From the HEART:
Celebrating Historic Downtown Honolulu

This September 2025, Downtown Art Center (DAC) presents From the HEART, a two-day celebration of our vibrant, historically-important neighborhood and its creative community!

Hosted in partnership with resident historian Gary Coover and the Fort Street Mall Business Improvement District, the event also marks DAC’s 5-year anniversary.

• Day 1 – Friday, September 26: An evening arts market in Wilcox Park at Fort Street Mall will feature food vendors, live music, historical exhibits, and a scavenger hunt highlighting local landmarks. The event aims to engage and inform the community about the rich, vibrant history of Honolulu’s historic Downtown district.
  
  

• Day 2 – Saturday, September 27: Daytime activities at DAC for its 5th Anniversary will include a plein air timed outdoor painting competition focused on scenes from Downtown and Chinatown, along with live music, interactive art experiences, and celebratory treats.

As part of the festivities, vacant storefronts along Bethel Street will be revitalized with painted murals and custom historical window displays that share the rich heritage
of the neighborhood.

More Information Coming Soon!

This event is produced by the team behind the annual HEART of Honolulu Festival.