HONOLULU HORROR NIGHTS PRESENTS: HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA! Featuring special effects makeup artists (only 10 slots available!), a costume party and contest, three horror drag performances, and a Halloween-themed anthology film - this event is THE PLACE TO BE this Halloween and Pride month! With Shalani Dante, Anna Mei, and Alexa Aura! Bring your dollar bills and prepare yourself for some of the … Continue reading Halloween Extravaganza

Intersectionality is a term that's being used more and more, but what does it mean, and why should you care? Intersectionality describes a system where inequality based on race, gender, gender identity, disability and other forms of discrimination “intersect” to create unique dynamics and compounded experiences. The concept of intersectionality has become a common conversation starter … Continue reading Intersectionality: The Now of Marketing

Join the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation and Hawaiʻi Rainbow Chamber of Commerce for a fabulous Pride Pau Hana at Smith & Kings. Celebrate and network with fellow small business owners at this amazing venue located on North King Street. It'll be a night of fun, laughter, and love with music, drinks, and good vibes. Learn … Continue reading Pride Pau Hana @ Smith & Kings

The Aphrodisiacs are back in Kailua at Cafe Kopi for some spooky, seasonal striptease under the stars on Friday October 27th featuring the twisted talents of Susie Scorpio. Bring your crew, your hot date or make friends there and celebrate the spooky season in the sexiest way possible. Halloween Costumes encouraged ..... Prizes for the … Continue reading The Bloodthirsty Burlesque Show

Save the dates October 28-29 for the 3rd Annual Aloha Rainbow Classic Softball Tournament. This annual LGBTQ+ event brings mainland teams to join Hawaiʻi-based teams for game play and socializing. Since 2019, teams from Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, Portland, and Long Beach have all participated; and the 2023 tournament will be sponsored Aloha State Softball … Continue reading 3rd Annual Aloha Rainbow Classic Softball Tournament

Hawaiʻiʻs Queer Hiking & Activities Group is returning to one of their favorite hikes! As long as the weather agrees, this intermediate hike has spectacular views, will be filled with sparkling conversations, and the building of calves AND relationships! There are brief stretches of cardio, then long stretches of walking, concluding with a well-earned sunset … Continue reading Pride Sunset: Tantalus Hike and Sunset

Join the Country Dance Club Blazing Saddles Hawaiʻi ʻohana for some frighteningly good fun at their annual Halloween bash! Come dressed up or dressed down; there will be prizes for the most creative costumes, plus food, fun, and hours of hot country western dancing. Beginners are always welcome! For more information, click here.

Join the community on November 3rd for the RYSE annual fundraiser event and celebrate the work of this non-profit providing opportunity to youth in Hawaiʻi through empowerment and personalized support. Beyond shelter, Residential Youth Services & Empowerment (RYSE) offers a comprehensive range of services, including counseling and mentoring, education and life skills training, and case … Continue reading Journey of RYSE: 5 Years & Counting

Gregory House Programs is celebrating their 35th year of serving and housing those most in need, and their annual Kahu Mālama Award Dinner and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Moana Surfrider. The Kahu Mālama Award recognizes an individual or entity that has demonstrated extraordinary contributions to Gregory House Programs or the … Continue reading Gregory House Programs Kahu Mālama

Author and activist Ai-jen Poo speaks on transforming the economy of caregiving, from keiki to kupuna. Ai-jen Poo is the leader of a nationwide campaign to ensure that we all have access to the care we need--for our newborns, for our loved ones in need, and for the elderly--and also that caregivers, disproportionately women of … Continue reading From the Crisis Economy to the Care Economy