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O‘ahu’s largest Japanese art, anime, manga and animation convention was held at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Fans, artists and guests attended the event from April 8–10.

The Hawai‘i Foodbank’s Great Chefs Fight Hunger event featured dishes and drinks from more than two dozen restaurants and beverage companies.

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

The first annual Honolulu Music + Arts + Food Festival kicked off March 13–15 at the Aloha Stadium. The event included a Bully Dog Show, a petting zoo and other family-related activities.

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

Runners participated in the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN, a traditional Japanese relay race held in Waikīkī.

Target’s newest Hawai‘i store opened March 4, 2015.

A North Shore festival celebrating beachside yoga, sunrise surfing, SUP adventures and jungle hikes.

Dance instructors and performers danced all night at the pre-party of 1st Annual Hawai‘i Salsa and Bachata Congress.

More than 14,000 racers spent their Presidents’ Day competing in the Great Aloha Run from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium.

Art, music and shopping filled the streets of Kaka‘ako for a finale block party presented by Pow! Wow! and Honolulu Night Market.

On Valentine’s Day, cat lovers from the Aloha Cat Fanciers and Hawai‘i Hulacat Club entered their felines in competition for global and regional wins.

Racers trudged through mud and dirt at the Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i’s Kāneʻohe Bay Swamp Romp.

Carnival goers enjoyed fresh malassadas, mango chutney, carnival rides and more at the Punahou Carnival.

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota accepted the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year award at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

Sony Open in Hawai‘i defending champion Jimmy Walker claims his title and $1.08 million in prize money.

The Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off Jan. 11 with 13 new queen contestants at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’s New Year’s Ohana Festival.

On Jan. 14, golfers competed in the Official Pro-Am.

On Jan. 13, junior golfers competed in the Acura Hawai‘i Pro-Junior Challenge 10th, 11th and 18th holes.

The Sony Open in Hawai‘i tournament opened Jan. 12 with a blessing ceremony and the Sony Dream-Cup Pro-Am.

On Jan. 10, dog owners and their pooches mingled with other pet owners at the Hawaiian Humane Society’s Canine Game Day. The event featured a photo booth and an obstacle and agility course at the Neal Blaisdell Park in ‘Aiea.

Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i’s festive 5K run/walk helped to raise money for the nonprofit to grant wishes to local children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Ballet Hawai‘i’s 2014 production of the Nutcracker featured a cast of dance stars from New York City Ballet, Carolina Ballet and The Australian Ballet.