Women Helping Women
Watch Preview Here! Kili Kaninau & Sanoe Kaaihue will present information on domestic violence, teen dating violence, and healthy relationships for the organization Women Helping ...
Akakū Upstairs: Fire Prevention Week – Not Every Hero Wears a Cape
Watch Preview Here! Captain Paul Haake of the Dept. of Fire & Safety will provide fire safety information to help reduce the risk of a ...
Akakū Upstairs: How to Turn Girls & Boys into Ladies and Gents
Watch Preview Here! Dawn Jackman is the Director of the Island Ladies, Island Gents Program. She will be presenting this program at Akakū Upstairs on ...
Akakū Upstairs: AmeriCorps Environmental Protection Program at MEO
Watch Preview Here! Cliff Caesar will present MEO’s AmeriCorps Environmental Program - Save the Forest & Earn as You Learn at Akakū Upstairs on Thursday, ...
Akakū Upstairs: Living with Comfort, Independence and Dignity
Watch the Video Living with comfort, independence and dignity will be the topic of discussion on Thursday, Sept. 12th at 6:00 pm - 7:30 ...