GET READY FOR THE 31ST ANNUAL HONOLULU RAINBOW FILM FESTIVAL!AUGUST 13 – 16, 2020#HRFF31WE ARE OPEN FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS!CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR FILMhttps://filmfreeway.com/HonoluluuRainbowFilmFestival

http://www.bacchus-waikiki.com/Join us for the Bacchus Stage & Screen Night! 2nd & 4th Mondays of every month (with a bonus 5th Monday when it happens). Sing along with musical numbers from your favorite TV, Broadway and motion picture songs. We are continually adding tunes to our vault of clips and we seem to have some surprises for you … Continue reading Bacchus Stage & Screen Night 1.27.20

Workshop at Honpa Hongwanji Temple, January 28th, 2020On January 28th, 2020, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, LWV will be hosting a voter education workshop at the Honpa Hongwanji Temple.Representatives from various political parties will discuss how their candidates are selected for the ballot, and LWV members will discuss the new vote-by-mail process. The event is … Continue reading Voter Education Workshop

Don't just visualize it - get the year off on the right foot at our first monthly party of 2020. Food, fun, and hours of hot country western dancing! Beginners welcome!Hawaii's very own LGBTIQ country western dance club! Visit our main website at http://BlazingSaddlesHI.orgWe do line dancing, two-step, waltzes, swing, and more! Free dance lessons (6:30 pm)! … Continue reading Blazing Saddles’ “20/20: Eye Can See Clearly Now” Party

About the Film:Directed by Geetu Mohandas. 2019. India. 110 min. Malayalam and Hindi with English subtitles.Part of the Honolulu Bollywood Film Festival + South Asian Cinema 2020In this ruthless vision of modern Mumbai, writer-director Geetu Mohandas presents a heartbreaking tale of two siblings, looking for each other and themselves while trying not to fall victim … Continue reading The Elder One (Moothon) at HoMA

In the spirit of Throwback Thursday, Bacchus brings you Rock·n·Roll Bingo. It's like regular bingo, but with songs instead of numbers. AND, like regular bingo, we'll tell you what the song is! EASY! And fun, too! It's free to play and prizes are given to the winners! We play 3 games, each lasts about 35-40 minutes. 3 … Continue reading Bacchus Musical Bingo Night 1.30.20

We still have few spots left for our Spring Reel Camp for Girls on "Youth Mental Wellness." Learn about and make short films on how to promote Youth Mental Wellness! Deadline to apply February 1, 2020. 

About the Film:Directed by Geetu Mohandas. 2019. India. 110 min. Malayalam and Hindi with English subtitles.Part of the Honolulu Bollywood Film Festival + South Asian Cinema 2020In this ruthless vision of modern Mumbai, writer-director Geetu Mohandas presents a heartbreaking tale of two siblings, looking for each other and themselves while trying not to fall victim … Continue reading The Elder One (Moothon) at HoMA

Happy New year, and Happy Session. It's time to get back to work and get informed about what is happening at the legislature. YPDA's January meeting will be a meet-and-greet with legislators who are involved in progressives policies for the upcoming session. So come to learn about what's happening in the legislature from legislators and capitol … Continue reading Meet-and-Greet: Young Progressives Demanding Action – Hawaiʻi

"Come and set sail aboard the World Famous Hula's Bar and Lei Stand Waikiki Catamaran! Each week Hawaii's most fun group set sail along the shores of Waikiki Beach with music, Mai Tai's, Beer and fun! If you're lucky you may even come across Whales or Dolphins! Whether you're looking for a party or a romantic sail, … Continue reading Hula’s Waikiki Catamaran Sail 2.1.20

Join us for our annual Super Bowl Beer Bust. We're raising funds for HIGFFL and Gay Bowl XX! All 4 screens will be showing the game (and commercials!) with sound. HIGFFL players and fans will be selling Jell-O shots and raffle tickets for outstanding prizes including hotel stays. There'll be sliders and wings and a … Continue reading HIGFFL Super Bowl Beer Bust

GET READY FOR THE 31ST ANNUAL HONOLULU RAINBOW FILM FESTIVAL!AUGUST 13 – 16, 2020#HRFF31WE ARE OPEN FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS!CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR FILMhttps://filmfreeway.com/HonoluluuRainbowFilmFestival

http://www.bacchus-waikiki.com/Join us for Waikiki's Most Outstanding Trivia Night! Teams of 2-6 players compete in 6 rounds of topical and themed trivia. There's always a twist and unexpected turns at Bacchus Trivia Night. Always check for hints and clues to the round 4 General Knowledge questions in the daily posts at bacchus-waikiki.com (look for the word "trivia" or "trivial" … Continue reading Bacchus Trivia Night

While the 1920’s represented a “Roaring” period of significant change and growth, what’s ahead as we kick off “the Twenties” of the 21st Century? Continued but slower growth? Cautious optimism? Find out what our line-up of experts think. In addition to the annual economic and visitor industry forecasts, this year’s forum will also feature a … Continue reading 2020 Annual Outlook & Economic Forecast Forum

The MixHonolulu's newest mixer connecting you with the best and brightest in business and community development. $22 will get you a hosted drink and free pupus and access to a new community of people.Support an important cause! Donations of toiletries for Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center will be collected for door prize entries.About Our … Continue reading The Mix Honolulu | Rotary E-Club of Hawaii

In the spirit of Throwback Thursday, Bacchus brings you Rock·n·Roll Bingo. It's like regular bingo, but with songs instead of numbers. AND, like regular bingo, we'll tell you what the song is! EASY! And fun, too! It's free to play and prizes are given to the winners! We play 3 games, each lasts about 35-40 … Continue reading Bacchus Musical Bingo Night

Talk and press event with the Directors of POW! WOW! Located at the ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, 2490 Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki.Art, music and food come together in Honolulu’s most progressive neighborhood every February for a festival called POW! WOW! Hawaii.POW! WOW! Hawaii is an ultra-creative art and music festival held in Kakaʻako annually. Hosted … Continue reading Pow! Wow! Hawaii 2020 Press Event

February 8 9:00 Kapi'olani Park 1 Mismatch Sox vs. Moose Knuckles February 8 9:00 Kapi'olani Park 2 Homo Arigato, Mister Roboto vs. Balls Deep February 8 9:00 Kapi'olani Park 3 HOT 808 NUI vs. Big Gulps February 8 10:00 Kapi'olani Park 1 Slide in My DM's vs. Sit On My Base February 8 10:00 Kapi'olani … Continue reading Hawaii Gay Kickball League Games & Social

http://www.hulas.com/catamaran.html"Come and set sail aboard the World Famous Hula's Bar and Lei Stand Waikiki Catamaran! Each week Hawaii's most fun group set sail along the shores of Waikiki Beach with music, Mai Tai's, Beer and fun! If you're lucky you may even come across Whales or Dolphins! Whether you're looking for a party or a … Continue reading Hula’s Waikiki Catamaran Sail

Take a few minutes to complete our 2020 Community Survey and you could win a free VIP Pass to 2020 Honolulu Pride! https://forms.gle/yCUW84a6ooKcQccWA Let us know how we're doing, and how the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation can improve our projects and programs for Hawaii's LGBTQ+ community. Just a bit of your time can make a … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Community Survey

The Aloha Bears popular Second Sunday Catamaran Open Bar Booze Cruise! Ticket purchasers meet at 11:30 a.m. at Bacchus Waikiki, 408 Lewers Street. You'll check in, meet and greet other passengers and enjoy a cocktail or two. Then we'll walk over Waikiki to board the the boat as a group at 12:45 p.m.. An open … Continue reading Aloha Bears Catamaran Open Bar Booze Cruise 2.9.20

Join us on Sunday, February 9th for live Oscar highlights at Hula's! Showtime will start at 3PM.We'll be airing highlights of the Oscar's live, so grab a chair, order some award day Bar Bites, and sip on a cold one as you cheer your favorite nominees!We'll also be featuring our Pitcher and Cherch drink specials … Continue reading Live Oscar Highlights at Hula’s

GET READY FOR #HRFF31 THE 31ST ANNUAL HONOLULU RAINBOW FILM FESTIVAL AUGUST 13 – 16, 2020 #HRFF31 is now open for film submissions. Click here to submit your film. The Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival is a project of the Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1997 to educate and … Continue reading Accepting Film Submissions: Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival

Join us every Monday from 6 to 9 PM for Open Mic nights! Share your music, poetry, comedy, perform some karaoke, you name it! If you’re a brave soul who performs for us, you’ll even get a complimentary drink! Sign ups begin at 5:45pm on site with Gj and are first come, first served, open … Continue reading Open Mic Night at Hula’s 2.10.20

Join us for the Bacchus Stage & Screen Night! 2nd & 4th Mondays of every month (with a bonus 5th Monday when it happens). Sing along with musical numbers from your favorite TV, Broadway and motion picture songs. We are continually adding tunes to our vault of clips and we seem to have some surprises … Continue reading Bacchus Stage & Screen Night 2.10.20

A panel of five Kānaka Maoli scholars and activists will be the featured guests at this monthʻs ʻOnipaʻa Speaker Series: Mana Mahū, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Feb. 12, at the ʻUluʻulu Exhibition Space. The speakers will discuss the growing recognition of the roles and possibilities for Mana Mahū within Kānaka Maoli activism and life. In … Continue reading Mana Mahū / ʻOnipaʻa Speaker Series

As part pf the 2020 Conflict Management Speaker’s Series hosted by the William S. Richardson School of Law’s Conflict Management Institute, public policy mediator Susan Podziba will discuss mediating sensitive policy, social justice, and cross-cultural issues, and raise ideas about local and national opportunities to make mediation work. Susan’s presentation will help us consider what … Continue reading Mediating Polarized Public Disputes

Forming, dissolving and the "ins and outs" of entering a business partnership (...and breaking up). Ryan K. Hew, Managing Partner of Hew & Bordenave, LLP, will present legal topics surrounding business partnerships. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with guest speakers John Roth, Esq. (Hawai'i Trust and Estate Counsel), Kai Ohashi, AAMS … Continue reading All is Fair in Love and War: Navigating Business Partnerships

Hawaii Business Magazine presents six CHANGE Events covering Hawai‘i's most important issues: Community & Economy, Health & Wellness, Arts & Culture, Natural Environment, Government & Civics, and Education. Hawai‘i Community Foundation created the CHANGE Framework to identify gaps and opportunities for positive change and to mobilize people to work together toward shared goals. https://hnltix.com/events/c-community-and-economy-2-13-2020 Thanks … Continue reading CHANGE: Community & Economy

What is the place of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer Jews in history? Jewish educator, artist and doctoral candidate Noam Sienna will answer this question by sharing his insights on “Spinning a Rainbow Thread: Reflections on Writing Queer Jewish History” Pulling together varied sources of poetry, literature, midrash and memoir from across the globe, … Continue reading “Spinning a Rainbow Thread: Reflections on Writing Queer Jewish History” with Noam Sienna

In the spirit of Throwback Thursday, Bacchus brings you Rock·n·Roll Bingo. It's like regular bingo, but with songs instead of numbers. AND, like regular bingo, we'll tell you what the song is! EASY! And fun, too! It's free to play and prizes are given to the winners! We play 3 games, each lasts about 35-40 … Continue reading Bacchus Musical Bingo Night 2.13.20

Join us for a weekend of flag football and camaraderie with fun on and off the field. The 5th Annual Aloha Classic will be held February 14-17, 2020 in Honolulu. This is a friendly pick-up style tournament. Players of all skill levels register individually. New players are encouraged to sign up; you’ll make new friends … Continue reading 5th Annual Aloha Classic Gay Flag Football Tournament 2.14.20

Noam Sienna, PhD Candidate, University of MinnesotaWhat is the place of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer Jews in history? Over the past two years, Noam Sienna has worked to uncover documents that until now have been scattered across the globe, and largely unrecognized. Pulling together these varied sources, written in over fifteen languages – … Continue reading Spinning A Rainbow Thread: Reflections on Writing Queer Jewish History

Dresses, Dances, Dates, Dazzle, & Dykes!This Valentine's day from 6pm to 10pm, join the Womyn's Breakfast Club and Aloha Maui Pride for a night of rainbow romance and radical self love! Live music from a Nara Boone, Tori DeeJay, space for dancing, and potluck style pupu buffet. You are sure to have a magical time … Continue reading Valentine’s Dance with Aloha Maui Pride / Womyn’s Breakfast Club

Join us for a weekend of flag football and camaraderie with fun on and off the field. The 5th Annual Aloha Classic will be held February 14-17, 2020 in Honolulu. This is a friendly pick-up style tournament. Players of all skill levels register individually. New players are encouraged to sign up; you’ll make new friends … Continue reading 5th Annual Aloha Classic Gay Flag Football Tournament 2.15.20

For Feb's meeting the LGBT Caucus will have the following briefings: What to Expect at the March 4th Meetings; What is the PPP? How To Become a National Delegate Yes we are going to give you 3 trainings in one meeting. This is to help prep you for the upcoming DPH activities. This like all … Continue reading LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii

This event sells out every year and as we all know February is peak whale watching season. North Pacific Humpback Whales leave the icy waters around Alaska during the fall, swimming practically non-stop for nearly 6 to 8 weeks before reaching their Hawaiian winter home, where they mate, give birth, and nurture their calves. Their … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Whale Watch with Maui Equality Coalition

Come and set sail aboard the World Famous Hula's Bar and Lei Stand Waikiki Catamaran! Each week Hawaii's most fun group set sail along the shores of Waikiki Beach with music, Mai Tai's, Beer and fun! If you're lucky you may even come across Whales or Dolphins! Whether you're looking for a party or a … Continue reading Hula’s Waikiki Catamaran Sail 2.15.20

Literary titan and icon Toni Morrison (February 18, 1931-August 5, 2019) shaped a generation of black writers and inspired millions of readers across the globe. For opening night event, the Honolulu African American Film Festival invites you to pay tribute to a woman who expanded our understanding of humanity by centering the experience of black … Continue reading Opening Night: Honolulu African American Film Festival

There’s a new show in town... Singing Comedy Queen and local mermaid Candi Shell finally got herself a Saturday night, and she’s putting together a collection of talent she knows will captivate and astonish—and make folks pee their pants with laughter ! #CandiAfterDark Front row tables and tickets are available for purchase at the link! … Continue reading Candi After Dark at Hula’s

Join us for a weekend of flag football and camaraderie with fun on and off the field. The 5th Annual Aloha Classic will be held February 14-17, 2020 in Honolulu. This is a friendly pick-up style tournament. Players of all skill levels register individually. New players are encouraged to sign up; you’ll make new friends … Continue reading 5th Annual Aloha Classic Gay Flag Football Tournament 2.16.20

Take a few minutes to complete our 2020 Community Survey and you could win a free VIP Pass to 2020 Honolulu Pride! https://forms.gle/yCUW84a6ooKcQccWA Let us know how we're doing, and how the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation can improve our projects and programs for Hawaii's LGBTQ+ community. Just a bit of your time can make a … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Community Survey

Sashay your way to Wang Chung's Karaoke Bar on Sunday, February 16th for their monthly Sunday Drag Brunch hosted by the tastiest hostess with the mostest, Cara Mel (it's her birthday)! It's going to be an action packed brunch featuring performances by talent local drag artists Cara Mel, Janel, GDolce, Jason & Candi Shell! For … Continue reading Wang Chung’s Drag Brunch

Join H4Bar on Sunday, February 16th (President’s Day Weekend) from 5 to 8pm at Chiko's Tavern in Mōʻiliʻili. Enjoy the great bar snacks, cold beer, and cocktails with happy hour specials from 5pm-7pm. Also, take advantage of the pool tables, dart boards, and Free Karaoke Sundays. There is some on-site parking and also two nearby … Continue reading H4Bar @ Chiko’s