Hawaiʻi Triennial
2022-02-18 10:00 - 2022-12-03 16:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Capitol Modern
Hawaiʻi Triennial 2022 (HT22) is a citywide art exhibition of contemporary art installed across seven venues in Honolulu: Bishop Museum, Foster Botanical Garden, Hawaii Theatre Center, Hawai‘i State Art Museum (HiSAM), Iolani Palace, Honolulu Museum of Art, and Royal Hawaiian Center.

The Honolulu Dance Collection
2022-09-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-10-01 18:30 - 20:30
The Honolulu Dance Collection has been organized by Terry Slaughter to showcase the diverse talents within the state of Hawai‘i in one location, the Hawai‘i State Art Museum on September 30th and October 1st, 2022. Both nights will consist of performances choreographed by local, independent artists and dance companies from the state of Hawai‘i with the intent of fostering a strong network of performance artists and providing audiences with a multifaceted dance experience. Performances will be connected to the Arts in Public Places Collection
The event is free and open to the public! Galleries will be open at HiSAM on both nights.

First Friday
2022-11-04 18:00 - 21:00
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music at HiSAM. All museum galleries and the Sculpture Garden will be open. Come visit the exhibits and enjoy performances in the garden. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
NOVEMBER FIRST FRIDAY LINEUP
6:30pm – 7:30pm: Alecia
7:45pm – 7:55pm: Fashion Show by Rated R
8:00pm – 9:00pm: Ragamuffs

The Vibe
2022-11-11 18:00 - 21:00
Join us on November 11th for the latest installment of The Vibe, a monthly live music series held at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, in partnership with the Dae Han Ensemble! This month’s featured artists are vocalists Kelsea Armstrong and Maryanne Ito, along with instrumentalists DeShannon Higa and Arthur Davis!

First Friday
2022-12-02 18:00 - 21:00
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music at HiSAM. All museum galleries and the Sculpture Garden will be open. Come visit the exhibits and enjoy performances in the garden! December’s First Friday is also the last day to view the Honolulu Triennial exhibits before they close. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
DECEMBER FIRST FRIDAY LINEUP
6:00pm – 8:00pm: DANCE. NOW. by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Department of Theatre and Dance
8:00pm – 9:00pm: Honolulu Art Ensemble

The Vibe
2022-12-09 18:00 - 21:00
Join us on December 9th for the latest installment of The Vibe, a monthly live music series held at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, in partnership with the Dae Han Ensemble. This month’s featured artists are vocalists Nick Kurosawa, Ana (of MAUVE), and Melissa Diallo, and instrumentalists Reggie Padilla, Travis Oh, and DJ Packo.
On the grand lanai, Pau Hana Painters will return, along with food vendors and our bar, sponsored by the Friends of HiSAM.

First Friday
2023-01-06 18:00 - 21:00
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music at HiSAM. The Sculpture Garden will be open. Come visit and enjoy performances in the garden. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
JANUARY FIRST FRIDAY LINEUP
DJ Lowtide
Melissa Diallo

Educator Appreciation Night
2023-01-28 18:00 - 21:00
The Hawai‘i State Art Museum is excited to host our first Educator Appreciation Night!
This free event invites educators and their guests to talk story, take part in a free raffle drawing, listen to music, take time to relax, and create art with some of Hawaii’s most talented artists, including Reina Young, Solomon Enos, and Jasper Wong.
The event is free for educators, including teachers, school administrators, and support staff. Registration on Eventbrite is required.

First Friday
2023-02-03 18:00 - 21:00
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music at HiSAM. The Sculpture Garden will be open. Come visit and enjoy performances in the garden. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
February’s First Friday will feature Rhiana and the Texans and The Elevations Hawai‘i.

The Vibe
2023-02-10 18:00 - 21:00
Join us on February 10th for the latest installment of The Vibe, a monthly live music series held at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, in partnership with the Dae Han Ensemble! Our special guest this month is Nick Kurosawa.

Super Saturday
2023-02-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-26 11:00 - 15:00
Free hands-on art activities for all ages! Make your very own works of art to take home. Admission is free.

The Vibe
2023-03-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-08 18:00 - 21:00
Join us every second Friday for the latest installment of The Vibe, a monthly live music series held at Capitol Modern: The Hawai‘i State Art Museum, in partnership with the Dae Han Ensemble.

Pau Hana Artist Talk: Prince Dance Company
2023-03-31 18:00 - 20:00
Free, family-friendly evening of art and dance at HiSAM! Featuring a special performance by Prince Dance Company, followed by a Q&A and discussion.
My Empty Body is Full of Stars revolves around the interplay and wonder of the body and its relationship with our universe and the evolution of matter in the Cosmos. Galactic scale physical processes are played out on the physical form through dance composition performed by the Prince Dance Company dancers. The space is transformed into a galaxy of movement to an original score composed by Big Empty Field, direction by Angel Prince, choreography by Ms. Prince and the dancers, astronomic concepts by advisors Jean-Charles Cuillandre and Andrea Petric, and text by Jonathan Sypert and Shiloh Goodin.

The Vibe
2023-04-14 18:00 - 21:00
Join us every second Friday for the latest installment of The Vibe, a monthly live music series held at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, in partnership with the Dae Han Ensemble.
Bar and food vendors will be available on the Grand Lanai, and watch live art happening with the Pau Hana Painters.

PĀ‘INA PŌ‘ALIMA
2023-04-28 18:00 - 21:00
In partnership with the Mayor’s Office on Culture and the Arts, join us for a free, family-friendly evening of art and music at HiSAM. All museum galleries and the Sculpture Garden will be open. Come visit the exhibits and enjoy performances in the garden. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

First Friday
2023-05-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-07 18:00 - 21:00
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music at HiSAM! The Lēʻahi Gallery and our Sculpture Garden will be open. Come visit and enjoy performances in the garden. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

First Friday
2023-06-02 18:00 - 21:00
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music at HiSAM. The Lēʻahi Gallery, POD, and our Sculpture Garden will be open. Come visit and enjoy performances in the garden. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
In honor of Pride Month, HiSAM presents QASI Queer Arts Festival, including a performance with Lady Laritza “Lala” Labouche.

I Am a Rainbow
2023-06-24 15:00 - 19:00
In partnership with the Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation and others, join us on Saturday, June 24th for an ‘Ohana event celebrating the book “I Am A Rainbow” by professional dancer, choreographer, O‘ahu born-and-raised, and now author, Mark Kanemura!
All ages are welcome for an afternoon of family activities, keiki art workshops, performances, drag story-time, and a special book signing and dance party with Mark!

First Friday
2023-09-01 17:00 - 21:00
Free, family-friendly evening of art and music at Capitol Modern. The Lēʻahi Gallery and our Sculpture Garden will be open. Come visit and enjoy performances in the garden. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

First Friday: A Honolulu Pride Celebration
2023-10-06 18:00 - 21:00
Featuring a gallery Drag Tour with Coco Chandelier, a Drag Show by Generation Next 2.0 ft. DJ A.i.T in the Sculpture Garden, and a variety of food options.
