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Downtown Art Center’s “Dance on the Edge of the Witches’ Cauldron” brings together five established Hawaiʻi artists in an exhibition exploring transformation through visual art, movement, and narrative. Curated by Tom Klobe, the show runs through May 29 in Chinatown.
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Foundation work for Chinatown’s first rail station began in April as part of Skyline Segment 3 construction. Local businesses are adapting to construction impacts while anticipating increased foot traffic once the station opens.
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Five distinguished Hawai’i artists — Fred Roster, Pat Hickman, Allyn Bromley, Sally French and Linda Kane — unite at Downtown Art Center for a rare collective exhibition. “Dance on the Edge of the Witches’ Cauldron” runs May 1-29 in Chinatown.
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Construction begins on Chinatown’s first ceremonial arch at Kekaulike Mall as part of a $2.8 million revitalization effort. Local merchants hope the improvements will boost foot traffic and address persistent safety concerns in the historic district.
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BoxJelly, Honolulu’s original co-working pioneer, is returning with a new Chinatown location on Bethel Street across from Hawaii Theatre Center. The move signals confidence in the historic district’s ongoing revival alongside new restaurants and businesses opening this spring.
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HPD raided an illegal game room on North Hotel Street in Chinatown Thursday, arresting two men and seizing gaming machines. The bust marks the third illegal gambling operation shut down in the neighborhood this year.
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Renowned curator Tom Klobe selected works by established Hawaii artists for a standout exhibition at Downtown Art Center during Chinatown’s monthly First Friday gallery walk. The event continues to drive cultural and economic revitalization in Honolulu’s evolving arts district.
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Honolulu acquired an 8,231-sq-ft corner lot in Chinatown for $4.52 million to develop affordable housing near the planned rail corridor. The strategic purchase supports transit-oriented development while addressing the city’s housing shortage.
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The HEART District’s annual street festival returns Saturday, May 9, closing Nuuanu Avenue for live music, local vendors, and a celebration of downtown Honolulu’s emerging creative corridor. The free event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Hotel and Beretania streets.
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Chinatown’s streets go car-free this weekend for the annual HEART of Honolulu Art Street Festival, featuring 50+ local artists, live music stages, and diverse food vendors. The free event transforms the historic neighborhood into Honolulu’s largest outdoor art gallery from 6-10 p.m. Saturday.
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