Mamo Wearable Art Show
Unapologetically Māhū
Celebrating the artistry, resilience, and enduring legacy of māhū through an unforgettable evening of world-class entertainment. From seasoned icons of Hawaiʻi's drag community to rising performers pushing creative boundaries, Māhū Madness showcases the incredible diversity, talent, and brilliance of Native Hawaiian and local LGBTQIA+ artists. Inspired by the glamour and legacy of the legendary Glades Era, the production brings together beloved queens and emerging stars for an electrifying night of live performances, storytelling, music, comedy, and unapologetic self-expression.
2026 Māhū Madness - A Celebration of Pride & Identity
Unapologetically Māhū
Celebrating the artistry, resilience, and enduring legacy of māhū through an unforgettable evening of world-class entertainment. From seasoned icons of Hawaiʻi's drag community to rising performers pushing creative boundaries, Māhū Madness showcases the incredible diversity, talent, and brilliance of Native Hawaiian and local LGBTQIA+ artists. Inspired by the glamour and legacy of the legendary Glades Era, the production brings together beloved queens and emerging stars for an electrifying night of live performances, storytelling, music, comedy, and unapologetic self-expression.
Hokus Pokus Live!
Get ready to run amok, amok, amok! The witches are back and confused about what is happening in this new world of 2026! Hokus Pokus Live! is a hilarious, high-camp parody of everyone’s favorite Halloween cult classic, brought to life by drag royalty. With the power of Magica Mystica, Salem’s most infamous and glamorous trio is resurrected from the grave for one night only. Be wary; they are willing to attack and suck the life force out of everyone in their way to stay young, beautiful, and alive forever! This all live singing, fully scripted theatrical experience is unlike any other show you've ever seen!
All ages.
Miss Showgirl of the Pacific Pageant 2026
The Miss Showgirl of the Pacific Pageant is a premier LGBTQIA+ cultural event, proudly presented by UTOPIA Hawai’i Inc..
Celebrating its first annual event in Hawai’i, the pageant provides a dynamic platform to honor Pacific Islander culture, heritage, and artistry, while championing diversity, inclusivity, and LGBTQIA+ pride.
Designed to go beyond the traditional beauty pageant format, the competition uplifts and empowers participants by showcasing not only physical presentation but also talent, creativity, leadership, and advocacy. Contestants are encouraged to express their personal and cultural identities through traditional and contemporary attire, choreographed performances, and storytelling, highlighting the richness and diversity of Pacific Islander communities.
Rainbow Film Festival Closing Night Feature
The Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival (HRFF) celebrates its 37th anniversary in 2026 as one of the longest-running queer film festivals in the United States.
Held at the historic Hawaii Theatre, the festival showcases LGBTQIA+ stories from Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, Asia, and beyond - bringing communities together through film, culture, and shared experience.
Rainbow Film Festival (Sunday)
Sunday, July 12th
2:00 PM — QWI Featured Screening
Notice Me (Short)
Today & TMRW (Short)
Grace (Short)
Wild Ones (Short)
The Bend (Short)
4:00 PM – Closing Night
All the Things I Leave You (Patawid) (Feature)
Rainbow Film Festival Saturday Night Feature
The Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival (HRFF) celebrates its 37th anniversary in 2026 as one of the longest-running queer film festivals in the United States.
Held at the historic Hawaii Theatre, the festival showcases LGBTQIA+ stories from Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, Asia, and beyond - bringing communities together through film, culture, and shared experience.
Rainbow Film Festival (Saturday)
Saturday, July 11th
11:00 AM – Kupuna Movie Morning
Finding Yiyi (Short)
We are Pat (Feature)
2:00 PM — Lei Short Film Showcase & Scholarship
In Conversation with Dan Taulapapa McMullin (Short)
Hue (Short)
Glimmer (Short)
The City on the Edge of Whatever (Short)
Restoring Inoa 'Āina (Short)
Reverence (Short)
7:00 PM — Saturday Night
The Rogers (Short)
Māhū: A Trans-Pacific Love Letter (Short)
Rainbow Film Festival Red Carpet & Opening Night
The Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival (HRFF) celebrates its 37th anniversary in 2026 as one of the longest-running queer film festivals in the United States.
Held at the historic Hawaii Theatre, the festival showcases LGBTQIA+ stories from Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, Asia, and beyond - bringing communities together through film, culture, and shared experience.
Rainbow Film Festival - Opening Night (Friday)
5:00 PM — Opening Night Red Carpet
Live performance by Darren Zuko
Featuring local vendors, food, and performances by House of Zamora and DJ Patrock
7:30 PM — Opening Night
Blow (short)
Just Kids (Feature)
Sasha Colby - Stripped II
As a proud trans-Hawaiian woman, Sasha is a staple in the American drag industry. She’s been hailed “A LEGEND” by castmates of Drag Race past and present, is a former Miss Continental 2012 (one of the most, if not the most prestigious titles in the drag community), and has been an influential figure of personal empowerment for the drag and trans community for over a decade.
Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival
Join the community for a sunset Parade down Kalākaua Avenue at 3pm and a night time Festival at Waikīkī Shell starting at 5pm. Enjoy the cool afternoon shade and the evening breeze as we celebrate the spirit of equality for all people of Hawai‘i.
The Festival will feature 4 hours of live national and local entertainers, 70+ craft and merchandise vendors, a resource fair, ‘ohana and kūpuna zones, onolicious food and beverages, and lots of MVPFAFF/LGBGTQIA+ aloha.
Intimate Evening with Vincent Rodrigues III: Cabaret For Honolulu Pride
Vincent Rodriguez III is a Filipino-American actor known for his roles on The CW’s Emmy Award-winning CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, Netflix's INSATIABLE and Prime Video’s WITH LOVE. He most recently starred in CHRISTMAS ON CHERRY LANE for The Hallmark Channel, with a sequel in production. He is the voice of "Raiden" in the MK1 video game and singing Filipino dad “Val” in Disney Junior’s KINDERGARDEN: THE MUSICAL this fall. Stage credits include the “DJ" in HERE LIES LOVE Off-Broadway at The Public Theatre during his 11 years in New York. Rodriguez is also a magician, martial artist, speaker, mentor, and teaching artist.
35th Annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival
One of the longest running and most respected queer film festivals in the country!
HRFF35 highlights in-person screenings of international features and Hawaiʻi-made world premieres; plus a free program of on-line shorts, and fabulous parties for filmmakers and film lovers.
35th Annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival
One of the longest running and most respected queer film festivals in the country!
HRFF35 highlights in-person screenings of international features and Hawaiʻi-made world premieres; plus a free program of on-line shorts, and fabulous parties for filmmakers and film lovers.
35th Annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival
One of the longest running and most respected queer film festivals in the country!
HRFF35 highlights in-person screenings of international features and Hawaiʻi-made world premieres; plus a free program of on-line shorts, and fabulous parties for filmmakers and film lovers.
Lovey Lee
Hawaiʻi in the 1970s was a time of reclamation, discovery and pride. For Lovey Lee, a young queer Hawaiian, the 70s is about finding a place where they can just be. Even with Hawaiʻi’s cultural renaissance at its peak and the sexual liberation movement booming throughout the nation, the journey of any brave pioneer is often complicated and fraught with challenges. In this coming of age story, Lovey finds themself journeying from their island home and back again in their search for place.
The Music of ABBA
THIS EVENT IS BEING HELD AS A PRIDE 365 FUNDRAISING EVENT IN SUPPORT OF THE HAWAII LGBT LEGACY FOUNDATION. ALL NET PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TO SUPPORT PRIDE EVENTS ALL YEAR ROUND!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS INCLUDE:
- EMCEED BY TORRI RICHARDS / WELCOME MESSAGE BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- ABBA COSTUME CONTESTS WITH PRIZES/DRAG PERFORMANCES
- FUN SING-ALONG WITH THE BAND "DIRECT FROM SWEDEN - THE MUSIC OF ABBA"- SPECIAL VIP RECEPTION WITH BEVIES AND NIBBLES AVAILABLE“The music of ABBA” are no strangers to the incomparable sound and look of Sweden’s greatest music export with meticulous attention to costumes, make-up, musical arrangements, movements and the singing, nothing is left to chance. Adding a few of Abba’s live traits such as great solos, musical numbers and a complete live band with back-up singers, ensures an extra dimension unheard of in most similar productions.
Masquerade X - Night of Fools Fetish Ball
A magnificent night of shenanigans!
Feast your eyes on the island’s sexiest entertainers! Indulge in elegant elixirs from medieval times! Dance the night away with like minds to intoxicating vibrations!