Join the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation and the Honolulu Pride team for a Kapaemahu Ceremony on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Members of the Māhūi, the Foundation’s Cultural and Educational Events Committee, will lead the program at Nā Pōhaku Ola O Kapaemahu A Me Kapuni which will include oli to … Continue reading Kapaemahu Ceremony

Join the Honolulu Pride Month celebration on Friday, Oct. 6, featuring a guided art tour, live music and a drag show as HiSAM becomes Capitol Modern at this celebration of transformation. With Cocoa Chandelier, DJ A.I.T. and Generation Next 2.0 with Glacier Mugler, Kamulani, Kelly Price, Leila DelRey, Juicy Angel, Midori, Sardonyx DelRey, Mya Stone, … Continue reading First Friday Pride Celebration @ Capitol Modern

See the incredible talent, creativity and resilience of Hawaiʻi’s established and emerging local burlesque, cabaret and varieté performers as they grace the Doris Duke Theatre stage. Come early at 6pm to catch the pre-show performance and reception in the museum’s Central and Luce courtyards. Full lineup to be announced! For more information, and to purchase … Continue reading October 6 -7: HBF 2023: Pasties Across the Pae’aina

Join the community at Bloomingdaleʻs Ala Moana Center for a Honolulu Pride Month kick-off event. Shop for your favorite items, including official 2023 Honolulu Pride merch, enjoy music, sweet treats, performances by members of the Imperial Sovereign Court of Hawaiʻi and more! Weʻll see you there!

Join Hawaiʻi High School Students for a magical evening of music, dancing, entertainment, fun, food and festivities at the 2023 Rainbow Prom Hawaiʻi. Part of HHHRCʻs (Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center) efforts to provide safe spaces for queer youth to flourish and enjoy living their authentic selves. Rainbow Prom is free open exclusively to … Continue reading Rainbow Prom Hawaiʻi 2023

The Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra presents Beyond Hapa, an evening of music celebrating diversity, and authenticity and featuring an abundance of Hawaiʻi-born dazzling divas. Mesmerizing songstress Lea Almanza, jazzy Starr Kalahiki, incomparable pianist Lady Laritza La Bouche, and the legendary Brandy Lee will join the orchestra for a spine-tingling symphonic experience. Renowned Hawai’i performer Cocoa Chandelier … Continue reading Hapa Symphony: BeyondHapa

Join the community on Sunday, October 8 at 2pm for a reading and signing in celebration of the debut of ULU by Kanaka ‘Ōiwi poet and teacher Kai Gaspar. ULU is described by Emelihter Kihleng as giving voice to themes of "broken family, queer exploration, and aching love of land and culture." It's a poetry trifecta–Kai … Continue reading Kai Gaspar ULU Book Launch

The Aphrodisiacs present their newest fun and flirty, sparkly and interactive Carpet Munchinʻ Cabaret showcase featuring Honolulu’s sexiest burlesque dancers and drag kings! All queers and allies 21+ are welcome. Two shows: 7pm and 9:30pm. Dress in your finest rainbow attire and get ready to laugh and swoon over these gorgeous performers… bring your dolla … Continue reading Aphrodisiacs Cabaret

  Hawai'i Gay Kickball League and the Hawaii Queer Womxn invite dog owners, fur babies and allies to "Paw" Hana on Monday, October 16. Theyʻll meet at 5:30pm at the Kolowalu Dog Park in the Ward area, across from Scratch Kitchen, and then have drinks at 7pm at Off the Wall at 1170 Auahi St, Suite … Continue reading “PAW” HANA Pup Date for Dog Owners, Fur Babies and Allies

In his directorial feature film debut, Keli‘i Grace (ALA MOANA BOYS, HIFF 2021) crafts a feel-good, sentimental BL (Boy Love) teen romance, from a script by Lance D. Collins. BL is a popular genre across Asia, from manga to TV shows. As the first Kānaka Maoli BL film, MY PARTNER will resonate with all audiences, … Continue reading My Partner @ HIFF 43

Hideout at The Laylow, DECK., Lost + Found and Heyday have partnered to host a month-long Honolulu Pride bar crawl, and through October 31, each participating restaurant is offering a specialty cocktail, where $1 from each drink sold will go to support the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation! Visit all four restaurants to sip and support. … Continue reading Through October 31: Pride Month Bar Crawl

Independent artist, singer, songwriter and content creator Sam Tsui has been hailed as an internet singing sensation, and was among the first musicians to establish a popular music channel on YouTube. Tsui has created and grown a combined social following of over 5 million loyal fans, who call themselves the #Samily. To date, his videos, … Continue reading Sam Tsui

Save the date: Saturday, October 21 for the Official Honolulu Pride After Party at Hulaʻs Bar & Lei Stand beginning at 7pm. Stay tuned for more details.

Cumming has held the title of queer icon since the late 90s, when he was described by the New York Observer as a “frolicky pansexual sex symbol for the new millennium”. The Guardian Alan Cumming is beyond eclectic. His most recent projects include creating a dance theatre piece about the Scottish bard Robert Burns, lip-synching the … Continue reading Alan Cumming Honolulu Pride Concert

Join us for a mile high experience with Alaska Airlines & Honolulu Pride at the Fly with Pride Brunch featuring Rupaul Drag Race Queens! The Official Honolulu Pride Drag Brunch at DECK. at Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel, headlined by Kerri Colby with an exclusive SASHA COLBY meet & greet and performances by RuPaul's Drag Race Stars Kylie … Continue reading Alaska Fly With Pride Brunch

The most highly anticipated pride pool party of the year makes the biggest return this year with internationally known guests and entertainers at the ʻAlohilani Resort on Sunday, October 22nd. After the Saturday parade in Waikīkī on October 21st, continue on Sunday, poolside with Lei and the Pride community. Private cabanas, bottle service, all-access VIP, … Continue reading lei Pool Party at Swell

BUBBLE_T and Planned Parenthood are are throwing a Honolulu Pride Closing Party at The Lei Stand on Sunday, October 22 from 8pm-midnight. Known for their chill events that uplift and amplify queer and trans Asia Pacific Islander communities, BUBBLE-T experiences embrace performers, DJs, musicians, and artists to celebrate our intersectional, cross-cultural heritage. BUBBLE_T has hosted … Continue reading BUBBLE_T Honolulu Pride Party

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

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.