SPECIAL EVENTS LIST
DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu
Historian Gary Coover and artist and educator Susan Hogan lead this walking tour of the HEART district of Downtown Honolulu. A unique way to experience the historical and artistic heritage of this area.
Saturday, July 11 from 10 AM - 12 PM, $20 per person, only 20 slots available—register ahead of time!
DAC Storytelling Night with Tricia Allen
Tattoo artist, author, and University of Hawai'i instructor Tricia Allen will share her decades-long journey into Polynesian tattooing, from her early museum work to her travels across Tahiti, the Marquesas, and Rapa Nui. She has tattooed thousands of Polynesian community members and lectured widely at major institutions and conferences.
2nd Floor DAC Classroom, $10 per person. It is highly recommended to register ahead!
DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu
Historian Gary Coover and artist and educator Susan Hogan lead this walking tour of the HEART district of Downtown Honolulu. A unique way to experience the historical and artistic heritage of this area.
Saturday, August 15 from 10 AM - 12 PM, $20 per person, only 20 slots available—register ahead of time!
DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu
Historian Gary Coover and artist and educator Susan Hogan lead this walking tour of the HEART district of Downtown Honolulu. A unique way to experience the historical and artistic heritage of this area.
Saturday, June 20 from 10 AM - 12 PM, $20 per person, only 20 slots available—register ahead of time!
DAC Storytelling Night with Special Guest Elizabeth Wichmann-Walczak
Retired UH professor and Asian theatre director Elizabeth Wichmann-Walczak is known as the Grande Dame of Beijing Opera in America. Since her retirement, China has declared her a living treasure. Experience her retelling of two classic Chinese Opera tales!
2nd Floor DAC Classroom, $10 per person. It is highly recommended to register ahead, as this may sell out.
QUIRKY CRAFTERS: Mini Charity Craft Show
Join Quirky Crafters for a fun day with friends, as you shop from a curated collective of local crafters, while also helping to support local charities!
Sunday, May 24 from 11 AM - 4PM, FREE and open to the public in our 2nd Floor Classroom.
DAC UNBIRTHDAY PARTY
Celebrate the magic of transformation at this whimsical afternoon event inspired by butterflies. Walk the red carpet into a vibrant gathering featuring live music by local band ESD (Every Single Day), creative art activities, and complimentary pizza, cookies, and tea.
Sunday, May 17 from 2-4 PM, $20 per person in the DAC Classroom, register ahead of time!
DAC STORYTELLING NIGHT with Special Guest Dean Carrico
Part of DAC’s monthly storytelling series in partnership with Honolulu master storyteller Jeff Gere.
Join Dean Carrico: punk musician, journalist, bartender, and author of "Dean’s List: Conversations with a 6am Bartender.”
Saturday, May 16 from 6-7:30 PM, $10 Per Person in the 2nd Floor Classroom.
HEART of Honolulu Street Festival 2026
Join DAC and a variety of artists and arts organizations as we transform Nuʻuanu Avenue in Chinatown into a pedestrian district filled with art, live music, food, local vendors, performances, and more.
Free, outside on Nuʻuanu Avenue.
SUNDAY SESSIONS with The Three Of Us
Join us as Three of Us, featuring Nate Hatico, Katy Furuya& Brian Ishii, play both classics and lesser-known gems for your Sunday afternoon vibe.
Free admission, downstairs at DAC in Studio 1C.
PACIFIC RAVEN PRESS: Roots Poetry Festival
An unforgettable evening of poetry, creativity, and local talent!
$20 at the door in the DAC Classroom upstairs.