First Friday Hawaii Event Calendar Archive

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April - Saturday, 4/11/2026
Super Hawaiian Circus - Coupons Discounts Specials - Wet’n’ - Windward Mall, Oahu April 10 -- April 12, 2026 - GET THE NEW 50% OFF PROMO CODE! (Limited to 1st 100 per location)
Experience world-class performers, breathtaking aerial acts, daring stunts, and unforgettable moments for audiences of all ages. Join us for a limited-time tour across Oahu and Maui and create memories your family will never forget. Get coupons discounts and special offers.
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - 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)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - 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)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - 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)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - 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)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - See notes / visit website
ENTERTAINMENT - Dragon Upstairs- Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! Watch VIDEO (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - 4pm-2am
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)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - 8:00PM - 2:00AM
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)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - See notes for times
First Friday at Proof Social Club - Live Music, Art and More.
Proof Social Club presents Wild, Wild Wahine - a First Friday event with kanaka wahine artists, hula and live music. Featuring works by Napua Camarillo, Kalani and Kumu Malia Helela. Performances by Na Hula Ola Aloha Halau, Kai Ea and Ikaika Hussey. (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - 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)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday -CLOSED - Friday, April 3, 2026
Capitol Modern will be CLOSED on Friday, April 3, 2026. Friendly reminder that we are not having a First Friday event this week but we hope to see you at our Island Pulse happening on April 17. Stay tuned for more details & mahalo for your understanding! (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday
Empowered women empower women, and we mean it! ORIGINAL 2D and 3D art created by women, to celebrate Women's History Month. In its fourth year, the HERSTORY exhibit is a powerful demonstration of the creativity women possess, and we are proud to host this annual exhibit again. 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. (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - 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)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - Heat and Pressure: Honolulu Printmakers’ 97th Annual Exhibition + Hawaiʻi Craftsmen’s Raku Invitational & “Beauty of Pastels 2026” Pastel Artists of Hawaiʻi Annual Open Juried Show & DAC Volunteer Art Show 2026
FEATURED EXHIBITION & SHOWS:
- Heat and Pressure: Honolulu Printmakers' 97th Annual Exhibition + Hawaiʻi Craftsmen's Raku Invitational
- "Beauty of Pastels 2026" Pastel Artists of Hawaiʻi Annual Open Juried Show
- DAC Volunteer Art Show 2026
Located in the Chinatown Gateway Plaza building at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., Second Floor, the nonprofit Downtown Art Center is an evolving gallery and workshop space for Oʻahu's arts scene. DAC strives to become a thriving center for the arts by providing display space for local artists and art organizations, workshop classrooms, performances, and more. (View Map)
VIEW LAST MONTH NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2026 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 1 day before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - see notes
Royal Hawaii Spirits (RHS ) Honolulu Distillery, Tasting, Bar, Restaurant
Our mission is to offer our consumers locally produced, made with Aloha, thoughtfully crafted spirits using the highest quality ingredients available and transfer them into unique affordable luxury liquors and spirits supporting Hawaii Farmers and Honolulu Businesses. (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/3/2026 - 9:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENT - Hawaii Theatre Center -PETE CORREALE: AS I WAS SAYING
Pete has performed on numerous late night tv shows such as The Tonight Show, Letterman and Conan. as well as filming three of his own one hour television comedy specials, THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE, LET ME TELL YA and the last being on FOR PETE’S SAKE. He has also released two comedy albums, GIVE IT A REST and MADE FOR RADIO. (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - 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)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - 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)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - 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)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - 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)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - See notes / visit website
ENTERTAINMENT - Dragon Upstairs- Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! Watch VIDEO (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - 4pm-2am
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)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - 8:00PM - 2:00AM
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)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - See notes for times
First Friday at Proof Social Club - Live Music, Art and More.
Proof Social Club presents First Friday with live music by Banana Jazz and more. (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - 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)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - MARCH 2026
Soulful island music with Keahi Delovio and Aolani. All museum galleries open, pop-up artists from the House of Bloom, Art+Flea urban market, and HI93-FM radio personalities. (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday - MARCH 2026 - HERSTORY Exhibit
Empowered women empower women, and we mean it! ORIGINAL 2D and 3D art created by women, to celebrate Women's History Month. In its fourth year, the HERSTORY exhibit is a powerful demonstration of the creativity women possess, and we are proud to host this annual exhibit again. 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. (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - see notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Nextdoor First Friday - Dies in the Light Presents: Depeche Mode vs. The Cure
Get ready to rock out and dance the night away to the ultimate battle of Depeche Mode vs. The Cure at Dies in the Light!

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)
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - Hawaiʻi Watercolor Society 2026 Members' Show - "99% Transparent" & Pushing the Frame: An AP Art and Photography Student Showcase
Located in the Chinatown Gateway Plaza building at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., Second Floor, the nonprofit Downtown Art Center is an evolving gallery and workshop space for Oʻahu's arts scene. DAC strives to become a thriving center for the arts by providing display space for local artists and art organizations, workshop classrooms, performances, and more. (View Map)
VIEW LAST MONTH NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2026 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 1 day before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
March - Friday, 3/6/2026 - see notes
Royal Hawaii Spirits (RHS ) Honolulu Distillery, Tasting, Bar, Restaurant GRAND OPENING
Our mission is to offer our consumers locally produced, made with Aloha, thoughtfully crafted spirits using the highest quality ingredients available and transfer them into unique affordable luxury liquors and spirits supporting Hawaii Farmers and Honolulu Businesses. (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - 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)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - 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)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - 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)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - 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)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - See notes / visit website
ENTERTAINMENT - Dragon Upstairs- Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! Watch VIDEO (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - 4pm-2am
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)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - 8:00PM - 2:00AM
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)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - See notes for times
First Friday at Proof Social Club - Live Music, Art and More.
Proof Social Club presents First Friday Art & Music featuring works by UH Manoa artists, local vendors and live music by Dominic Carlos and Men In Grey Suits. 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. (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - 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)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - FEBRUARY 2026 - NEW EXHIBITS!
An evening of art and music at Capitol Modern: the Hawai i State Art Museum with performances by Backset and Steven Kou. Explore new exhibits, meet local artists, and shop the Art+Flea urban market for food, beverages, and more. (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - 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. (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - see notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Nextdoor 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)
February - Friday, 2/6/2026 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - Architects as Artists 2026 - Go Figure 2026: Figures & Portraits from Hawaiʻi’s Artists - Space Age Life, Future Design 1957-1974
Located in the Chinatown Gateway Plaza building at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., Second Floor, the nonprofit Downtown Art Center is an evolving gallery and workshop space for Oʻahu's arts scene. DAC strives to become a thriving center for the arts by providing display space for local artists and art organizations, workshop classrooms, performances, and more. (View Map)
VIEW LAST MONTH NEWSLETTER
MARCH 2026 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 1 day before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - 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)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - 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)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - 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)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - 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)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - See notes / visit website
ENTERTAINMENT - Dragon Upstairs- Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! Watch VIDEO (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - 4pm-2am
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)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - 8:00PM - 2:00AM
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)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - 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)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - See notes for times
First Friday at Proof Social Club - Live Music, Art and More.
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. (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - 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)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - JANUARY 2026
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. (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - 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. (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - see notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Nextdoor 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)
January - Friday, 1/2/2026 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
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
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. (View Map)
VIEW LAST MONTH NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2026 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 1 day before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
December - Friday, 12/5/2025 - 4pm-2am
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, 12/5/2025 - See notes for times
First Friday at Proof Social Club - Live Music, Art and More.
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. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/5/2025 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - DECEMBER 2025
The event will feature live performances in the outdoor Sculpture Garden by the Kenny Endo Ensemble and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Department of Theatre and Dance. The Dance Program Showcase "Dancing in the Diaspora" is an original Filipino cultural production. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/5/2025 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday - Exhibit: ARTS Holiday Market V
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. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/5/2025 - see notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Nextdoor First Friday - Dies in the Light presents: GODDESS — A Venetian Mask Ball
Step into a realm where Heaven meets Earth � a night inspired by the timeless axiom "As Above, So Below." Join us where divine reflection and earthly beauty unite in one unforgettable evening of mystery, magic, music, and dance. - A celebration of unity, creativity, and connection. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/5/2025 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - The Art of Furniture Making • Kintsugi Joy: New Paintings by Lauren Okano • Honolulu Kupuna Shed Holiday Sale • The 2025 DAC Instructor Show
Organized by Hawaiian Fine Furniture's Doug Gordon, this exhibition will feature a selection of hand-crafted fine furniture pieces.

Members of the nonprofit Honolulu Kupuna Shed will have beautiful woodwork and handmade crafts for sale in the DAC Courtyard Gallery this holiday season on two weekends

The Windward Artists Guild and the Association of Hawaii Artists (AHA) invite you to discover their annual Holiday Art Fair!

Downtown Art Center is proud to present a showcase of our amazing arts instructors! This exhibition is open to current DAC Art/Workshop instructors who teach our casual or fine arts classes and workshops. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/5/2025 - 4pm-2am
ENTERTAINMENT/ SOCIAL - Himalayan Kitchen Restaurant - Downtown - Chinatown - GET COUPON
Authentic Nepalese & Indian Cuisine. we serve innovative cuisine from different regions of Nepal & India, with genuine, friendly hospitality served great vigor and enthusiasm. (View Map)
VIEW LAST MONTH NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2026 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 1 day before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
December - Friday, 12/5/2025 - 8:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENT - Hawaii Theatre Center - LUCY DARLING: YOU'RE WELCOME
Award-winning performer, charming socialite, and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling continues her vivacious vagabond voyages with You're Welcome � a touring variety show featuring her razor-sharp wit, unquestionable advice, skillful magic, and delightful friends. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/7/2025 - 4pm-2am
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, 11/7/2025 - See notes for times
First Friday at Proof Social Club - Live Music, Art and More - Proof Social Club presents First Friday with surf rockers Men In Grey Suits and Bella Rue
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. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/7/2025 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - NOVEMBER 2025 - "A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM" TAKEOVER WITH IONA
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. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/7/2025 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - 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. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/7/2025 - see notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Nextdoor 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, 11/7/2025 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - River to Richards: Documentary Photography in Hawaii 2025
This juried exhibition highlights powerful documentary images by Hawai‘i photographers, paired with a selection of vintage photographs that capture the geographic area from River Street to Richards Street in Chinatown/Downtown Honolulu. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/7/2025 - 4pm-2am
ENTERTAINMENT/ SOCIAL - Himalayan Kitchen Restaurant - Downtown - Chinatown - GET COUPON
Authentic Nepalese & Indian Cuisine. we serve innovative cuisine from different regions of Nepal & India, with genuine, friendly hospitality served great vigor and enthusiasm. (View Map)
VIEW LAST MONTH NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER 2025 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
FIRST FRIDAY DETAILS
Monthly updates are finalized/published 1 day before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

FOLLOW US TO GET NOTIFIED - Announcements goes out day before First Friday. - Email / Facebook / Twitter / Text
October - Friday, 10/3/2025 - 4pm-2am
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, 10/3/2025 - See notes for times
First Friday at Proof Social Club - Live Music, Art and More...
Proof Social Club presents First Friday Artwalk Alley with works by local vendors. Live music by Infra Combo, Mono Trio and Men In Grey Suits (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/3/2025 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - OCTOBER 2025
Celebration Honolulu Pride! Drag show, drag art gallery tour, live music, pop-up artists, food vendors, and urban market with Art + Flea. Museum galleries open. (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/3/2025 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday - ARTS of Pride
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, 10/3/2025 - see notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Nextdoor 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)
October - Friday, 10/3/2025 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - Hawaiʻi Craftsmen Annual Statewide Exhibition 2025
The Hawaii Craftsmen Annual Statewide Exhibition, showcases the finest traditional and contemporary craft from across the Islands, in ceramics, fiber, wood, metal, glass, and more. Juried by Sarah Darro, Curator and Exhibitions Director of the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, the exhibition will feature exceptional works selected during her visits to each island, highlighting the creativity and skill of Hawaiʻi’s diverse craft community. (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/3/2025 - 4pm-2am
ENTERTAINMENT/ SOCIAL - Himalayan Kitchen Restaurant - Downtown - Chinatown - GET COUPON
Authentic Nepalese & Indian Cuisine. we serve innovative cuisine from different regions of Nepal & India, with genuine, friendly hospitality served great vigor and enthusiasm. (View Map)
October - Friday, 10/3/2025 - 8:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENT - Hawaii Theatre Center - THE MOTH 2025
Legendary America’s Got Talent Winner Terry Fator and his cast of America’s favorite puppets are coming to venues across the country in 2024 with a new version of his Las Vegas show, “Terry Fator: On the Road Again”. (View Map)
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Monthly updates are finalized/published 1 day before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

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September - Friday, 9/5/2025 - 4pm-2am
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, 9/5/2025 - See notes for times
First Friday at Proof Social Club - Live Music, Art and More...
Proof Social Club presents First Friday Artwalk Alley with works by local vendors. Live music by Infra Combo, Mono Trio and Men In Grey Suits (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/5/2025 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - SEPTEMBER 2025
We’re kicking off Hawai‘i Walls 2025 with a special First Friday: Hawai‘i Walls Edition, a night of art, music, and community vibes. Meet founder Jasper Wong and the incredible mural artists behind this year’s festival as we launch into a month of creativity and color. (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/5/2025 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday - 4th Annual First Responders Exhibit - September 2025
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)
September - Friday, 9/5/2025 - see notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Nextdoor 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)
September - Friday, 9/5/2025 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - Collectors' Art Sale and Exhibition Fundraiser, September 5-26, 2025
Downtown Art Center is excited to present the DAC Collectors’ Art Sale & Exhibition Fundraiser, on view from September 5 to 26, 2025 in the Main Gallery at Downtown Art Center, 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., Second Floor. This special event, curated by Allison Wong, invites collectors to consign fine art from their personal collections to benefit DAC’s exhibitions program and support the growth of Hawaiʻi’s vibrant art community. The exhibition, which is free and open to the public, will be on view during regular gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/5/2025 - 4pm-2am
ENTERTAINMENT/ SOCIAL - Himalayan Kitchen Restaurant - Downtown - Chinatown - GET COUPON
Authentic Nepalese & Indian Cuisine. we serve innovative cuisine from different regions of Nepal & India, with genuine, friendly hospitality served great vigor and enthusiasm. (View Map)
September - Friday, 9/5/2025 - 8:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENT - Hawaii Theatre Center - TERRY FATOR - 2025
Legendary America’s Got Talent Winner Terry Fator and his cast of America’s favorite puppets are coming to venues across the country in 2024 with a new version of his Las Vegas show, “Terry Fator: On the Road Again”. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/1/2025 - 4pm-2am
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, 8/1/2025 - See notes for times
First Friday at Proof Social Club - Live Music, Art and More...
Celebrate First Friday at Proof Social Club with the Artwalk Alley, featuring local arts and crafts. Live lounge music by Noah Plays Piano. After party with 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes and guests (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/1/2025 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - SEPTEMBER 2025 - FRIDAY NIGHT TEMPO - Night//Shift collaboration with Shangri La
The quarterly Night//Shift collaboration with Shangri La: Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design returns this Friday! “Light Forecast” is an evening of live music, art installations, workshops, and food inspired by seasonal cycles and communal creativity. Urban market with Art + Flea. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/1/2025 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday - Unconventional 2025
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, 8/1/2025 - see notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Nextdoor 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, 8/1/2025 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents -Hawaii Watercolor Society 2025 Open Exhibition & HOPE: A Solo Acrylic Painting Exhibition by Marina Borovok
Located in the Chinatown Gateway Plaza building at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., Second Floor, the nonprofit Downtown Art Center is an exhibition gallery and educational space for Oʻahu's arts scene. DAC is a thriving center for the arts, providing display space to showcase local artists and art organizations, classrooms for arts instruction, and more. DAC is dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown/Chinatown Honolulu through culture and the arts. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/1/2025 - 4pm-2am
ENTERTAINMENT/ SOCIAL - Himalayan Kitchen Restaurant - Downtown - Chinatown - GET COUPON
Authentic Nepalese & Indian Cuisine. we serve innovative cuisine from different regions of Nepal & India, with genuine, friendly hospitality served great vigor and enthusiasm. (View Map)
August - Friday, 8/1/2025 - 7:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENT - Hawaii Theatre Center - PRESCRIPTION: MURDER WITH PAT SAJAK & JOE MOORE
Twenty-four years after starring in The Odd Couple, their first play at Hawaii Theatre in 2001, longtime friends Joe Moore and Pat Sajak will star in HTC’s production of Prescription: Murder, the original Columbo mystery thriller by William Link and Richard Levinson that was the inspiration for the Columbo TV series, July 31-August 10, 2025. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/4/2025 - 4pm-2am
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, 7/4/2025 - See notes for times
First Friday at Proof Social Club - Live Music, Art and More...
Celebrate First Friday at Proof Social Club with the Artwalk Alley, featuring local arts and crafts. Live lounge music by Noah Plays Piano. After party with 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes and guests (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/4/2025 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - July 2025 - Slapp Good 2025 & New Exhibit: THE SPARK WITHIN
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music at Capitol Modern. July's program will feature the Slapp Good 5th Annual Producer Showcase. Our galleries and our Sculpture Garden will be open. Come visit and enjoy performances in the garden. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/4/2025 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday Presents - Reflections
Reflections. Art reflects life. Its often that artists take inspiration from nature and their lived experience when channeling those creative juices. In this exhibit we'd love to highlight that. Art that really showcases your lived experiences and guidance. Whether that be different styles and mediums or simply art that just celebrates your favorite influences to really get at the core of what it means to be an artist. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/4/2025 - see notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Nextdoor 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)
July - Friday, 7/4/2025 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center - Closed for July 4th, 2025
DAC will be CLOSED next week for deep cleaning during the first 4 days of July! All our spaces will reopen for regular business hours on Saturday, July 5. (View Map)
July - Friday, 7/4/2025 - 4pm-2am
ENTERTAINMENT/ SOCIAL - Himalayan Kitchen Restaurant - Downtown - Chinatown - GET COUPON
Authentic Nepalese & Indian Cuisine. we serve innovative cuisine from different regions of Nepal & India, with genuine, friendly hospitality served great vigor and enthusiasm. (View Map)
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AUGUST 2025 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
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Monthly updates are finalized/published 1 day before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

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JULY 2025 HONOLULU ART WALK - CALENDAR
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Monthly updates are finalized/published 1 day before each First Friday (8pm-11pm).

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June - Friday, 6/6/2025 - 4pm-2am
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)
June - Friday, 6/6/2025 - See notes for times
First Friday at Proof Social Club
Proof Social Club presents First Friday Alley Art Walk. Featuring works by local tattoo shops, artisans, lounge music by Noah Plays Piano and more. After-party with live rock by Kryssy Samson and Men In Grey Suits. (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/6/2025 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - JUNE 2025 - Night//Shift: Summer Rising at Capitol Modern's First Friday - New Exhibit - BOTANICAL RHAPSODY: A FLORAL ODYSSEY
Join us for Night//Shift: Summer Rising at Capitol Modern�an evening of live music, culinary experiences, local artisans, and creative connection. As the Muku (new) moon signals the close of one lunar cycle, we welcome the rise of Hilo�the first night of the new moon and a moment of renewal, intention, and shared energy.
Event Highlights:
- Live performances by Irie Love (@thisisirielove), Johnny Suite (@johnny.suite), The Issentials, and 2nd Nature (Gnarly + DJ Tom) in the Sculpture Garden
- A curated vendor marketplace by @artandflea, featuring over 20 local creatives
- A thoughtful menu crafted by Chef Kealoha Domingo, honoring heritage and flavor
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June - Friday, 6/6/2025 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday - Collage and Clay 2025
Join us this First Friday for the opening Reception of Collage and Clay and help us to remember and celebrate the life and art of Susan Rogers-Aregger. (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/6/2025 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents -Hana No eau: New Takes on Traditional Hawaiian Media & Art Is� A Community's Voice at The Capitol
Located in the Chinatown Gateway Plaza building at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., Second Floor, the nonprofit Downtown Art Center is an exhibition gallery and educational space for Oʻahu's arts scene. DAC is a thriving center for the arts, providing display space to showcase local artists and art organizations, classrooms for arts instruction, and more. DAC is dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown/Chinatown Honolulu through culture and the arts. (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/6/2025 - 4pm-2am
ENTERTAINMENT/ SOCIAL - Himalayan Kitchen Restaurant - Downtown - Chinatown - GET COUPON
Authentic Nepalese & Indian Cuisine. we serve innovative cuisine from different regions of Nepal & India, with genuine, friendly hospitality served great vigor and enthusiasm. (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/6/2025 - 7:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENT - Hawaii Theatre Center - MBOBBY LEE: LIVE AT THE HAWAII THEATRE
obert Lee Jr. (born September 17, 1971) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster. (View Map)
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