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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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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 HEART of Honolulu Street Festival returns to Nuuanu Avenue this Saturday, transforming the corridor between Chinatown and Downtown into a celebration of local culture. The free event features vendors, live performances, and community activities from 11 a.m. through the afternoon.
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The HEART of Honolulu Street Festival returns to Nuuanu Avenue this Saturday, offering free family-friendly entertainment, local vendors, and live music. This grassroots community celebration showcases downtown Honolulu’s authentic neighborhood character.
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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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