The Hawai‘i Convention Center is debuting live music, along with new cocktails and refreshments, during the Beyond Van Gogh immersive art exhibit, which has been extended through Sept. 26, 2021. On Fridays and Saturdays, starting July 16, 2021, musician Kai Adarna and special guests will perform Hawaiian and jazz music near the 1801 Café from 6-9 p.m.

Guests can enjoy a collection of freshly made refreshments, signature cocktails and other drinks in the Center’s lobby, near the entrance to the Beyond Van Gogh exhibit. Themed cocktails are the Starry Night, Almond Blossom, and The Imperial; other drinks range from craft lemonades, iced teas, and coffee to wine by the glass and beer. Refreshments include a cheese and charcuterie plate, fresh fruit bowl, summer salads and house-made deli sandwiches.

Café hours are 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The bar opens at 3 p.m. daily.

“While guests are visiting the Center for Beyond Van Gogh, we invite them to relax, stay a while, and enjoy a special musical performance by Kai Adarna with our new drink and refreshment selections at 1801 Café,” said Teri Orton, general manager of the Hawai‘i Convention Center, managed by ASM Global.

For tickets to Beyond Van Gogh, visit vangoghhonolulu.com. For more information about the Center, visit HawaiiConvention.com. The Center has implemented health and safety measures led by ASM Global’s comprehensive Venue Shield program.

About the Hawai‘i Convention Center

“Where Business and Aloha Meet,” the 1.1 million-square-foot Hawai‘i Convention Center provides a spacious, modern and flexible meeting space in the heart of Honolulu – all with an award-winning team and renowned aloha spirit. Conveniently located between East and West, the Center is a global leader for a diverse array of meetings and events, just steps from 30,000 hotel rooms in iconic Waikiki. The Center is a state-owned facility opened in 1998, and is managed by ASM Global. For more, visit HawaiiConvention.com.

About ASM Global

ASM Global was formed from the merger of AEG Facilities and SMG in October 2019, creating a venue management powerhouse that spans five continents, 14 countries and more than 300 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibit centers, and performing arts venues. To learn more about ASM Global and the exciting new ways we can serve you, visit ASMGlobal.com.

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