HANOCON is Hawaii's largest annual gathering of nonprofit professionals–as well as sector allies, supporters, and advocates–to network, learn, share ideas, collaborate, and partner. This year’s HANOCON conference theme is Shifting Paradigms, inspired by the Native Hawaiian concept of makawalu, a way of seeing and understanding more than just what is before us. It is the … Continue reading Virtual HANOCON 2021: Shifting Paradigms

After much deliberation the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation has come to the difficult decision that this year’s Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival will not be an in-person event. In its place will be a Virtual Honolulu Pride with all the fun, educational and inspiring programs from last year, plus a few new surprises. 2021 Virtual … Continue reading October 1 – 31: Honolulu Pride Month

Celebrate the diversity of our LGBTQ+ community. Inspire others by coming out to share your story on National Coming Out Day. The Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation, along with the UH Manoa LGBTQ+ Center and the Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center, will host a special online project for National Coming Out Day on October 11 to … Continue reading Coming Out Day Video Stories & Resource Fair

Heading to San Francisco? This November, the Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project (QWOCMAP) will conduct a FREE in-person filmmaking workshop for LBTQ+ BIPOC youth ages 18-24 at their space in San Francisco in the Presidio. This Film & Freedom Academy workshop is offered to LBTQ+ BIPOC youth who are: African Descent/Black; Native American; First Nations … Continue reading Registration deadline: October 15 | QWOCMAP Filmmaking Workshop

Thanks to Rainbows Over Waikīkī Presenting Sponsor Hawaiian Airlines, there are dozens of Rainbow Banners along Ala Moana Boulevard and Kalākaua Avenue during Honolulu Pride Month, sharing LGBTQ+ Pride and Aloha. Post your pictures to social media using #RainbowsOverWaikiki. Send them to us and your photos might appear right here on the Honolulu Pride 2022 Rainbows Over Waikīkī … Continue reading Through October 17: Rainbows Over Waikīkī

In 2021, Hawaii Food & Wine Festival returns to its roots with a spotlight on its overarching theme, “Taste Our Love for the Land,” which promotes Hawaii’s local agricultural and fishing industries by producing world-class culinary experiences that also give back. The vision is to use the Festival’s platform to encourage residents and visitors alike … Continue reading October 1 – 23: Hawaii Food & Wine Festival

In recognition of Honolulu Pride Month, a special two-day event of POV’s Pier Kids virtual screening on Monday, October 18, 6:00pm – 7:00pm and Kapaemahu screening and an LGBTQ+ communities talk story on Tuesday, October 19, 6:00pm – 7:00pm. Join PBS Hawaii for a special screening of POV’s Pier Kids, a film that shines a … Continue reading October 18 + 19: POV’s Pier Kids and Kapaemahu Virtual Screenings + Talk Story

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

The Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation is proud to sponsor this year's Aloha Rainbow Classic, played October 23-24, 2021 at the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park. Since Honolulu Pride is Saturday October 16th, Aloha Rainbow Classic is encouraging participating teams to fly in on the 15th, and enjoy the Pride festivities, sight see, relax, … Continue reading Aloha Rainbow Classic 2021

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