University of Hawaiʻi Art Gallery
Art Building, first floor
2535 McCarthy Mall
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-6888
Fax: (808) 956-9659
Email: gallery@hawaii.edu
Web: www.hawaii.edu/art/exhibitions-events-museum/
One of the finest temporary exhibitions spaces in the nation, the UH Art Gallery is a 4,000 square foot brutalist space proposed in a Brutalist style by architect Paul Rudolph, and designed by Group 70 International, Francis Oda, and Prithwish Neogy in the center of the Art Building’s bamboo court. A varied exhibition program plays a significant role in providing information about the visual arts in a contemporary context. The gallery has received numerous awards for the excellence of its exhibitions and publications.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, and Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and Saturdays. Admission is free.
Commons Gallery
Art Building, first floor
2535 McCarthy Mall
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-6888
Fax: (808) 956-9659
Email: gallery@hawaii.edu
Web: www.hawaii.edu/art/exhibitions-events-museum/
The Commons Gallery serves an important role as a showcase for exhibitions of works by art faculty and students and visiting artists.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, and Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and Saturdays. Admission is free.
John Young Museum of Art
Krauss Hall, first floor
2500 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7198
Email: gallery@hawaii.edu
Web: www.hawaii.edu/art/exhibitions-events-museum/
The purpose of the John Young Museum of Art (JYMA) is to enhance the knowledge and appreciation of art, to further art education at the university for the benefit of students and the community, and to serve as a research center for scholars. Its collection represents the University of Hawaiʻi’s special interests in the Asia and the Pacific region and was largely contributed by the late John Young, whose vision and inspiration for a museum on the campus became the university’s first museum. The JYMA grounds include a courtyard with a water garden and reflecting pool.
Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, and Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and Saturdays. Admission is free.
John F. Kennedy Theatre
1770 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7655 (box office) (Voice/Text) (808) 956-7677
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/liveonstage/kennedy-theatre
The John F. Kennedy Theatre is home to the classes and productions of the Department of Theatre and Dance. This 600+ seat facility is among the best in the world for presentations of Asian and Western theatre and dance. The department is internationally known for its English language presentations of kabuki and jingju (Beijing “opera”). Kennedy Theatre serves as a laboratory for student technicians, actors, dancers, designers, musicians, playwrights, choreographers, and directors.
Kennedy Theatre seasons regularly feature dance concerts and productions of classic and contemporary/experimental Western plays, Asian theatre, theatre for young audiences, and Hawaiian theatre. Auditions are open to all UH Mānoa students interested in learning about performance or production.
The Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, an intimate 100+ seat house that serves as an adjunct performing space, features student productions, late-night theatre, workshops, and experimental presentations.
UH Mānoa students are entitled to special discount prices on tickets for most productions at Kennedy Theatre through funding from their student activity fees. Students must present a validated UH Mānoa photo ID to obtain the specially priced tickets. Contact the box office or visit the website for information on current shows and ticket outlets.
Mae Zenke Orvis Auditorium
2411 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7756
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/music/
With the best acoustics of any concert hall its size in the state, the Mae Zenke Orvis Auditorium is the site of numerous recitals and concerts. The auditorium seats 400, providing an intimate yet formal setting for soloists and small ensembles, and is used throughout the year for performances of both Western classical and various other musical traditions by students and faculty artists of the UH Mānoa Department of Music, the UH Mānoa community, and local and international artists.
Information on all events in Orvis can be accessed by visiting the Music Department website: manoa.hawaii.edu/music/.
Click on the events tab: then scroll and click on the event you wish to attend. There you will find information concerning all aspects of the event, plus information for purchasing tickets. If tickets are available at the door that information will be provided there as well.
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