Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Shangri La
The center’s “8x8: Source” exhibition shares a unique view into the diverse voices and creativity of artists across Hawai'i.
Galleries & Museums
6 Reasons to Visit Capitol Modern This Spring
See what’s new at Honolulu’s fabulous and free contemporary art museum.
The Fusion Makes Its Big Debut at Capitol Modern
New for 2024: Friday Night Tempo concerts with eclectic music partnerships, starting with The Fusion on Jan. 19.
Soul on Tap: Cultural Resources of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i’s spirit can be found, and accessed more easily than ever, in our cultural repositories. Here are some resources.
Rock Out at Capitol Modern on First Friday
See homegrown indie bands WND WRD and Ivory City perform live on Dec. 1.
Family-Friendly Events This Winter
Here are a few cool activities the whole ‘ohana will enjoy this winter.
Q&A With Karen Ewald, New Executive Director of Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
See how she’s shaping the future of Capitol Modern.
Drag Queens Take Over First Friday at Capitol Modern
Join the Honolulu Pride Month celebration at Capitol Modern on Friday, Oct. 6, featuring a guided art tour, live music and a drag show.
Go Check Um: 7 Hawai‘i Things We’re Loving This Week
From new music and art to fresh fashions and interiors—our quick picks for living stylishly.
“Creatures & Characters” Exhibition Open at Hawai‘i State Art Museum
See the new exhibition featuring narrative works collected for keiki art enrichment and education.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum Invites You to Face “Fear of the Unknown”
Beat the summer heat and check out a haunting new exhibition at HiSAM.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Entertainment and Getaways on O‘ahu
Whether you want to drink, dance, pau hana, rock out or break things, there’s a best place to do that here.
HiSAM x SlappGood Bring Hawai‘i’s Talented Music Producers to the Stage
Watch music producers show off their mad skills for a live producer showcase experience at HiSAM for First Friday, July 7.
New Kumu Hula Edith Kanaka‘ole Quarter Celebrates Hawaiian Culture
Learn more about the Hawaiian icon on Friday, June 9, at a special Bishop Museum after-hours event.
Explore These Free Museums on O‘ahu
O‘ahu has a museum for nearly everything—from art and Hawaiian history to police, fire and fighter jets. The best part? Many are free!
Join Artist-Led, Family-Friendly Workshops at HiSAM’s Super Saturday
It’s all about creating art inspired by art during a fun-packed day for keiki and ‘ohana at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Explore Local Works at Leeward Community College’s New Art Gallery
Hō‘ikeākea Gallery’s first exhibition runs until Aug. 25, 2023, and includes Artists’ Discussions in July and August.
5 Reasons to Visit Hawai‘i State Art Museum in May
Find out what's happening at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum in May 2023—live music, keiki workshops, young artists, and more.
Hawaiian Artistry Takes Center Stage in Compelling New Exhibit
Get an artists’-eye view of Native Hawaiian arts and culture at Bishop Museum’s newest exhibit, on display through October 29, 2023.
See Student Artists Shine at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum
The 60th Annual Hawai‘i State Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition is now open, featuring the work of 250 award-winning student artists.
Must See: “ʻAi Pōhaku, Stone Eaters” Native Hawaiian Art Exhibit
Explore contemporary works from nearly 40 Native Hawaiian artists at the University of Hawai‘i.
Accessions Exhibit Opens at the Hawai’i State Art Museum
HiSAM invites you to view the most recent additions to the "Art in Public Places" collection.
Brandy Nālani McDougall Debuts as the New Hawai‘i State Poet Laureate at Hawai’i State Art Museum
Get inspired by this award-winning poet through readings and workshops at HiSAM
