# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AKAKŪ UPSTAIRS WITH DANIEL SULLIVAN
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-10:00)
- **Event Description**: In the aftermath of the Lahaina wildfires, koholā (humpback whales) are ‘amakua, guardians, and symbols of enduring hope. ‘Koholā’ is a film born from this moment, a look at the cultural significance of these whales and their profound connection to our ancestral roots.

Daniel Sullivan Photography  latest film, Coral Guardians, follows the people here on Maui who are quietly fighting to bring our coral reefs back to life.

Moderated by Kat Tracy.

 Date: April 16, 2026 
 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
 Event: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
 Location: Akakū Upstairs, Kahului
 Seating is limited – Register here: https://bit.ly/AprilUpstairs

Daniel Sullivan is a Maui-based photographer who has been photographing the stunning landscapes of Maui for over 18 years, and his work has been featured in numerous publications and galleries around the world. 

He is the author of three fine art photography books. Daniel has now turned his lens to filmmaking and made two films, Koholā & Coral Guardians.

- Offered on the third Thursday of each month at Akakū’s Media Lab, Akakū Upstairs is a community outreach program designed to bring Maui Nui together in person to share, learn, and be inspired by local stories.

Watch the Akakū Upstairs Playlist on demand on our free MauiStream app to catch up on past salons.

 #koholā #coralguardians #danielsullivan #humpbackwhales
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kahului/akakŪ-upstairs-with-daniel-sullivan/200029918785044
- **Event Categories**: Art, Entertainment, fine-arts, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kahului
- **state**: HI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 333 Dairy Rd. Suite 104, Kahului, HI, United States, Hawaii 96732
- **lat**: 20.88353
- **long**: -156.45475
- **full address**: 333 Dairy Rd. Suite 104, Kahului, HI, United States, Hawaii 96732

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is AKAKŪ UPSTAIRS WITH DANIEL SULLIVAN being held?
  - **A:** AKAKŪ UPSTAIRS WITH DANIEL SULLIVAN takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm at 333 Dairy Rd. Suite 104, Kahului, HI, United States, Hawaii 96732.
- **Q**: Who is organizing AKAKŪ UPSTAIRS WITH DANIEL SULLIVAN?
  - **A:** AKAKŪ UPSTAIRS WITH DANIEL SULLIVAN is organized by Akakū Maui.

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