The LGBTQ community is invited to join Because Hawaiʻi for their first annual Beach Party at Ala Moana Beach Park on Sunday July 2 from 10:30am - 4pm. Itʻll be a day of games, food, drinks, laughter, and pure fun! Visit becausehawaii.com for more information, and to see the planned location of the gathering.

The City & County of Honolulu Elderly Affairs Division (EAD) is hosting community information sessions for stakeholders to share EADʻs 4-year-plan for the services and supports it will offer to Oʻahu’s older adults. Follow the links below for more information. July 10 Waiʻanae District Park 85-601 Farrington Hwy,  Waiʻanae, HI 96792 Flyer link For more information … Continue reading City & County of Honolulu Area Plan on Aging

The Human Rights Campaign is hosting an urgent live telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, 7/12, at 5:30 PM ET, discussing  the radical Supreme Court’s recent ruling in the 303 Creative case and its immediate, harmful impact on our LGBTQ+ community. You will hear directly from HRC staff, including: Kelley Robinson, HRC President;  Chris Speron, HRC Senior Vice … Continue reading HRC Town Hall: 303 Creative and Its Impact on the LGBTQ+ Community

All are welcome to attend the HYSN Annual Membership Meeting on July 13 to learn about Sexual Minority Youth in Hawaiʻi and Creating Safe Spaces, and to enjoy lunch and network with other youth service providers. Featuring presentations by Thaddeus Pham on Sexual Minority Youth in Hawaii and Haylin Dennison on Creating Safe Spaces: A … Continue reading Hawaiʻi Youth Services Network Annual Membership Meeting

Join Oʻahu Hawaiʻi Queer Hiking for an evening at the Honolulu Museum of Art featuring artist Salman Toorʻs No Ordinary Love exhibition and artistʻs talk. Meet at 6pm to view the exhibition and wander the museum, then join the artist live in the Doris Duke Theater at 7pm for a conversation, and continue to browse … Continue reading Queer WalkStory at HoMA: Salman Toor

A panel discussion about the relationships between ea, māhū, kuleana, and the future of our lāhui. Brought to you by Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea. Speakers, social hour, free screen printing, community organizations serving māhū, panel discussion. For more information, and to reserve a spot, click here.

Join the Patsy T. Mink Center for an empowering webinar designed specifically for queer, trans, and gender non-conforming individuals who aspire to launch their own businesses. This comprehensive workshop will guide you toward the path of success by providing essential business knowledge and resources. Navigating permits and licenses Understanding different business entities Crafting effective business … Continue reading Starting an LGBTQ+ Business

The nomination deadline for the 2023 Business of Pride Awards is July 23, 2023. Click here to make your nominations. Pacific Business News is looking for LGBTQ leaders, companies, and allies in Hawaii who are successful in their careers, active in their communities, and advocates for inclusion and equality. To ensure your nomination is as competitive … Continue reading Nominations deadline: The Business of Pride 2023

Join Gay Island Guide for SPLASH 2023 at Wet ʻnʻ Wild Hawaiʻi on Sunday, July 23 from 10:30am - 4:30pm with DJs, performances, gogo dancers, games & prizes and lots of rides and slides and other fun water sports! An ʻOhana & Keiki Pavillion will include activities for kids, a scavenger hunt for teens and … Continue reading SPLASH at Wet ʻnʻ Wild Hawaiʻi

The Rainbow Pride Alliance, a University of Hawaiʻi student-led organization focused on sexual and gender minority (SGM) diversity efforts, is organizing a training experience for 3rd year medical students that highlights SGM health. Theyʻre looking for local LGBTQ+ community members to play simulated patients, who will work directly with medical students on improving their interpersonal … Continue reading SGM Simulated Patient Experience at JABSOM