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• Current Events and Exhibits Calendar
  
  
  Check out upcoming exhibits, shows and events for the next First Friday.
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• 1/2/2026 - Dragon Upstairs- Big Trouble in Little Chinatown - See notes / visit website
  
  
  First Friday party! Watch VIDEO
• Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii (JCCH) - New Year's ʻOhana Festival 2026
  
  
  Join the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i in ringing in the year featuring entertainment, food, and cultural activities.
• First Friday Hawaii Art Gallery Walk Newsletter January 2026
  
  
  Newsletter goes out via Email the day before each First Friday. Join the Email List. Special offers, art news, Downtown/Chinatown news and more.
• Hawaii Theatre Center - COMING EVENTS
  
  
  Proclaimed as the "Pride of the Pacific," the beautiful Hawaii Theatre, built by the Consolidated Amusement Company, opened its doors September 6, 1922 in downtown Honolulu.
• Capitol Modern - New Exhibits Open At The State Art Museum - “Schaefer Portrait Challenge” and “Contemporary Portraiture
  
  
  Schaefer Portrait Challenge showcases Hawai‘i’s people and their stories through explorations in portraiture. Contemporary portraiture: art in public places is a selection of portraits from the Art in Public Places Collection of the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA). Second floor, ʻEwa Gallery
• Hawai'i Watercolor Society's - December 2025 Newsletter
  
  
  The Hawaii Watercolor Society is open to anyone interested in the art of watercolor. Our mission is to nurture and stimulate interest in water media through education, exhibitions, and collaboration with other organizations, associations, and individuals.
• Downtown Art Center - Exhibitions and Events at DAC this JANUARY 2026
  
  
  The Downtown Art Center mission is to be a vibrant community center for arts and cultural organizations that provide educations, experiences, and activities for all ages. Its vision and values support this mission.
• Capitol Modern / Hawaiʻi State Art Museum New Exhibit - Schaefer Portrait Challenge Exhibit at Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum January 2 - July 4, 2026
  
  
  The Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) and Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC) announces the opening of the Schaefer Portrait Challenge exhibit at Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum in downtown Honolulu.
• 1/2/2026 - Nextdoor First Friday - see notes
  
  
  Deep in the heart of Honolulu's Chinatown is Nextdoor, Hawaii's underground art and music haven. From jazz and hip hop to electronic dance music, heavy metal, and everything in between, musical legends have called this concert hall home.''
• 1/2/2026 - First Friday at Proof Social Club - Live Music, Art and More. - See notes for times
  
  
  Located down a double alley in Chinatown in the historic Blaisdell Hotel, Proof Social Club is committed to retaining the grit and glory of what has always been a Cool Fun Bar - it’s rumored this location held Hawaii’s very first liquor license.
• 1/2/2026 - Bar 35 - First Friday! - 4pm-2am
  
  
  Exclusive, stylish and sexy, BAR 35 is host to the most discriminating drinker. Over 100 beers from around the world.
• 1/2/2026 - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday - See notes for times
  
  
  The ARTS at Marks Garage is a community arts center with a 1,000 sq. ft. gallery, a 1,000 sq. ft. theater, and a 1,000 sq. ft. office space founded in 2001.
• 1/2/2026 - Downtown Art Center Presents -Honouliuli National Historic Site 10th Anniversary Exhibition *** 18th Annual Exhibition of Korea Culture Design Council *** Go Figure 2026: Figures & Portraits from Hawaiʻi’s Artists - 5:30 to 8 p.m
  
  
  Downtown Art Center hosts the finale event of the Honouliuli 10th Anniversary Celebrations, marking a decade of collaborative efforts to preserve and share the powerful history of Honouliuli National Historic Site.
• 1/2/2026 - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - JANUARY 2026 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  
  
  Party Foul, DJ720, and urban market with Art + Flea.
  
  Enjoy the high-energy pop music in the outdoor Sculpture Garden and explore two new exhibits in the second floor ʻEwa Gallery.
  
  Free admission, all ages welcome.
• Retail Merchants of Hawaiʻi Names Dave Erdman Interim President & CEO
  
  
  The Retail Merchants of Hawaiʻi (RMH) announced that Dave Erdman has been appointed Interim President & CEO beginning in January 2026. Professionally, Dave Erdman is widely recognized as an industry innovator and respected leader. He previously served as Founder, president & CEO of PacRim Marketing Group/Vector USA, and PRTech, LLC, where he led the companies through significant growth over more than three decades, including celebrating its 35-year milestone.

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