Sunset Arts Market at Fort Street Mall will be FREE and open to the public. There will be one live music stage and an urban fashion show, as well as local arts, crafts, and food vendors.

This event is organized by the team that brings you the annual HEART of Honolulu Street Festival on Nuʻuanu Avenue. The elements of HEART (Heritage, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Restaurants and Theaters) together make up the core of our vibrant creative community.

The goal of this event is to enliven the historic Fort Street Mall, once home to Oʻahu’s first main shopping district, and to redefine the area in the public eye as a neighborhood that is interesting and walkable, rich with events and local culture that everyone can enjoy.

Live music and Art + Flea

• Guided tours of the “Hula Kiʻi” exhibit, ground floor, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• Banana Jazz and Mango Season Music in the outdoor Sculpture Garden.

• Art+Flea urban market on the outdoor Grand Lanai. 

• All museum galleries open.

• Food and beverage vendors.

Sunset Arts Market at Fort Street Mall is an evening arts market, focused on activating the historic Fort Street Mall at Pauahi Street with a spotlight on local art, live music, fashion, and food.

Vendor information also available at “MORE INFO” link below.

Kokua for Maui at the Neal Blaisdell Center (NBC), in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu, community organizations, and businesses, will host Maui-based vendors featuring an array of products, attractions, and services. To help bolster small, local Maui-based businesses and artists in their time of need.

Kokua for Maui at the Neal Blaisdell Center (NBC), in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu, community organizations, and businesses, will host Maui-based vendors featuring an array of products, attractions, and services. To help bolster small, local Maui-based businesses and artists in their time of need.

This FREE Summer Event is not to be missed – 2 Days Featuring over 140 Visual Artists, Live Performing Artists every hour, Community Info and Ono Festival Food.

Saturday, July 15 • 10 AM - 6 PM & Sunday, July 16 • 10 AM - 5 PM

The Mission of the Haleiwa Arts Festival non-profit organization is to promote education and public awareness of arts and culture, with emphasis on participation, for the betterment of the community.

This FREE Summer Event is not to be missed – 2 Days Featuring over 140 Visual Artists, Live Performing Artists every hour, Community Info and Ono Festival Food.

Saturday, July 15 • 10 AM - 6 PM & Sunday, July 16 • 10 AM - 5 PM

The Mission of the Haleiwa Arts Festival non-profit organization is to promote education and public awareness of arts and culture, with emphasis on participation, for the betterment of the community.

Hawaii’s premier pop-up market and showcase for unique local treasures and finds!

Free and open to the public. Featuring Hawaii’s finest furniture makers, artisans, jewelry makers, clothing designers, food vendors, and more.

An afternoon of amazing shopping, live entertainment from local up-and-coming musical artists, freshly prepared ono grinds, keiki activities, and more! ​

Support small, local businesses at a warm and friendly environment that’s fun, festive, and family (& pet)-friendly. A gathering place that brings the Oahu community together.

Hawaii’s premier pop-up market and showcase for unique local treasures and finds!

Free and open to the public. Featuring Hawaii’s finest furniture makers, artisans, jewelry makers, clothing designers, food vendors, and more.

An afternoon of amazing shopping, live entertainment from local up-and-coming musical artists, freshly prepared ono grinds, keiki activities, and more! ​

Support small, local businesses at a warm and friendly environment that’s fun, festive, and family (& pet)-friendly. A gathering place that brings the Oahu community together.

Bishop Museum’s After Hours

Museum After Hours:
Friday, May 12, 2023 | 5-9 p.m.
Reduced admission $5 pre-registration for kamaʻāina and military
$10 general admission and at the door

In partnership with Hawaiʻi Walls Mural Festival in Kalihi, Bishop Museum is excited to welcome six new murals on our 15-acre campus. Artists Kai Kaulukukui, Solomon Enos, Sean “Hula” Yoro, Lauren YS, Ran Noveck, and Triston Eaton will paint six original news inspired by the Kalihi neighborhood, local histories, and the Museum’s cultural and scientific resources.

To celebrate the completion of the murals, join us during Museum After Hours to see the newly painted walls, meet the creatives behind the murals, listen to spotlight artist conversations, sign up for special tours, and enjoy live music, food, and drink.

SPOTLIGHT PROGRAMS

Talk Story w/ Filmmaker Justin Chon, Presented by Toyota Hawaii
6 – 7p.m. | Location: Gallery Lawns
Justin Chon is a director, writer, and actor known for his work in independent films and popular TV shows. A featured guest as part of the Hawaiʻi Walls Mural Festival, Justin Chon joins Founder of Worldwide Walls (formerly Pow! Wow! Worldwide) Jasper Wong to discuss his creative process and upcoming projects. Chon’s films explore themes of identity, race, and generational differences, drawing on his own experiences as a Korean-American. Some of his notable works include “Gook,” “Blue Bayou,” “Jamojaya,” and “Pachinko.” He is also directing the upcoming “Chief of War” starring Jason Momoa.

Spotlight Panel: Year of the Kāhuli w/ Artist Kai Kaulukukui and Scientist Dr. Norine Yeung
7 – 8 p.m. | Location: Gallery Lawns
2023 is the Year of the Kāhuli. Artist Kai Kaulukukui creates a mural in collaboration with Bishop Museum’s Malacology scientists who are at the forefront of Native Hawaiian snail conservation efforts. This moderated panel highlights the relationships between science, conservation, and art in Kaulukukui’s creative process. Listen to the stories behind the mural and learn about what you can do to protect Hawaiʻi’s endangered snails, which cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

Live Native Hawaiian Snail Rearing Program
6 — 8:15 p.m. | Location: Atrium of Hawaiian Hall
It is a rare opportunity to see live endangered Native Hawaiian snails in person. Bishop Museum’s Native Hawaiian Snail Rearing Program holds some of the most precious snails in the world that you cannot see anywhere else. Drop by the Atrium of Hawaiian Hall from 6 to 8:15 p.m. to see some of the endangered snails being reared at the Museum to be returned to the wild and talk story with staff who have stewarded generations of rare Native Hawaiian snails.

BunnyKitty Keiki Activity w/ Artist Persue
All night | Location: Flanders Lawn
“BunnyKitty in the City Book #2” by Persue is finally here and available. This highly anticipated sequel to “The Origins of BunnyKitty” follows the journey of BunnyKitty as she ventures into the big city to search for her family. Through BunnyKitty’s journey of self-discovery, readers are reminded to push through self-doubt and fear to achieve their goals. The heartwarming tale and stunning illustrations are sure to captivate both children and adults alike. Don’t miss out on this amazing book! Grab your copy now and join BunnyKitty on her journey to reunite with her family. Plus, get the chance to meet Persue and get your copy signed!

Guided Mural Tours
5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Join a 30-minute guided tour with Jasper Wong to learn more about the new murals on campus. Capacity is limited to 15 people per tour.

Live Music with Casey Cosmos DJ Academy
5 – 6 p.m. and 8 – 9 p.m. | Location: Gallery Lawn
Enjoy live music courtesy of the keiki and students of the Casey Cosmos DJ Academy. A children’s DJ school started by Casey Cosmos and Jasper Wong.

ALL NIGHT

Food & Drink Vendors – Great Lawn
Visit a variety of food, drink and craft vendors on the Great Lawn. Organized by Millwood Productions.

Membership Tent – Outside the Ho‘okipa desk
Stop by the Membership Tent, submit a Member Spotlight, and receive a Bishop Museum gift.

Parley AIR Station
Join the team at the AIR Station for family friendly games and ocean education opportunities.

ONGOING PROGRAMS, TOURS, AND ACTIVITIES

Keiki Activities w/ Ulu Aʻe Learning Center
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Activities include ʻohe kāpala (create a greeting card using stamps), kōnane (outplay your opponent in a two-player strategy board game) and kiʻi pōhaku (collect the most matching petroglyphs). For ages 5-10. A parent/guardian must be present. Limited capacity on a first come-first served basis.

Lauhala Weaving w/ Keoua Nelsen
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Weave the dried leaves of the Pūhala (Pandanus) into a stunning bracelet. Limited capacity on a first come-first served basis. Courtesy of Helumoa, Royal Hawaiian Center

Lei Making w/ Maxeen Shea
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Use the kui (sewing) style to string an assortment of blossoms into a beautiful lei (floral garland). Limited capacity on a first come-first served basis. Courtesy of Helumoa, Royal Hawaiian Center

Planetarium Shows – The Hawaiian Sky Tonight
6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. – J. Watumull Planetarium
Each show is 45 minutes. Tickets required, ; reserve at Shop Pacifica upon check in. Free for members and children under 4, $3 per person general admission. Limited seating. Learn what stars, constellations, planets, and more can be seen in the skies above Hawaiʻi the night of the show.

Hawaiian Hall Tours
6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. – Hawaiian Hall
Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Hawaiian Hall. Join one of the daily public tours inside Hawaiian Hall to learn more about Bishop Museum’s history, its collections, and the living cultures of Hawai‘i and the Pacific. Meet at the staircase in Hawaiian Hall’s front entry tower.

Funding for Bishop Museum After Hours keiki activities has been provided by the Johnson Ohana Foundation, founded by Kim and Jack Johnson to support environmental, art, and music education.

Hawaii’s premier pop-up market and showcase for unique local treasures and finds!

Free and open to the public. Featuring Hawaii’s finest furniture makers, artisans, jewelry makers, clothing designers, food vendors, and more.

An afternoon of amazing shopping, live entertainment from local up-and-coming musical artists, freshly prepared ono grinds, keiki activities, and more! ​

Support small, local businesses at a warm and friendly environment that’s fun, festive, and family (& pet)-friendly. A gathering place that brings the Oahu community together.

Hawaii’s premier pop-up market and showcase for unique local treasures and finds!

Free and open to the public. Featuring Hawaii’s finest furniture makers, artisans, jewelry makers, clothing designers, food vendors, and more.

An afternoon of amazing shopping, live entertainment from local up-and-coming musical artists, freshly prepared ono grinds, keiki activities, and more! ​

Support small, local businesses at a warm and friendly environment that’s fun, festive, and family (& pet)-friendly. A gathering place that brings the Oahu community together.

Hawaii’s premier pop-up market and showcase for unique local treasures and finds!

Free and open to the public. Featuring Hawaii’s finest furniture makers, artisans, jewelry makers, clothing designers, food vendors, and more.

An afternoon of amazing shopping, live entertainment from local up-and-coming musical artists, freshly prepared ono grinds, keiki activities, and more! ​

Support small, local businesses at a warm and friendly environment that’s fun, festive, and family (& pet)-friendly. A gathering place that brings the Oahu community together.

Hawaii’s premier pop-up market and showcase for unique local treasures and finds!

Free and open to the public. Featuring Hawaii’s finest furniture makers, artisans, jewelry makers, clothing designers, food vendors, and more.

An afternoon of amazing shopping, live entertainment from local up-and-coming musical artists, freshly prepared ono grinds, keiki activities, and more! ​

Support small, local businesses at a warm and friendly environment that’s fun, festive, and family (& pet)-friendly. A gathering place that brings the Oahu community together.

An evening of pau hana art events in Chinatown!

DAC will have a donation bar and reception for its current show, the Art Collectors Exhibition Fundraiser, with proceeds going to benefit the nonprofit Downtown Art Center and our nonprofit creative partners.

At The ARTS at Marks Garage, drop in to a reception for HERstory, an exhibit of some of Oahu's finest female visual artists, from 5-7 p.m.

Mahalo for supporting the arts in Chinatown!

Enjoy First Friday at The Gallery Waikiki!

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