The 2021 Hawaii International Film Festival's Showcase Series season continues with J-FEST presented by First Island Insurance Company of Hawaii, bringing the best in new Japanese cinema to HIFF audiences from May 13-23. HIFF’s J-Fest features 8 new Japanese films including drama, action, romance and comedy. The showcase will include Q&As with the films’ directors as … Continue reading May 13 – 23: HIFF Showcase Series: J-Fest

Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) has announced new developments to their funding opportunity for short films. PIC will continue to provide funding of up to $25,000 for the completion of fiction and nonfiction short films of untold stories and fresh perspectives on the indigenous Pacific Islander experience. PIC is also working in collaboration with ‘OHINA … Continue reading Application deadline: May 14 | PIC ‘Ohina Labs Shorts Fund

Discover community and connection through personal and professional growth with this new support group presented by the Hawaii Rainbow Chamber of Commerce. Led by Kevin Moran, the group will meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month beginning May 12 from 6:30pm – 8pm via Zooom. Topics include current events, stress management, mindfulness, anxiety … Continue reading LGBTQIA+ Small Business Owners & Members Support Group

The 41st Annual Hawaii International Film Festival will be held November 4-21, 2021 in Honolulu on the island of O'ahu. HIFF will mark the festival's 41st edition with a special focus on contemporary Asian, Pacific, and North American cinema, films produced in Hawai'i, outdoor screenings, and our Student Showcase and Daniel K. Inouye Institute Future Filmmakers … Continue reading HIFF Call For Entries

Dr. Misty Pacheco, faculty at the University of Hawaii – Hilo, is working with the SMART Project at Northwestern University, reaching out to LGBTQ+ Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders for their new research project. They're interviewing 19-24 year old young adults for a 1-hour Zoom interview (participants are compensated with a $50 online Amazon gift card) … Continue reading Investigating Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Participation in Sexual Health Studies

Do you know a young professional who is making a difference in the workplace and shaping the future of our community? If so, nominate them now, and be part of PBN's 22nd Annual 40 Under 40 awards recognition program. PBN 2021 40 Under 40: Honoring outstanding young business professionals in Hawaii who: Demonstrate business excellence … Continue reading May 23 Nomination Deadline: PBN 2021 40 Under 40

There are three (3) new Vice-chair positions for the Steering Committee of the LGBT Caucus and they will oversee their respective committees: Membership Committee: The Membership Committee shall, on behalf of the (to be inserted) Caucus, shall be responsible for coordinating recruitment of new members and membership drives, developing and maintain on boarding procedures for … Continue reading Application deadline: May 16 | Vice-Chairs of the LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii

Get the latest information on vaccinations, social distancing, travel and more from the State of Hawaii Department of Health. Available in English, Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Lao, Spanish, Tagalog, Samoan, Thai and Vietnamese. Click here.    

Registration is now open for Hawaii Women In Filmmaking's free 2021 Summer Social Justice Reel Camps for Girls. The Reel Camps are filmmaking programs to learn about environmental justice, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, mental wellness, and making media that matters. The programs are for all cis, trans girls, gender-expansive, and non-binary people who are comfortable … Continue reading Registration open: Social Justice Reel Camps for Girls

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and it's a great time to revisit the beautiful "Family Is Still Family" multilingual videos produced by the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA). According to NQAPIA: "In the Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander (API) community, coming out to family can be difficult. Lesbian, … Continue reading NQAPIA Family Is Still Family

POW! WOW! The First Decade: From Hawaiʻi to the World, opening May 15, 2021, showcases some of the most notable Hawai‘i-based artists, international street artists, and sculptors. This exhibit will feature over 160 artists, with 30 artists creating new murals and installations curated by POW! WOW! Founder Jasper Wong within the gallery and throughout Bishop … Continue reading Through September 19: POW! WOW! The First Decade: From Hawaiʻi to the World

The Hawaii Gay Kickball League's 2021 Season is officially on: 8 weekends of normal play, and 1 final weekend of tournament play during June and July in Kapiolani Park. Returning members should reach out to their team captains for additional information, and new players and free agents will be placed on a team of your … Continue reading May 15: Registration closes | Hawaii Gay Kickball League 2021 Season

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics. The date of May 17th was specifically chosen to commemorate the … Continue reading International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Dramatizing the controversial Thirty Meter Telescope, Untitled TMT Project explores the intersections of the sacred, science, government, capitalism, and tradition. This play draws inspiration from interviews with kia‘i, government officials, activists, scientists, and community members, as well as visits to Pu‘uhonua o Pu‘uhuluhulu Maunakea and observatories. Weaving together hula and oli, original narrative, interviews, and … Continue reading May 20 – June 6: Untitled TMT Project

After more than a year of living upended by the pandemic, we’re seeing some signs of relief from the crisis brought by COVID-19. But experts agree that a majority of us still feel the fallout of isolation, financial strain and grappling with mental health issues. To help our community get through these challenges, HONOLULU Magazine is presenting a free four-part series with … Continue reading Through June 17: Life Interrupted: Navigating What’s Next

Once upon a time, there were four guys, Sparky, Smudge, Jinx, and Frankie, who got together to become a group like their idols, The Four Freshman.  Rehearsing in the basement of Smudge's family's plumbing supply company, they became "Forever Plaid". On the way to their first big gig, they are hit by a school bus, … Continue reading May 28 – June 6: Forever Plaid

Since 1999, Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i has provided an opportunity to gather in remembrance and gratitude for all who have laid a foundation for our lives. In consideration of the health and safety of the community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i will not be gathering in person at Ala Moana Beach … Continue reading Alternate Plans for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i 2021

Last year Out Leadership celebrated Pride by creating Proudly Resilient, a unique month-long program of virtual events dedicated to LGBTQ+ equality. Almost 15,000 people joined in throughout June at 50+ events that featured more than 100 speakers. This year, Proudly Resilient is back, still virtual but bigger, bolder and better. Join our world-class LGBTQ+ leaders and … Continue reading June 1 – 30: Out Leadership | Proudly Resilient

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce will continue to assess conditions to determine if the NGLCC International Business & Leadership Conference will take place as scheduled for August, 2021. Fill out the FORM LINKED HERE to be the first to receive updates related to the 2021 event. Questions?  Email NGLCC at info@nglcc.org

iO Tillett Wright shot dozens of images of Hawaii's LGBTQ+ community in 2015 and his book of portraits of 10,000 people from all fifty states was released on September 15, 2020. Read more from publisher Prestel books: "In the spirit of Richard Avedon, this book contains striking photographic portraits of 10,000 people from across the … Continue reading Self-Evident Truths: 10,000 Portraits of Queer America

Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center is celebrating 30 years of the Honolulu AIDS Walk.  Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year's event will be an online, socially distant, month-long virtual walk. This year's theme -- 30 Years in 30 Days -- is a tribute to the long rich history of the Honolulu AIDS Walk, … Continue reading June 1 – 30: 2021 Honolulu AIDS Walk

Pacific Business News is accepting nominations for their 2021 Business of Pride Awards. PBN is looking for LGBTQ leaders, companies, and allies in Hawaii who are successful in their careers, active in their communities, and advocates for inclusion and equality. The nomination deadline is Sunday, July 25, 2021. Click here to make your nominations. To … Continue reading Nominations continue: The Business of Pride 2021

Support the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation on this year's Give OUT Day--a month-long fundraising campaign culminating on June 30, the only national day of giving for the LGBTQ community. Since 2013, Give OUT Day has helped hundreds of LGBTQ nonprofits raise millions of dollars. Donations during all of Pride Month count toward Leaderboard prizes: thousands … Continue reading June 2021: Give Out Day