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• Hawaii Theatre Center - COMING EVENTS
  
  
  Proclaimed as the "Pride of the Pacific," the beautiful Hawaii Theatre, built by the Consolidated Amusement Company, opened its doors September 6, 1922 in downtown Honolulu.
• 10/2/2026 - First Friday at Proof Social Club - First Friday Nite Live at Proof Social Club - See notes for times
  
  
  Proof Social Club presents FIRST FRIDAY NITE LIVE with performances by Brighter Side of Sol, Nita Wills (of Over Grey) and more.
• 10/2/2026 - Black Cat Tattoo Studio - See notes for times
  
  
  Black Cat Tattoo is an artist-driven custom tattoo studio and gallery in Chinatown, Honolulu. We create Japanese, American traditional, black and grey, realism, illustrative, anime, Polynesian, and large-scale custom tattoos.
  
• 10/2/2026 - Rylie's Art - Hawaii Artist Featured at Royal Hawaii Spirits - 5-12
  
  
  May all the darkness have a chance to swim in the light.
  
• 10/2/2026 - Next Door First Friday - see notes
  
  
  Deep in the heart of Honolulu's Chinatown is Nextdoor, Hawaii's underground art and music haven. From jazz and hip hop to electronic dance music, heavy metal, and everything in between, musical legends have called this concert hall home.''
• 10/2/2026 - Bar 35 - First Friday! - 4pm-2am
  
  
  Exclusive, stylish and sexy, BAR 35 is host to the most discriminating drinker. Over 100 beers from around the world.
• 10/2/2026 - Hawaii Theatre Center - THE MOTH 2026 - 7:00 PM
  
  
  Join The Moth this fall for TIGHTROPE, an evening of extraordinary true stories about what happens when there's no clear path—only the courage to keep moving forward.
• 10/2/2026 - Royal Hawaii Spirits (RHS ) Honolulu Distillery, Tasting, Bar, Restaurant - FIRST FRIDAY SPECIAL - Spend $12 and get up to $20 for food and or drink - see notes
  
  
  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.
  
• 10/2/2026 - Downtown Art Center Presents - HAWAIʻI WATERCOLOR SOCIETY: Flow & Fire! Open Exhibit 2026 & HALO HALO Exhibition - 5:30 to 8 p.m
  
  
  Main GalleryHawaii Watercolor Society presents the 2026 Open Exhibit, juror-selected water-media paintings by award-winning guest juror Frank Eber, alongside work by invited ceramic artists. Courtyard Gallery - Downtown Art Center, in collaboration with modern Filipino restaurant and gallery Minasa Hawai i, will celebrate Filipino American History Month with the third annual "HALO HALO," a refreshing mixed art exhibition exploring art, culture, identity, memory and community.
• 10/2/2026 - Capitol Modern - HNL Pride 2026: Queer Arts Festival - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  
  
  This First Friday, Capitol Modern and the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation come together for HNL Pride 2026: Queer Arts Festival, a vibrant night celebrating Hawaiʻi’s LGBTQ+ artists, performers, creatives, and community.

About First Friday Honolulu Art Walk - FirstFridayHawaii.com

Come join us for the most exciting event to hit downtown Honolulu (Chinatown area) from 5 p.m to 9 p,m on the first Friday of every month! Chinatown is the place to be if you want to join the hip crowds at the many unique galleries, boutiques, bars, cafes and restaurants that feature exciting art exhibits, events, activities and free entertainment.

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