Events by Month

FEBRUARY 2010

1 February, Monday
:: Bar 35 ::
Wii Play Mondays -- 6:00pm. Wii teams will compete in a variety of sports, including bowling, tennis and dancing. Prizes! No cover. Also All Night Happy Hour!

:: Brasserie Du Vin ::
Weekly Wine Dinner: Bacon and Eggs Nouveau -- 6:00pm. A special 3-course menu with the perfect wine pairing. ($49 plus tax and gratuity, unless otherwise noted.) Reservations are required.

2 February, Tuesday
:: Brasserie Du Vin ::
Weekly Wine Tasting -- 6:00pm. Taste and learn about wine from around the world. Themes change weekly. $20 plus tax and gratuity, reservations are required.

3 February, Wednesday
:: Bar 35 ::
House of Brews -- Tasting starts at 6:00pm. Taste 8 different featured beers + Chef Francesco Valentini's artisan pizza. $20. Themes change weekly. DJ Rhumbus with KTUH Live -- 9:00pm. A rotating selection of Honolulu's funkiest DJs. No cover.

:: Brasserie Du Vin ::
Sessions @ Du Vin: James McCarthy -- music starts at 7:00pm. This popular singer, songwriter, storyteller, actor shares his soulful blend of folk-rock (acoustic vocals & guitar).

4 February, Thursday
:: Bar 35 ::
Night Out with 45 -- 8:00pm - 2:00am. DJ 45 Revolver and invited guest DJs spin the night away. No cover.

5 February, Friday
:: First Friday ::
Every First Friday, beginning at 5:00pm. Free!

This First Friday coincides with Choy Cheng a traditional Lion Dance Blessing. Several roving martial arts clubs will be roaming the streets of Chinatown with pounding drums and outstanding displays of physical culture in the form of Lion Dance teams. Neighborhood stores celebrate with long strands of firecrackers and feeding these hungry lions “lisee” or good luck money envelopes. Join us in scaring the evil spirits away and making way for Chinese New Year: the Year of the Tiger!

**TRAFFIC ADVISORY**Streets throughout the area will be blocked for a time in a “rolling closure” behind the lion dance teams & cleanup crews.

:: THe arts at marks garage ::
Fiber Hawaii 2010: Crossing Boundaries -- Hawaii Craftsmen presents a biennial showcase of contemporary fiber art. Artwork ranges from ceramic to wood to kapa. “Draw–a–Thon” -- an interactive life-drawing studio with live models, and portraits created on-the-spot by students & instructors from University of Hawaii at Manoa Drawing and Painting Program.Stop in and try your hand at drawing from a model while enjoying fresh ale from Sam Choy’s Big Aloha Brewery.

:: black cat studio ::
The Painted Ladies Collection -- Artwork by Daniel Morris. A collection of contemporary works that trick the mind, focusing on form and the illusion of form. paintedladiescollection.com. Also, paintings & drawings by the tattoo artists of Black Cat Studio. Live tattooing from 1pm to midnight.

:: Chinatown Boardroom ::
Beneath the Surf -- showcasing underwater photography by Erin Pfuntner.

:: Hawaii State Art Museum ::
Live from the Lawn: Roots and Rhythm -- Celebrating Black History Month. Rumba Negro, rapper Yung Tunez, Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winners "A Touch of Gold," Trinity Missionary Baptist Church Gospel Choir, blues guitarist Rico Woltz, and the 'Iolani School Tam-Young Jazz Combo. Hosted by Emcee Intrepid. The event features two stages of live music, on the front lawn and the second floor lanai, and is FREE to the public. Food and drinks will be available for sale on both the lawn and courtyard lanai.

:: INDIGO ::
3 Rooms -- 6:00pm - close. Green Room: DJs 45 Revolver Flip LOSTboy, QUIKSILVA. Opium Den: DJs LOSTboy & 720. Main Dining Room: DJ Technique.

:: Louis Pohl Gallery ::
Asian Designs -- New works by Takeo and Eric Chandler.

:: One Night Stand at the Mendonca Building Courtyard ::
Underwater photography by John Johnson, free dive photographer whose international award-winning works are all captured on a single breath of air underwater. Oil paintings by Kimi Werner, national champion free diver and a local oil painter inspired by the natural beauty of the islands. Original paintings and prints will be available. “Costumes and Coffee in the Courtyard” with TAG: Vintage Clothing and accessories from the Dustyflint Collection with a special selection for Valentine's Day! Donna Matichuk, a Honolulu photographer, presents a collection of black and white photos titled “Patterns of Nature.” Jorge Veras presents his current body of work: Hawaiian nature and landscape scenes. And grab a box dinner from Starpoint Cafe. Enter into the Chinatown Courtyard on Smith Street through the stand of bamboo at the Blue Dragon Gate. This event is free and open to the public.

:: mendonca building ::
Chinatown Artist Lofts, Open House -- Join the Hunt Family for an informal tour of the nearly completed studios. Honolulu’s first Artist Lofts complex is opening in Chinatown soon. Now accepting applications! This was one of the first built after the infamous Chinatown fires at the turn of the last century. An ideal mix of residents would include community minded individuals of an ethnic and cultural diversity that would reflect Honolulu’s unique multi-cultural dynamic. Contact: 778-6392 or chinatownartistslofts@gmail.com.

:: ONG KING ARTS CENTER ::
Art Gallery Opening -- 5:00-9:00pm, free. Artists: Bethany Georges and Elliot Baskerville. Performance -- 9:00pm-2:00am, 10$. Quadraphonix, 3x, Shakti Dance Movement, Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Hawaii, Tiffany Harrington, Jegaan Singh Faye, Matt Love, Cody Pierce, Manwich Doctors, & more. Come by Ong King First Friday in February to get your mind rocked by all these talented people.

:: open space yoga ::
Bija, yoga inspired photographs by Naomi Olson.

:: Pegge Hopper Gallery ::
Pegge Hopper’s paintings on the first floor, Valentine’s Day mixed-media on the Mini Wall, & The 100th Object Board: Pick out the best symbol of our time.

:: Peggy Chun Gallery ::
Ulawena: Light from Within -- Breathtaking photographic giclees on canvas by Arna Johnson & Geralyn Camarillo, collectively known as "Ulu Art". Just in time for Valentine's Day...beautiful handmade jewelry from Ambers Jewelry. Designer Christy Deutsch will be at the gallery to show her work. Also on display thru First Friday only, our collection of Peggy Chun originals titled, "Treasures from the Attic."

:: The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center ::
Hiroki, Setsuko, and Miho Morinoue -- This exhibition features the Morinoue family of artists from the Big Island who create work that is continuously inspired by each other and their island surroundings. The range of work for this exhibition includes prints, sculptures, drawings, paintings, and ceramics.

6 February, Saturday
:: Bar 35 ::
DowneTowne -- 10:00pm-2:00am. An event geared toward women who love women and open to all. This month's theme: Erotica. Dress the part! Cover.

8 February, Monday
:: Bar 35 ::
Wii Play Mondays -- 6:00pm. Wii teams will compete in a variety of sports, including bowling, tennis and dancing. Prizes! No cover. Also All Night Happy Hour!

:: Brasserie Du Vin ::
Weekly Wine Dinner: Mediterranean Escape -- 6:00pm. A special 3-course menu with the perfect wine pairing. ($49 plus tax and gratuity, unless otherwise noted.) Reservations are required.

9 February, Tuesday
:: Brasserie Du Vin ::
Weekly Wine Tasting -- 6:00pm. Taste and learn about wine from around the world. Themes change weekly. $20 plus tax and gratuity, reservations are required

10 February, Wednesday
:: Bar 35 ::
House of Brews -- Tasting starts at 6:00pm. Taste 8 different featured beers + Chef Francesco Valentini's artisan pizza. $20. Themes change weekly. DJ Rhumbus with KTUH Live -- 9:00pm. A rotating selection of Honolulu's funkiest DJs. No cover.

:: Brasserie Du Vin ::
Chocolate Tasting -- 7:00pm. A special tasting of a variety of chocolates in appetizers and dessert. $29 plus tax & tip. Reservations required. Sessions @ Du Vin: Howard Nett & Reggie Padilla -- music starts at 7:00pm. Howard plays jazz guitar and Reggie provides his smooth jazz saxophone and piano accompaniment.

11 February, Thursday
:: Bar 35 ::
Night Out with 45 -- 8:00pm - 2:00am. DJ 45 Revolver and invited guest DJs spin the night away. No cover.

12 February, Friday

:: The Actors' Group ::
The Piano Lesson -- Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. The fourth play in August Wilson’s cycle of plays about the African American experience in the 20th century. Set in Pittsburgh in 1936 it focuses upon the Charles siblings, Berniece and Boy Willie, who clash over whether to sell their family’s piano. The Piano Lesson won Wilson his second Pulitzer Prize for drama. Thru 3/7. More info and tickets at taghawaii.net.

 

13 February, Saturday
:: Bar 35 ::
T-Shirts and Sneakers Approved! -- 10:00pm-closing. The anit-dress code event. With DJ Logoe, @jon_ccc and others. Cover.

:: The Actors' Group ::
The Piano Lesson -- Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. The fourth play in August Wilson’s cycle of plays about the African American experience in the 20th century. Set in Pittsburgh in 1936 it focuses upon the Charles siblings, Berniece and Boy Willie, who clash over whether to sell their family’s piano. The Piano Lesson won Wilson his second Pulitzer Prize for drama. Thru 3/7. More info and tickets at taghawaii.net.

14 February, Sunday
:: Brasserie du vin ::
Special Valentine's Day Three-Course Dinner. With or without wine pairings.

:: The Actors' Group ::
The Piano Lesson -- Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. The fourth play in August Wilson’s cycle of plays about the African American experience in the 20th century. Set in Pittsburgh in 1936 it focuses upon the Charles siblings, Berniece and Boy Willie, who clash over whether to sell their family’s piano. The Piano Lesson won Wilson his second Pulitzer Prize for drama. Thru 3/7. More info and tickets at taghawaii.net.

15 February, Monday
:: Bar 35 ::
Wii Play Mondays -- 6:00pm. Wii teams will compete in a variety of sports, including bowling, tennis and dancing. Prizes! No cover. Also All Night Happy Hour!

:: Brasserie Du Vin ::
Weekly Wine Dinner: Esence of the Sea: Crawfish, Oysters & Lobsters -- 6:00pm. A special 3-course menu with the perfect wine pairing. ($49 plus tax and gratuity, unless otherwise noted.) Reservations are required.

16 February, Tuesday
:: Mardi Gras ::

:: Brasserie Du Vin ::
Weekly Wine Tasting -- 6:00pm. Taste and learn about wine from around the world. Themes change weekly. $20 plus tax and gratuity, reservations are required.

17 February, Wednesday
:: Bar 35 ::
House of Brews -- Tasting starts at 6:00pm. Taste 8 different featured beers + Chef Francesco Valentini's artisan pizza. $20. Themes change weekly. DJ Rhumbus with KTUH Live -- 9:00pm. A rotating selection of Honolulu's funkiest DJs. No cover.

:: Brasserie Du Vin ::
Sessions @ Du Vin: Pierre Grill & Ginai -- music starts at 7:00pm. You name it--popular music, jazz, blues, show tunes--and they can play it.

18 February, Thursday
:: bar 35 ::
JJ Walker Trio -- 9:00pm. Live blues, funk and rock.

:: Brasserie du vin ::
Cerro Negro -- 7:00pm.
Music rooted in Flamenco
sounds, with Peruvian,
Balkan & Turkish inspirations.
Free.

:: Chinatown boardroom ::
Surf Discussion Series: -- 6:30-7:30pm.

:: The Actors' Group ::
The Piano Lesson -- Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. The fourth play in August Wilson’s cycle of plays about the African American experience in the 20th century. More info and tickets at taghawaii.net.

19 February, Friday
:: Slow Art Friday ::
The third Friday of every month, from 5 to 7pm & beyond.
NEW!! Slow Art Fridays are for Opening Receptions and art exhibits, and special local, organic, and traditional food & drink at Arts District bars & restaurants. Join other art lovers to view, discuss, and enjoy the Arts District at a slower pace, allowing time and space for thoughtful interaction and meaningful connection. Slow Art Friday seeks to encourage a shift towards slowing down, taking time to enjoy the moment, and fostering deeper connections to art, to people, and to life. It is inspired by the “Slow Movement,” a force that is sweeping the nation in response to the increase of stress, disconnect, and “time poverty” permeating our culture.

:: The Actors' Group ::
The Piano Lesson -- Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. The fourth play in August Wilson’s cycle of plays about the African American experience in the 20th century. More info and tickets at taghawaii.net.

20 February, Saturday
:: Bar 35 ::
Broken Liquid -- 9:00pm - 2:00am. Drum, bass and jungle with DJs Saya & Toki.

:: The Actors' Group ::
The Piano Lesson -- Thursday-Saturday,
7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. The fourth play in
August Wilson’s cycle of plays about the African
American experience in the 20th century.
More info and tickets at taghawaii.net.

 

21 February, Sunday
:: The Actors' Group ::
The Piano Lesson -- Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. The fourth play in August Wilson’s cycle of plays about the African American experience in the 20th century. More info and tickets at taghawaii.net.

22 February, Monday
:: Bar 35 ::
Wii Play Mondays -- 6:00pm. Wii teams will compete in a variety of sports, including bowling, tennis and dancing. Prizes! No cover. Also All Night Happy Hour!

:: Brasserie Du Vin ::
Weekly Wine Dinner: New England -- 6:00pm. A special 3-course menu with the perfect wine pairing. ($49 plus tax and gratuity, unless otherwise noted.) Reservations are required.

23 February, Tuesday
:: Brasserie Du Vin ::
Weekly Wine Tasting -- 6:00pm. Taste and learn about wine from around the world. Themes change weekly. $20 plus tax and gratuity, reservations are required.

24 February, Wednesday
:: Bar 35 ::
House of Brews -- Tasting starts at 6:00pm. Taste 8 different featured beers + Chef Francesco Valentini's artisan pizza. $20. Themes change weekly. DJ Rhumbus with KTUH Live -- 9:00pm. A rotating selection of Honolulu's funkiest DJs. No cover.

:: Brasserie Du Vin ::
Sessions @ Du Vin: Satomi -- music starts at 7:00pm. Classy piano jazz!

25 February, Thursday
:: Bar 35 ::
Night Out with 45 -- 8:00pm - 2:00am. DJ 45 Revolver and invited guest DJs spin the night away. No cover.

:: The Actors' Group ::
The Piano Lesson -- Thursday-Saturday,
7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. The fourth play in
August Wilson’s cycle of plays about the African
American experience in the 20th century.
More info and tickets at taghawaii.net.

 

26 February, Friday
:: Bar 35 ::
Bhangra Bashment -- 9:00pm-2:00am. Bollywood, Bhangra, Live West African drumming and a few super hot DJs.

:: The Actors' Group ::
The Piano Lesson -- Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. The fourth play in August Wilson’s cycle of plays about the African American experience in the 20th century. More info and tickets at taghawaii.net.

27 February, Saturday
:: The Actors' Group ::
The Piano Lesson -- Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. The fourth play in August Wilson’s cycle of plays about the African American experience in the 20th century. More info and tickets at taghawaii.net.

28 February, Sunday
:: The Actors' Group ::
The Piano Lesson -- Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. The fourth play in August Wilson’s cycle of plays about the African American experience in the 20th century. More info and tickets at taghawaii.net.