Mono (pronounced mo-no) is a new gift boutique that will open on King Street at the end of the month, but they are coming first to the Honolulu Night Market! Check out the gift shop’s pop-up shop in the Pinch of Salt warehouse for small design goods to improve your home, office and lifestyle. Support local + new businesses today from 6-11 pm!

Since 2010 on Kauai, See that Fly has recycled more than 6,000 t-shirts and turned them into popular bags that work for carrying groceries or at the farmers market as a beach bag or work carryall. Each shirt used on the interior is different, dyed and then new prints from local artists are silk screened on the outside, resulting in a one-of-a-kind product. See that Fly will be sharing a booth at the night market with one of their featured local artists from Kauai, Michi, whose mermaid print adorns one of the line’s top-selling bags. Recently See that Fly added dresses to their line — cute & comfortable, they are the perfect beach dress.

Got some note writing to do or presents to give? Stop by Miemiko’s stall at the Honolulu Night Market for letterpress paper, gift tags, stamps and more – they’re artful and perfect for sending thoughtful notes or giving special gifts.

Hawai’i’s first dedicated consignment, shuffle, buy, & sell sneaker spot, Truest, will be at the Honolulu Night Market Saturday – come on down and get your kicks. And ladies, cruise by San Lorenzo Bikinis’ stall for swimwear with a South American flare, plus clothing and accessories.

Kama‘aina lifestyle brand HiLife will be setting up shop at the Pinch of Salt warehouse this weekend at the #HNLNightMarket — stop by for hats, t-shirts, tank tops, stickers and art. And make the time to check out Fragmented Time, featuring one-of-a-kind handmade pieces like this vintage circa 1930′s working watch leather cuff – only at the Honolulu Night Market!

Hanau, by Ckaweeks (aerosol)

Heads up, folks, this is your LAST month to get your hands on the special Pow Wow Street Art edition of Night Market’s Art Cards!

What is an Art Card, how do I get some, and what the heck do I do with them once I have them?

Next month, Night Market will be releasing another special, limited edition series of prints, in conjunction with the national Scholastics Art Awards Program.

The Scholastic Art Awards offers teens in grades 7 through 12 the opportunity to submit their creative works in 28 categories of art and writing for the chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited or published. Panelists look for works that best exemplify originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal voice or vision, and regional award winners receive Gold Keys (considered for national-level recognition) and Silver Keys (Honorable Mention).

Our next round of Art Cards will feature Gold and Silver Key winners from local High Schools.

Visit A&B’s ‘The Collection’ display, where you can register and get free Art Cards to use for Artivities and Discounts at Night Market!

Proceeds from the sale of Art Card go to support Honolulu Night Market and Kaka’ako art programs.

Contemporary fashions and streetwear shop Basique Threads will have not one, but two booths at this Saturday’s Honolulu Night Market. Stop by the Basique Thread booth for new arrivals and markdowns on in-store items for guys & girls. Plus the next stall over is BT’s FRM:me2u booth, with second-hand clothing, accessories and shoes. Get your shop on, April 20th from 6-11 pm at 683 Auahi Street.

In keeping with April’s “Green” theme, the focus this month is on music with a reggae touch.
Starting this month, Unsigned HI Presents will be curating the music on the main stage! Here are the featured artists to look out for:

Roothub:

RootHub’s voice is deep, gravelly, and smoky, familiar and yet different from anything you’ve likely heard. RootHub spent years traveling between Kauai, LA, and New York, finding and refining his voice and writing dozens of songs, each one a story. One part Kerouac, two parts Dylan, one part Tom Waits, a dash of salt water and you’ve got Root Hub, a modern enigma.

MOJO:

M.O.J.O’s (Music Over Judgement And Oppression) musical roots stem from their childhood days on the islands. Sean Millson, Chris Llarenas, and Wil Tafolo grew up with the music of the islands. Exposed to different music throughout their travels, they incorporate the different genres they love, to create a unique sound that anyone can groove to. They are a reggae band that combines ska, rock, dub, and hip-hop to create a sound that cannot be categorized. Formed in the Washington DC area in 2008, M.O.J.O has performed on both the East and West coasts, in the DC Metro VA area and on the famous Sunset Strip in Hollywood, CA at legendary venues such as The Roxy, Whisky a Go Go and House of Blues. In December 2012, M.O.J.O was named the winner of the Mai Tai Rumble’s Open Mic category, one of the largest “battle of the bands” competitions in Honolulu.

Hanale Bishop:

Hanale Bishop is an acoustic guitarist as well as a farmer and owner of Homestead Poi. He is partners at the farm, He Hawaiʻi Au, with his father Daniel Bishop.

STREET PERFORMERS, PRESENTED BY HONOLULU FRINGE FEST:

Ben Sota:

In 2003 Ben Sota founded the Zany Umbrella Circus, one of the few remaining tented circus companies in America.  Ben has produced and directed over 30 shows and tours, performing and teaching all over the United States and the world, at venues including the Kennedy Center and the White House in Washington, D.C., Jordan, Ethiopian and Afghanistan. Ben’s work has been featured on Al Jazeera TV and ABC’s Good Morning America.  Ben currently resides in Honolulu, HI and just finished directing a stage adaptation of La Strada at UH Manoa.

Ben Moffat:

Ben Moffat has performed and taught, nationally and internationally, since 1986. Ben received his MFA in Asian theatre and directing from the UH in 1986 and in 1987 began teaching part time at University of Hawai‘i, Windward Community College. In 2011, he resigned as a professor and now freelances as a performer, storyteller, director, writer and teacher. Co-founder of dance theatre company Monkey Waterfall, Ben is a frequent performer at the Talk Story Festival in Honolulu, and has toured the public libraries in Hawai‘i and Wisconsin with various shows, including his solo storytelling performances using masks, stilts, and puppets.

Jerome James & Activ8 Electro Jazz:

Activ8 Electro Jazz street band is an ensemble of musicians, dancers and personalities that inspire movement of the people! Led by Jerome James from atop a rolling drumset stage, they will get the crowd going with a full horn section, emcees and the most amazing drumming you have ever seen.

This Saturday’s Honolulu Night Market will have lots of unique + eclectic finds from local designers for your choosing. Check out Panacea Designs for one-of-a-kind necklaces, rings and earrings made from materials from around the world – plus the debut of the Kailua jewelry line’s Nomad collection. And By Chari, with hand crafted jewelry, modern, delicate and versatile pieces, will be hosting an Instagram contest for a chance to win the piece of your choice. Check out their Facebook page for more details, and post your way to retail bliss!

Organik will be at this Saturday’s Pinch of Salt warehouse at the #HNLNightMarket selling t-shirts, hoodies and other casual wear with their trademark original graphics printed on sustainable fabrics. And ladies, don’t forget to stop by Valerie Joseph for the latest looks from the Ala Moana boutique, with dresses, separates and accessories for every wahine’s style.