Friday, February 2: First Friday Street Festival:  Honolulu District.  Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 6 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit […]

Friday, February 2:  First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, with live entertainment. Seating will be provided.  All ages welcome.  Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines […]

Saturday, February 3: Liliuokalani Festival.  In Celebration of Queen Liliuokalani's coronation, celebrate the history and culture of native Hawaiians.  Enjoy a fun filled family day. Indulge in ono foods, buy locally made arts and crafts, watch traditional cultural demonstrations, play fun keiki games, learn about Native Hawaiian organizations, and relax with awesome local entertainment.  Liliuokalani […]

Saturday, February 3: Celebrating Black History Month: Screening of the motion picture “Hidden Figures.” Co-sponsored by the Hawai`i Council for the Humanities, the screening will include a presentation by a noted scholar, hosted Q&A session and discussion of the movie’s theme. Event is free to Museum members and free with Museum admission. Limited seating, advance […]

Friday & Saturday, February 9 & 10: Chinese New Year Celebration.  Celebrate the Year of the Dog in Chinatown along the streets of Maunakea, Smith, and Pauahi Streets.  Enjoy food booths and entertainment at three stages. Attend the Chinese New Year’s Parade, which begins at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.   Chinatown Cultural Plaza, 100 N. Beretania […]

Saturday & Sunday, February 10 & 11: Vietnamese-American Lunar New Year Festival.  Enjoy a fun filled family day with cultural food, crafts, musical entertainment, games and inflatable play area for the kids. Kapiolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 221-3159 or email phamdb@gmail.com.

Saturday & Sunday, February 10 & 11:  Ukulele Picnic in Hawai`i.  A festival-like music event featuring iconic ukulele musicians from across Hawai`i and the world. The medley of events kicks off on Saturday, with the International Ukulele Contest and Hula Show. The finale takes place on Sunday, with an eclectic collection of more than 20 […]

Saturday, February 10: Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Friday, February 16: Chinese New Year Lion Dance. Welcome in the Year of the Dog with Sing Yung Dragon and Lion Dance Association blessing the Museum’s hangars and Ford Island Control Tower. The Museum will provide the red envelopes for guests to feed the lions as they roam the campus, bringing all good luck for the […]

Sunday, February 18: Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art.  Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum […]