This year’s Amazing Hawai‘i Comic Con took place from Aug. 25–27 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Comic, gaming and science fiction fans dressed in cosplay, attended discussion panels, took photos with celebrities and more.
The 36th annual celebration of Greek culture, food and music took place at the McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Beach Park from noon to 9 p.m. on Aug. 26 and 27.
The first day of the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival was held on Aug. 18 at The Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and Arena. The much-anticipated festival features hundreds of local-made food products, books, gifts, apparel, jewelry, produce and more.
‘Iolani hosted a launch party for its new keiki line, River & Up, on Saturday, Aug. 12, which included a fashion show, keiku hula lessons, story time and more.
On Aug. 13, the International Market Place paid tribute to the legendary Don Ho and his contributions to the history and music of Hawai‘i. The ceremony began with an unveiling of the marketplace’s new bronze sculpture of the singer, created by Honolulu artist Kim Duffett, followed by a Don Ho kanikapila and tribute show.
Since 1984, the Hawai‘i State Theatre Council’s Po‘okela Awards have recognized excellence across 23 different theater arts categories, from producing to performance, sound design to costume design. Hawai‘i’s community theater scene turned out on Aug. 7 to celebrate some of the top theatrical talent on stage this year, hosted by Masters of Ceremony Keoki Kerr and Jodi Leong.
Best of Honolulu Festival presented by American Savings Bank is a free, family-friendly event featuring ‘ono food, keiki zone, entertainment and a marketplace.
