88 BLOCK WALKS welcomes you to historic Downtown/Chinatown with a whirlwind tour of art galleries, shops, restaurants, bars, and venues that celebrate the First Friday of every month with free events and live entertainment! Support small businesses, hear stories of the past, and take a lesson from a local artist while sampling the diverse offerings of this historic neighborhood.

October is PRIDE month in Honolulu and to celebrate, this month’s tour features LGBTQ+ businesses, artists, and performers in Chinatown—including a special appearance by Tita Titsling!

Our community partner this month is The ARTS at Marks Garage, featuring the ARTS of Pride exhibition—opening on October 6. An artist-run, non-profit community arts center, The ARTS at Marks Garage was instrumental in creating First Friday Honolulu in the early 2000s and has been operating in Downtown/Chinatown, hosting exhibitions, performances, and workshops since 2001. Fun Fact: “ARTS” is an acronym for Art Retail Theatre Space.

First Friday starts at 5pm and most events continue until 8 or 9 so arrive early to find parking or do some exploring on your own before the tour, then stick around afterward to enjoy art, libations, and performances around Chinatown!

Tours continue rain or shine so please plan accordingly—bring jackets or umbrellas if weather suggests. Tours depart promptly at 6pm and will require approximately 65 minutes of walking. Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure.