Kū a Lanakila! Expressions of Sovereignty in Early Territorial Hawaiʻi, 1900-1920
Showcasing rarely seen items from Bishop Museum’s Ethnology and Library & Archives collections, this exhibit bridges the gap between the Hawaiian Kingdom and early territorial periods, revealing the resilience and adaptability of Native Hawaiian People. Visitors will see how aliʻi leadership and cultural production continued to thrive. Notable pieces include the 40-foot koa racing canoe commissioned by Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, alongside embroidered handkerchiefs and campaign ribbons that tell stories of political engagement and advocacy.
Allyn Bromley: At the Edge of Forever (Mixed-Media Exhibit)
At the Edge of Forever features mixed-media print-based works created over the past eight years by artist Allyn Bromley (b. San Francisco, 1928). A resident of Hawai‘i since 1952, Bromley has influenced generations of artists through her exhibitions, mentorship, and teaching. She started the first printmaking class at Leeward Community College and transformed the printmaking department at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa where she taught for 17 years until retiring in 2000.
HoMA Nights - Every Friday Evening
Join us for HoMA Nights, every Friday until 9pm, to explore the galleries, stargaze in the courtyards, enjoy art experiences and music, and connect with the museum community.
HoMA Café and Coffee Bar
The HoMA Café and Coffee Bar are open for bar service with a selection of cocktails, beer, wine, non-alcoholic refreshments, dinner, and grab-and-go menu items.
Café: 5–8:30pm (Food served until 7:30pm)
Coffee Bar: 5–8pm
Music
Hear performances from some of Hawai‘i’s best musicians and DJs every Friday from 6-8pm.
Interactive art experiences and activities
From lawn games to scavenger hunts to art talks, guests will enjoy engaging and interactive art experiences and activities as part of HoMA Nights.
Bishop Museum’s After Hours: 2nd Friday Monthly
Need a place to pau hana? We’ve got you covered! Explore Historic Hawaiian Hall, experience unique changing exhibitions, hear about the latest scientific discoveries, and engage with Hawaiian cultural practitioners all at Bishop Museum’s After Hours events. This monthly evening event welcomes kamaʻāina and visitors to explore Hawaiʻi’s unique and unparalleled cultural and natural history. See Kalaniʻōpuʻu’s feather ʻahu ʻula (cape) and mahiole (helmet) in Hawaiian Hall; check out Hawaiʻi’s animal and plant biodiversity in the Science Adventure Center; explore the newest exhibitions in the Castle Memorial Building and J.M. Long Gallery; or spend your evening under Honolulu’s star-lit sky on the Great Lawn with food and drinks for sale by local vendors.
Contemporary Photography in Hawaiʻi 2025
Opening Reception: First Friday, February 7, 2025: 5 PM - 9 PM (seubject to change)
Society of Asian Art of Hawaii Happy New Year Celebration Banquet & Lecture
Calling all art enthusiasts! Start the new year with an enriching experience!
The Society of Asian Art invites you to a special banquet and lecture featuring Allison Wong, a renowned art expert and former leader at Hawai'i Contemporary and the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Allison will share her firsthand experiences and insights from the Gwangju and Busan Biennials, the Frieze Seoul art fair, and visits to galleries and artist studios in Seoul. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends in Korean contemporary art from someone with deep knowledge and passion.
Event Highlights:
-Delicious dim sum lunch at Hawaii Dim Sum & Seafood Restaurant
-Engaging lecture by Allison Wong
-Opportunity to connect with fellow art enthusiasts
Holiday Art Fair by Association of Hawaii Artists & Windward Artists Guild (Tues - Sat, Noon - 5 PM)
TUESDAYS - SATURDAYS FROM NOON - 5 PM
Original art, ornaments, card, prints and more!
Perspectives Art Exhibition
AHA Members Carol d'Angelo, George Evan Davis, Dexter Doi, Robert Dusendschon, Kenneth Nakamura, and Linda Umstead will be exhibiting their work, along with nine other artists, in "Perspecitives."
Carol d'Angelo and Dexter Doi curate amazing exhibitions, so be sure to put the Artists Reception on your calendar.
Artists of Hawaii Biennial 2024
Downtown Art Center presents ARTISTS OF HAWAIʻI BIENNIAL 2024, an updated version of the state's largest, longest-running all-media juried exhibition designed to showcase the best of Hawaiʻi's contemporary art. The exhibition, on view at Downtown Art Center from November 1 - December 21, 2024, will include art in a variety of media created by artists living in the state of Hawaiʻi, and will be juried by guest juror Tom Klobe, University of Hawaii at Manoa Art Department professor emeritus and founding director of the University of Hawaii Art Gallery.
Friday Night Tempo: The Fusion at Capitol Modern (Every 3rd Friday)
Free, family-friendly evening of live music at Capitol Modern. Details to be announced before each third Friday.
Galleries and Sculpture Garden will be open, with Art + Flea urban market and food/beverage vendors.
Opening Recemption: ‘ĀHUIMANU – Collaborative Works by Douglas Pooloa Tolentino & Mary Philpotts McGrath
An exhibition featuring multimedia works by artist and musician Douglas Pooloa Tolentino and the late artist and designer Mary Philpotts McGrath.
Opening reception on October 11th from 6-8p
On view: October 4th - November 17th
‘ĀHUIMANU – Collaborative Works by Douglas Pooloa Tolentino & Mary Philpotts McGrath
An exhibition featuring multimedia works by artist and musician Douglas Pooloa Tolentino and the late artist and designer Mary Philpotts McGrath.
Opening reception on October 11th from 6-8p
On view: October 4th - November 17th
Friday Night Tempo: The Fusion at Capitol Modern (Every 3rd Friday)
Free, family-friendly evening of live music at Capitol Modern. Details to be announced before each third Friday.
Galleries and Sculpture Garden will be open, with Art + Flea urban market and food/beverage vendors.
International Dot Day Exhibition
International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration, inspired by Peter H. Reynolds' book The Dot, which encourages self-discovery and confidence through the simple act of making a mark.
First Friday at Capitol Modern
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.
Tribute to Satoru Abe: 100 New Paintings Opening Reception
Satoru Abe (b. 1926) is one of the most significant artists in the history of Hawai‘i. In his 90s, he has been remarkably prolific and exploratory, producing 318 paintings since 2019. Satoru Abe: 100 New Paintings features 100 of these dynamic new works. The paintings demonstrate Abe’s on-going commitment to abstraction, and the unique sense of form that can be seen in his sculpture. Lyric colors and poetic forms are inspired by the natural world. He combines gestural abstraction with hard-edged boundaries, creating dynamic surface tension and depth. While his language of abstract themes creates a formal continuity, each piece is original and unique.
John Young, His Life and Work Exhibit and Opening Reception
On the twenty-fifth anniversary of the John Young Museum of Art, John Young, His Life and Work celebrates the joie de vivre, complexity and power of Young’s work. John Young produced a range of art pieces that deftly demonstrates both experimentation and engagement with critical art movements of his time. John Young was constantly curious and evolving as an artist, pushing the boundaries of what was possible in paint.
Satoru Abe: 100 New Paintings Exhibit
Satoru Abe (b. 1926) is one of the most significant artists in the history of Hawai‘i. In his 90s, he has been remarkably prolific and exploratory, producing 318 paintings since 2019. Satoru Abe: 100 New Paintings features 100 of these dynamic new works. The paintings demonstrate Abe’s on-going commitment to abstraction, and the unique sense of form that can be seen in his sculpture. Lyric colors and poetic forms are inspired by the natural world. He combines gestural abstraction with hard-edged boundaries, creating dynamic surface tension and depth. While his language of abstract themes creates a formal continuity, each piece is original and unique.
2024 Duke Kahanamoku Ocean Festival
2024 Duke Kahanamoku Ocean Festival
Duke's OceanFest is held each summer in Waikiki in honor of Hawaiian legend Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, who is fondly remembered as the greatest waterman who ever lived. Held at venue sites throughout Waikiki , Duke Kahanamoku Ocean Festival features a variety of ocean sports that were close to Duke’s heart, including Surfing, Paddleboard Racing, Swimming, Volleyball, and more.
Cultural ceremonies, entertainment, storytelling, and exhibits also featured along with the ocean sports activities.
How Nature Restores Me - Mixed Media Exhibit from The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii
A diverse collection of artwork in different media, including ceramics, kapa, wood carvings, charcoal drawings, paintings, and photography. The exhibition aims to showcase the significant link between art and nature.
During the month, TNC staff will give special presentations to talk about their work across the islands, and artist Jana Ireijo will paint a “vanishing mural” of an endangered Hawaiian forest bird that will be washed away during a special closing reception at which TNC Executive Director Ulalia Woodside Lee will talk about the cultural and natural significance of these birds and the organization’s work to help save them.
SPEAKER SERIES
"ʻĀina Reflections on Collaboration at Heʻeia"
ʻAlohi Nakachi, Oʻahu Marine Program Manager
Wed, Aug 7th | 12 p.m.
"The Importance of Preserving Hawaiʻi's Native Forests"
JC Watson, Terrestrial Conservation Director
Sat, Aug 17th | 11 a.m.
"Partnering with Nature at Palmyra Atoll"
Dana Sabine, Palmyra Science Coordinator
Sat, Aug 17th | 12 p.m.
"Exploring the Concept of ʻĀina and Aloha ʻĀina"
Sam ʻOhu Gon III, Senior Scientist and Cultural Advisor
Sat, Aug 24th | 12 p.m.
Closing Reception: "Hawaiʻi's Vanishing Forest Birds"
Ulalia Woodside Lee, Executive Director
Sat, Aug 31st | 4 p.m.
Lee’s talk begins at 4 p.m. sharp, with a Closing Reception from 4-7 p.m., with refreshments and the washing away of a vanishing mural of an endangered Hawaiian ‘akikiki bird by artist Jana Ireijo to showcase TNC’s “Hawaiʻi’s Vanishing Forest Birds” work.
Wayne Levin A Life in Photography Retrospective
Artists’ Reception: Friday, July 26 from 5:30 - 8 p.m.
First Friday Reception: Friday, August 2 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. with special guest musicians from Maderia, Portugal
This exhibition showcases a life of incredible artwork by Hawaii underwater photography legend Wayne Levin, accompanied by the exquisite, nature-inspired glass artwork of artists Hugh Jenkins and Stephanie Ross of Big Island Glass Gallery.
Under the Influences: Glass Work by Stephanie Ross & Hugh Jenkins
"Under the Influences" showcases a selection of significant glass works created by Hugh Jenkins and Stephanie Ross, spanning the years from 1999-2024. The pieces in this exhibition offer a range of approaches and styles inspired by the colors and shapes found in nature, with landscapes unique to the Big Island where Jenkins and Ross established their glassblowing studio in 1999 and later founded Big Island Glass and Art Gallery.
Sailor Jerry Festival
The Sailor Jerry Festival is an Annual Event celebrating the life, interests, and incredible talents of Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins... or Norman Keith Collins, NKC, Old Ironsides, etc.
ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT CHINATOWN LOCATIONS:
Live Music & DJ's - Art Show - Pinup Beauty Bar - Comedy Showcase - Tattoo Specials - Burlesque - Pinup Pageant - Contests - Movie Screenings - Photo Wall - Food & Drink Specials - Vendor Booths
POSSIBLE OTHER ACTIVITIES TBD:
Fashion Show - Skate Demo - Neighborhood History Tours -Drag Show
13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Cultural Events - Day 10
Perpetuating Pacific Culture for 50 years
The Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) is the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders. The South Pacific Commission (now The Pacific Community - SPC) launched this dynamic showcase of arts and culture in 1972 to halt the erosion of traditional practices through ongoing cultural exchange. It is a vibrant and culturally enriching event celebrating the unique traditions, artistry, and diverse cultures of the Pacific region. FestPAC serves as a platform for Pacific Island nations to showcase their rich heritage and artistic talents.
13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Cultural Events - Day 9
Perpetuating Pacific Culture for 50 years
The Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) is the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders. The South Pacific Commission (now The Pacific Community - SPC) launched this dynamic showcase of arts and culture in 1972 to halt the erosion of traditional practices through ongoing cultural exchange. It is a vibrant and culturally enriching event celebrating the unique traditions, artistry, and diverse cultures of the Pacific region. FestPAC serves as a platform for Pacific Island nations to showcase their rich heritage and artistic talents.
Kau Ka Pe‘a Holo Ka Wa‘a: Celebrating Voyaging Throughout Moananuiakea
Partner Booths & Activities
Visit educational booths across campus featuring community partners, including: Ohana Wa’a, Polynesian Voyaging Society – Wa‘a Honua, Friends of Hōkūleʻa & Hawai‘iloa, Kōkua Kalihi Valley | Ho’oulu ‘Āina, Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy, Polynesian Cultural Center – Iosepa, Mauna Kea Education Awareness, Makali‘i ‘Ohana, Arizona State University, NOAA Pacific Islands Region Collaboration Team, and more.
Overall Program Timeline
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daytime Program
Oral History Sessions
Planetarium Presentations w/ Featured Wayfinders
Virtual Reality Wayfinding Experiences
Moʻolelo Mai: Connections, Moananuiākea
11 a.m. + 1 p.m.
Location: Gallery Lawn, Outside Hawaiian Hall
Free with Museum Admission
Moananuiākea is the remembrance, the genealogy, the movement of time, and the passage from understanding into knowing. Over the last 48 years, canoes of all shapes, sizes, and functions have been birthed, and leaders have emerged as ancestral connections and voyaging memories are seamed together by the membrane of the ocean that passes under the hulls of canoe. The islands are pulled up, and the destination lies before us. Join the family as we Moʻolelo Mai Moananuiākea, and share our connections with Moananuiākea and how our experiences influence our lives today. These oral history talk-story sessions with special guests will be moderated by Pomai Bertelmann and Mahina Paishon-Duarte. Guest speakers to be announced!
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Evening Program
Mele Mau:
Mele and ‘oli in honor of Papa Mau Piailug
Formal Proclamation in honor of Papa Mau Piailug
Concert featuring the Makali‘i ‘Ohana Top Ten & the Hōkūleʻa Album Band
13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Cultural Events - Day 8
Perpetuating Pacific Culture for 50 years
The Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) is the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders. The South Pacific Commission (now The Pacific Community - SPC) launched this dynamic showcase of arts and culture in 1972 to halt the erosion of traditional practices through ongoing cultural exchange. It is a vibrant and culturally enriching event celebrating the unique traditions, artistry, and diverse cultures of the Pacific region. FestPAC serves as a platform for Pacific Island nations to showcase their rich heritage and artistic talents.
13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Cultural Events - Day 7
Perpetuating Pacific Culture for 50 years
The Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) is the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders. The South Pacific Commission (now The Pacific Community - SPC) launched this dynamic showcase of arts and culture in 1972 to halt the erosion of traditional practices through ongoing cultural exchange. It is a vibrant and culturally enriching event celebrating the unique traditions, artistry, and diverse cultures of the Pacific region. FestPAC serves as a platform for Pacific Island nations to showcase their rich heritage and artistic talents.
Celebrate FestPAC at Capitol Modern - DAY 2
STAGE
11:05am | Kumu Aina Asing and Papa Hula me Oli o Kamehameha Schools
12:00pm | Cook Islands Delegation
1:00pm | Kiribati Delegation
2:00pm | Australia Delegation
CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS
Tent #1
Delegation (more details to be confirmed)
Tent #2
Delegation (more details to be confirmed)
Tent #3
Dalani Tanahy and haumana
MUSEUM
Lē‘ahi Gallery
11:00am - 3:00pm | ‘Ie‘ie Weaving Demonstrations with Cody Pacheco, Nanea Thomas, and George Roldan
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Kapa Hui Walking Gallery Tour with Roen Hufford, Dalani Tanahy, and Verna Takashima
2:00pm - 3:00pm | Kapa Hui Information Booth with Roen Hufford, Dalani Tanahy, and Verna Takashima
2:00pm - 3:00pm | Ho‘okupu: A Hip Hop Anthology of Hawaiian History with Ho‘okupu Hip Hop Project
Pō Ampitheater
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Screening of Ke Kāhea: An Invitation into Sacred Space followed by Q&A with R. ‘A‘i‘a‘i Bello
2:00pm - 3:00pm | Screening of Ke Kāhea: An Invitation into Sacred Space followed by Q&A with R. ‘A‘i‘a‘i Bello
Sculpture Lobby
Kālai Pōhaku (stone-on-stone carving) with Hoaka Delos Reyes
‘Ewa Gallery
Carving Demonstrations with Beau Jack Key
POD (Passion on Display)
Solomon Enos
13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Cultural Events - Day 6
Perpetuating Pacific Culture for 50 years
The Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) is the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders. The South Pacific Commission (now The Pacific Community - SPC) launched this dynamic showcase of arts and culture in 1972 to halt the erosion of traditional practices through ongoing cultural exchange. It is a vibrant and culturally enriching event celebrating the unique traditions, artistry, and diverse cultures of the Pacific region. FestPAC serves as a platform for Pacific Island nations to showcase their rich heritage and artistic talents.
Celebrate FestPAC at Capitol Modern - DAY 1
STAGE
11:05am | Kumu Kaponoʻai Molitau, Auliʻi Mitchell, Mauli Ola Cook, Taupōuri Tangarō, Lilinoe Lindsey, Pueo Pata, Pono Alejo, Maile Loo-Ching, and their students
12:25pm | Samoa Delegation
1:00pm | Hula Ki‘i from masters Kaponoʻai Molitau, Mauli Ola Cook, and their students
1:25pm | Marshall Islands Delegation
2:00pm | Hula Ki‘i ʻAuana with Kumu Kiʻi Mauli Ola Cook, Maile Loo-Ching, and their students
2:25pm | Tokelau Delegation
CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS
Tent #1
Delegation (more details to be confirmed)
Tent #2
Delegation (more details to be confirmed)
Tent #3
Ki‘i Collective: Auliʻi Mitchell, Kaponoʻai Molitau, Mauli Ola Cook, Taupōuri Tangarō, Lilinoe Lindsey, Pueo Pata, Pono Alejo, Maile Loo-Ching, and respective haumana
13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Cultural Events - Day 5
Perpetuating Pacific Culture for 50 years
The Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) is the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders. The South Pacific Commission (now The Pacific Community - SPC) launched this dynamic showcase of arts and culture in 1972 to halt the erosion of traditional practices through ongoing cultural exchange. It is a vibrant and culturally enriching event celebrating the unique traditions, artistry, and diverse cultures of the Pacific region. FestPAC serves as a platform for Pacific Island nations to showcase their rich heritage and artistic talents.
13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Cultural Events - Day 3
Perpetuating Pacific Culture for 50 years
The Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) is the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders. The South Pacific Commission (now The Pacific Community - SPC) launched this dynamic showcase of arts and culture in 1972 to halt the erosion of traditional practices through ongoing cultural exchange. It is a vibrant and culturally enriching event celebrating the unique traditions, artistry, and diverse cultures of the Pacific region. FestPAC serves as a platform for Pacific Island nations to showcase their rich heritage and artistic talents.