Kumukahi Health + Wellness has been serving our community on Hawaiʻi Island in a variety of capacities since 1985. The organization was known as Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation since 2003, and decided to embark on a name change in 2021 to reflect the growth and changes in our organization. You can support Kumukahi by attending their … Continue reading Kumukahi Health + Wellness Fundraiser

A evening at Tapaʻs Waikiki with Justice Sabrina Shizue McKenna of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court discussing the future of marriage equality. Three couples will also be renewing their marriage vows at this special gathering. For more information, contact John Ing or Tapaʻs Waikiki.

Meet Civil Beat reporters, editors and staff in-person at this casual discussion debriefing on the results of the 2022 primary election. This will also be an opportunity to learn what Civil Beat is about and share what issues you'd like to see more reporting coverage on. Complimentary coffee and light snacks will be provided. Even … Continue reading Conversation And Coffee w/ Civil Beat

Eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine has expanded and, in addition to existing clinics, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health is offering two large-scale clinics at Blaisdell on Oʻahu this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Register to get a spot: https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/mpxvax/ "As more vaccine doses become available, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health is  expanding vaccine eligibility to communities that … Continue reading Monkeypox Vaccine Walk-In Clinic

This month marks the sixth Black August in Honolulu, a month-long observance started by Black activists in the 1970s to commemorate fallen political prisoners, educate the community about conditions in US prisons, and to honor the long traditions of resistance and liberation of Black people around the world. The Popolo Project is taking the month … Continue reading Black August

Gay Island Guide produces, hosts and promotes events for Hawai'i's LGBTQ+ community including pool parties, drag and burlesque performances, fetish nights and more; often as fundraisers for local LGBTQ+ nonprofits. They also provide a guide on their website to LGBTQ+ nightlife, bars, shows and other events and services of interest to the community. Learn more … Continue reading Gay Island Guide Events

A picnic, then a gender-swapped Shakespeare play at a historic site? Sign us up! $25 per ticket, and picnic time beforehand for socializing! Time to see a gender-bent modernization of Taming of the Shrew. Performances will be live, in-person at Hawaiian Mission Houses (following CDC guidelines). In recent years, public sentiment has transformed Shakespeare’s Taming … Continue reading Even Queerer Night- BYOPicnic and Taming of the Shrew

Join Hawaii Queer Parents for an LGBTQIA+ families informal get together at Wet N' Wild Hawaii. Meet fellow Hawaii Queer Parents for a fun day of water activities, friendship and support.  Drop in anytime between 10:30am and 4pm. For more information and the location of the meetup at Wet ʻnʻ Wild, contact Toni Johansen or … Continue reading Hawaii Queer Parents Meetup at Wet ʻnʻ Wild Hawaii

The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu exhibition explores the past and contemporary meanings of four large stones that were long ago placed on Waikīkī Beach to honor four māhū, extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit, who brought healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaiʻi. Although the stones have survived for centuries, the story behind them has … Continue reading Through October 16: The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu

Registration is open for the Hawaii Women in Filmmaking Fall 2022 Reel Camps for Girls. The programs are being offered in-person and online, and are for girls (cis/trans), femmes, non-binary, gender-fluid and gender-queer youth and any other youth outside the gender binary Ages 12-19. For more information, click here.