The 20th annual two-day surf contest for kids ages 12 and younger took place May 20–21, 2017 at Queens at Kūhiō Beach.

Paint the Town Red presented by Mini of Hawaii brought philanthropic young professionals together at SKY Waikīkī on Saturday, May 13 to celebrate the American Heart Association’s mission, donors, volunteers and the lives saved and improved by their efforts.

The 36th Annual fashion show presented by the Japanese Women’s Society Foundation took place on Saturday, May 6 at the Hawaiʻi Prince Hotel and featured local designers Amos Kotomori, Kensei Takeda and Kini Zamora.

University of Hawaii at Mānoa's 51st Annual Fashion Show showcased over 18 student designers on April 30 at the UHM Ballroom.

This year’s Waikīkī Spam Jam took place on Saturday, April 29. The annual street festival celebrates Hawai‘i’s love for Spam and features food from some of the Island’s top restaurants, two stages with free entertainment and goods from a variety of Hawaiian retailers.

Kawaii Kon returned to the Hawai‘i Convention Center from April 7 to 9 for three days of Japanese anime, art and culture.

The 8th annual Hawai‘i European Cinema Awards Gala kicked off with a red-carpet reception at the Moana Surfrider on Friday, March 31. Distinguished guests included Pierce and Keely Shaye Brosnan, Shep Gordon, Ludi Lin and more.

Murphy’s Bar & Grill’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party turned Chinatown green with partygoers on Friday, March 17.

University of Hawai‘i’s Shidler College of Business Alumni Association hosted its 2017 Executive Vineyards wine-tasting at The Royal Hawaiian on March 16. The event featured food from Alan Wong’s, The Pig & The Lady, Sweet Creams and more.

The 2017 Honolulu Festival concluded with its annual parade in Waikīkī on Sunday, March 12.

Yauatcha Waikīkī, the newest eatery to open at International Market Place’s Grand Lanai, celebrated its grand opening on Feb. 23.

Hawai‘i’s Best Dentists 2017 celebrated their recognition on Feb. 16 at the Honolulu Design Center.