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Thursday, April 27, 2023

‘Drag Mother and Daughter Duo’ to Star at Aala Park Drag Queen Story Hour for Homeless Children

By News Release @ 9:59 PM :: 6230 Views
 

@misscandishell Getting ready for and arriving at the #hawaiioperatheatre annual #gala ✨ I just love running in a long dress #dragmakeup #dragtransformation #transformation #candishell #dragbeauty #dragqueen #supportdrag #foryou ♬ Alice - Lady Gaga

(Here’s a video of Candi Shell getting his makeup on before a performance.) 

Keiki Community Fair Saturday, April 29, 2023 • ʻAʻala Park

News release from Family Promise of Hawaii

Bring the whole family for FREE community resources and fun activities!

  • Date: Saturday, April 29 • 11:30–3:30 pm
  • Location: ʻAʻala Park • 280 N. King St, Honolulu

Sign up below!

Organized by Family Promise of Hawaii and Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii

Family Promise Coalition: “Our mission is to help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence.”

Presented by AlohaCare  

Thank you to our sponsors!
  • AlohaCare  
  • Hawaii State Department of Health
  • American Savings Bank
  • ESP Event Sanitation Plus
  • Shriners Children

Download a printable flyer and social media graphic

​The Fair will have a variety of free resources for families with children, including food, books, clothing, health screenings, and housing and social services. Free bento lunches will be available to the first 500 attendees. Also, bring up to 3 objects from home and 3 soil samples for free lead testing. Even a little lead in a child’s blood can hurt their ability to learn, pay attention, and do well in school. Click here for suggested items and more information.

Enjoy free activities for the whole family, including inflatable and tabletop games, face painting, temporary tattoos, yoga led by Project Koa Yoga, and soccer activities from Keiki Kicks.

At the main stage, join us for a kids’ dance and movement activity led by Miss Hawaiʻi Lauren Teruya, music by DJ My Friend George, and a reading of children’s books by respected drag artists Candi Shell and Tara Way, who have previously brought their family-friendly entertainment to a wide range of community events, from church groups to graduation parties .…

(REALITY: Candi Shell and Tara Way Performing at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand February 21, March 5, May 7, 2023)

To ensure public safety, both the Honolulu Police Department and American Savings Bank security will be present at the event.

Mahalo to our resource and service partners: Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, AlohaCare, American Savings Bank, Aloha Harvest, Department of Education, Domestic Violence Action Center, Hawaiʻi Foodbank, Hawaiʻi Literacy, Honolulu Police Department, Institute for Human Services, Kids Hurt Too, Legal Aid / Hawaiʻi Immigrant Justice Center, Pacific Gateway Center, PACT, Piko Provisions, Project Vision, Shriners Children's Hawaii, Trust for Public Land, and University of Hawaii Cancer Center.

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UPDATE: Rep Elijah Pierick responds to Drag Queen Story Hour

2006: Hula's owner beats date rape rap

Premiered Mar 3, 2023  Please enjoy our parody of Fergie's GLAMOROUS, written and performed by Candi Shell (@misscandishell) Tara Way (@misstaraway), video editing by Don Farmer. Filmed in Honolulu, Hawaii. Drag Mother and Daughter duo's first video, more to come...

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