Mayor Rick Blangiardi will kick-off Honolulu Pride Month with a ceremonial flag raising and reading of a proclamation in recognition of the Wilhelmina Tenney Rainbow Shower Tree, Cassia x nealiae. The treeʻs name honors two early 20th century lesbians in Hawaiʻi, and henceforth it will be the official Pride Tree of Honolulu. Hosted by Hawaiʻi … Continue reading Pride Tree Proclamation and Flag Raising Ceremony

Join the community for the annual Kapaemahu Ceremony at Nā Pōhaku Ola O Kapaemahu A Me Kapuni in Waikīkī. The sunrise protocol and ceremony sets the tone and intention for Honolulu Pride and will be followed by a community gathering at Queenʻs Beach with games, music, food and fellowship. This day of remembrance, centering and celebration is hosted … Continue reading Kapaemahu: Nā Pōhaku Ola Ceremony

Join the community for a deliciously fun brunch and shopping experience at Hideout at The Laylow in Waikīkī. Support queer artisans and business owners, enjoy brunch with family and friends, and celebrate LGBTQIA+ / MVPFAFF pride!

The Rainbow Support Circle provides a nurturing environment for LGBTQIA+/MVPFAFF individuals to explore various mental health topics within a welcoming and empowering group setting, fostering mental well-being through open discussions and mutual understanding. We strive to create a safe space where folks can share their experiences and receive the support they need to navigate their mental … Continue reading Rainbow Support Circle

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?

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

The Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation and White Sands Hotel present a Valentine's Day themed painting night for Hawaiʻi's queer women to meet and mingle. Join the community over drinks, food, and painting and get ready for "GAL-entineʻs Day!" Surprise your loved one or invite a group of girl friends and have fun painting a heart … Continue reading Queer Women Mixer: Painting the Hearts Red

The 36th Annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival (HRFF) is now accepting film submissions as well as proposals for a website designer / content manager and an event coordinator for the 2025 festival. The deadline for film submissions, via FilmFreeway, is March 3, and proposals for the events and website positions are due by February 21. … Continue reading Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival: accepting submissions and proposals

Join us April 3, 2025 for a beautiful evening at the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī to honor visionary members of Hawaiʻi's LGBTQIA+ / MVPFAFF+ community. Spend an evening with friends old and new and enjoy delightful food and beverages, and special live performances. Hosted by the first openly queer Miss Hawaiʻi, Hayley Cheyney Kāne, the evening … Continue reading Vision Without Limits 2025 Gala: tickets and tables on sale

The Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation (HLLF) invites the public to its first Rainbow Town Hall of 2025, a conversation exploring the Māhū identity and its intersection with the Western concept of LGBTQIA+. The discussion will delve into the cultural, historical and social nuances that define Māhū while also examining the evolving landscape of diversity, equity … Continue reading Rainbow Town Hall: Exploring the Intersection of Māhū and LGBTQIA+