The 22nd annual HRFF Gala Event will be held on Friday, May 13 at Chai’s Island Bistro in the Aloha Tower Marketplace. Join us for an exciting evening of delicious food prepared by renowned chef, Chai Chaowasaree, wonderful entertainment, special guest celebrities and a chance to win a trip for two to Las Vegas, courtesy of Vacations Hawaii! It’ll be an evening you will not want to miss – get your tickets TODAY! All Gala proceeds benefit the Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation and the Rainbow Film Festival.
Actors Alec Mapa, Matthew Ludwinski, Mike C Manning, Houston Rhines, Noah Schuffman, Galen Drever, Sean Lockhart and Sheetal Sheth are scheduled to attend, as well as directors JC Calciano, Tim Sullivan, Gary Reich, Madeleine Olnek and Lorene Machado.
Check out Chai’s fantastic menu HERE, specially designed for our guests! The evening’s menu alone is well worth the ticket!
*Special promotional pricing for Paradise Festival's "Harajuku Nights" party, following our Gala event! Attendees of "Cruise," HRFF's Gala Event, will receive $10 off their ticket for "Harajuku Nights"! So, come mingle with the stars and enjoy great food, drinks and entertainment at Chai's Island Bistro, then head over to the Paradise Festival to dance until 4 AM! Please go to our ticketing page to purchase this special deal, together with your ticket to our Gala event!
HRFF VIP Passholders: you may also receive this special discount by showing your pass at our box office in Doris Duke Theatre during the festival!
"Harajuku Nights" will be held at the Waikiki Beach Marriott (2552 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu) and is a special charity event to benefit the American Red Cross - Japan. It will feature DJ's Manny Lehman, Tony Moran and Steven Redant, with a special performance by international Brazilian star, Amannda. The Paradise Festival is Hawaii's International Gay & Lesbian Festival, with a fantastic week of events starting on Thursday, May 12 - Sunday, May 15. For more information, please visit http://www.paradisefestival.net.
