First Friday at Capitol Modern, the Hawai‘i State Art Museum

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First Friday at Capitol Modern, the Hawai‘i State Art Museum

ArtFriday, May 1, 2026· 5:00 PMFree
Capitol Modern, the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813
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Join us every first Friday of the month for a free, family-friendly evening of art and music at Capitol Modern. The galleries and our Sculpture Garden will be open. Come visit and enjoy performances in the garden and peruse Hawaii's favorite urban market, Art+Flea. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

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