First Friday Hawaii Event Calendar Archive

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FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS - See notes / visit website
JANUARY 2022 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 2 days before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
Black Cat Tattoo Studio
Honolulu's only Tattoo Parlor-Art Gallery,featuring a wide variety of creative ,original art on a monthly basis Celebrating First Friday's with live tattooing, live music,amazing artist ... and cocktails! (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
HASR Wine Co. Wine Tasting
It's that time again...First Friday and the Chinatown Artwalk is on... Please stop in and taste great wines. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Next Door First Friday - A First Friday treat starting at 6pm with @rabbittmusic & friends live at Nextdoor. Come dance!
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.'' (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - 4pm-12am
ENTERTAINMENT/ SOCIAL - Bar 35 - First Friday!
Exclusive, stylish and sexy, BAR 35 is host to the most discriminating drinker. Over 100 beers from around the world. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - see notes for times
SOCIAL / ENTERTAINMENT / DANCING - Scarlet Honolulu - First Fridays 21+
SCARLET BAR AND DANCE CLUB - A Night club with an energetic and alluring atmosphere that will get anyones toes tapping. Let us introduce you to the wizards behind the the curtain of our 'pink' emerald city. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
SOCIAL / DRINK - Smith's Union Bar First Friday
If you want an authentic Chinatown experience, come to Smith's Union, the oldest bar in Honolulu. Our beer is always cold and cheap. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
Proof Public House
Hosting perhaps the only full sized pool table in the area! Plus rock and roll, pizza and drink specials. No cover. Open until 2AM (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - The Arts At Marks Garage First Friday - The ARTS X Windward Arts Guild
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. Marks is home to 13 performing and visual arts businesses including Youth Speaks Hawaii and Hawaii Shakespeare Festival. 45,000 visitors attend 13 exhibits and 150 performances each year. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
The ART Treasures Gallery (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
Lucky Belly Restaurant
The restaurant is open from 5pm-Midnight. The take-away window from 10pm-2:30am. Everything at the window $5. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
Blank Canvas
Offering affordable off-the-shelf contemporary clothing designs and create- your-own designs. Extended shop hours until 8PM. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
Livestock Tavern
One of the new, exciting dining options in the area. Dining room and bar open until 10PM. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
Fighting Eel
Offers extended shop hours until 9PM with new clothing items from the Fighting Eel and Ava Sky collection. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
O'Toole's Irish Pub
Live music, drink specials and happy hour until 10PM. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
The Pig & The Lady (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - See notes for times
Downtown Art Center - DAC The Halls - A Holiday Invitational Art Exhibition
DAC the Halls, curated by Gina Bacon Kerr, features signature pieces from over 15 respected, proven, professional local artists whose work is sought after in Hawai i and beyond, including such names as George Woollard, Susanne Wolfe, Yvonne Cheng, Maile Yawata, Anne Irons, Noreen Naughton, and Jodi Endicott. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/3/2021 - 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENTS - Dancers Unlimited First Friday Event - Bodies Of Water Artistic Expressions
Join Dancers Unlimited Hawai’i on First Friday for an evening of art exhibition and dance films! “Bodies of Water: Artistic Reflections” features the works of dancers / artists Jessica Orfe, Nicole Maileen Woo, and new dance films by Dancers Unlimited NYC and Hawai’i. (View Map)
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS - See notes / visit website
DECEMBER 2021 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 2 days before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!.
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
Black Cat Tattoo Studio
Honolulu's only Tattoo Parlor-Art Gallery,featuring a wide variety of creative ,original art on a monthly basis Celebrating First Friday's with live tattooing, live music,amazing artist ... and cocktails! (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
HASR Wine Co. Wine Tasting
It's that time again...First Friday and the Chinatown Artwalk is on... Please stop in and taste great wines. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Next Door First Friday
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.'' (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - 4pm-12am
ENTERTAINMENT/ SOCIAL - Bar 35 - First Friday!
Exclusive, stylish and sexy, BAR 35 is host to the most discriminating drinker. Over 100 beers from around the world. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - 7PM-12AM
SOCIAL / ENTERTAINMENT / DANCING - Scarlet Honolulu - First Fridays 21+
SCARLET BAR AND DANCE CLUB - A Night club with an energetic and alluring atmosphere that will get anyones toes tapping. Let us introduce you to the wizards behind the the curtain of our 'pink' emerald city. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
SOCIAL / DRINK - Smith's Union Bar First Friday
If you want an authentic Chinatown experience, come to Smith's Union, the oldest bar in Honolulu. Our beer is always cold and cheap. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
Proof Public House
Hosting perhaps the only full sized pool table in the area! Plus rock and roll, pizza and drink specials. No cover. Open until 2AM (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - The ARTS at Marks Garage - The Arts of Caring Exhibit
We love our families. We love our kupuna. And sometimes they need us. They need our care to keep them safe, loved and healthy. We want to celebrate and acknowledge all that our caregivers do for us and our ohana. November is national family caregivers month and to mark this important service, we are hosting "The Art of Caring" with AARP. This exhibit will be up from November 3rd to November 27th. We will also be open this First Friday from 5-8PM and Third Saturday from 2-5PM! (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
The ART Treasures Gallery (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
Lucky Belly Restaurant
The restaurant is open from 5pm-Midnight. The take-away window from 10pm-2:30am. Everything at the window $5. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
Blank Canvas
Offering affordable off-the-shelf contemporary clothing designs and create- your-own designs. Extended shop hours until 8PM. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
Livestock Tavern
One of the new, exciting dining options in the area. Dining room and bar open until 10PM. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
Fighting Eel
Offers extended shop hours until 9PM with new clothing items from the Fighting Eel and Ava Sky collection. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
O'Toole's Irish Pub
Live music, drink specials and happy hour until 10PM. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
The Pig & The Lady (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/5/2021 - See notes for times
Downtown Art Center To Host Hawai i Craftsmen Annual Statewide Exhibition, Oct. 23 To Nov. 19, 2021
Held annually since 1967, the Hawai‘i Craftsmen Annual Statewide Exhibition of traditional and contemporary crafts brings a juror of international reputation to the state of Hawai‘i to jury entries and give public presentations on each island. (View Map)
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS - See notes / visit website
NOVEMBER 2021 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 2 days before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!.
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
Black Cat Tattoo Studio
Honolulu's only Tattoo Parlor-Art Gallery,featuring a wide variety of creative ,original art on a monthly basis Celebrating First Friday's with live tattooing, live music,amazing artist ... and cocktails! (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
HASR Wine Co. Wine Tasting
It's that time again...First Friday and the Chinatown Artwalk is on... Please stop in and taste great wines. (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Next Door First Frida
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.'' (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - 4pm-12am
ENTERTAINMENT/ SOCIAL - Bar 35 - First Friday!
Exclusive, stylish and sexy, BAR 35 is host to the most discriminating drinker. Over 100 beers from around the world. (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - 7PM-12AM
SOCIAL / ENTERTAINMENT / DANCING - Scarlet Honolulu - First Fridays 21+
SCARLET BAR AND DANCE CLUB - A Night club with an energetic and alluring atmosphere that will get anyones toes tapping. Let us introduce you to the wizards behind the the curtain of our 'pink' emerald city. (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
SOCIAL / DRINK - Smith's Union Bar First Friday
If you want an authentic Chinatown experience, come to Smith's Union, the oldest bar in Honolulu. Our beer is always cold and cheap. (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
Proof Public House
Hosting perhaps the only full sized pool table in the area! Plus rock and roll, pizza and drink specials. No cover. Open until 2AM (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - The ARTS at Marks Garage
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. Marks is home to 13 performing and visual arts businesses including Youth Speaks Hawaii and Hawaii Shakespeare Festival. 45,000 visitors attend 13 exhibits and 150 performances each year. (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
The ART Treasures Gallery (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
Lucky Belly Restaurant
The restaurant is open from 5pm-Midnight. The take-away window from 10pm-2:30am. Everything at the window $5. (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
Blank Canvas
Offering affordable off-the-shelf contemporary clothing designs and create- your-own designs. Extended shop hours until 8PM. (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
Livestock Tavern
One of the new, exciting dining options in the area. Dining room and bar open until 10PM. (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
Fighting Eel
Offers extended shop hours until 9PM with new clothing items from the Fighting Eel and Ava Sky collection. (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
O'Toole's Irish Pub
Live music, drink specials and happy hour until 10PM. (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
The Pig & The Lady (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/1/2021 - See notes for times
Downtown Art Center - “inspirations,” A Joint Exhibition With Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui And Glass Fusion Collective
The Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui is excited to partner with the Glass Fusion Collective in the joint exhibition "Inspirations" at the Downtown Art Center at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave. in the Second Floor Exhibition Space. (View Map)
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS - See notes / visit website
OCTOBER 2021 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 2 days before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!.
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
Black Cat Tattoo Studio
Honolulu's only Tattoo Parlor-Art Gallery,featuring a wide variety of creative ,original art on a monthly basis Celebrating First Friday's with live tattooing, live music,amazing artist ... and cocktails! (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
HASR Wine Co. Wine Tasting
It's that time again...First Friday and the Chinatown Artwalk is on... Please stop in and taste great wines. (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Next Door First Frida
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.'' (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - 4pm-12am
ENTERTAINMENT/ SOCIAL - Bar 35 - First Friday!
Exclusive, stylish and sexy, BAR 35 is host to the most discriminating drinker. Over 100 beers from around the world. (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - 7PM-12AM
SOCIAL / ENTERTAINMENT / DANCING - Scarlet Honolulu - First Fridays 21+
SCARLET BAR AND DANCE CLUB - A Night club with an energetic and alluring atmosphere that will get anyones toes tapping. Let us introduce you to the wizards behind the the curtain of our 'pink' emerald city. (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
SOCIAL / DRINK - Smith's Union Bar First Friday
If you want an authentic Chinatown experience, come to Smith's Union, the oldest bar in Honolulu. Our beer is always cold and cheap. (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
Proof Public House
Hosting perhaps the only full sized pool table in the area! Plus rock and roll, pizza and drink specials. No cover. Open until 2AM (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - The ARTS at Marks Garage - Celebrating 20 Years with The ARTS at Marks Garage!
We have reached out to The ARTS original director Rich Richardson to curate the exhibition of Luminaries. Luminaries was the chosen title to exemplify how these artists shined a light on The ARTS at Marks Garage and illuminated the arts in this Chinatown/Arts District. (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
The ART Treasures Gallery (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
Lucky Belly Restaurant
The restaurant is open from 5pm-Midnight. The take-away window from 10pm-2:30am. Everything at the window $5. (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
Blank Canvas
Offering affordable off-the-shelf contemporary clothing designs and create- your-own designs. Extended shop hours until 8PM. (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
Livestock Tavern
One of the new, exciting dining options in the area. Dining room and bar open until 10PM. (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
Fighting Eel
Offers extended shop hours until 9PM with new clothing items from the Fighting Eel and Ava Sky collection. (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
O'Toole's Irish Pub
Live music, drink specials and happy hour until 10PM. (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
The Pig & The Lady (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/3/2021 - See notes for times
Downtown Art Center - September Art Exhibition: Hawaii Watercolor Society 2021 Open Show And Little Picture Show
This September, Downtown Art Center at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave, Second Floor, in Chinatown Gateway Plaza, welcomes Hawaiʻi Watercolor Society (HWS) for a month-long exhibition of beautiful artwork as part of their juried 2021 Open Show and popular Little Picture Show. Both exhibitions will be open to public viewing from Tuesday, August 31 to Saturday, September 18, from 12 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. There will be no First Friday reception this month (View Map)
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS - See notes / visit website
SEPTEMBER 2021 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 2 days before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!.
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
Black Cat Tattoo Studio
Honolulu's only Tattoo Parlor-Art Gallery,featuring a wide variety of creative ,original art on a monthly basis Celebrating First Friday's with live tattooing, live music,amazing artist ... and cocktails! (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
HASR Wine Co. Wine Tasting
It's that time again...First Friday and the Chinatown Artwalk is on... Please stop in and taste great wines. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Next Door First Friday Featuring Live Art, Live Music, Food and More - Featuring - Liam Moleta
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.'' (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - 4pm-12am
ENTERTAINMENT/ SOCIAL - Bar 35 - First Friday!
Exclusive, stylish and sexy, BAR 35 is host to the most discriminating drinker. Over 100 beers from around the world. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - 7PM-12AM
SOCIAL / ENTERTAINMENT / DANCING - Scarlet Honolulu - First Fridays 21+
SCARLET BAR AND DANCE CLUB - A Night club with an energetic and alluring atmosphere that will get anyones toes tapping. Let us introduce you to the wizards behind the the curtain of our 'pink' emerald city. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
SOCIAL / DRINK - Smith's Union Bar First Friday
If you want an authentic Chinatown experience, come to Smith's Union, the oldest bar in Honolulu. Our beer is always cold and cheap. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
Proof Public House
Hosting perhaps the only full sized pool table in the area! Plus rock and roll, pizza and drink specials. No cover. Open until 2AM (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - The Arts At Marks Garage August 2021 First Friday - EXHIBIT - " Being In Time"
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. Being in Time", our exhibit for the month of August with pieces from 8 different artists who explore the duality of existing and being present. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
The ART Treasures Gallery (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
Lucky Belly Restaurant
The restaurant is open from 5pm-Midnight. The take-away window from 10pm-2:30am. Everything at the window $5. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
Blank Canvas
Offering affordable off-the-shelf contemporary clothing designs and create- your-own designs. Extended shop hours until 8PM. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
Livestock Tavern
One of the new, exciting dining options in the area. Dining room and bar open until 10PM. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
Fighting Eel
Offers extended shop hours until 9PM with new clothing items from the Fighting Eel and Ava Sky collection. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
O'Toole's Irish Pub
Live music, drink specials and happy hour until 10PM. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
The Pig & The Lady (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/6/2021 - See notes for times
Downtown Art Center - EXHIBITION "HOʻOPUKA: TO EMERGE -- THE LOVE OF HULA"
Downtown Art Center at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., Second Floor, in Chinatown Gateway Plaza, is honored to host “Hoʻopuka: To Emerge—The Love of Hula,” a showcase of art that has been inspired by Hawaiʻi’s native dance. (View Map)
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS - See notes / visit website
AUGUST 2021 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 2 days before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!.
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
Black Cat Tattoo Studio
Honolulu's only Tattoo Parlor-Art Gallery,featuring a wide variety of creative ,original art on a monthly basis Celebrating First Friday's with live tattooing, live music,amazing artist ... and cocktails! (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
HASR Wine Co. Wine Tasting
It's that time again...First Friday and the Chinatown Artwalk is on... Please stop in and taste great wines. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Next Door First Friday Featuring Live Art, Live Music, Food and More
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.'' (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - 4pm-12am
ENTERTAINMENT/ SOCIAL - Bar 35 - First Friday!
Exclusive, stylish and sexy, BAR 35 is host to the most discriminating drinker. Over 100 beers from around the world. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - 7PM-12AM
SOCIAL / ENTERTAINMENT / DANCING - Scarlet Honolulu - First Fridays 21+
SCARLET BAR AND DANCE CLUB - A Night club with an energetic and alluring atmosphere that will get anyones toes tapping. Let us introduce you to the wizards behind the the curtain of our 'pink' emerald city. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
SOCIAL / DRINK - Smith's Union Bar First Friday
If you want an authentic Chinatown experience, come to Smith's Union, the oldest bar in Honolulu. Our beer is always cold and cheap. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
Proof Public House
Hosting perhaps the only full sized pool table in the area! Plus rock and roll, pizza and drink specials. No cover. Open until 2AM (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - The Arts At Marks Garage July 2021 First Friday
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. Marks is home to 13 performing and visual arts businesses including Youth Speaks Hawaii and Hawaii Shakespeare Festival. 45,000 visitors attend 13 exhibits and 150 performances each year. Please join us tomorrow for First Friday in Chinatown to view works by Hulda Esrason, an Icelandic artist based in Hawai�i, currently on display at Marks Garage now through the end of the month! (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
The ART Treasures Gallery (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
Lucky Belly Restaurant
The restaurant is open from 5pm-Midnight. The take-away window from 10pm-2:30am. Everything at the window $5. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
Blank Canvas
Offering affordable off-the-shelf contemporary clothing designs and create- your-own designs. Extended shop hours until 8PM. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
Livestock Tavern
One of the new, exciting dining options in the area. Dining room and bar open until 10PM. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
Fighting Eel
Offers extended shop hours until 9PM with new clothing items from the Fighting Eel and Ava Sky collection. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
O'Toole's Irish Pub
Live music, drink specials and happy hour until 10PM. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
The Pig & The Lady (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
SOCIAL / DRINK - Bar Elixrs - BAR & LOUNGE
Bar Elixrs Intimate lit bar and lounge serving authentic Mexican fusion food, Cocktails, live sports, music & guest DJ's. Open 3pm to close Mon - Sat. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/2/2021 - See notes for times
Downtown Art Center - Hawaii Craftsmen’s Raku Hoʻolauleʻa And The Plein Air Painters Of Oahu Present “Out In The Elements" At The Downtown Art Center, June 30-July 31
Hawaii Craftsmen’s Raku Ho’olaule’a and The Plein Air Painters of Oʻahu will present a unique collaborative exhibition of Raku ceramics and Plein Air paintings created outdoors by Hawaii artists at the new Downtown Art Center in Chinatown. The show will feature work by members of the two artist organizations (View Map)
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!.
June - Friday, 6/4/2021
First Friday Hawaii Art Gallery Walk Newsletter June 2021
Newsletter goes out via Email the day before each First Friday. Join the Email List. Special offers, art news, owntown/Chinatown news and more.
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS - See notes / visit website
APRIL 2021 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 2 days before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for November 6th, 2020 First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!.
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS - See notes / visit website
JUNE 2021 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 2 days before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS - See notes / visit website
APRIL 2021 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 2 days before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for November 6th, 2020 First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!.
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS - See notes / visit website
FEBRUARY 2021 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 2 days before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for November 6th, 2020 First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!.
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS - See notes / visit website
FEBRUARY 2021 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 2 days before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for November 6th, 2020 First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!.
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for November 6th, 2020 First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!.
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS - See notes / visit website
DECEMBER 2020 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 2 days before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for November 6th, 2020 First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!.
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for September 4th, 2020 First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for September 4th, 2020 First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for July 3rd, 2020 First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for July 3rd, 2020 First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS - See notes / visit website
SEPT 2020 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 2 days before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
SPECIAL EVENT - First Friday At Downbeat Lounge
Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies Hi-Fi spin strictly-vinyl all-night reggae grooves for the First Friday of the new decade at Downbeat Lounge. Vintage wax mixes of dancehall, ska, rocksteady and more by selectors Irie-Sistable and Zion Coptic Sound. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday. Close To the Public: - CLICK HERE TO GET LATEST NEWS
The Hawai'i State Art Museum is dedicated to presenting the largest and finest collection of works by Hawai'i artists that celebrate the diverse artistic and cultural legacy of Hawai'i.
In This Issue
- Hawai i students in national Scholastic Art and Writing Awards exhibit
- NEA Grants
- WESTAF CARES Relief Funds
- SFCA Grantee Spotlight
- 2020 Legislative Grants-in-Aid
- AFTA COVID-19 Arts Impact Survey
- Arts Activities and Resources Page
- Teaching Artists Institute
- Art in Public Places Hawai i
- Public Art Archive
- Arts, Music, and Culture Calendar
- New Exhibit at the Hawai i State Art Museum
- Hawai i State Art Museum Calendar
- Holiday Schedule
- SFCA Board Meeting Schedule
- Job Opportunities
- Volunteer Opportunities
(View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
Hukilau Honolulu First Friday
Free concert, drink specials and try our new mojito menu and sushi specials. 1st friday will have live music from 6-830pm. We also have happy hour all night every friday, which includes $3 flavored martinis and house wine, and bud light, $4 draft beers, and discounted pupus. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
Black Cat Tattoo Studio
Honolulu's only Tattoo Parlor-Art Gallery,featuring a wide variety of creative ,original art on a monthly basis Celebrating First Friday's with live tattooing, live music,amazing artist ... and cocktails! (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Next Door First Friday
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. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
ENTERTAINMENT - Dragon Upstairs- Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
ENTERTAINMENT/ SOCIAL - Bar 35 - First Friday!
Exclusive, stylish and sexy, BAR 35 is host to the most discriminating drinker. Over 100 beers from around the world. Open 4pm-2am. Happy hour deals from 4-8pm. DJs and dancing. Cover after 9pm. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
SOCIAL / DRINK - Smith's Union Bar First Friday
If you want an authentic Chinatown experience, come to Smith's Union, the oldest bar in Honolulu. Our beer is always cold and cheap. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
SHOPPING - Owens & Co.
10% OFF SPECIAL! Owens & Co. is a unique boutique located in the Chinatown Arts district of Honolulu. Owens & Co. offers a fantastic collection of home accessories, gifts, as well as vintage items. Please stop by to check out the shop. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
Proof Public House
Hosting perhaps the only full sized pool table in the area! Plus rock and roll, pizza and drink specials. No cover. Open until 2AM (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - The Arts At Marks Garage First Friday
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. Marks is home to 13 performing and visual arts businesses including Youth Speaks Hawaii and Hawaii Shakespeare Festival. 45,000 visitors attend 13 exhibits and 150 performances each year. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
SPECIAL EVENT - Terry's Place First Friday
Happy hour entertainment and special dinner menu... reservations recommended. As always, you can purchase a HASR Logo glass for $5. See you there! (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
The ART Treasures Gallery (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
Lucky Belly Restaurant
The restaurant is open from 5pm-Midnight. The take-away window from 10pm-2:30am. Everything at the window $5. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
Blank Canvas
Offering affordable off-the-shelf contemporary clothing designs and create- your-own designs. Extended shop hours until 8PM. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
Smith & King (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
Livestock Tavern
One of the new, exciting dining options in the area. Dining room and bar open until 10PM. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
Fighting Eel
Offers extended shop hours until 9PM with new clothing items from the Fighting Eel and Ava Sky collection. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
O'Toole's Irish Pub
Live music, drink specials and happy hour until 10PM. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
FOOD - Ethiopian Love Restaurant
Ethiopian Love Restaurant, 2018 Hale Aina Award winner: Finalist in Best Vegetarian (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
Ginger 13 (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
The Pig & The Lady (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
SOCIAL / DRINK - Bar Elixrs - BAR & LOUNGE
Bar Elixrs Intimate lit bar and lounge serving authentic Mexican fusion food, Cocktails, live sports, music & guest DJ's. Open 3pm to close Mon - Sat. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/7/2020 - See notes / visit website
SPECIAL EVENT - Indigo Alliance Hawai'i First Friday
Come and Check us out INDIGO Alliance Hawai'i is a spiritual energy center in the heart of Honolulu's Chinatown, hosting two treatment and reading rooms and a small shop with your conscious living necessities. We will have 15 minute readings for $25 (View Map)
COVID-19 ALERT - See notes / visit website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS - COVID-19 ALERT!
Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity (take out only, social distancing, etc). Please visit the venue's related website to confirm their plans for July 3rd, 2020 First Friday. Please check out our news section for latest updates. Stay Safe!
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS - See notes / visit website
AUGUST 2020 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 2 days before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
July - Friday, 7/3/2020 - See notes / visit website
SPECIAL EVENT - First Friday At Downbeat Lounge
Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies Hi-Fi spin strictly-vinyl all-night reggae grooves for the First Friday of the new decade at Downbeat Lounge. Vintage wax mixes of dancehall, ska, rocksteady and more by selectors Irie-Sistable and Zion Coptic Sound. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/3/2020 - See notes / visit website
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday. Close To the Public: - CLICK HERE TO GET LATEST NEWS
The Hawai'i State Art Museum is dedicated to presenting the largest and finest collection of works by Hawai'i artists that celebrate the diverse artistic and cultural legacy of Hawai'i.
In This Issue
- Hawai i students in national Scholastic Art and Writing Awards exhibit
- NEA Grants
- WESTAF CARES Relief Funds
- SFCA Grantee Spotlight
- 2020 Legislative Grants-in-Aid
- AFTA COVID-19 Arts Impact Survey
- Arts Activities and Resources Page
- Teaching Artists Institute
- Art in Public Places Hawai i
- Public Art Archive
- Arts, Music, and Culture Calendar
- New Exhibit at the Hawai i State Art Museum
- Hawai i State Art Museum Calendar
- Holiday Schedule
- SFCA Board Meeting Schedule
- Job Opportunities
- Volunteer Opportunities
(View Map)
July - Friday, 7/3/2020 - See notes / visit website
Hukilau Honolulu First Friday
Free concert, drink specials and try our new mojito menu and sushi specials. 1st friday will have live music from 6-830pm. We also have happy hour all night every friday, which includes $3 flavored martinis and house wine, and bud light, $4 draft beers, and discounted pupus. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/3/2020 - See notes / visit website
Black Cat Tattoo Studio
Honolulu's only Tattoo Parlor-Art Gallery,featuring a wide variety of creative ,original art on a monthly basis Celebrating First Friday's with live tattooing, live music,amazing artist ... and cocktails! (View Map)

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