The annual Pan-Pacific Festival celebrated the connection between Japanese and Hawaiian Culture on Saturday, June 11 to Sunday, June 12. The event featured performers, a block party and a variety of food booths.

Partygoers celebrated the legacy of Sailor Jerry at the Sailor Jerry Festival on Saturday, June 11.

Thousands of Hawai‘i residents and visitors spent Memorial Day weekend at Ala Moana Beach Park for the annual Lantern Floating Ceremony to remember lost loved ones.

The 5th annual Make a Wish Gala was held on Saturday, May 14 at the Sheraton Waikīkī. The purpose of this event is to help raise funds needed to fulfill wishes for local keiki battling life-threatening medical conditions.

The American Heart Association hosted its 2nd annual beat event themed “Queen of Hearts” on Saturday, May 14. The event was held at the Trump International Hotel Waikīkī.

Pet owners and lovers celebrated National Pet Week and Be Kind to Animals Week at the Hawai‘i Pet Expo. The event was held at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8.

The launch of Zak Noyle’s gallery featured exclusive photos of the 31st Annual Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau surf competition. The celebration was held at T Galleria by DFS in Waikīkī on Saturday, May 7.

The Kamaka ‘Ukulele 100th Anniversary Collection was released at Reyn Spooner’s downtown store on Wednesday, May 4.

Students from the Honolulu Community College’s Fashion Technology program showcased their designs on Saturday, April 30.

Ten students in the Fashion Design and Merchandising program at UH Mānoa presented their designs at the 50th annual UH Mānoa fashion show on Sunday, May 1 in the Kennedy Theatre.

The Honolulu Brewers Festival showcased more than 114 local, international and mainland craft beers.

The ‘Iolani Fair’s “Race to Space” featured food, carnival rides, games and entertainment.