Kamehameha Schools and community collaborator Interisland Terminal recently celebrated the opening of Kakaʻako Agora, Honolulu’s first urban, indoor public park. Located at 441 Cooke St., the once-empty warehouse is now a 3,225-square-foot agora (gathering place) devoted to arts and culture.
“Kakaʻako Agora is a perfect fit for Our Kakaʻako,” says KS Senior Asset Manager Christian O’Connor. “It will inspire artistic collaborations and continue to foster the kind of innovation and creativity that the community is known for.”
The agora was designed by acclaimed architectural firm Atelier Bow-Wow, a Japan-based company known for its creation of innovative public spaces around the globe. Local organizations including Hui Kū Maoli Ola, Sunworks Construction, and Heavy Metal Hawaii helped build the venue over two months.
The agora gives community members a dynamic place to create, inspire, teach, learn and grow. That innovative spirit is being celebrated this month at June Kaboom, a series of free public art and cultural programs.
Several June Kaboom events remain including “Shoyu on Rice,” a local comedy performed by the actors of Kumu Kahua Theatre (June 25 – 7 p.m.); and “Watermark,” a documentary sharing stories from around the globe about man's relationship with water (June 28 – 7 p.m.). For details, visit the Our Kakaʻako website.
A cool new meeting space
The Kakaʻako Agora is available for meetings, events, lectures, retreats and performances. KS faculty and staff members are welcome to use the space with the approval of a supervisor.
The space is available on first come, first served basis. Seating is limited, so large groups should bring chairs and tables. The agora is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information about the venue, visit www.kakaakoagora.org.
Kamehameha Schools is building Our Kaka‘ako to be a thriving, urban neighborhood that is rooted in authenticity, creativity, and cultural responsibility. As with all of its commercial projects, it must also support KS’ educational mission.
Kakaʻako Agora
LOCATION:
441 Cooke St. between Auahi and Pohukaina
BUSINESS HOURS:
Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MEETINGS
KS’ faculty and staff members are welcome to use the agora for meetings with the approval of a supervisor. The space is available on a first come, first served basis. To sign up for the venue after hours, visit www.kakaakoagora.org.
“Watermark,” a documentary sharing stories about man's relationship with water, will screen at the agora on June 28 at 7 p.m. as part of the venue's June Kaboom celebration.
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