Pics: Anime Matsuri

1. Anime Matsuri, the first in what is expected to be an annual Hawaii festival of anime, cosplay, Japanese culture and arts, took place at the Hawaii Convention Center on Saturday. The three-day event included panels, workshops and contests. For more pictures, go to honolulupulse.com/2015/11/anime-matsuri-hawaii-2015.

Pics: Rebel SoulJahz and The Late Ones

2. Honolulu reggae band Rebel SoulJahz and Laie roots-reggae trio The Late Ones drew an enthusiastic crowd for a surf-season concert at Surfer The Bar, Turtle Bay Resort on Nov. 27. See more pics from the party at honolulupulse.com/2015/11/rebel-souljahz-surfer-the-bar.

Pics: Aidan James Album Release party

3. An A-list of entertainers and personalities turned out for teen musician Aidan James’ “Echoes” album release party at the Honolulu Museum of Art’s Doris Duke Theatre on Sunday. It was also a farewell concert for James, who is relocating to Los Angeles with his family so that he can raise his music-industry profile. Visit honolulupulse.com/2015/11/aidan-james-album-release for a complete Pulse gallery.

Pics: “CW Strong” Fundraiser

4. Christa Wittmier, aka Super CW, a Honolulu Pulse blogger, DJ, longtime arts and nightlife advocate and breast cancer survivor, was feted at a “CW Strong” fundraiser at Nextdoor on Nov. 27, with music from a “#GirlGang” of Honolulu’s top female DJs, visual arts and food from J.J. Dolan’s, Lucky Belly, Town and Cocina. Go to honolulupulse.com/2015/11/girlgang-nextdoor for more photos.

Pics: Kapena at Chez Bar

5. Kapena performed at Chez Bar and Grill Aiea on Saturday. For photos, go to honolulupulse.com/2015/11/kapena-chez.

PHOTO CREDITS:

1, 3, 4 and 5. Kat Wade, Special to the Star-Advertiser; 2. James Garrett, Special to the Star-Advertiser