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

Join Gay for Good for their September Service Project at the Aloha Animal Sanctuary. Volunteers will help with tasks like egg collection, pulling weeds, moving mulch, and general farm clean up. You will likely get dirty. Only 12 slots are available for this gathering. Register here. Gay For Good: Get Involved. Meet New Friends. Make … Continue reading Gay For Good Oʻahu at Aloha Animal Sanctuary

Join Oʻahu Queer Hiking & Adventures for a night at the theatre with Moses Goodsʻ Lovely Lee, a coming of age story at Kumu Kahua Theatre. The play is set in 1970s Hawaiʻi amid the cultural renaissance in the Islands and the sexual liberation movement booming throughout the nation. A time of reclamation, discovery and … Continue reading Oʻahu Queer Hiking & Adventures: Lovely Lee at Kumu Kahua

The Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission works to improve the State's interface with members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community; identify the short- and long range needs of its members; and ensure that there is an effective means of researching, planning, and advocating for the equity of this population in all aspects of … Continue reading Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission Public Meeting