Saturday & Sunday, March 7 & 8: Honolulu Festival. Celebrate the people and culture of the Pacific Rim and Hawai`i with dynamic dance performances, music, and exhibits. Under the theme, “Creating Cultural Friendships with Aloha,” the Festival’s weekend of activities also features the ever-popular Grand Parade through Waikiki and the spectacular Nagaoka Fireworks Show over Waikiki Beach. Free admission. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, and other venues. For information, schedule and list of venues call (808) 539-3484 or…

Thursday, March 12: Ho`okipa Night. Ho`okipa means hospitality. This extraordinary gourmet dinner will be prepared and served by students of the Kapiolani Community College's renowned programs. Highlighted by a cocktail reception with gourmet action food stations, a multi-course dinner with wine pairings, and live and silent auctions. For tickets and information call (808) 734-9544. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Friday – Sunday, March 11 – 13:  Honolulu Festival.  Celebrate the people and culture of the Pacific Rim and Hawai`i with dynamic dance performances, music, and exhibits. Under the theme, “Cultural Harmony, Journey to Peace”, the Festival’s weekend of activities also features the ever-popular Grand Parade through Waikiki (Sunday 4 p.m.) and the spectacular Nagaoka Fireworks Show (Sunday, 8:30 p.m.) over Waikiki Beach. Free admission.  Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, and other venues.  For information, schedule and list…

Friday – Sunday, April 8 – 10:  Kawaii Kon.  Hawai`i's largest anime convention held annually at the Hawai`i Convention Center. This event features panels, events, guests, concerts, video games, table top games, costumers, industry and hundreds of vendors, all focused on Japanese animation and culture. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1800 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  For information visit www.kawaiikon.com.

Friday – Sunday, March 10 – 12: Honolulu Festival.  Celebrate the people and culture of the Pacific Rim and Hawai`i with dynamic dance performances, bon dances, music, and exhibits. Under the theme, “Cultural Harmony, Journey to Peace”, the Festival’s weekend of activities also features the ever-popular Grand Parade through Waikiki (Sunday 4 p.m.) and the spectacular Nagaoka Fireworks Show (Sunday, 8:30 p.m.) over Waikiki Beach. Free admission.  Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, and other venues.  For information, schedule…

Friday – Sunday, April 7 – 9: Kawaii Kon.  Kawaii Kon is a 3-day convention that celebrates Japanese anime (cartoons), manga (comics), and all facets of Japanese culture. It offers a variety of events and activities throughout the weekend. From video games, table top games, costume contests, thousands of manga to read, a talent-filled Artist Alley, an expansive Dealer’s Room, formal ball, there is something for everyone. All ages are welcome at the convention. Children under 5 years old get…

Saturday, May 20:  Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.  Each year the Hawai`i Academy produces a live television broadcast of the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards honoring the achievements of excellence in the recording arts. It has become the biggest annual entertainment event in Hawai`i. Commercially available recordings created, produced, and/or engineered and primarily distributed in Hawai`i are accepted for nomination.  Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  4 to 10 p .m.  For tickets and information call (808) 593-9424 or visit http://www.nahokuhanohano.org/.

Friday – Sunday, August 25 – 27: Amazing Hawai`i Comic Con.  Experience the best and brightest in comic book and pop entertainment.  Meet your favorite creators and celebrities at this event, filled with a giant exhibitors’ hall, an international artist alley, video game arena, hundreds of people in costume and more. There is something for everyone at the Amazing Hawai`i Comic Con, from After Hours parties to family fun on Sunday Kids Day. Headlining the event in Honolulu is legendary…

Friday – Sunday, March 2 – 4: Kawaii Kon 2018.  At Kawaii Kon, you can experience interviews & autograph sessions with Japanese & American voice actors and artists, informational panels hosted by community leaders and guests, Japanese animation screenings, access to the convention gaming rooms, Artist Alley, Dealers’ Room, and much more. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. For registration, schedule, and information visit https://kawaiikon.com/.

Friday – Sunday, March 9 – 11: Honolulu Festival.  Each year, the Festival attracts thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience unique to Hawai`i. Through educational programs and activities, the Festival has been successful in showcasing the rich and vibrant blend of Asia, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures to the rest of the world. Performers from various countries and regions such as Japan, Australia, Tahiti, the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Hawai`i and the mainland United States…

Saturday, May 19: Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.  Each year the Hawai`i Academy produces a live television broadcast of the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards honoring the achievements of excellence in the recording arts. It has become the biggest annual entertainment event in Hawai`i. Commercially available recordings created, produced, and/or engineered and primarily distributed in Hawai`i are accepted for nomination.  Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  4 to 10 p .m.  For tickets and information call (808) 593-9424 or visit http://www.nahokuhanohano.org/.

Saturday & Sunday, September 1 & 2:  36th Annual Okinawan Festival.  The two-day festival celebrates Okinawan culture with food, entertainment, arts, crafts, and cultural activities. Learn about Okinawan and Japanese culture at the Cultural Tent. There will be educational booths on Okinawan language (Uchinaaguchi) and genealogy; displays of Okinawan ceramics, glassware and textiles; and bonsai plants by the Hawai`i Bonsai Association. Also, observe demonstrations of calligraphy and flower arrangement and dress in traditional Okinawan attire (bingata kimono with hanagasa headdress…

Wednesday, May 1: Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2019: The Tradition Continues.  Keauhou, consisting of Jonah Kahanuola Solatorio, and brothers, Nicholas and Zachary Lum, will headline. The star-studded program will feature Robert Cazimero and Halau Na Kamalei o Lililehua, the big-band sounds of Kahulanui, the hula artistry of Hālau Hi`iakainamakalehua, under the direction of Kumu Hula Keano Kaupu IV and Lono Padilla, the Kamehameha Schools Concert Glee Club, the vocal artistry of Kaumakaiwa Kānakaole, the celebrated reunion of Na Palapalai, and…