We start Black History/ Black Futures Month in a partnership with the Arts at Mark's Garage for Chinatown's monthly First Friday gallery event that celebrates the opening of the February gallery installation titled "IN THE BLACK A Visual Anthology" which features works by husband & wife Nicole Maileen Woo & Mark “Feijao" Milligan II.

The title “IN THE BLACK” A Visual Anthology is a step towards changing the narrative. Borrowing from the financial term “In the Black” we seek to flip the script on the misconception of African Americans, Africans and the Diaspora as “lacking/ impoverished”. The exhibits aims to refocus the lens on the innate wealth of the African people. Refocusing the narrative to one that tells the story of the descendants: the answered prayers of ancestors. With an intention to show connections between the African and Native Hawaiian culture.

The First Friday opening pARTy will be kicking off a month of public programs & events that gathers artists, community, and creatives exploring the African Diaspora of Oceania & beyond:

FIRST FRIDAY 2/2 - 6P-10P
6p-8p: Docent led gallery tours with the artists

8p: Mo'olelo, Spoken Word & Poetry Featuring:
Malia Connor, Ihilani Gutierrez, Serena Michel, Lyz Soto, Kiana Camara & Zen Chambers

9p-10p: CALLING ALL DRUMMERS! African Drum & Dance Circle (bring your drum and dancing feet)!

The Bar@MARKS with Kona Brewing Co. & Trubody Bliss

LYFT Ride: ARTSATMARKS22
Valid for 20% off to/from the First Friday Gallery Show Opening pARTy

FREE & Open to ALL AGES


"IN THE BLACK” A Visual Anthology Gallery Installation Open Hours: 2/2-2/24 - Tue.-Sat. 12p-5p