The Honolulu Culture & Arts District (HCAD) Association
HCAD was established as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2001 to achieve an aesthetic, social and economic renaissance in The Arts District by creating an 18-hour district that is a popular center for the arts, entertainment and dining out. The organization works towards its mission by promoting the area, developing special events and assisting area landowners to rehabilitate their properties.
The Arts District Merchants Association (ADMA)
ADMA is a membership organization composed of merchants, nonprofit organizations and individuals dedicated to the responsible development and improvement of The Arts District in Honolulu’s downtown/Chinatown for the benefit of its members and the community.
The Arts District in Honolulu’s Downtown/Chinatown
On the eastern edge of Chinatown and in old town Honolulu lies an eclectic and diverse neighborhood. In a span of just over 12 blocks over 25 arts-related businesses, two theatres, two performance art venues, an alternative movie theater, and some of Honolulu’s trendiest nightclubs and restaurants coexist in buildings built at the end of the19th century. Experience a nascent arts scene and dine at over 75 ethnic and Southeast Asian restaurants in the surrounding neighborhood.