For the first time ever, the Department of Land and Natural Resources’s State Parks Division will be focusing on how to better manage cultural and recreational interests as a part of the division’s regular, five-year reevaluation and updating of its Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. According to Sierra Club of Hawaii, "As tourism continues to grow, our … Continue reading April 7 – 21: Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Community Meetings

Out for Sustainability (OUT4S) is the leading LGBTQ nonprofit dedicated to our social and physical environment, bridging queer identity and sustainability values. Since 2008, OUT4S has hosted more than 100 events in seven states, from service projects through the Earth Gay program to their national summit, Fab Planet. In addition to in-person community action, OUT4S … Continue reading Earth Day 2021: Out for Sustainability

Join six writers from The Value of Hawai'i 3: Hulihia, the Turning, a recently released collection of essays from over fifty scholars, poets, activists, and community organizers. Part three of the Author x Artist x Activism Giving Series from Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, this event will offer an evening of dialogue and discussion on three … Continue reading The Giving Project: Environmental Justice

Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, also known around the world simply as Hula’s, is not only a legend among LGBTQ+, but is also known among everyone as the epitome of “Aloha for All." Hula’s has been serving Hawaii and international guests for 46 years. In our Post-Covid-19 world, Hula’s is taking extra precautions, with traditional … Continue reading Fridays through April 23: RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 Viewing Party at Hula’s

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice and support to causes they care about. And we're sending a big mahalo to everyone who has volunteered for Honolulu Pride, the LGBTQ Center Honolulu and the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation over the years. Thank you! If you'd … Continue reading April 18 – 24: National Volunteer Week

While documentary work has defined the visual language of Hawai‘i cinema for decades, a rise in narrative filmmaking in recent years signals an evolution in Hawai‘i-based storytelling—helmed by a burgeoning generation of filmmakers actively engaged in collective world-building through narrative fiction, particularly from a Native Hawaiian lens. Selected by Doris Duke Theatre programmer Taylour Chang, … Continue reading Hawai‘i Shorts on the Criterion Channel

In a re-imagined 2021 Spring Showcase edition, the Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani, is expanding their annual spring programming into a HIFF Showcase Series season--4 unique mini-festivals, each with a thematic focus, and presented monthly starting in April through July. HIFF Showcase Series's programmatic intention is to celebrate the broad spectrum of HIFF … Continue reading April 15 – 25: HIFF Indigenous Lens Showcase Series

The Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center's (HHHRC) #ProudNPrepped contest has been extended until Saturday, April 25th, so you still have time to win a $30 M.A.C. Cosmetics gift card. To participate: Post a photo or video of yourself on social media with a fun and fabulous makeover look (hair, outfit, makeup, etc.), Include the … Continue reading Extended to April 25: #ProudNPrepped Challenge

The 2021 session of the Hawaii State Legislature is in progress, so stay informed and express your position on upcoming legislation through its online portal. Create an account and sign up for Measure Tracking, Hearing Notifications, Testimony and more. Although the State Capitol building remains closed, your participation is as crucial as ever in making … Continue reading Hawaii State Legislature Online

Hawaiʻi Peopleʻs Fund is now accepting applications from grassroots organizations working towards a safe, secure Hawaiʻi. According to HPF, "Our incredible ʻohana came through BIG TIME to ensure that community-raised funds are available to FUND the POWER." This year, HPF will be accepting requests up to $10,000 for proposals promoting sustainable social change in our communities. … Continue reading April 30 deadline: Hawaii People’s Fund Grant Applications