Special Events at DAC

Special Events

FREE Public Events at DAC

  • Sunday Sessions Live Music

    Every First Sunday of the month, we host live music by different local bands, playing in thc gallery and curated by local music veteran Terry Oyama. These performances are FREE and open to the public! Refreshments available from the DAC donation bar.

    Every First Sunday of the month from 2-4 p.m.

  • The Bard's Birthday Bash

    Help us celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday with a fun evening event, in collaboration with Hawaii Shakespeare Festival!

    Friday, April 26 from 5:30-7 p.m

  • A Very Merry Unbirthday Tea Party!

    There are 364 unbirthdays
    Precisely why we're gathered here to cheer.
    Let's all congratulate us
    With another cup of tea
    A very merry unbirthday to thee.

    Join us for merriment and a celebration of us! Tea, refreshments, crafts, and music by Lana Lavergne and Rockwell Fukino provided.

    Sunday, May 19 from 2-5 p.m.

    RSVP AT BIT.LY/DACUNBIRTHDAY

DAC-Produced Community Events

  • Sunset Arts Market at Fort Street Mall

    Friday, June 21 from 4 - 7 p.m.

    Free and open to the public!

    Save the date! Sunset Arts Market at Fort Street Mall is a new evening arts market produced by Downtown Art Center, and focused on activating the historic Fort Street Mall at Pauahi Street with a spotlight on local art, live music, fashion, and food.

  • HEART of Honolulu Art Street Festival

    Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Save the date for our next HEART of Honolulu Art Street Festival! We're inviting artists and arts organizations to take to the streets, as we shut down Nuuanu Avenue in Chinatown and open it to pedestrian traffic for everyone to experience and enjoy the HEART of the Chinatown Arts District, including art, free make & take crafts, live music, food, creative local vendors, performances and more.