Author: Kelli Bullock

Dogs of all ages and their families “ruffed it up” at a free family event hosted by the Hawaiian Humane Society on July 22 at Coral Crater Adventure Park.

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.

The ‘Ukulele Picnic in Hawai‘i gathers thousands of ‘ukulele lovers from around the world for an annual festival. This year's picnic took place on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park.

The Punahou Carnival kicked off on Friday, Feb. 3. This year’s theme: “Back to the ’50s.”

"Cinderella Carriage" photos from the 2017 Annual Hale ‘Aina Awards.

HONOLULU Magazine celebrated the 33rd Annual Hale ‘Aina Awards presented by First Hawaiian Bank at the luxurious Royal Hawaiian Resort.

HONOLULU Magazine’s first-ever Best of Honolulu Festival celebrates the best things in the city.

The 2nd annual Waffles for Wishes event was held at the Ward Village IBM Courtyard on Sunday, June 26. A portion of the ticket sales went towards wish-granting for Hawai‘i keiki.

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 31st Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau happened on Thursday, Feb. 25 at Waimea Bay.

Project Runway All Star contestant Kini Zamora had a viewing party at Scarlet to celebrate the first episode of the show on Thursday, Feb. 11.

The Hawaiian Humane Society hosted a free canine game day at the Neal S. Blaisdell Park on Saturday, Jan. 16.

The 2015 Best Lawyers in Hawai‘i event was held at RumFire in the Sheraton Waikīkī on Thursday, Dec. 10.

Runners competed for the Xterra Trail Run World Championship title at Kualoa Ranch on Sunday, Dec. 6.

Partygoers dressed up as Santa Claus to spread Christmas cheer around various bars in Waikīkī on Saturday, Dec. 5.

Directors and actors attended the Hawai‘i International Film awards gala on Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Halekūlani.

Thrill seekers rappelled down 40 stories of the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort and Spa on Saturday, Nov. 7. Each participant raised $1,000 or more to provide children and adults with disabilities the chance to participate in the Special Olympics.

Chinatown transformed into a Halloween music and arts festival block party on Saturday, Oct. 31. Partygoers enjoyed a costume contest, live entertainment, and food and drink specials.

Celebrities and filmmakers attended the 2015 Hawai‘i European Cinema Awards Gala on Friday, Oct. 23 2015 at the Moana Surfrider Hotel. French actress Catherine Deneuve was the guest of honor.

Partygoers showed off their sexiest, scariest, funniest and best costumes at the Yelloween Party at the Trump Hotel.

HONOLULU Magazine revealed the winners of this year’s 32nd Hale ‘Aina Awards on Sunday, Sept. 27 at The Royal Hawaiian. Guests dined on dishes from 13 award-winning restaurants, sipped on signature cocktails and listened to live entertainment.

Community partners in Hawai‘i were invited to an evening reception with the Alaska Airlines senior leadership team. Guests were treated to heavy pūpū’s, Washington wines and a performance by Henry Kapono. The exclusive event was held at the Moana Surfrider on Monday, Sept. 21.

Hawai‘i doctors listed in the 2015 Top Doctors were invited to a special event at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Sept. 10 to celebrate their honor.

The 6th annual Rice Fest featured more than 20 vendors creating rice-inspired dishes. The festival included entertainment and a Poke bowl and Spam musubi eating contest. The event was held at Ward Village on Saturday, Sept. 5.

Beer lovers and drinkers celebrated 100 beers at the Great Waikīkī Beer Festival on Friday, Aug. 28 to Aug. 30 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The three-day event included performances by Anuhea, Backwards Shaka and Kailua Bay Buddies.

SKY Waikīkī kicked off an invitation-only VIP event on Aug. 28. Caitlyn Jenner’s son, Brody Jenner, was a celebrity guest DJ for the event. Other celebrity appearances included actress Victoria Justice, former NFL player Terrell Owens, actress Kelly Monaco and dancer Cheryl Burke.

The Hawai‘i State Bar Association’s fundraiser raised funds to support civic education activities and community projects. The event was held on Saturday, Aug. 22 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.

The 21st annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival showcased locally-made products, including books, art, gifts, fashions and crafts. The three-day event featured cooking demonstrations and live entertainment at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and Arena on Aug. 21–23.

Tattoo artists from around the world traveled to Hawai‘i for the Pacific Ink & Art Expo. The three-day event was held at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center on Aug. 7–9.

The world’s largest sake celebration came to Honolulu on Friday, July 31. The Joy of Sake had more than 300 sakes to taste and top local chefs served sake-inspired pupus.

Triathletes competed in the 2015 Tinman Triathlon on Sunday, July 26. The triathlon included a swim course at Queens Beach, 40K bike course and a 10K run.

Anime, gamers and comic book fans gathered at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on July 26 for Comic Con Honolulu. Celebrity guests included Sean Maher and Edward James Olmos.

‘Ukulele players such as Jake Shimabukuro, Aidan James, Willie K and other local musicians performed at the annual ‘Ukulele Festival on Sunday, July 19 at Kapi‘olani Park.

The Young Leaders Board of Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i organized its first Waffles for Wishes event. This brunch-style event featured food prepared by local chefs and restaurants.

Barrio Vintage presented a fashion show called Psycho-Tropic. The fashion show was held at The Manifest on Thursday, June 11.

Four-time Olympic champion Greg Louganis and April Carrion from RuPaul’s Drag Race attended the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival Red Carpet event as special guests on June 4.

Jeanné Kapela was crowned the winner of the 2015 Miss Hawai‘i pageant. The event was held at the Hawai’i Convention Center on Saturday.

More than 40,000 residents and visitors spent Memorial Day at Ala Moana Beach Park for the Lantern Floating Hawai‘i ceremony to remember lost loved ones.

The Universal ShowQueen Pageant showcased some of the world’s top transgender/female impersonators. Contestant Aleeciya Ashton, also known as Jerrica Benton, was crowned the 2015 winner.

The Hilo High School Foundation hosted the first-ever “Bite of Hilo...Like Sample?” event, featuring dishes prepared by Big Island chefs and vendors at the Pagoda Hotel Ballroom.

The 2015 Hawai‘i Pet Expo was held on May 9 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall.

This popular weekend street festival in Waikīkī celebrated Hawai‘i’s love for SPAM.

The Honolulu Brewers Festival showcased more than 80 craft beers at the Kaka‘ako Makai Gateway Park.

Pro golfers competed in the 2015 LOTTE Championship at the Ko Olina Golf Club.

Participants dressed as their favorite heroes for the Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawai‘i’s first 5K road race and fun run in ‘Ewa Beach.

Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton visits Hawaiian Island Creations at Ala Moana Center to promote her Bethany Hamilton Signature Sandal collection from Cobian Footwear.

Crowds gathered in Waikīkī for the Honolulu Festival parade to celebrate Hawai‘i’s cultural ties to the Pacific Rim region.