FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 5, 2026
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HoMA NIGHTS CELEBRATES INDIAN FESTIVAL NAVRATRI OCT. 30 WITH ART, DANCE, MUSIC AND FOOD
WHAT: HoMA Nights: Navratri
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 30, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St.
PRICE: $35 general admission, $25 museum members, $28 college students, $15 children age 3 to 18; tickets available at honolulumuseum.org
HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I—On Oct. 30, the Honolulu Museum of Art comes alive with the sights, sounds, and tastes of Navratri, the annual South Asian festival that honors women and celebrates community. Spearheaded by Hale Re Hawai‘i founders Sumoha Min and Nada McClellan, the evening includes live music and dance performances.
The lineup:
Performance:
The
Garba folk dance collective Halo Re Hawai‘i performs on the Central Courtyard
stage, followed by Indian vocalist Mauli Dave.
Experience art:
HoMA docents will lead tours of the subcontinenta
treasures in the Jhamandas Watumull Gallery of Indian Art at 5:15pm and 6:30pm.
Art
making:
Guests
can decorate a pair of dandiya sticks, the accessories used in the folk dance
Dandiya Raas.
Dancing:
Guests
will learn about the folk dances Garba and Raas then can join a guided
community dance.
Food:
Guests
can enjoy vegan and vegetarian South Indian street food from Simply Indulge
808. Owner Vasumathi Kode sources ingredients from local farmers to cook dishes
inspired by her mother’s recipes.
Henna station:
Guests can experience the beautiful art of henna with Henna Hawaii! They can choose a design and watch as a skilled
henna artist creates a unique temporary design on their skin.
About HoMA Nights
Six times a year, the Museum presents HoMA Nights, a vibrant
cultural celebration to foster community and empathy and offer an evening of
discovery and exploration. Future HoMA Nights themes will be Lunar New Year
(Feb. 19), Nowruz (March 19), Earth Day (April 23) and Pride (June 25).
On the other 46 Fridays of the year, HoMA is open until 9 p.m., when all the galleries are open and guests can enjoy live music at the café, which serves dinner until 8:30 p.m. Fridays at HoMA are an inspirational option for pau hana or date night.
Images available on request.
About the Honolulu Museum of Art
The Honolulu Museum of Art is Hawai‘i’s premier art institution, inspiring and uplifting the community through transformative art experiences. Founded in 1927 to reflect Hawai‘i’s multicultural makeup, today HoMA’s extraordinary collection of more than 55,000 works of art from across the globe spans 5,000 years.
Through its collection, innovative exhibitions, and programs, the museum is able to tell stories relevant to Hawai‘i and the world at large. It serves as a gathering place of learning and discovery, where visitors can encounter new ideas, explore diverse perspectives, develop empathy, and contribute to their well-being through art. Home to an art school, Honolulu’s last art house theater, two cafes, and a shop—just 10 minutes from Waikīkī—HoMA is a vital part of Hawai‘i’s cultural landscape committed to access for all.
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 10am–6pm; Friday 10am–9pm
Admission: Adults $25; residents $15; free for youth 18 and under; free for SNAP beneficiaries and college students enrolled at any Hawai‘i state university or college.
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96814
Honolulu Museum of Art School
1111 Victoria St
Honolulu, HI 96814
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