S&L Get artsy with Art After Dark

ARTafterDARK is the Honolulu Academy of Arts' monthly art party organized by a dynamic group of young volunteers dedicated to exploring the arts.

This month's all-star team of co-chairs are Natalie Aczon, Lacy Matsumoto, and Darlene Reynon.

Journey to the Maghreb on the Marrakech Express.

MUSIC+ENTERTAINMENT

DJ Nocturna sets a Middle Eastern tone. Central Courtyard, 6-9pm.

DJ Lacy from the Hot Mufins plays deep house in the Luce Pavilion, 6-9pm.

Phoenix Dance Project belly dancers will perform in Central, Kinau, and Banyan Courtyards, 7-9pm.

The Souk in Banyan Courtyard features Chai Studio, India Market, Whole Foods Kahala, and the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.

ART

Come participate in Orvis artist-in-residence James Jack's installation by sculpting a cone that will become part of the site-determined work "Miniature Landscape for O'ahu" in Kinau Courtyard, 6-9pm.

New York-based artist Darren Waterston gives a gallery talk for his new exhibitionForest Eater. Meet in front of Gallery 29 (upstairs by Luce Pavilion) at 6:45pm to start the tour.

Take a special tour of the Arts of the Islamic World Gallery (26) with an Academy docent. Meet inside the gallery by the Banyan Courtyard entrance. 7pm & 7:30pm.

ENTER TO WIN

Participate in our ?art gallery hunt to win a private tour of Shangri La for you and 3 friends! Get your forms in Central Courtyard, fill out the gallery questions, and submit your answers.

Still not a member? Well here's something to sweeten the pot—sign up for a new membership in front of the Academy that night and you'll be entered to win another private tour of Shangri La for four people. As a new member, you'll be able to pass the long lines and get your special wristband for the members-only bar in Mediterranean Courtyard.

PARKING:
Just a reminder—ARTafterDARKers can park in the following locations:

1) FREE: The Pro Park Parking Lot behind the Art Center at Linekona, entrances on Beretania and Young streets

2) FREE: Street parking on Beretania and Kinau Street from 6 p.m.

3) FREE: Academy Staff Parking Lot at 1035 Kinau St., diamondhead of Victoria Street

4) $5 at the First United Methodist Church Parking Lot on the corner of Beretania and Victoria streets. NOTE: lot closes promptly at 10 p.m.

5) $5 at Kim Chee III Parking Lot on Young Street

for information, click here.