The Hawai'i International Film Festival is accepting student submissions until January 15 in two categories: 'ŌPIO STUDENT SHOWCASE Students attending school in Hawai'i, who are in high school or younger (K 12), are eligible to apply for free. Students who recently graduated from high school in 2024 are also eligible. Films must be at least … Continue reading HIFF ‘Ōpio / Future Filmmakers Showcases

Get together with friends old and new for a fun boat ride with Hulaʻs Catamaran Saturdays. Meet at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand (reservations recommended, walk-ins accepted based on availability) 134 Kapahulu Avenue, Waikiki Grand Hotel – Enter Through Lobby by 1:45pm – 2:00pm. The group will be escorted to the board which will set … Continue reading Hula’s Catamaran Saturdays

Kūpuna Movie Mornings is a series of monthly social gatherings with snacks and beverages, and a classic film on the big screen, presented by the Hawaiʻi Theatre Center and the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation. The events are pay what you can and a fun way to catch a great film and spend time with LGBTQ+ … Continue reading Kūpuna Movie Morning: Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?

Join the Pride at Work Hawai‘i Pau Hana every third Friday of the month to learn about their work mobilizing support between the labor movement and LGBTQIA+ communities. ~ Pride at Work – Hawai'i is an official chapter of Pride At Work, (a national nonprofit organization that represents LGBTQ+ union members and their allies), and … Continue reading Pride At Work Hawaiʻi Monthly Pau Hana

Join Gay For Good Oʻahu for their first social event, a fun outdoor potluck gathering at Ala Moana Beach Park. Bring your own beverages and a dish or snack to share, play games, socialize with other LGBTQIA+ folks, and have a good social time. Look for the Gay For Good Oʻahu banner at Magic Island. … Continue reading G4G Oahu Potluck Social

Join the community in honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and his dream of creating the Beloved Community. If youʻre searching for a way to honor and celebrate civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., consider visiting the AmeriCorps website and participating in The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. AmeriCorps says the day "is a … Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

The Hawaiʻi Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition extends an invitation to the community and its many organizations and individuals to participate in the annual MLK Celebration Parade and Festival on Monday January 20, 2025. The parade begins at Magic Island and travels along Kalākaua Avenue through Waikīkī and concludes at Kapiʻolani Park for the Festival. … Continue reading Hawaiʻi Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade & Unity Festival

Civil Beat invites the community to the Hawaii State Capitol for a discussion with leaders of the House and Senate on Wednesday, January 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is a free community event that will be recorded and sent to all those who have registered. House Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura (D) and Senate President Ron Kouchi … Continue reading Civil Cafe: 2025 Legislative Preview

The Queer Women Initiative is a project of the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation and provides a fun and safe space for queer women to interact and build connections. Our quarterly board game night--free and open to the MVPFAFF/LGBTQIA+ community-- is a space made by queer women for queer women, so we kindly ask all attendees … Continue reading Queer Women Board Game Pau Hana

Talk Story with Hawaii's District 1 Congressman Ed Case at these community meetings on Oʻahu January 27 - February 1. Rep. Case is on the Committee on Appropriations (subcommittees Defense and Homeland Security) and the Committee on Natural Resources (subcommittees Investigation and Oversight, Indian and Insular Affairs and Water, Wildlife and Fisheries).  Share your concerns … Continue reading Talk Story with Congressman Ed Case