SPECIAL EVENTS AT DAC
+ IN THE COMMUNITY

Upcoming Ticketed Events at DAC

Monthly Events at DAC

  • First Fridays at DAC (Every First Friday of the Month)

    Every First Friday evening of the month, DAC joins other creative organizations in the Chinatown Arts District with special art activities, performances, make & take crafting projects, exhibition opening receptions, artist meet & greets, and more!

    Every First Friday of the month from 5:30 - 8 p.m.
    Downtown Art Center (all spaces)
    FREE and open to the public!

    Photo: Dancers from IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre

  • Sunday Sessions Live Music (Every First Sunday of the month)

    Every First Sunday of the month, DAC and Guitar Festival of Hawaii, led by veteran music coordinator and musician Terry Oyama, team up to host live music by different local bands and musicians. These performances are FREE and open to the public! Refreshments available from the DAC donation bar.

    Every First Sunday of the month, from 2-4 p.m.
    DAC Studio 1C (first floor)
    FREE and open to the public (donations welcome)

    Photo: Veteran Honolulu musician Bobby Nishida

DAC-Produced Community Events

  • The HEART of Honolulu Art-focused Street Festival

    Next Event: Saturday, April 11, 2026

    Save the date for our next annual HEART of Honolulu Art Street Festival! We invite artists and arts organizations to take to the streets, as we shut down Nuuanu Avenue in Chinatown and open it to pedestrian traffic for everyone to experience and enjoy the HEART of the Chinatown Arts District, including art, free make & take crafts, live music, food, creative local vendors, performances and more.

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  • Sunset Arts Market at Fort Street Mall

    Next Event: TBA

    Free and open to the public.

    Sunset Arts Market at Fort Street Mall is an evening arts market produced by Downtown Art Center, and focused on activating the historic Fort Street Mall at Pauahi Street with a spotlight on local art, live music, fashion, and food.

    Find Out More!

FREE Public Events at DAC

  • Sunday Sessions Live Music

    Every First Sunday of the month from 2-4 p.m.
    FREE and open to the public

    Located in the second floor DAC Main Gallery or Classroom

    Every First Sunday of the month, we host live music by different local bands, curated by local music veteran Terry Oyama. These performances are FREE, although donations are welcome. Refreshments available from the DAC donation bar.

  • First Fridays at DAC

    Every First Friday of the month from 5:30 - 8 p.m.
    FREE and open to the public!

    Every First Friday, DAC and several other arts organizations in the Chinatown Arts District host art receptions and special events that showcase the local creative community, from visual to performing arts! Join the First Friday art walk and celebrate with us!

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