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Don’t Miss the Final First Friday of 2022 at Hawaiʻi State Art Museum

Lisa Shiroma,

Watch live performances by members of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Theatre and Dance program and Honolulu Art Ensemble.

Frolic’s Picks

6 O‘ahu Cafés to Get Your Art and Coffee On

Tracy Chan,

Fuel up and support local artists at these artsy coffee joints.

Food Trucks

This Monthly Food Truck Rally Attracts Eaters from Across O‘ahu to Waikele

Eric Baranda,

What The Truck?! brings 30+ local vendors together for a popular monthly food truck rally like we haven’t seen since Eat the Street.

First taste: Bethel Union

Thomas Obungen,

I first heard rumblings of a new JJ Dolan’s sister restaurant in the works at the former Brasserie du Vin spot back in November 2015. With JJ Dolan’s pedigree for delicious pizza and wings, I couldn’t wait for this new…

First Friday Art Walk August 2016

Tracy Chan,

During August’s First Friday, we dropped in at Brue Bar on Merchant Street for John McCaskill’s “Suicide Prints” woodblock art show, the new Palate restaurant, formerly Soul de Cuba, Madre Chocolate for live music and chocolate samples, The Human Imagination…

Party pics: First Friday July 2016

Tracy Chan,

While many galleries and stores were closed for the holiday weekend, those participating in the art walk hosted a lively scene. We hit some of the hot spots, including Roberta Oaks’ store on Pauahi Street, Madre Chocolate across the street,…

Party pics: First Friday June 2016

Tracy Chan,

Chinatown was a flurry of activity during June’s First Friday, with the art walk and the restaurants and clubs bringing out lots of people to enjoy the night. We hit some of the happening spots, including art gallery Ten41 on…

Party pics: First Friday March 2016

Tracy Chan,

We hit some of the happening spots during March’s First Friday, including Arts at Marks Garage for a “Strata” mosaic art showcase; the newly remodeled Chinatown Artists Lofts, where only a few artists were back in residence but busy in…

Something new: Hopika Bake Stop

Melissa Chang,

Kimmy Harbin with one of her platters. It’s First Friday! You’re probably headed to Chinatown tonight for the big monthly street party, so here’s a civilized option for you as you weave through the crowds and art galleries looking for…

Party pics: First Friday Art Walk Feb 2016

Tracy Chan,

February’s First Friday art walk went later than usual, with several locations switching it up and going til 10-11 p.m. with art receptions, trunk sales and more. We hit some of the most buzzed-about places, including the new Nuuanu ROC…

Party pics: First Friday December 2015

Tracy Chan,

We hit the hot spots on the last First Friday of the year for art receptions and more. At Cake Envy, dessert-themed jewelry pieces were sold in conjuntion with nonprofit Project Hawaii to help homeless teenagers in Waianae. At ARTS…

Party pics: First Friday November 2015

Tracy Chan,

For November’s First Friday, we hit the streets, shops, galleries and clubs of Chinatown, including ARTS at Marks Garage, where a crowd came out for the debut of a new exhibition, Makakolu, plus Abstract Magazine’s 9th issue launch party; Roberta…

Party pics: First Friday September 2015

Tracy Chan,

September was the first First Friday after college started up again, so no surprise that it got packed later on in the night, with lines down the block at Bar 35 and Manifest. The earlier Art Walk was also a…

Party pics: First Friday June 2015

Tracy Chan,

June’s First Friday saw the grand opening of the newest branch of dark alternative store Millennium Hawaii/Chaos Incorporated in Marin Tower on Smith Street. We stopped by, before hitting NextDoor, where live art, music and local craft vendors added to…

Party pics: First Friday May 2015

Tracy Chan,

May’s First Friday didn’t pick up until later in the evening, but there were definitely hot spots during the Art Walk, including The Human Imagination’s skate photography showcase, NextDoor’s art and music fest, and Soul de Cuba’s salsa dancing. We…

Party pics: First Friday April 2015

Tracy Chan,

April’s First Friday also saw a lot of firsts for the Art Walk, including the opening after renovations of the Chinatown Courtyard and the Chinatown Artists Lofts above it. We hit a photo exhibition by Kaveh Kardan, contemporary Hawaiian artist…

Party pics: First Friday March 2015

Tracy Chan,

March’s First Friday was slow in the beginning, but picked up later in the evening. We hit the streets, shops and galleries of Chinatown to bring you the scene from places like Soul de Cuba, The ARTS at Marks Garage,…

Party pics: First Friday February 2015

Eric Baranda,

A good crowd turned up for February’s First Friday Art Walk. We visited the new Proof Public House (formerly Mercury Bar) and saw an exhibit on display at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Black Cat Tattoo had a special Black Heart dance…

Party pics: First Friday December 2014

Eric Baranda,

Chinatown was in full party mode for First Friday December 2014. We raged with the best of them at NextDoor, Downbeat Diner and Bar 35. We also took a look at the brand-new Bethel Street Tap Room, in the old…

Party pics: Mods Vs. Rockers First Friday

Tracy Chan,

As a tribute to world-famous tattoo artist Sailor Jerry, Jet Setter Productions organized a special themed First Friday for November, with vintage scooters, motorcycles, beautiful vintage cars (even a Delorean!), rockabilly, pin-up and ’60s mod fashion, tattoo specials at Chinatown…