Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in July 2024
Learn the art of healing, boogie down to the Ladies of Tapas Transgender T Dance and celebrate Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand’s 50th anniversary.
Aloha Bears Monthly Pool Tournament
Sunday, July 7, 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.
$5 entry, Tapa’s Waikīkī, 407 Seaside Ave., thealohabears.org, @thealohabears
Prentis Hemphill: What It Takes to Heal Book Tour
Tuesday, July 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
In their new book, Hemphill discusses what it takes to heal ourselves and connect with others. “The book is a tool to help those searching for a ‘healing home,’”says Hemphill, “a place where communal infrastructure can be rebuilt and or fortified to sustain us on our journey toward self-acceptance, accountability, joy and freedom in all the ways we’ve yet to experience it.” Join Hemphill and No‘u Revilla for an evening of conversation to discuss the book and its themes.
$5 to $35, Ka Waiwai ma Mō‘ili‘ili, 1110 University Ave., waiwaicollective.com, @waiwaicollective
Musical Bingo at Wang Chung’s Karaoke Bar
Wednesday, July 10, 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, July 14, 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 Blazing Saddles Hawai‘i
Blazing Saddles Hawai‘i
Tuesday, July 16, 23 and 30, 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
Photo: Courtesy of Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand
Hula’s Five-O: Hula’s Golden Anniversary
Wednesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 18, 5 to 11:30 p.m.
This beloved, longstanding bar is celebrating 50 years of serving drinks, memories and the local queer community. Come on by for this two-day celebration and raise a glass to friends, family and allies.
$20 and up, Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 134 Kapahulu Ave., hulas.com, @hulaswaikiki
Aloha Bears Bearaoke
Thursday, July 18, 7 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 offer select shots for $6 each.
In Between, 2155 Lau‘ula St, thealohabears.org, @thealohabears
Sober Disco 70s Dance Party
Friday, July 19, 7 to 10 p.m.
Time to dress up in your best retro outfit, take some pics and hit the dance floor. This party at Magic Hour Hawai‘i is safe, inclusive and totally alcohol-free.
$27 to $33 + fees, Magic Hour Hawai‘i, 1407 Kalākaua Ave., magichourhawaii.com, @magichourhawaii
Ladies of Tapas Transgender T Dance
Friday, July 19, 8:30 p.m. to midnight
Everyone is welcome to the first-ever Ladies of Tapas Transgender T Dance, presented by the Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation and Gay Island Guide. Hit the dance floor beginning at 8:30 p.m., grab a Jell-O shot, check out merchandise sales benefitting the Foundation and catch the show at 11 p.m.
Tapa’s Waikīkī, 407 Seaside Ave., hawaiigaybar.com, @tapaswaikiki
Dive-in Theater Drag Singalong
Saturday, July 20, 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
Photos: Courtesy of Hard Rock Café
Brunch Is a Drag
Sunday, June 30, 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.
