First Friday Hawaii Event Calendar Archive

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VIEW LAST MONTH NEWSLETTER
JULY 2024 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
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - 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)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - See notes for times
The ART Treasures Gallery (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - 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)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - 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)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - 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)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - See notes for times
The Pig & The Lady (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - See notes / visit website
ENTERTAINMENT - Dragon Upstairs- Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - 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, 6/7/2024 - 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)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - 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)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - See notes for times
Proof Social Club First Friday - Men In Grey Suits
Proof is Downtown pub tucked away on Chaplain Lane at the old Mercury Bar location. Featuring a rotating selection of draft craft beers, artisan pizza, and a pool table, Proof is a traditional styled pub. Honolulu surf rockers Men In Grey Suits play First Friday at Proof Social Club (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - 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)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - JUNE 2024 - Celebrating the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC)
Enjoy new exhibits, family-friendly evenings of art, music, and the Art+Flea urban market (vintage clothing, locally produced merchandise, food and beverage vendors) at Capitol Modern! Free admission. (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday - Exhibit: Collage & Clay
First Friday Pau Hana Meet & Greet with the Artists featured in the current exhibit. Admission is free to view the exhibit, and all items are available for purchase. (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - see notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - NextDoor First Friday - Tiki Taboo ft. special guests: Peter Bond & the Tube Monsters and Eddy Y
Welcome to Tiki Taboo ft. special guests: Peter Bond & the Tube Monsters and Eddy Y! Get ready for a night of Exotica Vibes by Tiki Taboo and Groovy Surf Beats by Peter Bond & The Tube Monsters. Then the talented Eddy Y. will perform authentic 60s surf music as recorded by the Ventures. Don't miss out on this exciting event filled with music, dancing, and good times. See you there! (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - Taiwan Taitung & Hawai i Arts and Cultural Exchange Project Present: "The Ocean In Us" Exhibition
The 2024 Taiwan Taitung & Hawaiʻi Arts and Cultural Exchange Project announces its major exhibition, "The Ocean In Us," a collaborative endeavor between Taitung, Taiwan, and Hawaiʻi, curated by Shu Lun Wu. (View Map)
June - Friday, 6/7/2024 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - “Pasefika 2024: Selected Artists” To Showcase Contemporary Pacific Island Art and Photography
Downtown Art Center is pleased to host "Pasefika 2024: Selected Artists", the third in a series of art exhibitions focused on Hawaiʻi’s Pacific Island neighbors. (View Map)
VIEW LAST MONTH NEWSLETTER
JUNE 2024 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
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - 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)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - See notes for times
The ART Treasures Gallery (View Map)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - 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)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - 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)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - 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)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - See notes for times
The Pig & The Lady (View Map)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - See notes / visit website
ENTERTAINMENT - Dragon Upstairs- Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - 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)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - 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)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - 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)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - See notes for times
Proof Social Club First Friday - Men In Grey Suits
Proof is Downtown pub tucked away on Chaplain Lane at the old Mercury Bar location. Featuring a rotating selection of draft craft beers, artisan pizza, and a pool table, Proof is a traditional styled pub. (View Map)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - 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)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - MAY 2024 - Featuring Mr.83 and The Rewards! , Art Exhibits and More
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music at Capitol Modern. The Lēʻahi Gallery 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)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday - Exhibit: Hawai`i Craftsmen Raku Hoʻolauleʻa Exhibition 2024
Raku Hoʻolauleʻa Exhibition 2024 will display raku-fired pottery created this year at the Hawaiʻi Craftsmen Raku Hoʻolauleʻa, an annual festival that celebrates the art of raku firing, a traditional Japanese pottery technique. (View Map)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - 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)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - Hitoshi Hida: Retrospective
DAC is honored to present a retrospective (and birthday exhibition) of the sketches and paintings of distinguished architectural illustrator and G70 principal Hitoshi Hida, who is renowned for his meticulous hand-drawn renderings. His professional career, spanning four decades, has included projects in China, Vietnam, Japan, and Tahiti. (View Map)
May - Friday, 5/3/2024 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - Hawaiʻi Craftsmen Present the 2024 Fiber Hawaiʻi Juried Exhibition
The 2024 Fiber Hawaiʻi exhibition challenges artists to create works “In, Of or About Fiber.” Artists who work in any craft media have been invited to consider making artwork with a fiber sensibility (View Map)
VIEW LAST MONTH NEWSLETTER
MAY 2024 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, 4/5/2024 - 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, 4/5/2024 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/5/2024 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/5/2024 - See notes for times
The ART Treasures Gallery (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/5/2024 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/5/2024 - 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, 4/5/2024 - 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, 4/5/2024 - 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, 4/5/2024 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/5/2024 - See notes for times
The Pig & The Lady (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/5/2024 - See notes / visit website
ENTERTAINMENT - Dragon Upstairs- Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/5/2024 - 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, 4/5/2024 - 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, 4/5/2024 - 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)
April - Friday, 4/5/2024 - See notes for times
Proof Social Club First Friday - Hardly Strictly Jerry
Hardly Strictly Jerry presents a Dark Star Orchestra after party at Proof Social Club with live covers of Jerry Garcia Band, Grateful Dead, Phish and more. With psychedelic and alternative DJ sets by Jet Boy. (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/5/2024 - 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, 4/5/2024 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/5/2024 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - APRIL 2024 - Featuring Rhiana Alana Lewis, The Elevations, Art Exhibits and More
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music at Capitol Modern. Live performances in the Sculpture Garden with The Elevations and Rhiana Alana Lewis, plus Art + Flea urban market. All ages welcome, free admission. Now starts an hour earlier! (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/5/2024 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday - Exhibit: Pineapple Man & Friends
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)
April - Friday, 4/5/2024 - 6pm
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - VNTG, Inc - a Furniture Store Special First Friday Event
VNTG, Inc. is a tech startup disguised as a furniture store. We specialize in mid-century modern, vintage and contemporary design. Our goal is to help you find pieces that will perfectly complete your interior design goals and fit your unique style and budget. (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/5/2024 - 10pm - 2am
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)
April - Friday, 4/5/2024 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - Hawaii Watercolor Society 2024 Members' Show & Pastel Artists of Hawaii Open Juried Show: Beauty of Pastels
Downtown Art Center is thrilled to present two very special exhibitions in our Main Gallery and Courtyard Gallery: With a theme of FLOW: The Liquid World of Watercolor and Glass, this annual HWS exhibition features work by 33 member artists, working in the watercolor medium. Subject matter ranges from landscapes and botanicals to figures to abstrac AND Pastel Artists of Hawaii presents their annual Open Juried Show and (View Map)
April - Friday, 4/5/2024 - 7pm
SPECIAL EVENT - Hawaii Theatre Center - Dark Star Orchestra - Hawaii 2024
Performing to critical acclaim for over 20 years and over 3000 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead live concert experience. Their shows are built off the Dead's extensive catalog and the talent of these seven fine musicians. (View Map)
VIEW LAST MONTH NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2024 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, 3/1/2024 - 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, 3/1/2024 - 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, 3/1/2024 - 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)
March - Friday, 3/1/2024 - See notes for times
Proof Social Club First Friday - The Ghost Town with DJ's Jet Boy and Robby
DJ's Jet Boy and Robby spin a special First Friday edition of The Ghost Town - with indie rock, new wave and electronica tracks all night (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/1/2024 - 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, 3/1/2024 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/1/2024 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - March 2024 - Featuring Crossing Rain, Jeff Yoko, Made II Order, Art Exhibits and More
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music. (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/1/2024 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday - MARCH 2024 - HER STORY III Exhibit
Empowered women empower women, and these women mean it! Curators MaryAnne Long and Elizabeth O'Brien are soliciting ORIGINAL 2D and 3D art created by women, to celebrate Women's History Month. In its third year, the HERSTORY exhibit is a powerful demonstration of the creativity women possess, and we are proud to host this annual exhibit again. (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/1/2024 - 6pm
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - VNTG, Inc - a Furniture Store Special First Friday Event
VNTG, Inc. is a tech startup disguised as a furniture store. We specialize in mid-century modern, vintage and contemporary design. Our goal is to help you find pieces that will perfectly complete your interior design goals and fit your unique style and budget. Join us Friday evening for some fun and festivities with our special guests @solandmer ! Plus a one night special - 10% off everything in store! Starts at 6pm @firstfridayhawaiiartwalk (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/1/2024 - 10pm - 2am
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - NextDoor First Friday - Tiki Taboo ft. Special Guests: Peter Bond & The Tube Monsters
Welcome to Tiki Taboo ft. Special Guests: Peter Bond & The Tube Monsters! Join us for an unforgettable night of music and fun at NextDoor. Get ready to groove to the tunes of Peter Bond and The Tube Monsters as they take the stage and bring the house down. This promises to be a night to remember, so grab your friends and come on down for party like no other. Don't miss out on this epic evening of live music and good vibes! (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/1/2024 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - Interpreting the Wild" with Hiroki Morinoue, Setsuko Watanabe-Morinoue and Miho Morinoue & Mokuhanga: Building on Tradition
Downtown Art Center is thrilled to present two very special exhibitions in our Main Gallery and Courtyard Gallery: “Interpreting the Wild,” a collection of the work of Hawai‛i Island artists Hiroki Morinoue, Setsuko Watanabe-Morinoue and Miho Morinoue in the Main Gallery, and “Mokuhanga: Building on Tradition,” featuring a group of artists that have been studying mokuhanga (Japanese woodblock printing) under legendary printmaking pioneer Hiroki Morinoue through the Donkey Mill Art Center. (View Map)
March - Friday, 3/1/2024 - 9am to 5pm
SPECIAL EVENT - Hawaii Theatre Center - Piano in the Park
This upcoming Friday, enjoy your favorite musicians live at Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park! Check out the incredible lineup of artists we have in store! Brought to you in collaboration with the Hawaii Tourism Authority, this will be a community driven event with no admission fee. (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - 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, 2/2/2024 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - 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, 2/2/2024 - 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, 2/2/2024 - 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)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - See notes for times
Proof Social Club First Friday - Live Punk With Yolo Ono
Proof is Downtown pub tucked away on Chaplain Lane at the old Mercury Bar location. Featuring a rotating selection of draft craft beers, artisan pizza, and a pool table, Proof is a traditional styled pub-- a family friendly bar with a satisfying menu. (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - See notes for times
The ART Treasures Gallery (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - 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, 2/2/2024 - 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, 2/2/2024 - 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, 2/2/2024 - 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, 2/2/2024 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - See notes for times
The Pig & The Lady (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - Pacific New Media Presents: Contemporary Photography in Hawaiʻi 2024
This juried exhibition of individual and themed portfolio photographic images by photographers who are residents of Hawaiʻi is the Fifteenth Annual Survey Exhibition sponsored by Pacific New Media Foundation. All artists using photographic processes were encouraged to apply: analog or digital, color or B&W, alternative processes and mixed media explorations. Contemporary Photography in Hawaii 2024 offers artists a venue for showing their work and provides a snapshot of the “state of the art” of photography in Hawaiʻi. (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - See notes / visit website
ENTERTAINMENT - Dragon Upstairs- Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - February 2024 - Featuring Punahele, Art Exhibits and More
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music. (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday - FEBRUARY 2024 - ONCE UPON A TIME exhibit
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, 2/2/2024 - 6pm
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - VNTG, Inc - a Furniture Store Special First Friday Event
VNTG, Inc. is a tech startup disguised as a furniture store. We specialize in mid-century modern, vintage and contemporary design. Our goal is to help you find pieces that will perfectly complete your interior design goals and fit your unique style and budget. Join us Friday evening for some fun and festivities with our special guests @solandmer ! Plus a one night special - 10% off everything in store! Starts at 6pm @firstfridayhawaiiartwalk (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - 10pm - 2am
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - NextDoor First Friday - Centered Presents - Phycho Glam
We’re excited to bring you a new era for Centered Hawaii, PSYCHO GLAM! Dress in your grooviest 70’s attire and meet us under the disco ball for a night of classic disco, nu-disco, indie-disco, italo disco and house music rinsed by your Centered Residents + Guest DJ’s. It’s a Disco-Delight at Psycho Glam! Sip on some retro drinks at the funkiest bar in town every Friday starting January 5th, 2024. No Cover with RSVP every week (some First Friday exceptions). 21+ (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - Interpreting the Wild" with Hiroki Morinoue, Setsuko Watanabe-Morinoue and Miho Morinoue
*Show Extended! Join us for the First Friday Closing Reception Friday, February 2 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. - Come marvel at how photographic realism can be bent into surreal visual logic through these gorgeous handcrafted paper collages, bizarre images which tell a poetic story. Titles include “The Great Hall of Dreams,” “The Gatekeeper,” “Portrait as a REM Cycle,” “Zen on REM,” “Coat of Slumber,” Behind the Veil,” and more. (View Map)
February - Friday, 2/2/2024 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents - Current Classroom Exhibition - Learning Curves: Watercolor Artwork Created by DAC Art Students in Dwayne Adams’ ClassOn View Until February 24, 2024
This exhibition showcases the work of DAC art students in watercolor classes under the direction of teaching artist Dwayne Adams. Find out what art classes DAC offers! (View Map)
VIEW LAST MONTH NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2024 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, 1/5/2024 - 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, 1/5/2024 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/5/2024 - 7pm - 10pm
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Next First Friday - The Woodchucks Live on First Friday
Join us for a rocking night as The Woodchucks take the stage at NextDoor! Get ready to dance and sing along to their infectious tunes. This in-person event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. So grab your friends and head on over to NextDoor for a night of unforgettable music and good vibes. Don't miss out! (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/5/2024 - 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, 1/5/2024 - 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, 1/5/2024 - 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, 1/5/2024 - See notes for times
Proof Social Club First Friday - Heart Attack
Proof is Downtown pub tucked away on Chaplain Lane at the old Mercury Bar location. Featuring a rotating selection of draft craft beers, artisan pizza, and a pool table, Proof is a traditional styled pub. (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/5/2024 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/5/2024 - See notes for times
The ART Treasures Gallery (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/5/2024 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/5/2024 - 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, 1/5/2024 - 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, 1/5/2024 - 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, 1/5/2024 - 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, 1/5/2024 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/5/2024 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/5/2024 - See notes for times
The Pig & The Lady (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/5/2024 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents "Dreams of Waking: Mind-Bending Collage Art by Jeff Gere," January 4-27, 2024
Come marvel at how photographic realism can be bent into surreal visual logic through these gorgeous handcrafted paper collages, bizarre images which tell a poetic story. Titles include “The Great Hall of Dreams,” “The Gatekeeper,” “Portrait as a REM Cycle,” “Zen on REM,” “Coat of Slumber,” Behind the Veil,” and more. (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/5/2024 - See notes / visit website
ENTERTAINMENT - Dragon Upstairs- Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/5/2024 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - January 2024 - The Brighter Side of Sol + The Elevations
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music. (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/5/2024 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday - JANUARY 2024 - Surf's Up Exhibit
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, 1/5/2024 - 6pm
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - VNTG, Inc - a Furniture Store Special First Friday Event
VNTG, Inc. is a tech startup disguised as a furniture store. We specialize in mid-century modern, vintage and contemporary design. Our goal is to help you find pieces that will perfectly complete your interior design goals and fit your unique style and budget. Join us Friday evening for some fun and festivities with our special guests @solandmer ! Plus a one night special - 10% off everything in store! Starts at 6pm @firstfridayhawaiiartwalk (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/5/2024 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents the Third Annual ʻArchitects as Artists Exhibition,’ January 5-27, 2024
Architects as Artists is an invitational exhibition that was successfully held in January 2022 for the first time, to great public acclaim. This annual exhibition explores the sources of architects' inspiration in their work and art, and attempts to stimulate and deepen the public's interest and understanding for architecture and architects in Hawaiʻi and Downtown Honolulu. (View Map)
January - Friday, 1/5/2024 - 10pm - 2am
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - NextDoor First Friday - Centered Presents - Phycho Glam
We’re excited to bring you a new era for Centered Hawaii, PSYCHO GLAM! Dress in your grooviest 70’s attire and meet us under the disco ball for a night of classic disco, nu-disco, indie-disco, italo disco and house music rinsed by your Centered Residents + Guest DJ’s. It’s a Disco-Delight at Psycho Glam! Sip on some retro drinks at the funkiest bar in town every Friday starting January 5th, 2024. No Cover with RSVP every week (some First Friday exceptions). 21+ (View Map)
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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, 12/1/2023 - 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, 12/1/2023 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - See notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Last First Friday @ Nextdoor!
Join us for an unforgettable evening at NextDoor! Get ready to immerse yourself in an exciting atmosphere filled with music, art, and good vibes. . Come and enjoy a night of live performances, delicious food, and a variety of local vendors showcasing their unique creations. Spend the last first Friday of the year at Nextdoor with stinkeye serving up 80s post punk, DJ Nocturna spinning dark wave and the Smythes performing songs from Morrissey and the Smiths, this is one show you won't want to miss. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - 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, 12/1/2023 - 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)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - 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, 12/1/2023 - See notes for times
Proof Social Club First Friday
Proof is Downtown pub tucked away on Chaplain Lane at the old Mercury Bar location. Featuring a rotating selection of draft craft beers, artisan pizza, and a pool table, Proof is a traditional styled pub-- a family friendly bar with a satisfying menu. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - The Arts At Marks Garage First Friday - Exhibit: Holiday Art Fair featuring Windward Artists Guild and The Association of Hawaii Artists / Meet the Author: Will Espero
First Friday Pau Hana Meet & Greet with the Artists featured in the current exhibit. Admission is free to view the exhibit, and all items are available for purchase. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - See notes for times
The ART Treasures Gallery (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - 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, 12/1/2023 - 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, 12/1/2023 - 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, 12/1/2023 - 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, 12/1/2023 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - See notes for times
The Pig & The Lady (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents: Holiday Invitational Exhibition
Downtown Art Center at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave. Second Floor, in Chinatown Gateway Plaza, is proud to present the DAC Holiday Invitational 2o23, curated by Gina Bacon Kerr with co-curator Johnny Macas-Freire of Manini Gallery. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - See notes / visit website
ENTERTAINMENT - Dragon Upstairs- Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - December 2023 - WNDWRD IVORY CITY
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - The Arts At Marks Garage First Friday - Meet the Author: Will Espero
First Friday Pau Hana Meet & Greet with the Artists featured in the current exhibit. Admission is free to view the exhibit, and all items are available for purchase. (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - 6pm
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - VNTG, Inc - a Furniture Store Special First Friday Event
VNTG, Inc. is a tech startup disguised as a furniture store. We specialize in mid-century modern, vintage and contemporary design. Our goal is to help you find pieces that will perfectly complete your interior design goals and fit your unique style and budget. Join us Friday evening Dec 1 for some fun and festivities with our special guests @solandmer ! Plus a one night special - 10% off everything in store! Starts at 6pm @firstfridayhawaiiartwalk (View Map)
December - Friday, 12/1/2023 - 7:00 pm
SPECIAL EVENT - Hawaii Theatre Center - TREY KENNEDY: GROW UP - COMEDY TOUR
He currently has a podcast titled "Correct Opinions" and just concluded a sold-out comedy tour selling out cities across the United States. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/3/2023 - 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, 11/3/2023 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/3/2023 - See notes
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT/DANCING - Feeble EP Release @ 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, 11/3/2023 - 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, 11/3/2023 - 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)
November - Friday, 11/3/2023 - 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, 11/3/2023 - See notes for times
Proof Social Club First Friday
Proof is Downtown pub tucked away on Chaplain Lane at the old Mercury Bar location. Featuring a rotating selection of draft craft beers, artisan pizza, and a pool table, Proof is a traditional styled pub-- a family friendly bar with a satisfying menu. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/3/2023 - See notes for times
ENTERTAINMENT/ART/EXHIBIT - The Arts At Marks Garage First Friday - Marine and Coastal Scientists as Artists
The University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program (Hawaiʻi Sea Grant) is delighted to announce its second annual Sci-Art exhibit entitled Marine and Coastal Scientists as Artists at The ARTS at Marks Garage located in Honolulu’s Chinatown Historic District. This exhibit will feature 30 artists who are also marine and coastal science researchers, conservationists, students, and educators at eight different universities and colleges based in Hawaiʻi. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/3/2023 - See notes for times
Murphy's Bar and Grill (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/3/2023 - See notes for times
The ART Treasures Gallery (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/3/2023 - See notes for times
JJ Dolan's (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/3/2023 - 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, 11/3/2023 - 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, 11/3/2023 - 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, 11/3/2023 - 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, 11/3/2023 - See notes for times
Fete Hawaii (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/3/2023 - See notes for times
Ginger 13 (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/3/2023 - See notes for times
The Pig & The Lady (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/3/2023 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center Presents: Artists of Hawai i 2023
From November 3-25 in its Main Gallery, Downtown Art Center (DAC) presents the much-anticipated Artists of Hawaiʻi 2023, an updated version of the state's largest, longest-running all-media juried exhibition, designed to showcase the best of Hawaiʻi's contemporary art. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/3/2023 - See notes / visit website
ENTERTAINMENT - Dragon Upstairs- Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/3/2023 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
EXHIBIT / ENTERTAINMENT - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - November 2023 - Men in Grey Suits and Temple Waves!
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music. (View Map)
November - Friday, 11/3/2023 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
Downtown Art Center to Present the First Exhibition Of Works By Members of Comic Jam Hawaiʻi, November 3-17, 2023
From November 3 through 17, 2023, Downtown Art Center (DAC) will present the first gallery exhibition of works by members of Comic Jam Hawaiʻi, a group of local artists that was established in 2011. (View Map)
VIEW LAST MONTH NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER 2023 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, 10/6/2023 - 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, 10/6/2023 - See notes for times
Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown
First Friday party! (View Map)

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