Do It: Slow Art Friday

Chinatown mellows with Slow Art Friday

With Chinatown’s First Fridays generally being louder and more event-driven, Slow Art Fridays is being introduced as the slower-paced alternative, with artist receptions and opportunities to foster a deep and fulfilling appreciation of the arts. It will repeat every third Friday of the month.

Featured at this weekend’s inaugural event:

>> Hawaiian food, music and dance to compliment the ARTS at Marks Garage’s (1159 Nuuanu Ave.) cultural exhibit from the Bishop Museum, “Hui Panala‘au,” exploring the occupation of isolated Pacific islands in the years proceeding World War II.

>> At the Peggy Chun Gallery (1161 Nuuanu Ave.), the opening of Arna Johnson and Geralyn Camarillo’s show “Ulawena: Light from Within,” which will run through Feb. 13. Also in honor of the new year and the start of Slow Art Fridays, a special sale of Peggy Chun originals and giclées, up to 50 percent off.

>> The Hoku award-winning Hawaiian duo of Kupaoa will be playing new music from their forthcoming CD and signing copies of their latest release, “Pili o ke Ao” at the Bethel Street Gallery (1140 Bethel St.). Ten percent off sales of any original art will also be happening during the event.

Other confirmed participants include Louis Pohl Gallery (1111 Nuuanu Ave.), Bambu 2.0 (1144 Bethel St., the former rRed Elephant location), Studio of Roy Venters (1160-A Nuuanu Ave.), Chinatown Boardroom (1160 Nuuanu Ave.), Hank’s Cafe and the Dragon Upstairs (1038 Nuuanu Ave.), the Art Treasures Gallery (1136 Nuuanu Ave.), the Manifest (38 N. Hotel St.), thirtyninehotel (39 N. Hotel St.) and Soul de Cuba (1121 Bethel St.).

>> Where: Chinatown Arts District, Downtown
>> When: 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 15
>> Cost: Free
>> Info: 521-2903 or www.hawaiiartsalliance.org