Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in November 2025
Enjoy the gut-busting company of comedians Trixie and Katya, catch the sunset at Hula’s and take a booze cruise.
Hula’s Catamaran Saturdays
Saturdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 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., Waikīkī, hulas.com, @hulaswaikiki
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Photo: Taylor Cullen
Mimosas & Marys Daytime Drag and Variety Show
Sunday, Nov. 2, 3 to 5 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 “Sultry Spellbook,” a magical afternoon of live vocal performances and spellbinding queens.
$5 door cover, Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 134 Kapahulu Ave., Waikīkī, hulas.com, @hulaswaikiki
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Trivia Night at Wang Chung’s Karaoke Bar
Mondays, Nov. 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., Waikīkī, wangchungs.com, @wangchungs
Photo: Courtesy of Blazing Saddles Hawai‘i
Blazing Saddles Hawai‘i
Tuesdays, Nov. 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., Waikīkī, blazingsaddleshi.org
Photo: Courtesy of Lei Pua ‘Ala
Lei Pua ‘Ala: Queer Histories of Hawai‘i Presents The Return of Kapaemahu
Wednesdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Lei Pua ‘Ala’s 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., Waikīkī, queerhistoriesofhawaii.org, @queerhistoriesofhawaii
Musical Bingo at Wang Chung’s Karaoke Bar
Wednesdays, Nov. 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., Waikīkī, wangchungs.com, @wangchungs
Photo: Courtesy of Katt’s Closet and Burlesque Lounge
“The Monthly” Burlesque Variety Show at Katt’s Closet and Burlesque Lounge
Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Every second Saturday of the month, head down to the heart of Chinatown to experience “The Monthly,” a showcase of the art of burlesque. Hosted at the historic Old Blaisdell Hotel, this burlesque variety show offers a new experience every month.
$30, Katt’s Closet and Burlesque Lounge, 1154 Fort Street Mall, Chinatown, kattscloset.com, @redlighttourshnl
Photo: Courtesy of The Aloha Bears
Aloha Bears Booze Cruise
Sunday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Aloha Bears set sail for their monthly outing every second Sunday of the month. Enjoy cocktails at Bacchus Waikīkī, climb aboard a one-hour catamaran cruise with an open bar, then disembark at Tapa’s Waikīkī for lunch and drinks. The cruise and lunch at Tapa’s are included with each ticket, and members of The Aloha Bears can enjoy another drink at Bacchus with each ticket.
$50, Bacchus Waikīkī, 408 Lewers St., Waikīkī, thealohabears.org, @thealohabears
Photo: Albert Sanchez
The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya
Thursday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m.
The rip-roaring comic duo Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova head to the islands for their next show! Join them for hilarious interviews with models, actors and other faces from across the beauty industry as they break down and bust up the idea of “beauty” through their unique cultural lens.
$40–$80, Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, blaisdellcenter.com, @blaisdellcenter
Hula’s The View 27th Anniversary
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 to 11:30 p.m.
The longstanding Waikīkī bar is celebrating its 27th anniversary at its current location. Catch a glorious sunset view of Diamond Head and Waikīkī Beach, enjoy dim sum, handcrafted drinks and live entertainment, and celebrate decades of memories with friends and allies.
$15 cover, Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 134 Kapahulu Ave., 2nd Floor, hulas.com, @hulaswaikiki
Aloha Bears Bearaoke
Thursday, Nov. 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., Waikīkī, thealohabears.org, @thealohabears
Alexander Pang is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine.
