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Feb. 17, 2026
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HoMA CELEBRATES LUNAR NEW YEAR FEB. 27
The Museum will be alive with mahjong, a lion dance, live music, Youpo noodles, and centuries of Chinese art
WHAT: HoMA Nights: Year of the Fire Horse
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 27, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St.
PRICE: $28 general admission, $18 museum members, $8 children age 3 to 18
HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I—On Feb. 27, visitors can celebrate the lunar new year at HoMA Nights: Year of the Fire Horse. From playing mahjong and feeding a dancing lion, to exploring two galleries of Chinese art and eating hand-pulled noodles by guest chef Andrew Pressler it will be a night of inspiring experiences.
The full lineup:
• Mahjong: The community mahjong club Bad Luck Club will have everything guests need to enjoy this game of skill, strategy and luck. Club members will be on hand to teach beginners and experienced players can start their own games in Palm Courtyard.
• Guest chef Andrew Pressler: Guest chef Andrew Pressler of Youpo Noodles in Chinatwon will take over the HoMA Café and serve his flavorful hand-pulled biang biang noodles. Diners can choose from duck, beef, cumin lamb, curry shrimp-and-pork, and mushroom-tofu.
• Lion Dance: The Sing Yung Dragon and Lion Dance Association performs the traditional lion dance at 7 p.m. in Central Courtyard.
• Live music: Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning musician Sun Hui plays the erhu (aka Chinese violin) in Palm Courtyard and vocalist Jiayin sings a selection of songs inspired by the Crazy Rich Asians soundrack in Luce Pavilion.
• Chinese art: Guests can explore two galleries devoted to Chinese art, from bronze age sculpture to the contemporary work of Hung Liu (whose birthday is on Feb. 17—the start of the lunar new year!).
• Art activities: HoMA’s teaching artists Sami Isidro and Janet Tran guide visitors in making mahjong tile keychains out of acrylic panels and docent Elaine Imoto will facilitate a charm bar where guests can make personalized pieces to accessorize their keychains.
About HoMA Nights
Every Friday, HoMA is open until 9 p.m. With live music and DJs, art-related programs and activities, dinner and drinks, the museum is a creative, inspirational option for Friday 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
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1111 Victoria St
Honolulu, HI 96814
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