For the first time ever, HONOLULU is partnering with illustrator Margaret Rice to produce 20 unique NFTs of the April 2022 issue’s cover artwork. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the NFTs will directly benefit YWCA Oʻahu and the Aloha United Way. Bidding will begin at 8:00am HST on Thursday, April 21, 2022, and conclude at 8:00am … Continue reading April 21 -28: Margaret Rice NFT Benefit Auction

The Aloha Bears' "Bears in the Wild" is for their more frisky and wanderlust members. Join them to explore Oahu on group hikes and expeditions. For more information, visit their website.

Lesbian Visibility Day, on April 26, celebrates, recognizes, and raises the visibility of lesbians. The National Coalition for LGBT Health first organized LVD in 2008, and in 2029 Linda Riley, publisher of DIVA magazine, founded Lesbian Visibility Week to extend the celebration of the lesbian community and show solidarity with all LGBTQI women and non … Continue reading Lesbian Visibility Day

Let’s Talk Gender is presented by Trans Families TYTANs (Trans Youth Taking Action Now), sharing their perspectives on topics important to them. Tune in to the first episode of season 3 on Tuesday, April 26 at 2pm HST for “Let’s Talk Littles” Guiding your child through their gender journey can sometimes lead to a lot of … Continue reading Letʻs Talk Gender: S.3 Ep. 1: Let’s Talk Littles

Join us for our next Rainbow Town Hall: What it means to be LGBTQ+ and in the Law on Tuesday, April 26 at 6:30pm. Featuring U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit law clerk D. Dangaran, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Williams S. Richardson School of Law Nicholas A. Mirkay and Deputy Solicitor General for the State … Continue reading Rainbow Town Hall: What it means to be LGBTQ+ and in the Law 

Do you know of grassroots organizations that have fresh ideas to ensure our ʻāina, communities, families, and our civil rights are protected and preserved for future generations? Hawaiʻi Peopleʻs Fund is now accepting proposals from grassroots organizations working towards a safe, secure Hawaiʻi. Grant proposals are being accepted through April 30th. For questions, email HPF at … Continue reading Hawai’i Peopleʻs Fund Grant Applications

Join the Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance’s presentation about how to best support our LGBTQ+ youth with Amanda Martinez from Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi and Asia Helfrich from Connections Public Charter School. This presentation will focus on explaining Sexual and Gender Minorities (SGM) terminology and the differences between gender identity and sexual orientation. It will address … Continue reading Supporting Our LGBTQ+ Youth

Join the Civil Beat team for coffee and share what issues are important to you! Meet Civil Beat reporters, editors and staff in-person at this casual coffee event where you can share what issues you'd like to see Civil Beat reporting on. Or just come to learn what Civil Beat is about and meet the … Continue reading Civil Beat: Conversation And Coffee in Kaimuki

Students (law students, college students, high school students) are all welcome to participate in a Virtual Policy Advocacy Training from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on April 29. U.C. Berkeley Law School Policy Advocacy Teaching Fellow Cameron Clark and 2L student Amanda Chang, along with Hawai'i policy advocates, including State. Rep. Pat Branco, will be … Continue reading Hoʻomanaʻo: Raise Your Voice | Virtual Policy Advocacy Training

Two-time Grammy Award winner Kalani Pe’a will headline Hawaii Theatre’s May Day Is Lei Day concert on May 1. At this special concert Kalani will perform brand new original compositions off of his latest release "Kau Ka Pe'a". Hosted by Mele Apana and featuring special guests Ho'okena, Keilana, Hoku Zuttermeister, and Hula Hālau O Kamuela. … Continue reading Kalani Peʻa: May Day Is Lei Day