Paula Poundstone is a humorist, author and comedian known for her clever, observational humor and spontaneous wit. When she isn’t collecting hotel soaps while on tour or panel-ing on NPR’s #1 show, Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!, Paula hosts the popular Maximum Fun podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone. Nobody is a comedy field guide to life complete with taste … Continue reading Paula Poundstone

Honolulu Pride is getting a golden hour glow-up on Saturday, October 19, 2024 and registration is now open! Join the community for a sunset parade down Kalākaua Avenue at 4pm and a night time festival at Waikīkī Shell starting at 5pm. Enjoy the cool afternoon shade and the evening breeze as we celebrate the spirit … Continue reading Through October 1: 2024 HNL Pride Registration

Join the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foudation for their next Rainbow Town Hall and learn more about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives. In collaboration with Bank Of Hawaiʻi, this event will bring together some of the most committed professionals to share their experiences and insight on how they include DEI(B) into their daily lives and … Continue reading Rainbow Town Hall – Exploring & Understanding DEI (B)

In celebration of the diverse identities in Hawai‘i, downtown-Chinatown businesses Manini Gallery and The Manifest have teamed up to present “Here: Hawai‘i Pride Month Portrait Exhibition.” The juried group show, on view September 6 - October 27, features the works of 13 Hawai‘i-based artists, exploring the concept of queer representation. Mark your calendars on Wednesday, … Continue reading HERE: Hawaiʻi Pride Month Portrait Exhibition

Gay Island Guide and Dark Mirror Entertainment is proud to announce the return of Arts of Pride in partnership with Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation during Honolulu Pride Month in October! Arts of Pride is now accepting applications for Hawaiʻi based LGBTQ+ artists to showcase their artwork during the exhibit in during Pride month at the … Continue reading Through September 18: Arts of Pride accepting submissions

Be a part of an electrifying Cabaret experience with the Aphrodisiacs featuring performances by Saffari Moon, Susie Scorpio, Roller Queen Stacey Marie, Lacey Midnight, Twisted Tay, Karizma, and Special Guest from Los Angeles Alyssa Aparicio. "This stunning showcase of talent and beauty features Oahu's most striking Dance and Aerial Artistry in collaboration with the gorgeous … Continue reading Neon Circus Cabaret & Ladies Night

Hawaii’s 2024 elections are right around the corner and Civil Beat’s elections guide is here to help with essential information, candidate positions, news stories and more. The Guide will be updated throughout election season — so check back often. Click here to view the Civil Beat 2024 Elections Guide.

Lei Pua ʻAla is looking for stories across all our communities for an educational website exploring Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi. Itʻs an opportunity to honor our histories and create a lasting record for future generations. Submissions can be of any length suitable for web content, with an emphasis on research and specific places or times … Continue reading Lei Pua ʻAla: Call for Story Submissions

Kona Prideʻs 2024 Pride celebrations will take place September 20-22 in Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island. Theyʻre hosted by Kona Pride, Inc. a non-profit organization serving to enhance the visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and allied community through year-round events to promote LGBTQ awareness, equality, and support. Learn more about Kona Pride, … Continue reading Kona Pride

The 35th Annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival free online shorts program--Small Packages | Big Stories-- continues through September 27. Featuring works in diverse genres by filmmakers like Jeanette L. Buck (US), Ayumi Kurokawa (Japan), JP Habac (Philippines) and Han Jeong-Gil (Korea), among many others, Small Packages – Big Stories will also offer a few very … Continue reading Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival