By Staff Reports
(Oahu)– First Friday happens this month –November 7 – rain or shine. Every first Friday of the month, friendly crowds head to the Downtown-Chinatown area to enjoy extended shop, boutique and gallery hours, along with entertainment and dining at both new and favorite familiar spots. Remember Hotel Street, between Nuuanu Avenue and Smith Street becomes a vehicle-free pedestrian promenade after 8pm.
Arts at Marks Garage. “Maka Lua”, paintings and sculpture by Carl Pao. 5-10pm. 121250 Nuuanu Avenue. www.artsatmarks.com.
Bar 35. Open 4pm-2am. Happy hour deals from 4-10pm. DJs and dancing. No cover untilo 9pm. 35 N. Hotel Street, www.bar35.com.
Brasserie Du Vin. Happy hour from 4-6pm. 1115 Bethel Street, www.brasserieduvin.com.
Downbeat Lounge. It’s Club Underground with DJs Ross Jackson and Davie Shindig. Plus drink specials. 9pm-2am. 40 N. Hotel Street, www.downbeatdiner.com.
eleven44. Happy hour from 4-7pm. It’s Foundation First Friday with Honolulu’s favorite House DJs, including Ramit, Jimmy Lee, Loic and others, starting at 9pm. No cover. 1144 Bethel Street. www.eleven44hawaii.com.
In4mation. Featuring art by Aaron Kai in the “Capsule Collection. 5-10 pm. 1154 Nuuanu Avenue, www.informants.com.
Louis Pohl Gallery. “Stills and Abstracts” featuring artwork by Keiko Thomas and Kay Chun Sasaki. Meet the artists this First Friday. 1142 Bethel Street, www.louispohlgallery.com.
Other things to consider in the neighborhood…
Restaurants
Cake Envy Duc’s Bistro Epic
Grondin
HASR Bistro
JJ Dolan’s
Kan Zaman Little Village
Livestock Tavern Lucky Belly Mercury
Murphy’s Bar & Grill
O’Toole’s
Scratch Soul de Cuba
The Fix
Shops
Art Treasures Gallery Barrio Vintage Blank Canvas Fighting Eel Ginger13 House of Aria
Roberta Oaks
Owens & Co.
This list was developed to convey the message that First Friday offers many different activities and opportunities. The list was developed with the help of contributors and the (sometimes fuzzy) memory of the author. Apologies for any unintended omissions. Suggestions, feedback and contribution for next month appreciated.
Mods v. Rockers Event Update: It was previously announced that this event, a celebration of classic and vintage cars and motorbikes, would take place on the street this First Friday. A scaled-down version event will take place at Next Door, not on the streets.
