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The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts honors Hawaiian music legends Abigail Laau and Kalapana’s DJ Pratt with posthumous Legacy Awards. Full Na Hoku nominees announced May 13 ahead of the May 25 ceremony.
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The Garden Club of Honolulu takes over HoMA May 8-10 with “Imagine That!” — a floral exhibition merging competitive flower arranging with sustainability themes. More than 100 designers will create arrangements using native plants and eco-friendly practices in downtown Honolulu’s premier art venue.
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The Downtown Art Center’s “Sumibana” exhibition blends Japanese calligraphy and ikebana in Chinatown, offering a meditative art experience that counterbalances the neighborhood’s bustling energy. The collaborative show runs through March 30 with free admission.
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The Garden Club of Honolulu transforms HoMA’s courtyards with elaborate floral installations May 8-10. This rare collaboration between botanical artistry and fine art creates a uniquely Hawaiian cultural experience in downtown’s premier museum.
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“Ocean of Peace” at Honolulu Hale features seven Micronesian artists exploring themes of migration, climate change, and cultural preservation. The exhibition runs through June 11 and represents an important platform for underrepresented Pacific Islander voices.
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The HEART of Honolulu Art Street Festival returns to Chinatown this Saturday after a spring scheduling change, featuring live music, local artists, and food vendors from 6-10 p.m. The grassroots event showcases the neighborhood arts advocates who keep Chinatown’s creative community thriving year-round.
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The HEART of Honolulu Art Street Festival caps Chinatown’s spring gallery renaissance on May 9, closing Nuuanu Avenue for a celebration of the district’s community-driven arts revival. Three new galleries have opened since late 2023, transforming downtown into Honolulu’s most vibrant arts destination.
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The Downtown Art Center opens two free exhibitions this May: “Dance on the Edge of the Witches’ Cauldron” featuring SFCA public art and “Sumibana, Ink Flowers” celebrating Japanese calligraphy and flower arrangement. Both run through May 29 in Chinatown.
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The Garden Club of Honolulu transforms the Honolulu Museum of Art May 8-10 with elaborate floral installations focused on sustainability and community. The annual Major Flower Show promises immersive botanical artistry that complements the museum’s permanent collection.
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North Shore native Jack Johnson returns to Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall on May 14, bringing his signature mellow sound home to the venue that has anchored Honolulu’s music scene for six decades. The homecoming concert highlights both Johnson’s enduring local appeal and Blaisdell’s role as the island’s premier cultural venue.
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