Pop-Up Mākeke, 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, HI (2026)

07/10/2025

Tonight and tomorrow, we greet Hoku, the full moon in our Kaulana Mahina, rising over our ʻāina, connecting us to the breath of our kūpuna and the quiet knowing within us.

Our kūpuna looked to the mahina to guide when to lawaiʻa (fish), mahiʻai (plant), hoʻokele (navigate), and hoʻomaha (rest). Under the brilliance of Hoku, we see with clarity, inside and out, guided by the same light that has shone on Kānaka Maoli for generations.

If you wish to feel connected, step outside as Hoku rises. Let your feet touch the ʻāina, your eyes lift to the sky, your breath soften. Whisper a mahalo for the ʻohana you care for, the ʻāina that feeds you, and the lessons carried in your bones. If your heart feels heavy, let the moonlight help you release what is ready to go, carried on your exhale to the night wind.

If you have keiki, bring them with you. Point to the moon and say her name, Hoku, and let them know this is how our kūpuna lived, in deep relationship with the mahina. If you know hula, oli, or p**e, share them under the moonlight. If you only have your breath, let it be your p**e.

Hoku is not the start of a new cycle, but the peak of this one, a moment to pause and realign before the moon journeys back to Muku (the new moon) and the cycle begins anew. It is a time to ask, am I living in pono, in alignment with the ʻāina and with my kūpuna?

Sandy Haunani Miyasato is a māmā we look up to and are grateful to have in our kaiāulu, as she shares her ‘ike and lives as a mana makuahine (powerful mother). With keiki in Hawaiian immersion, she returned to kulanui to learn ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi herself, creating resources to help teach the wisdom of our kūpuna.

As Hoku begins her descent toward Muku, may these Kāleka Pō Mahina Flash Cards from .mahina guide you, night by night, phase by phase, as you remember the ways of your kūpuna and walk gently with the mahina once more.

If you feel disconnected, stand beneath the moonlight tonight. Let it touch your face. Let it remind you that you are part of this cycle too.

06/27/2025

Mauka to Makai. He pili ʻuhane ko kākou me ka ʻāina.
(We have a spiritual connection to the land.)

From mauka to makai, everything is connected.
The rain that kisses the mountains flows into rivers, nourishes the lo‘i, and meets the ocean in rhythm.
Just like the land, our healing is full-circle.
Salt water, fresh air, soft sun—reminders that nature was our first medicine.

“Mauka to Makai” isn’t just direction. It’s a way of life.
A reflection of kuleana, lōkahi, and aloha—how we move with care, how we live in balance, and how we remember that everything we do upland flows outward.
Into the kai. Into each other. Into generations to come.

Our kūpuna knew this. Through the ahupua‘a system, they lived in harmony with the land and sea, understanding that when the ʻāina thrives, so do we.
That’s why the phrase “Salt Water Heals” holds more than comfort—it holds ancestral truth. The ocean restores us—emotionally, physically, spiritually. It reminds us to return, to release, to rise again.

Crafted for life in and around the ocean:
This hat is made of polyester and nylon, built to move with you through sun, salt, and heat.
The “Mauka to Makai” vinyl decal is heat-pressed in Hawai‘i. One size fits most.
Simple, intentional, and ready to go wherever you heal.

Find Salt Water Heals () at The Mākeke—where culture, comfort, and healing come together.
Where aloha meets intention.
And where healing is more than a moment—it’s a movement.

He wai e mana, h wai e ola.
Water is our strength, water is our life.
(‘ōlelo no’eau)

06/18/2025

uCook Hawaiʻi () is bringing their Island Trio — Garlic, Kaʻū Orange, and Lemongrass sauces — to the for the very first time!

Find them at Booth #348, June 18–19 at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, and taste what happens when tradition and local ingredients marinate — then get reimagined with aloha!

This isn’t just flavor — it’s ʻāina in a bottle. Born in local kitchens, these sauces carry homegrown heat, fresh island ingredients, and pure soul. Each one is inspired by the moʻolelo, seasons, and cravings of our ʻohana. Whether you like it spicy, citrusy, or herbaceous, every bottle is a small-batch tribute to the land that feeds us — rooted in tradition, crafted with care, and made to be shared.

From backyard pāʻina to professional kitchens, uCook Hawai‘i is here to uplift local flavor, support Hawai‘i’s farmers, and connect generations through food.

E kipa mai — come visit, sample the sauces, talk story, and help celebrate local flavor at its freshest.

Let’s show them what Hawai‘i pride looks like.
Booth #348. June 18–19. Today and tomorrow. Exhibition Hall.

Every batch is a tribute to the ʻāina — and the kūpuna who showed us the way.

06/17/2025

E hoʻihoʻi i kou mālie
Restore your calm.

Kona Sea Salt (), invites you to slow down —
to soak your feet in healing mineral waters,
and to soak in ʻike — the wisdom passed down through generations.

Because in Hawaiʻi, healing isn’t just physical.
It’s spiritual.
It’s communal.
It begins from the ground up — through connection, intention, and care.

’s Calm Spa Bath is made with magnesium chloride sourced from 2,200 feet beneath Kona’s deep ocean. Rich in full-spectrum ionic minerals, it soothes tired muscles, supports restful sleep, and calms the nervous system — all while honoring the elemental mana of Hawaiʻi:
Lā (sun), makani (wind), and moana hohonu (deep ocean waters).

This is more than a soak.
It’s a sacred pause.
A ritual of mālama for your body, your mind, and your spirit.

From their ʻāina to your hale —
may this Calm blend offer you the same grounded peace shared at their farm:
A sacred moment.
A soft exhale.
A return to balance.

Set your intention:
E hoʻi mai i kou kino. E hoʻomaha i kou naʻau. E ola i kou ʻuhane.
Return to the body.
Rest the heart.
Nourish the spirit.

06/17/2025

E ola i ka wai — There is life in the water.

In Hawaiʻi, wai (water) is more than a resource — it is sacred.
It cleanses, carries mana, and holds moʻolelo.
That’s why every bath can be more than just a routine — it can be a return to yourself.
A ritual.
A remembering.

We’re honored to share the healing mana of Hawaiʻi’s deep ocean with you through these magnesium-rich blends from Sea Salt Hawaii () — who share their ʻike (knowledge) with intention and aloha. Each blend is harvested from deep ocean water 2,200 feet below Kona’s coast, solar-evaporated, and hand-gathered in alignment with the elements.

Each one was created as a kind of laʻau — medicine for modern fatigue:
Moe Moe for deep, restorative sleep.
Jet Lag for grounding after travel, transition, or emotional whiplash.
Calm for everyday nervous system support — a quiet exhale when the world feels too loud.

Magnesium is essential to how we sleep, digest, recover, and process stress — and through the practice of moe wai (bathing), we invite it directly into the body. It’s not just physical relief. It’s emotional release. Energetic reset. A small but sacred way to return to balance.

You deserve rest.
Wai, intention, and a sacred moment can help you come home to yourself.

Intention:
E hoʻi mai i kou kino. E hoʻomaha i kou naʻau. E ola i kou ʻuhane.
Return to the body. Rest the heart. Nourish the spirit.

This isn’t just a bath.
It’s a blessing.

06/15/2025

Hauʻoli Lā Makuakāne – Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible mākuakāne who lead, protect, teach, and love with intention.

In old Hawaiʻi, the makuakāne was not just the head of the family — he was a kumu, a protector, a provider, and a living example of pono. He passed down values through action, taught lessons through daily life, and stood as a pillar of strength, humility, and aloha for his ʻohana.

That role, while it may look different today, still holds deep importance. Our kāne continue to rise every day for their keiki — showing up with patience, doing the hard work, leading with love, and striving to keep our families rooted and strong.

We also honor the kāne who have stepped in as father figures — makuakāne kuamoʻo, tūtūkāne, pāpā kōkua, uncles, kumu, and mentors. Some carry the kuleana of passing down ʻike kūpuna, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, and our ways of being, simply by living aloha and embodying our values. These are the men who teach not just with words, but with their presence.

To all of you — mahalo nui loa. Your role is sacred. Your efforts are seen. Your love makes a lasting impact.

ʻO ke aloha o ka makua, he hei ia e loaʻa ai ke keiki.
A parent’s love is a net that can catch a child.

ʻAʻohe hua o ka maiʻa i ka lālā hoʻokahi.
Bananas do not grow on just one branch.

The love of a father is like a net — not to trap, but to catch. To cradle. To lift. It is the steady hand that reaches before the fall, the quiet strength that says: “I’m here.”

And just as no banana grows from a single branch, no child grows alone. No father carries the weight of legacy by himself. He is part of a lālā — a living branch of something greater. A family. A community. A chain of men who lead with humility, protect with intention, and love with fierce tenderness.

Lālā means branch — not just of a tree, but of a family, a lineage, a life rooted in connection. The kind of strength that multiplies when shared.

To every kāne who carries that kuleana with grace and grit: your presence is profound. Your aloha echoes across generations. We see you. We honor you. And we give thanks for you.

E ola ka makuakāne. E ola nā kāne.

06/14/2025

From Island Elegance to ‘Ohana Ease — Celebrate All Kinds of Dads this Lā Makuakāne

Shop local and thoughtful this Father’s Day with styles as authentic and diverse as our mākuakāne —and all the kāne who helped shape who we are today.
Dress him to impress in ’s luxe aloha wear, handcrafted in Hawaiʻi and perfect for a memorable night out.
Let him kick back in tees—soft, relaxed cotton made for beach days, backyard BBQs, and chill ‘ohana hangs by the shore.
Fuel his appetite with —because every snack-loving dad deserves a kanak attack at the hale.

And for those of you cooking from the heart, the sale also applies to and and so much more—perfect for crafting a home-cooked meal made with love.

Sale live now at The Mākeke + free U.S. shipping on orders over $99.

06/12/2025

ʻO ka uʻi o ke kāne e kau nei.
The uʻi of a man rests in how he shows up—with presence, humility, and aloha.

In old Hawaiʻi, kāne wore pareo with pride—fishing, resting, dancing, or connecting to the ʻāina. Today, that same strength and softness still lives in the cloth we wear and the stories we carry.

This Father’s Day, we honor the makuakāne who lead with love.
Who show up for their keiki, their ʻohana, and their kuleana.
Whether walking the beach, wrapping up after a swim, or pausing in a quiet moment—let him feel rooted in something timeless.

The Palapalai Pareo
Hand-drawn in 2019, this spring green design was inspired by ’s time living and working in Limahuli, Hāʻena—on the brilliant north shore of Kauaʻi near the Nāpali Coast. Limahuli is not just a garden—it’s a living classroom, a place where culture and conservation walk hand in hand.

Working alongside the kiaʻi of Limahuli, David witnessed how resilience isn’t found in force, but in return.
Return to the land. Return to relationships. Return to what matters.

He remembers Aunty Lahela—“Aunty Aloha”—sitting on her lanai, making palapalai lei with a smile that welcomed everyone, kamaʻāina and malihini alike. That same fern, beloved in hula and healing, lives on in this print. And with it, a reminder:

Strength and softness are not opposites. They are companions.

Each pareo is a gesture of uʻi, of intention, of aloha lived.

A portion of proceeds supports Limahuli Garden and Preserve, helping protect this sacred valley for future generations.

Wrapped in culture. Rooted in aloha.
Worn with uʻi. Lived with true aloha.

Happy Father’s Day to all the kāne who lead with love.

06/07/2025

“He wā noho kai me ke aloha—he mo‘olelo pili ‘āina.”
(A moment by the sea with aloha—a story rooted in the land.)

Wearing the Kalehuawehe boardshorts from , he carries more than style—he carries history. Ka‑lehua‑wehe, literally “the removed lehua,” references a storied surf break in Waikīkī, where a chiefess was gifted a lehua lei by a surfer—a quiet gesture of healing, connection, and aloha shared in the salt and sun.

Inspired by that wahi kūpuna (ancestral place), the Kalehuawehe line honors that legacy—culture, water, and aloha woven into every stitch.

Salvage Public isn’t just a brand—it’s a family story. Founded in 2013 by brothers Joseph and Noah Serrao alongside childhood friend Nāpali Souza, the company is grounded in creative aloha. Together, they grew up immersed in the stories, surf, and spirit of Oʻahu. Their work reflects that: rooted in place, elevated with intention.

Their design ethos is simple but powerful—take the beauty and stories of Hawai‘i, from ‘ōlelo no‘eau to surf breaks, and craft pieces that carry them forward—into the now, and into the next generation.

So wherever he paddles, explores, or just chills under the sun, these shorts carry more than ocean-ready form. They carry ‘ohana, mo‘olelo, and the timeless bond between land, sea, and story.

06/06/2025

E nānā i ka mahina.

Observe the moon with .mahina — not just with your eyes, but with your whole being.

In Hawaiian thought, time is not a line — it’s a rhythm. A remembering. Kaulana Mahina is more than a calendar; it is a living relationship with the sky, kai, ‘āina, and body. A practice of kilo — deep observation. A rhythm of aloha ʻāina, lived intentionally, again and again.

Each phase of mahina carries its own hā (breath), its own meaning. From the stillness of muku to the mana of ʻakua, our kūpuna followed signs and mahina 🌕 — not clocks. They planted when the land said yes. Fished when tides whispered go. Fasted, rested, gathered, created — all in rhythm.

Kaulana Mahina brings this ʻike forward. It returns us to mālama — not just “month,” but “to care for.” One mālama holds three anahulu — 10 nights each. Some months have 29 moon phases, others 30. Each night named. Each with its own leo, its own guidance.
This is not about control. It is about pilina — relationship.

Our kūpuna knew the ʻOle moons were for pausing and preparing. Hua was fertile. ʻAkua was sacred. Muku, the moonless night, was a return — to stillness, to healing.

Through Haunani Miyasato and Kaulana Mahina, this ʻike is being reawakened — not as information, but as invitation. To listen. To align. To remember.

This week, you can experience it for yourself:

Sunday, June 8 — Ke Kai Workshop at , Kapolei

Haunani will share ʻike on nā kai — the tides — and how mahina shapes fishing, paddling, surfing, and our own rhythms of rest and movement. You’ll learn how to practice kilo from a Hawaiian perspective.

He leo kēia e hoʻi i ke kilo.

E hoʻohuli i ka maka i luna.

E hoʻolohe i ka moana.

Pop-Up Mākeke

07/10/2025

06/27/2025

06/18/2025

06/17/2025

06/17/2025

06/15/2025

06/14/2025

06/12/2025

06/07/2025

06/06/2025

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Business

Shortcuts

Share

Category