Come celebrate with kūpuna and ‘ohana, surrounded by live music, good food, and a community that cherishes Hawaiian culture. Join us in perpetuating the rich tradition of Hawaiian music and community connection at Hot Kupuna Nights. After a year of beloved monthly events in Hilo, the Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society (HMPS), in partnership with Waiwai … Continue reading Hot Kūpuna Nights

The genderqueer writer, therapist, political organizer, and founder of The Embodiment Institute, Prentis Hemphill will be in conversation with Noʻu Revilla at Ka Waiwai Mōʻiliʻili on July 9. In their latest book, Hemphill shows us how we must learn to heal ourselves, connect with one another, and embody our values. "The book is a tool … Continue reading Prentis Hemphill: What It Takes To Heal Book Tour

Join the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation for their second Rainbow Town Hall of the year, shining a spotlight on the Change 23 Coalition in support of HB2802, HD1. Learn about the outdated discriminatory Section 23 added to Hawaiʻi's Constitution a generation ago, and how the Coalition is working  to remove the Hawaiʻi legislature’s authority to … Continue reading Change23 Rainbow Town Hall

Join us for the next Kūpuna Rainbow Town Hall on Saturday, September 16 from 1pm-5pm at Ka Waiwai ma Mōʻiliʻili. Get together with friends old and new for an afternoon tea with presentations and talk story. Learn about the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundationʻs Kūpuna Project and hear from organizations and individuals who are empowering MVPFAFF/LGBTQIA+ kūpuna through … Continue reading Kūpuna Rainbow Town Hall

A panel discussion about the relationships between ea, māhū, kuleana, and the future of our lāhui. Brought to you by Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea. Speakers, social hour, free screen printing, community organizations serving māhū, panel discussion. For more information, and to reserve a spot, click here.

He Fenua International in collaboration with Waiwai Collective presents Hanohano Kūhiō 2023, a celebration of Ke Aliʻi Makaʻāinana and Native Hawaiian Excellence. This an all ages event for the whole family to enjoy, featuring live music by some of Hawaiʻis most beloved Hawaiian music, singers, local retail & food vendors. Performances by Uheuhene - Led Kaapana … Continue reading Hanohano Kūhiō

Every generation has their own creative lingo, unique fashion trends and complaints about the other generations. What generation are you? Civil Beat invites you to join them on Friday, March 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ka Waiwai in Moiliili to enjoy stories told by different generations. Doors open at 5:30 for interactive activities … Continue reading Hawaii Storytellers: The Generations

A special event to launch a new book by Noʻu Revilla at Ka Waiwai @ Mōʻiliʻili with pūpū, drinks and peformances. Revillaʻs ASK THE BRINDLED won the 2021 National Poetry Series, and her poetry has been featured in Ours Poetica, Beloit, ANMLY, Lit Hub, Poetry, and the Library of Congress. Revillaʻs work has also been … Continue reading Noʻu Revilla Book Launch Party

Join us for our next Rainbow Town Hall on August 6 at Ka Waiwai. Hear from some of Hawai'i's premier businesses about how queer perspectives are reimagining how we celebrate our personal, professional and community bonds. This two-part event, hosted by the Hawai'i LGBT Legacy Foundation in collaboration with the Gay Agenda Collective, will include … Continue reading The Queer Perspective and the Future of Weddings and Events