Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in February 2025
Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a mixer, enjoy a new hula show and see a play about the romance between Kamehameha III and his joint king.
Hula’s Catamaran Saturdays
Saturdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2 to 5 p.m.
Mingle at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, then head down to Waikīkī Beach before 3 p.m. to set sail on a 90-minute catamaran ride along the shoreline. Cash-only beers and Mai Tais are available onboard, and if the weather is right, you can hop into the water to cool off. While walk-ins are available, you can pre-purchase a ticket to secure your spot.
$30, Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 134 Kapahulu Ave., hulas.com, @hulaswaikiki
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Photo: Courtesy of Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu
Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu
Mondays, Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 7 to 8 p.m.
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu is looking for new members, particularly in the Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone and Bass ranges. The group holds weekly Monday rehearsals and invites singers of any sex, gender or sexual orientation.
Unity Church of Hawai‘i, 3608 Diamond Head Circle, gmcofh.org, @gaymenschorusofhonolulu
Trivia Night at Wang Chung’s Karaoke Bar
Monday, Feb. 3 and 17, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Form a squad and rack your collective brains for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. Trivia Night at Wang Chung’s is every first and third Monday of the month and totally free to enter.
Free, Wang Chung’s Karaoke Bar, 2424 Koa Ave., wangchungs.com, @wangchungs
Photo: Courtesy of Lei Pua ‘Ala
Lei Pua ‘Ala: Queer Histories of Hawai‘i Presents The Return of Kapaemahu
Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Lei Pua ‘Ala’s new hula show The Return of Kapaemahu chronicles the story of four voyagers of dual male and female spirit journeying to bring healing arts from Tahiti to Hawai‘i. Based on an Oscar-nominated short film, the show honors the legacy of sexual diversity in the islands and blends traditional hula with modern music. This free one-hour show will be performed every Wednesday, weather permitting.
Free, Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound, 2453 Kalākaua Ave., queerhistoriesofhawaii.org, @queerhistoriesofhawaii
Photo: Courtesy of Blazing Saddles Hawai‘i
Blazing Saddles Hawai‘i
Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 18 and 25, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Time to break out those cowboy boots. Join Hawai‘i’s diverse community for line dancing, the two-step and all manner of country-western dancing. Lessons are available for eager beginners.
Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse Ballroom, 404 Kapahulu Ave., blazingsaddleshi.org
Musical Bingo at Wang Chung’s Karaoke Bar
Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
You’ve played bingo—now imagine swapping the numbers for songs! Grab a drink at Wang Chung’s, sing your heart out, and win some prizes at this team-up event between Wang Chung’s and Because Hawai‘i.
Free, Wang Chung’s Karaoke Bar, 2424 Koa Ave., wangchungs.com, @wangchungs
Valentine & Gift-Making Party
Thursday, Feb. 6, 6 to 8 p.m.
Looking to put together a little gift for a valentine (or yourself)? Members of Magic Hour Hawai’i are welcome to make a candle, valentine or other craft from BYO supplies at this festive Valentines-themed party.
$25.55 for members only, Magic Hour Hawai‘i, 1407 Kalākaua Ave., magichourhawaii.com, @magichourhawaii
Photo: Courtesy of The Aloha Bears
Aloha Bears Booze Cruise
Saturday, Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Aloha Bears set sail for their monthly Sunday outing. Enjoy cocktails at Tapa’s Waikīkī, climb aboard a one-hour catamaran cruise with an open bar, then disembark at Bacchus Waikīkī for lunch and drinks. The cruise and lunch at Bacchus are included with each ticket, and members of The Aloha Bears can enjoy another drink at Tapa’s with each ticket.
$45, Tapa’s Waikīkī, 407 Seaside Ave., thealohabears.org, @thealohabears
Kūpuna Movie Mornings: Bringing Up Baby
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kūpuna and film lovers are invited to join this free monthly film series for coffee, snacks and a film. This month’s movie is the 1938 retro romcom Bringing Up Baby, starring Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant. The lobby opens at 10:30 a.m. with a social hour, and the film starts at 11:30 a.m. RSVPs are required, and while the event is free, all donations will go to support the Hawai‘i Theatre.
Free, Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., hawaiilgbtlegacyfoundation.com, @honolulupride
Queer Women Mixer: Painting the Hearts Red
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Celebrate Galentine’s Day with this Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation-hosted mixer for queer women at the White Sands Hotel. Mingle, enjoy food and drinks and paint a heart box for your special someone under the tutelage of drag queens Janna Del Rey and Eden Simon.
$25, White Sands Hotel, 431 Nohonani St., hawaiilgbtlegacyfoundation.com, @honolulupride
LoverGirls Cabaret Show & Ladies Night presented by The Aphrodisiacs
Friday, Feb. 14, 7 to 10 p.m.
Whether you’re single or taken, spend your Valentine’s Day with The Aphrodisiacs in a world where the line between fantasy and reality blurs. Enjoy a show designed for and by women, but open to all voyeurs.
$30 presale, $40 at the door, Club 939, 939 Ke‘eaumoku St., aphrodisiacsburlesque.simpletix.com, @the_aphrodisiacs
Queer Community Mixer
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6 to 8 p.m.
Looking to make some new friends, get some networking in and find out what’s going on in the community? Grab a drink and hang out at this safe and inclusive mixer.
$13.70, Magic Hour Hawai‘i, 1407 Kalākaua Ave., magichourhawaii.com, @magichourhawaii
Aloha Bears Bearaoke
Thursday, Feb. 20, 8 to 10 p.m.
Hang out with The Aloha Bears and strum those vocal chords with karaoke and drinks at In Between, with no song fees for members of The Aloha Bears and their guests. In Between will be offering select shot specials.
In Between, 2155 Lau‘ula St, thealohabears.org, @thealohabears
Aloha Kaua
Friday, Feb. 21, to Sunday, Mar. 2, see website for specific times
Noalani Helelā’s historical play tells the story of Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha III) and his love for Kaomi, his Mō‘ī ku‘i (joint king). As Kauikeaouli falls in love with Kaomi, he begins to rebel against the values of the missionaries, bringing back the customs of free love, hula, drinking and Makahiki. In the midst of his love, he faces the ire of the Christian chiefs.
$25 general, $20 senior, $15 ages 13-17 or college students with ID, $5 Windward Community College students with ID, Palikū Theatre, 45-720 Kea‘ahala Rd., windward.hawaii.edu, @palikutheatre
NGLCC LGBTQ+ Sip & Pitch
Friday, Feb. 28, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Hosted by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Sip & Pitch is a monthly opportunity for LGBTQIA+ business owners to remotely pitch their business idea before a panel of experts and business owners to receive positive, constructive feedback. While presenters are chosen beforehand, you can apply online to be considered as a presenter for a future Sip & Pitch.
Zoom conference, nglcc.org, @nglcc
To find more Honolulu Pride events and support Honolulu’s LGBTQIA+ community, visit the Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation website and community calendar.
