Queerness and religion are often contentious bedfellows in the LGBTQ community. This safe space will allow for panelists to examine and explore their relationship and intersection between sexual identity, gender expression, and spirituality. With Kristin Wiberg, Rev. Moses Barrios, Lani Prunes, Rev. Kyle Lovett and Rev. Blayne Higa. Musical performance by Lina Robbins. Rainbow Town … Continue reading Rainbow Town Hall: Above All, Love

NewFest is New York’s largest presenter of LGBTQ+ film & media and the largest convener of LGBTQ+ audiences in the city. Founded in 1988 in direct response to the AIDS crisis, The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival has been a tentpole of NYC’s queer cultural scene. In the subsequent years, NewFest has expanded into a … Continue reading October 15 – 26: NewFest / New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival

The 2021 Honolulu Pride Guide is now online. Vote for your favorite Tiny Floats, join us for the Rainbow Town Hall series, and the Faces of Pride: Coming Out Stories project. And don't miss the Shaka And Shine and Virtual After Party videos.  Head over to the Pride Guide by clicking here.

We asked our community to get creative and craft a Tiny Float that made a statement, expressed themselves, and created aloha. And we received almost 60 fabulous and fierce Tiny Floats chock full of LGBTQIA+ Pride! The Tiny Floats with the most community votes are eligible to win $500, $350, or $200 cash prizes. The … Continue reading Through October 30: Vote for Your Favorite Tiny Floats

Gay Island Guide, Dark Mirror Entertainment, and The Arts at Marks Garage present The Arts of Pride, a LGBTQ+ experience celebrating Pride in Hawaii! The month-long exhibition shines a spotlight on Hawaii’s local LGBTQ+ artists working in all genres including photography, painting, sculpture, and more. There'll be a Happy Hour on Saturday, October 15th for … Continue reading Through October 31: Arts of Pride | An LGBTQ+ Experience

LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Each day in October, a new LGBT Icon is featured with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources. The LGBT community is the only community worldwide that is not taught its history at home, in public schools or in religious institutions. LGBT History Month provides role … Continue reading Through October 31: LGBT History Month

Now that COVID-related restrictions are loosening up on Oahu, Gay Island Guide and their partners have put together some fun in-person events to celebrate Honolulu Pride Month, including: • Pride White Soiree (Party) on Thurs., Oct. 21 at the Alohilani • Oasis Pride Pool Party at the White Sands Hotel on Sat., Oct. 23 • … Continue reading October 21 – 31: Gay Island Guide Pride Month Events

Shaka And Shine — this year's Honolulu Pride special program hosted by Cocoa Chandelier and Ākea Kahikina—premiered on KHON2 and is now available at HonoluluPride.com. Learn about Hawaii’s LGBTQIA+ trailblazers like the drag artist family Party Monsters Haus, HHHRC outreach workers Maddalynn Sesepasara and Shalani Dante, and long-time couple and design partners Jim Corry and Evans Siskel. Special … Continue reading Honolulu Pride: Shaka And Shine

The 2021 Honolulu Pride Virtual After Party, which premiered on Oct. 16 on YouTube @HonoluluPride, is now online at HonoluluPride.com in a new, shorter, shinier, 60-minute version. Hosted by Candi Shell and Matt Guevara, with Dane Neves, DJ Keala Kennelly, and Johnny The Third. Take a look and relive your favorite moments of music, mayhem, … Continue reading Honolulu Pride 2021 Virtual After Party 2.0

Learn how to support your students by understanding key terms, the importance of pronouns, the difference between gender identity and sexuality, and Hawaii State Department of Education guidance. This two-hour session is presented by HSTA’s Human and Civil Rights Committee and is free and open to the public. All are welcome.