Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - NOVEMBER 2025 - "A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM" TAKEOVER WITH IONA

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Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - NOVEMBER 2025 - "A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM" TAKEOVER WITH IONA
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Type: Exhibit / Entertainment
Date: Friday - 11/7/2025
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
250 South Hotel Street, 2nd Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 586-0307 or
586-0900
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Cost: Free

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“NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM”

FIRST FRIDAY
Live dance performances throughout the museum, Chef Nui Kealoha in the cafe and urban market with Art + Flea.
Free admission, all ages welcome.
Friday, November 7, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

CAPITOL MODERN EVENTS

Photo: IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre performer in the Capitol Modern Sculpture Garden.

ABOUT THE EVENT
"A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM"
IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre, a cultural institution known for its groundbreaking performances and visually captivating artistry, is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a special, immersive event at Capitol Modern (the Hawai‘i State Art Museum) on November 7, 2025. A Night at the Museum will offer attendees a unique opportunity to experience IONA's remarkable legacy through a combination of rolling performances, costume displays, and retrospective videos in celebration of the momentous occasion.
For their 35th anniversary celebration, IONA will transform Capitol Modern into an epic immersive experience, filling the galleries, art garden, and lobbies with a variety of performances and art displays. Attendees will be transported through the rich history of IONA, taking a look back at some of the company’s most iconic moments over the past three and a half decades.
On November 7th, 2025, A Night at the Museum will be open to the public as part of Capitol Modern’s popular First Friday event. To extend the experience to audiences beyond Oahu, the event will also be streamed, with a special focus on connecting with communities across the neighbor islands.

ABOUT IONA
Since its founding 35 years ago, IONA has been at the forefront of Hawai‘i’s performing arts scene, captivating audiences with its thought-provoking performances that are intellectually, spiritually, and visually stimulating. Over the years, the company has earned a reputation for staging works in non-traditional spaces, pushing the boundaries of dance and performance. IONA has performed in venues such as an old ramshackle home in Nu‘uanu, tents flanking the iconic Sky Gate sculpture on the grounds of Honolulu Hale, and even on a rooftop in Waikiki, making every performance a unique and unforgettable experience. 
In addition to their renowned staged performances, IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre extends its artistry through a dynamic creative services arm. Each year, IONA dancers captivate thousands at a wide range of events, from fundraising galas and cultural festivals to corporate incentive events for major clients such as Microsoft, Salesforce, and Google. Whether performing for local residents or international visitors, IONA brings a unique and engaging presence to every occasion.
If you would like to support IONA, please consider attending the 35th Anniversary Gala, to be held the following evening on November 8th. More information and tickets can be found at the link below.

UPCOMING EVENTS
ISLAND PULSE
FRIDAY OCTOBER 17 5:00 - 9:00 P.M.
Hawaiʻi Island Reggae Night with live music, urban market, food and drink vendors.

Featuring Small Axe and Kapu System with special guests. Hosted by Miss Lulu.

Events supported by public funding though the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

CAPITOL MODERN EVENTS

CURRENT EXHIBITS
KAIĀULU: RISING TOGETHER
THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2025
Extended! Now on view through Friday, November 21, including the Island Pulse evening event. Hawaiʻi Climate Artists in Residence exhibit featuring four local artists highlighting climate change impacts. A project by the Hawaiʻi Climate Commission and University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant.

Supported in part by public funding from the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

KAIĀULU: RISING TOGETHER

HAWAIʻI TRIENNIAL
THROUGH DECEMBER 6, 2025
While Hawaiʻi Triennial 2025 has ended, the exhibit at Capitol Modern will remain up through December 6, 2025. Final tours with co-curator Noelle Kahanu on Thursdays November 6 and December 4, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Supported in part by public funding from the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

HT25 TOUR RESERVATIONS

VOLUNTEER
VOLUNTEER AT CAPITOL MODERN
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER EVENTS
Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum is seeking volunteers for November and December events.

No experience needed, quick training is provided.

Contact: Events@CapitolModern.org.
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CURRENT AND UPCOMING EXHIBITS
“TECHNIQUE & TEXTURE”

A mini-exhibit co-curated by SFCA Art in Public Places art installers José González and Pete Powlison. A small survey of traditional printmaking mediums combined with a selection of collage and mixed media pieces from the SFCA Art in Public Places Collection. On the ground floor across from the gift shop. Through Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Artwork: “Water Under the Bridge” by Donna Westerman. Reduction woodcut print, 2018. SFCA Art in Public Places Collection. Purchased from the 2018 Pacific States Biennial North American Juried Print Exhibition, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. Explore the collection in our new online database: SFCA.hawaii.gov/app-art.

TECHNIQUE & TEXTURE

THROUGH DECEMBER 6, 2025
The Hawaiʻi Triennial exhibit at Capitol Modern will be on view through December 12, 2025.

Supported in part by public funding from the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

HAWAIʻI TRIENNIAL 2025

TECHNIQUE & TEXTURE
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2025

A mini-exhibition co-curated by SFCA Art in Public Places art installers José González and Pete Powlison. A small survey of traditional printmaking mediums combined with a selection of collage and mixed media pieces from the SFCA Art in Public Places Collection. On the ground floor across from the gift shop.
Artwork: “My Studio Window” by Hon-Chew Hee. Serigraph print, 1954. Art in Public Places Collection of the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

HAWAI‘I STATE ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS
Artworks on display in the Hawai‘i State Art Museum are from the Art in Public Places Collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, or student art competitions (the Annual Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards and Annual Young Artists of Hawai‘i). Most of the Art in Public Places Collection is on display in public buildings, including schools, libraries, and state offices. The collection can be viewed and searched online: Art in Public Places Catalog.

Click here for current exhibits and more exhibit details

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
Public Transportation

•   TheBus – many bus routes stop directly in front of or very close to the museum. For routes and schedules, call TheBus at (808) 848-5555 or check online at www.thebus.org.

•   The Waikiki Trolley – the Red Line State Capitol/Iolani Palace Stop is a short walk from HiSAM. For more information, call the Waikiki Trolley at (808) 591-2561, or check online at www.waikikitrolley.com.

•   Biki Bikeshare – the closest Biki racks are directly in front of the building on South Hotel St. (120 Chinatown/DT – Hotel & Richards), and at the corner of Richards and South Beretania St (121 Chinatown/DT – Beretania & Richards).

•   Bicycle Racks – nearby Honolulu City & County bike racks are on South Hotel St. near Alakea St., on Richards St. near South Hotel St., and on the lawn between the Hawai‘i State Capitol building and Iolani Palace.

PARKING
There is no parking on site. Parking is available at nearby lots, including across Hotel street in the Ali‘i Place building (enter at 1099 Alakea Street, cash only, closes at 8:00PM), across Richards Street at Iolani Palace, the Kalanimoku Building, Kinaʻu Hale/Department of Health, State Capitol basement, Honolulu City Municipal Parking, and metered street parking in the area.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Free accessible parking stalls are available in these locations for persons with disabilities:

•   Iolani Palace grounds (one stall near the Richards Street exit, one stall near the State Archives building, and one stall near the gate leading to the State Capitol)

•   Ali‘i Place building parking structure (vehicle entrance at 1099 Alakea Street, pedestrian entrance/exit on South Hotel Street directly across from the Hawai‘i State Art Museum). 2 hour limit.

•   State parking lots allow metered spaces in those lots to be used as accessible parking, with a 2 hour limit. Nearby state parking lots include the State Capitol (415 South Beretania Street and Punchbowl Street), and the Kalanimoku Building (corner of Beretania Street and 1151 Punchbowl Street). For a full list of state government parking lots and a map, please visit the Automotive Management Division webpage. In order to use the spaces, vehicles must display the appropriate placard issued to individuals.

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ABOUT THE HAWAII STATE MUSEUM

The Hawai'i State Art Museum is located in No. 1 Capitol Distric Building at 250 South Hotel Street. The building is situated in the historic Hawaii Capital Cultural District, across from 'Iolani Palace and the State Capitol. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information on the Hawai'i State Art Museum call (808) 586-0900

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Phone: (808) 586-0307

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