Harvey Milk Day is organized by the Harvey Milk Foundation and celebrated each year on May 22 in memory of Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist who was assassinated in 1978. Milk was a prominent gay activist during the 20th century. He ran for office three times before becoming the first openly gay person elected to California public office, where he served … Continue reading Harvey Milk Day

Aunty Maria Lani Tunta is the free, fierce, and fabulous mother to a chosen family of queens facing their golden years and ready for second chances. What does it mean for a drag queen to be in their 70s, for a sexual player to keep up his game, for a divorced man to explore being … Continue reading The Golden Gays

Pride celebrations occur year-round, but in the U.S. June is celebrated as LGBT Pride Month in honor of the Stonewall riots, which started on June 28, 1969. June is also the month that same-sex marriage was legalized in the United States. Learn more. Note that Honolulu Pride, a project of the Hawai'i LGBT Legacy Foundation, … Continue reading National LGBT Pride Month

Each year between November 13 – 19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help increase understanding about transgender people and the issues members of the community face. Trans Awareness Week takes place the week before Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), is an annual … Continue reading Trans Awareness Week

Produced by Lei Pua ʻAla Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi, and composed and directed by Kumu Patrick Makuakāne, The Return of Kapaemahu shares and honors the long-hidden story of the Healer Stones of Kapaemahu—a sacred site of healing and inclusion in Waikīkī that commemorates Hawaiʻi’s legendary gender-fluid healers. The show takes place under the banyan tree … Continue reading The Return of Kapaemahu – Free Hula Show in Waikiki

Kuliʻouʻou Ridge Sunday January 25, 9am-2pm Distance: 4.4 miles round trip Dog friendly, although stairs at the end can be challenging for dogs. Are you ready for a fun challenge? Join us to start your new year right with friends, views, and cardio! Consistently ranked in the top 10 trails on Oahu, the Kuliouou Ridge … Continue reading Queer Hiking Group Kuliʻouʻou Ridge Hike Sunday Jan 25

"This ain't Texas. Ain't no hold 'em. So bring yourself on down, down, down, down..." to the UH Mānoa Dance Studio for a free and fun workshop on line dancing. Hosted by Blazing Saddles Hawai‘i, an LGBTQ+ country dance social club thatʻs been boogie-ing on down since 1990, this workshop is a chance to learn … Continue reading “Boot-Scooting for Beginners!” Line Dance Workshop

The Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission will host the 2nd Annual Queer Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, bringing together community members, advocates, service providers, and policymakers for a full day of visibility, education, and civic engagement at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, more than 38 exhibitors from … Continue reading 2nd Annual Queer Day at the Capitol