Author: Photos: Odeelo Dayondon

On May 25, the Ukulele Picnic featured entertainment from Hawaii and Japan musicians at the Kakaako Waterfront Park.

The Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation honored public school graduates and a corporation during a May 1 awards banquet at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.

Kawaii Kon participants enjoy an evening of elegant music and ballroom dancing at Kawaii Kon's Moonlight Magic Ball on April 5.

Cosplayers and anime fans gather at Kawaii Kon, Hawaii's premiere anime convention and conference, on April 4, 5, and 6 at the Hawaii Convention Center.

Celebrated at the end of the traditional Hawaiian year, the Makahiki Festival featured food, entertainment and Makahiki-style games at Kualoa Ranch.

Hawaii chefs served delicious dishes at the Hawaii Foodbank's annual fundraiser, Great Chefs Fight Hunger on March 15.

A private Meet the New Editor reception at 12th Avenue Grill for HONOLULU Magazine's editor Robbie Dingeman.

Chocolate lovers indulged in the one-day Hawaii Chocolate Festival at Dole Cannery Shops. HONOLULU Magazine and Lei Chic Hawaii sponsored the event on Feb. 22.

On Feb. 7 and 8, visitors attended the Punahou School's Carnival "New York, New York The Carnival That Never Sleeps!" The two-day event raised money for the school's financial aid program.