Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in August 2024
Hit up pop-up summer markets, mingle with new friends and watch the journey of a young queer Hawaiian during the 1970s.
Aloha Bears Monthly Pool Tournament
Sunday, Aug. 4, 2 to 6 p.m.
Show off your pool skills with The Aloha Bears every first Sunday of the month at Tapa’s Waikīkī in this pool tournament with a $5 entry, winner takes all. If you’re not on the table, play a couple rounds of Jenga, Connect Four and cornhole and cool off with some afternoon beers and drinks.
Tapa’s Waikīkī, 407 Seaside Ave., thealohabears.org, @thealohabears
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Photo: Courtesy of Blazing Saddles Hawai‘i
Blazing Saddles Hawai‘i
Tuesdays, Aug. 6, 20 and 27, 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
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Musical Bingo at Wang Chung’s Karaoke Bar
Wednesdays, Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 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
Photo: Courtesy of The Aloha Bears
Aloha Bears Booze Cruise
Sunday, Aug. 11, 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
Photos: Courtesy of Magic Hour Hawai‘i
Summer Market
Sunday, Aug. 11, 1 to 7 p.m.
Come down to Magic Hour Hawai‘i for a day of summer shopping, featuring LGBTQ+ artists and vendors. Discover unique art, clothing and crafts and support local business.
Free admission, Magic Hour Hawai‘i, 1407 Kalākaua Ave., magichourhawaii.com, @magichourhawaii
Aloha Bears Bearaoke
Thursday, Aug. 15, 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
Dive-in Theater Drag Singalong
Saturday, Aug. 17, 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
Photo: Courtesy of Magic Hour Hawai‘i
Queer Community Mixer
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 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
Lovely Lee
Aug. 22 through Sept. 22, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
Lovey Lee is a young queer Hawaiian searching for a place where they belong. Catch this latest production from Kumu Kahua Theatre, set during the vibrant sexual renaissance of the 1970s.
$5–$25, Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St., kumukahua.org, @kumukahua
Summer Send-Off Market
Saturday, Aug. 24, 1 to 7 p.m.
Say goodbye to summer and shop with local vendors. Aside from finding one-of-a-kind crafts and gifts for yourself and others, you can also enjoy live music. Prospective vendors are welcome to sign up online.
Free admission, Magic Hour Hawai‘i, 1407 Kalākaua Ave., magichourhawaii.com, @magichourhawaii
Photos: Courtesy of Hard Rock Café
Brunch Is A Drag
Sunday, Aug. 25, 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.
