Civil Beat's Politics and Opinion Editor Chad Blair, sits down with Gov. Josh Green for an hourlong interview to reflect on how his first year as Governor has been going and what his future plans are for Hawaii. This event will be guided by questions pre-submitted from the audience. Send in your questions through this form or … Continue reading A Conversation with Gov. Josh Green

All are welcome to join Pride At Work Hawaiʻi for pupu's, fun people, and updates on PAWHI activities. Pride@Work Hawaiʻi is a official chapter of Pride At Work which is a national nonprofit organization that represents LGBTQIA+ union members and their allies. PAWHI is an officially recognized constituency group of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of … Continue reading Pride at Work Hawaiʻi Welcome Back Pau Hana

In light of recent events on Maui, the Hawai’i LGBT Legacy Foundation is postponing the Kūpuna Rainbow Town Hall scheduled for Saturday, August 19 at Ka Waiwai. We have rescheduled the event for Saturday, September 16 at the same venue and we hope you can join us then. You can help the people of Maui … Continue reading Kūpuna Rainbow Town Hall

Join the Aloha Bears at Bacchus Waikiki on Sunday - August 20th from 12pm-4pm for their annual Back to School Fundraiser. Theyʻll be collecting back-packs and school supplies for the youth that benefit from the programs at Hale Kipa. For more information visit the Aloha Bears website. Since 1970, Hale Kipa has championed Hawai‘i’s youth … Continue reading Back-to-School Fundraiser for Hale Kipa

The debut feature from writer-director Saim Sadiq, Joyland explores the many sides of love and desire in a patriarchal society. Gentle and timid, Haider (Ali Junejo) lives with his wife Mumtaz (Rasti Farooq), his father, and his elder brother’s family in Lahore, Pakistan. Following a long spell of unemployment, Haider finally lands a job at a Bollywood-style … Continue reading August 19, 24 & 26: Joyland (جوائے لینڈ)

Downtown Art Center presents the much-anticipated Artists of Hawaiʻi 2023, an updated version of the state's largest, longest-running all-media juried exhibition, designed to showcase the best of Hawaiʻi's contemporary art. The exhibition this year will be juried by guest juror Tyler Cann, Senior Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA). … Continue reading September 20 application deadline: Artists of Hawaiʻi

Talk story and learn about the history of Māhū at this online Māhū Love webinar with Vernon Viernes, MSW, TTA in celebration of Gay Uncle Day, Transgender Flag Day and HIV/AIDs Awareness Day.  Presented by Pouhana O Nā Wāhine, this webinar is open to all - wāhine, kāne, and māhū, but registration is required. Click here. … Continue reading Māhū Love Webinar

Kula No Nā Poʻe Hawaiʻi Papakōlea, Kewalo, Kalāwahine is currently collecting baseline health data in collaboration with Papa Ola Lōkahi through the Native Hawaiian Health Survey.  Participation will guide future health initiatives and actions for our Lāhui, and respondants will receive a small makana for their time and effort in participating in this research project. … Continue reading Native Hawaiian Health Survey

Join The Aloha Bears and Hawaii’s Queer Hiking & Activities Group for their end of the month Bears in the Wild Hike to Manoa Falls. Explore this 1.7-mile out-and-back trail near Honolulu, Oahu. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 9 min to complete. This is a very popular … Continue reading Mānoa Falls Trail Hike

Over the past three years, the “Queer to Stay” initiative has awarded funds to fifty LGBTQ+ businesses across the country. This year, the Human Rights Campaign and SHOWTIME® have increased their commitment to this program and will support at least an additional 25 small queer businesses. At a time when LGBTQ+ businesses are working hard … Continue reading Application deadline: August 31 | Queer to Stay: An LGBTQ+ Business Preservation Initiative