09/05/2023
Marina Del Rey performs in drag at Scarlet Honolulu, a nightclub in Honolulu, in 2019. Members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as māhū—a mixture of both male and female in mind, heart, and spirit—have historically found kindred family at nightclubs and elsewhere. These chosen families, referred to as “houses” offer support that includes caregiving, assistance, and shelter when needed.