UH Mānoa’s Fashion Design and Merchandising Program held its 52nd Annual Senior Fashion Show on April 29 at the UH Mānoa Campus Center Ballroom.

This year’s fair, themed “Dino Days,” took place Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 and featured T. rex and Triceratops-themed games along with tons of new food for attendees to try.

The annual Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games celebrates the heritage and history of the Scots in Hawai‘i. This year’s festival took place Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8, 2018 and featured highland games, live music, a dance competition, swordplay demonstrations, food vendors and more.

(Sponsored) This sold-out brunch event featured seven local restaurants, a bloody mary and mimosa bar, entertainment and more.

(Sponsored) Shidler Alumni Association’s Executive Vineyards wine tasting was held at The Royal Hawaiian on Thursday, March 8. The event showcased wines from around the world, craft beer and sake stations, an outdoor food garden, as well as a silent auction and prize drawing.

The 2018 Honolulu Festival concluded on Sunday, March 11 with a parade featuring people from Hawai‘i, Japan and other Asia-Pacific countries, and a spectacular fireworks show.

(Sponsored) The new aio Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Awards recognizes outstanding achievements in tourism statewide.

Kawaii Kon returned to the Hawai‘i Convention Center from March 2–4, 2018. Every year, thousands gather for this three-day celebration of Japanese anime, art, music and culture.

Hawai‘i’s Best Dentists 2018 celebrated their recognition on Feb. 1 at the The Kāhala Hotel & Resort.

This year’s Pow! Wow! Hawai‘i takes place between Feb. 10 and 18. Artists from across the globe congregate in Kaka‘ako to transform the urban neighborhood with murals, exhibits, discussion panels, parties and more.

(Sponsored) On Thursday, Feb. 8, Roy Yamaguchi celebrated 30 years in business at Roy’s in Hawai‘i Kai. The evening featured live music, cocktails and dishes prepared by 10 of Hawai‘i’s best chefs.

In observance of the 125th anniversary of the overthrow of Hawai‘i’s last monarch, Queen Lili‘uokalani, Hawai‘i’s people held a march, rally, speeches, live music and hula on Jan. 17, 2018 at the state capitol and ‘Iolani Palace.