Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in October 2024
Celebrate the annual Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival, make memories at Rainbow Prom and scream/rave at They SLASH Them.
Photo: Courtesy of Blazing Saddles Hawai‘i
Blazing Saddles Hawai‘i
Tuesdays, Oct. 1, 15, 22 and 29, 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, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 29, 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
Garden Pride Day
Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join O‘ahu Queer Hiking and Lei Pua ‘Ala for a stroll around the beautiful grounds of Foster Botanical Garden. In celebration of Honolulu Pride Month, this free tour will be led by Bishop Museum historian DeSoto Brown at 10 a.m. and experienced docents at 1 p.m. On your tour, your guides will introduce you to the Wilhelmina Tenney Rainbow Shower Tree, popularly named after two lesbian women from the 20th century.
Free, Foster Botanical Garden, 108 North Vineyard Blvd., @oahuqueerhiking, call for reservations at (808) 768-7135
Mimosas & Marys Daytime Drag and Variety Show
Sunday, Oct. 6, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Mimosas & Marys is a monthly drag show starring singer and comedian Candi Shell, accompanied by a revolving slate of talented performers in the variety, drag and comedy scenes. This month’s theme is “Kamala-Con,” so come dressed as the vice president/presidential candidate and join the fun!
$5 door cover, Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 134 Kapahulu Ave., hulas.com, @hulaswaikiki
National Coming Out Day at UH Mānoa
Friday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For many people, coming out to friends, family and loved ones is the first step to living life as an openly LGBTQ+ person. Celebrate this day of personal liberation on the Campus Center Courtyard at UH Mānoa with more than 25 LGBTQ+ and ally organizations as well as music, drag performances and more.
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, 2500 Campus Rd., manoa.hawaii.edu, @uhmlgbtqcenter
Honolulu FrontRunners/FrontWalkers Pride Run/Walk 5K
Saturday, Oct. 12, 7 a.m. to noon
Run or walk this annual 5K for the LGBT community, which begins at Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park. Stay after the race for an awards ceremony and social snack time. All participants will receive a Pride Run/Walk 5K t-shirt.
$30, Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., honolulufrontrunners.org, @honolulu_frontrunners
Honolulu Pride Brunch & Shop
Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mark your calendar for a brunch date at Hideout at the Laylow. Shop queer artisans and businesses, order a mimosa with your meal and enjoy a live DJ set above the heart of Waikīkī.
Hideout at the Laylow, 1801 Kūhiō Ave., laylowwaikiki.com, @laylowwaikiki
Photo: Kelli Bullock
Universal Show Queen Pageant
Saturday, Oct. 12, 6 to 9 p.m.
The University Show Queen Pageant celebrates the art of female impersonation. Now in its 39th year, the annual pageant continues to showcase Hawai‘i’s multi-talented community of “Boy Beautiful” performers.
$35–$200, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakāua Ave., usqpageant.com, @universalshowqueen
Hula’s Catamaran Saturdays
Saturday, Oct. 12, 1:30 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
Photo: Credit Tien Enga, Courtesy of The Aphrodisiacs
Carpet Munchin’ Cabaret & Ladies Night Presented by The Aphrodisiacs
Saturday, Oct. 12, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Join the Aphrodisiacs in celebrating Honolulu Pride in this fun and flirty interactive stage show featuring Honolulu’s hottest performers in striptease, gender bend, dance and comedy. Your ticket grants you access to all three electrifying showcases at 8, 9 and 11 p.m., plus drinks and dancing until 2 a.m.
$30 in advance, $35 at the door, Scarlet Honolulu, 80 S Pauahi St., aphrodisiacsburlesque.simpletix.com, @the_aphrodisiacs
Photo: Courtesy of The Aloha Bears
Aloha Bears Booze Cruise
Sunday, Oct. 13, 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
Photo: Courtesy of Magic Hour Hawai‘i
Queer Community Mixer
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 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
An Intimate Evening with Vincent Rodriguez III
Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of song, dance and storytelling in a spectacular cabaret show hosted by Filipino-American actor Vincent Rodriguez III. Rodriguez is known for his roles on The CW’s Emmy Award-winning Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Netflix’s Insatiable, and Amazon Prime Video’s With Love.
$25–$75, Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., hawaiitheatre.com, @hawaiitheatre
Aloha Bears Bearaoke
Thursday, Oct. 17, 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
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation
Honolulu Pride 2024
Thursday, Oct. 17, to Sunday, Oct. 20
It’s the weekend you’ve all been waiting for! Honolulu Pride kicks off a weekend of parties and celebration. The headliner event is the Honolulu Pride Parade on Kalākaua Avenue at 4 p.m. and Pride Festival at the Waikīkī Shell at 5 p.m., both on Saturday, Oct. 19. From the 2024 Business Pride Awards to Kathy Griffin’s Pre-Pride Night Concert at Hawai‘i Theatre, there is no shortage of can’t-miss events on the docket.
See website for full event schedule and venues, honolulupride.com, @honolulupride
Dive-in Theater Drag Singalong
Saturday, Oct. 19, 6 to 9 p.m.
Join the queens every third Saturday of the month at Romer Waikīkī for an all-ages, poolside, singalong, dance-along drag show. Make your way poolside at 6 p.m. for food and drinks, then catch the show at 7 p.m.
Free, Romer Waikīkī at The Ambassador, 2040 Kūhiō Ave., romerhotels.com, @romerwaikiki
Rainbow Renaissance: Hawai‘i High School Rainbow Prom 2024
Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 to 9 p.m.
Join fellow Hawai‘i high schoolers for a night of food, festivities, dance and song. This event is open only to Hawai‘i high school students, providing a safe space for Hawaii’s LGBT youth to celebrate as their authentic selves.
Free, Capitol Modern, 250 S. Hotel St., hhhrc.org, @hhhrc_
Kagirinaki Ai To Jihi: Toward LGBTQ+ Equity and Inclusion in Hawai‘i’s Japanese Communities
Sunday, Oct. 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This free presentation and interactive panel features leaders in Hawai‘i’s Japanese community, including Hawai‘i Supreme Court Justice Sabrina McKenna, Japanese American Citizens League Honolulu Chapter leader Bill Kaneko, founder of Okaeri and co-founder of the PFLAG chapter for Asian-Pacific Islanders Marsha Aizumi and president of the PFLAG Pasadena chapter Aiden Aizumi. If you’re interested in joining the discussion, RSVP before Friday, Oct. 18.
Free, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, 2454 S. Beretania St., jcchawaii.org, @jcchawaii
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Horror Nights
They SLASH Them at Hawaiian Brian’s: Queer Halloween
Monday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Māhū Mix and Honolulu Horror Nights have teamed up to provide a special night of spooky and queer fun. Check out artists and vendors, flex your horror trivia to win some prizes, hold someone tight for a horror film screening and rave the night away with local DJs. Special ticket prices are available for Māhū and queer Pasifika individuals.
$7.50–$34.08, Hawaiian Brian’s HB Social Club, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd., honoluluhorrornights.com, @honoluluhorrornights
Photos: Courtesy of Hard Rock Café
Brunch Is A Drag
Sunday, Oct. 27, noon to 2 p.m.
Leap over your Sunday morning hangover with local drag legends at Hard Rock Café. Enjoy hilarious entertainment, bingo and good food.
$30, Hard Rock Café Honolulu, 280 Beach Walk, hardrockcafe.com, @hrchonolulu
To find more Honolulu Pride events and support Honolulu’s LGBTQIA+ community, visit the Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation website and community calendar.
