On December 5, Capitol Modern is the place to be for First Friday, mixing culture with community in a free event that has something for pretty much everyone. Set from 5:00–9:00 PM, art aficionados and casual onlookers alike can revel in the museum's offerings, mingling with local talent and kindred spirits over canvases and sculptures.
The highlight of the night is the homage to Dr. Brandy Nālani McDougall on her term's end as Hawai‘i State Poet Laureate—the museum will echo her verses, alongside the percussive storytelling by the Kenny Endo Ensemble, an outfit that knows its way around a taiko drum. Adding more layers of motion and rhythm to the night, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students will showcase "Dancing in the Diaspora," which, if you can catch your breath after the dazzling fusion of hip-hop and indigenous moves mashed with contemporary and ‘Ori Tahiti dancing, should firmly imprint the cultural mosaic Hawaii offers, as reported by the Hawaii State Public Library System.
No evening would be complete without refreshments and unique finds. Art+Flea will present its pop-up urban market, showcasing local artists and offering attendees an opportunity to experience the vibrant creativity of the islands. Food and beverage vendors will provide offerings that delight both the palate and the senses.
