Aloha ,
The First First Friday Honolulu Art Gallery Walk is tomorrow - January 6th, 2017 (see details below). Come on down to Chinatown/Downtown from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (with after hour activities until 2:00 am) and visit the galleries and merchants and enjoy their impressive array of exhibits and events.
Also check out the news section below for interesting news going on in the Downtown / Chinatown and art community.
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 Profiles Of The Month - JANUARY 2017
View profiles of the month and previous profiles of the month on FirstFridayHawaii.Com.
- Rain - New Restaurant
- The ARTS At Marks Garage
- BAR 35
- Colleen Wilcox Art
- Downbeat Diner and Lounge
- The Dumb Coq
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FEATURED EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS (Back to the top) - View the highlights and big events for this First Friday |
Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday: THE BLACK REDS (1/6/2017 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm)
 The Hawaii State Art Museum is pleased to welcome back harpist Ruth Freedman. She has been performing with her beautiful antique harp -- which was featured on Antiques Road Show -- for more than 20 years both as a soloist and in ensembles. More...
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Rain - NEW RESTAURANT (1/6/2016 - 5PM - 11PM)
 New-american fare and cocktails in Downtown/Chinatown - Honolulu, Hawaii. Introducing Rain, a new American shared plate restaurant paired w a great martini list. Our menu is locally sourced and our martinis are all handcrafted More...
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First Friday at Madre Chocolate - Fabuloso (1/6/2017 - 6:00pm - 11:00pm)
 Once again Madre will open it's inner workings to share Art, Music, and the best Chocolate this island has to offer. A vast array of endorphin releasing creations - to tantalize your tatserbuds, excite your ears, Stimulation for your eyes as well... and of course your favorite flavors of Cacao, Hot Chocolate, and Freshly brewed Vanuatu Kava. More...
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Hawaii State Foundation On Culture and The Arts JANUARY 2017 Newsletter

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. More...
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Ong King's First Friday Art and Music Festival - Fresh Year, Fresh 1st Friday (1/6/2017 - 7:30pm - 2am)
 Ong King is a safe space to open up and create featuring artwork, classes, workshops,entertainment and more. We've had some great times and Ong King is my home and heart but it is time for Me and the pup to move on! Come out and celebrate like old times and help me make my last First Friday the best one ever! I would love the chance to say thank you for 7 great years. More...
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Bar 35 Featured January 2017 Special Events and News

A mainstay in the trendy Downtown-Chinatown club scene! More...
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The Pegge Hopper Gallery - Exhibit: illume Artist: Kathy Merrill Kelley & Kirsten Merrill (1/6/2017 - 5pm - 9pm)
 The Pegge Hopper Gallery is pleased to present illume, a holiday show featuring prints by Kathy Merrill Kelley and jewelry by Kirsten Merrill. As one of Hawaii's premier interior designers and principal of Merrill & Associates, Kelley's interest in color and texture is a major influence in her art. Kirsten Merrill's Lyrical jewelry made by hand in Hawaii from semi precious stones, freshwater pearls, vintage and antique beads and shells all collected for their inherent beauty. More...
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OOSpot Present Get Fresh Fridays at Bar Elixrs (1/6/2017 - 5PM - 2AM)
 DJs GSpot, DV1, Gonzales, Vinve - Food and Libation - Alejandros's - Mexican Food - Full Service Bar - Drink Specials More...
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The Arts At Marks Garage First Friday (1/6/2017 - 5-10pm)
 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. More...
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First Fridays at Downbeat With One World Tribe (1/6/2017 - 9-2am)
 Live music continues its comeback on First Friday in Downbeat Lounge with hip hop band The City Limits (with Creed Chameleon), garage pop act The Bougies and alt-rockers 82 Fifty. More...
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Kan Zaman Restaurant (1/6/2017 - See notes for times)
 Featuring both indoor and patio (BYOB) dining until 10:30PM this First Friday. Authentic Moroccan & Lebanese Restaurant. Kan Zaman's menu stands alone as the only restaurant in Honolulu to offer Moroccan and Lebanese cuisine. More...
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Mayor's Office Of Culture & The Arts Honolulu (MOCA) Newsletters JANUARY 2017 - FEATURED EXHIBITS/EVENTS

The mission of MOCA is to promote the value of arts and culture throughout communities in the City and County of Honolulu. MOCA's objectives are to attain per-eminence in culture and the arts; to perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritages of its entire people; to promote a community environment, which provides equal and abundant opportunity for exposure to culture and the arts in all its forms; and to encourage and provide equal opportunity for the development of culture and the artistic talents of the people of Honolulu. More...
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Patrick Ching's Painting in Paradise TV Show 2017 Schedule on OC16 Announced

Join me as I take local ohana exploring nature and then show them and the TV audience how to draw and paint their favorite things. Catch the season Premier January 27 at 6:30 pm and a new episodes premiere every other Wednesday. Repeats: Thursdays at 12:30am, Fridays at 1:00pm, Saturdays at 9:30am (part of a 2-hour kids block), Sundays at 9:30am (part of a 2-hour kids block), Mondays at 7:30am and Tuesdays at 5:30pm. More...
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University Of Hawai'i Art Gallery - Coming Events
Coming Events at University of Hawaii Art Gallery More...
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Studio 925 Tattoo and Art Gallery (1/6/2017 - 5PM - 9PM)
 We are a professional, clean, and creative tattoo studio and art gallery. Art, Tattoos, and a couple cool dudes. More...
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SPONSOR - Midas Hawaii Oil Change Online WINTER Sale Coupon Discount Offer $34.99 PLUS FREE TIRE ROTATION!

Buy online in advance and get great discounts and offers from Midas Hawaii. Save BIG $$$. More...
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SPONSOR - Association Of Hawaii Artists (AHA) - New Year Invitational Art Show

This exhibition is inspired by the beauty of the Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens in Kaneohe and is dedicated to the Staff which maintains this enormous complex day in and day out all year long, making it the perfect artist's workspace. More...
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La Muse Boutique (1/6/2017 - 5:00 pm - 9pm)
 For the last First Friday of the year, we have new inventories from around the world again. More...
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The ARTS at Marks Garage - OUT WITH THE OLD...IN WITH THE NEW!!

First CALL TO ACTION as we launch into 2017!! More...
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Hawaii Theatre - COMING JANUARY 2017 EVENTS

Proclaimed as the "Pride of the Pacific," the beautiful Hawaii Theatre, built by the Consolidated Amusement Company, opened its doors September 6, 1922 in downtown Honolulu. More...
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SPONSOR - The Shipping Shack International and Domestic Freight Shipping Discounts Offers

Your one stop resource for all of your shipping needs. Whether freight, motorcycles, vehicles, machinery, vehicles, artwork, etc. You name it we can do it at discounted rates! More...
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Plein Air Painting on Location with Mark N. Brown (12 Week Oil/Acrylic Art Class - Honolulu, Hawaii) - WINTER 2017 ART CLASS ANNOUNCED

If you're ready to take your art to a higher level. Let island scenery inspire you. Paint as a group at Oahu's beaches, mountains, and parks. Come prepared to paint at the first meeting, when later locations are announced. Students show their work in a group art show at the end of class, time and place to be determined. Course covers basic acrylic or oil painting for beginning to advanced students. Students provide their own transportation to painting locations. NEW CLASS - BEGINS SATURDAY 1/21/2017 More...
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Pacific Dharma Inc. First Friday - LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, KIRTAN (1/6/2017)
 Come celebrate First Friday with Us. CHANT - DANCE - FEAST - Live Music - Bhava hair Band * Free Vegetarian Food * Kirtan * Bhakti Yogo Discourse * Tarot Card Reading * Transcendental Art * 5% off goods and much more - Free Admission - Non-profit center & store for body mind & soul. , Products Include:, Books , Art, Music, Incense, Clothing, Jewelry, Japa, Beads, Home Decor, and more.... Events & Classes Art, Music, Vegetarian Food, Tarot Readings, Kirtan Book Signing , Record Launching, Dance , Hare Krsna, Bhakti. More...
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MBC Contact Manager Database (CRM) Solution 5.0 v1 Announced with New Project Management Feature

The MBC Contact Manager Database (MBC CMDB) is by far our most popular selling cross-platform (Mac and Windows) FileMaker® Pro database solution. This database solution has been a proven winner for hundreds of clients for the last 20 years! More...
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Chinatown Artists Lofts: Open Studios @ Chinatown Courtyard / Mendonca Building (1/6/2017 - 6:00pm - 9pmpm)
 Half-a-dozen artists offer open-studios on the second floor of Chinatown Artists Lofts, with live music and refreshments overlooking a tropical courtyard from 5-10 p.m. Entrances on Smith and Maunakea near Hotel Street. More...
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Hawaii State Foundation On Culture and The Arts JANUARY 2017 Events Calendar

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. More...
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Downbeat Diner and Lounge Present... COMING JANUARY 1-12th, 2017 EVENTS & PROMO FLYERS

View flyers of coming events at Downbeat Diner and Lounge More...
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Map of First Friday Art Walk Event Calendar - January 6th, 2017
 last update: 1/4/2017 Interactive map of event calendar. More...
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First Friday News
 Keep up with the latest news from the First Friday community - special events, calendars, Downtown/Chinatown news, art news and much more! More...
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First Friday Featured Pages
 Artist, galleries, maps, parking, shopping, restaurants and much more. More...
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Transportation - Car - Bus - Taxi Cab to First Friday - Great resources to get to First Friday Hawaii Art Walk via bus, car, taxi More...
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EXCLUSIVE COUPONS AND DISCOUNTS - Get these great coupons and discounts from our Featured Sponsors. View their profile and fill out the form to receive the offer! Call ernest at 739-9797 to get featured on this page. More...
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PROFILES OF THE MONTH (Back to the top) - 5 great profiles of this month |
The ARTS At Marks Garage (808) 521-2903 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. |  BAR 35 (808) 537-3535 Exclusive, stylish and sexy, BAR 35 is host to the most discriminating drinker. Over 100 beers from around the world. Check out cool video on right menu |  Colleen Wilcox Art Colleen Malia Wilcox is an artist living in Honolulu, Hawaii. She creates acrylic on canvas paintings, as well as designs for surfboards and accessories. |  Downbeat Diner and Lounge 808-533-2328 American diner food favorites with vegetarian options on everything. Lounge located right next door to Chinatown's favorite little Diner. FF Event - Joe Agogo of Jetsetter Productions will proudly debut Club Underground | The Dumb Coq (808) 585-5999 New-american fare and cocktails in Honolulu, Hawaii |
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CALENDAR/EVENTS (Back to the top) - Lots of events and ongoing activities posted for the month. |
Full List Current Events and Exhibits Calendar
 Check out our full list of upcoming exhibits, shows and events for the next First Friday. More...
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FIRST FRIDAY NEWS (Back to the top) - new news postings. Plenty of art, event, venue updates to help you stay current. |
 Rain - New Restaurant (808) 200-0910 New-american fare and cocktails in Downtown/Chinatown - Honolulu, Hawaii. Introducing Rain, a new American shared plate restaurant paired w a great martini list. Our menu is locally sourced and our martinis are all handcrafted | The ARTS At Marks Garage (808) 521-2903 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. |  BAR 35 (808) 537-3535 Exclusive, stylish and sexy, BAR 35 is host to the most discriminating drinker. Over 100 beers from around the world. Check out cool video on right menu |  Colleen Wilcox Art Colleen Malia Wilcox is an artist living in Honolulu, Hawaii. She creates acrylic on canvas paintings, as well as designs for surfboards and accessories. |  Downbeat Diner and Lounge 808-533-2328 American diner food favorites with vegetarian options on everything. Lounge located right next door to Chinatown's favorite little Diner. FF Event - Joe Agogo of Jetsetter Productions will proudly debut Club Underground | The Dumb Coq (808) 585-5999 New-american fare and cocktails in Honolulu, Hawaii |
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