Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii

Filled with the best locally made gifts, clothing, food and art as well as the most complete collection of books about Hawaii and the Pacific. Featured Artists include Nake'u Awai, Skinny Dip, The Lauhala Lady, Forever Kauai Niihau Shell Lei Collection, bete mu'u and the work of Mapuana. The store also hosts Na Mele Nei, first Sunday of the month live music concerts from 1p-3p. A section of hula implements and pa'u skirts has been added, a section of Hawaiian weapons, medicinal plants and the Aupuni artwall featuring contemporary Hawaiian artists.

NA MELE NEI CONCERT - 1st Sundays

Now in its sixth year, the monthly Na Mele Nei First Sunday Concert hosted by Ellen Martinez and sponsored by Na Mea Hawai’i, continues to showcase home grown local musicians, from traditional ‘ukulele to slack key guitar to contemporary. Grab a plate lunch of Korean, Japanese, Chinese or local favorites at the Ward food court and enjoy the music. Each month, a special guest artist or group will perform, followed by the Na Mele Nei Backyard Gang who promises a delightful island style afternoon with Hawaiian music, hula and stories. Free concert at the Ward Warehouse amphitheater, every 1st Sunday of the month from 1pm to 3pm.

 

Every Third Sunday of the month - Hawaiian Practitioners
Stop by the entrance of Native Books and meet our talented group of artisans working on their latest projects - just watch or better yet, JOIN IN! Solomon Apio shares stone and wood carving while Ka’iulani deSilva and Aunty Verna Takashima demonstrate tapa making.  12pm - 4pm

 

ON-GOING WORKSHOPS in our  AUPUNI ART PLACE

Free Hula Classes
Ward Warehouse amphitheater stage
Tuesdays Oct 18 - Nov 22
Learn from hula instructor, Kuali’i 10am, Kahiko (anciet art of hula) and at 11am, Auwana (modern art of hula).

Free Hawaiian Language Classes
Free beginning Hawaiian language and pronunciation classes, every Thursday, 10am to 10:45 inside Native Books/Na Mea Hawai’i by Hawaiian language teacher, Kuali’i. Oct 20-Nov 17