Kālai Papa He‘e Nalu (Surfboard Carving)
with Pōhaku Stone
Every Thursday
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Gallery Lawn in front of Hawaiian Hall
Free with paid Museum admission

In this presentation you’ll learn about the making of traditional Hawaiian surfboards like the alaia, a short board, the kīkoʻo, a popular long board, and an olo, a type of long board used by the aliʻi. You’ll see a solid wood slab given new life and purpose using traditional techniques. Kumu Stone will also explain the importance of shaping the curves of the nose, bottom, and rails of a board for wave-riding performance.

This program is offered in conjunction with the Mai Kinohi Mai: Surfing in Hawaiʻi exhibit in the Castle Memorial Building, where visitors can journey back to the days of old and see traditional Hawaiian surfboards from Bishop Museum’s collections.

Living Culture: ‘Ulana Lau Niu (Coconut Frond Weaving)
With Robert Kealiimaikai Silva
Saturdays, August 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2020
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Gallery Lawn in front of Hawaiian Hall
Free with paid Museum admission

Robert Kealiimaikai Silva learned how to weave lau niu (coconut fronds) from his uncle when he was young. Over the past 30 years he has created his own technique and style for his woven pāpale (hats) and other creations. In this presentation you’ll see a display of his hats, baskets, and ornaments made with lau niu, and make an ornament yourself to take home. Come every Saturday in August if you want to learn more and get better at weaving lau niu.

Robert Silva is an instructor at Honolulu Community College and a steward and of the Niuhelewai lo‘i here in Kapālama. When he is not weaving lau niu, he is busy with his other passion, working the ‘āina (land).

The Bishop Museum Living Culture presentations are supported by Hawai‘i Tourism through the Kūkulu Ola Program.

Bishop Museum | Royal Hawaiian Band Ensemble Performances
Mauka Gallery Lawn
Performances start hourly from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sundays in August
Music performances are free, no museum admission required
For access to the museum galleries museum admission is required
Sunday afternoon museum admission is 50% off for kama’aina and military. No promotion code needed.

Bishop Museum is honored to welcome the Royal Hawaiian Band to its grounds for weekly performances on Sundays. The Royal Hawaiian Band will feature one of its talented 5-7 musician ensembles hourly from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sundays.

The various ensembles include:

• Woodwind Quintet – Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Horn
• Clarinet Ensemble – 4 Clarinets, 1 Bass Clarinet
• Saxophone Ensemble – Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone (Saxophone)
• 3 Brass Quintets – 2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
• Percussion Ensemble – Varies, Initially: 1 Drum set, Bass, 2 Keyboards
• String ensemble – Varies, includes a steel guitar, bass and a few other instruments, sometimes with a vocalist.

Kālai Papa He‘e Nalu (Surfboard Carving)
with Pōhaku Stone
Every Thursday
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Gallery Lawn in front of Hawaiian Hall
Free with paid Museum admission

In this presentation you’ll learn about the making of traditional Hawaiian surfboards like the alaia, a short board, the kīkoʻo, a popular long board, and an olo, a type of long board used by the aliʻi. You’ll see a solid wood slab given new life and purpose using traditional techniques. Kumu Stone will also explain the importance of shaping the curves of the nose, bottom, and rails of a board for wave-riding performance.

This program is offered in conjunction with the Mai Kinohi Mai: Surfing in Hawaiʻi exhibit in the Castle Memorial Building, where visitors can journey back to the days of old and see traditional Hawaiian surfboards from Bishop Museum’s collections.

Living Culture: ‘Ulana Lau Niu (Coconut Frond Weaving)
With Robert Kealiimaikai Silva
Saturdays, August 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2020
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Gallery Lawn in front of Hawaiian Hall
Free with paid Museum admission

Robert Kealiimaikai Silva learned how to weave lau niu (coconut fronds) from his uncle when he was young. Over the past 30 years he has created his own technique and style for his woven pāpale (hats) and other creations. In this presentation you’ll see a display of his hats, baskets, and ornaments made with lau niu, and make an ornament yourself to take home. Come every Saturday in August if you want to learn more and get better at weaving lau niu.

Robert Silva is an instructor at Honolulu Community College and a steward and of the Niuhelewai lo‘i here in Kapālama. When he is not weaving lau niu, he is busy with his other passion, working the ‘āina (land).

The Bishop Museum Living Culture presentations are supported by Hawai‘i Tourism through the Kūkulu Ola Program.

Each summer for the past 21 years, Bishop Museum has brought together the community in support of the Museum’s mission. With the safety and health of our ‘ohana, guests and partners in mind we recently made the decision to postpone our Annual Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Dinner until 2021. This August, we instead invite you to join us on our digital platforms for our first online fundraiser.

Bishop Museum | Royal Hawaiian Band Ensemble Performances
Mauka Gallery Lawn
Performances start hourly from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sundays in August
Music performances are free, no museum admission required
For access to the museum galleries museum admission is required
Sunday afternoon museum admission is 50% off for kama’aina and military. No promotion code needed.

Bishop Museum is honored to welcome the Royal Hawaiian Band to its grounds for weekly performances on Sundays. The Royal Hawaiian Band will feature one of its talented 5-7 musician ensembles hourly from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sundays.

The various ensembles include:

• Woodwind Quintet – Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Horn
• Clarinet Ensemble – 4 Clarinets, 1 Bass Clarinet
• Saxophone Ensemble – Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone (Saxophone)
• 3 Brass Quintets – 2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
• Percussion Ensemble – Varies, Initially: 1 Drum set, Bass, 2 Keyboards
• String ensemble – Varies, includes a steel guitar, bass and a few other instruments, sometimes with a vocalist.

Each summer for the past 21 years, Bishop Museum has brought together the community in support of the Museum’s mission. With the safety and health of our ‘ohana, guests and partners in mind we recently made the decision to postpone our Annual Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Dinner until 2021. This August, we instead invite you to join us on our digital platforms for our first online fundraiser.

Each summer for the past 21 years, Bishop Museum has brought together the community in support of the Museum’s mission. With the safety and health of our ‘ohana, guests and partners in mind we recently made the decision to postpone our Annual Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Dinner until 2021. This August, we instead invite you to join us on our digital platforms for our first online fundraiser.

Each summer for the past 21 years, Bishop Museum has brought together the community in support of the Museum’s mission. With the safety and health of our ‘ohana, guests and partners in mind we recently made the decision to postpone our Annual Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Dinner until 2021. This August, we instead invite you to join us on our digital platforms for our first online fundraiser.

Each summer for the past 21 years, Bishop Museum has brought together the community in support of the Museum’s mission. With the safety and health of our ‘ohana, guests and partners in mind we recently made the decision to postpone our Annual Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Dinner until 2021. This August, we instead invite you to join us on our digital platforms for our first online fundraiser.

Kālai Papa He‘e Nalu (Surfboard Carving)
with Pōhaku Stone
Every Thursday
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Gallery Lawn in front of Hawaiian Hall
Free with paid Museum admission

In this presentation you’ll learn about the making of traditional Hawaiian surfboards like the alaia, a short board, the kīkoʻo, a popular long board, and an olo, a type of long board used by the aliʻi. You’ll see a solid wood slab given new life and purpose using traditional techniques. Kumu Stone will also explain the importance of shaping the curves of the nose, bottom, and rails of a board for wave-riding performance.

This program is offered in conjunction with the Mai Kinohi Mai: Surfing in Hawaiʻi exhibit in the Castle Memorial Building, where visitors can journey back to the days of old and see traditional Hawaiian surfboards from Bishop Museum’s collections.