PICS: Ola Ka Ha at Iolani Palace

1. A royal celebration was held Sunday on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Ola Ka Ha featured arts and crafts, tours, ono food and entertainment by Na Leo Pilimehana, Jerry Santos, Sean Na‘auao and many others. Take in the fun at honolulupulse.com/2016/03/pics-ola-ka-ha-2/.

PICS: 2016 Honolulu Festival Friendship Gala

2. The Honolulu Festival hosted its annual Friendship Gala at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on Friday. The event kicked off a weekend-long international festival of music, dance and cultural performances, concluding with a parade and a spectacular fireworks display over Waikiki. For more photos, visit honolulupulse.com/2016/03/honolulu-fest-friendship-gala-2016/.

PICS: Moana Surfrider 115th Anniversary

3. Makana, pictured, and Taimane were the featured entertainers during a sold-out celebration of the Moana Surfrider’s 115th anniversary at the hotel on March 11. An exhibit on the Surfrider runs through May 30. For more photos of the celebration, visit honolulupulse.com/2016/03/moana-115th-anniversary/.

PICS: Top Model Sendoff at The Korner Room

4. Top Model Hawaii winners, Noa Ah Nee, 19, and Kristie Thornburg, 22, right, threw a fundraiser with live music by Allis Keohokapau, middle, to pay for their upcoming trip to London to compete in the international competition. For more photos, visit honolulupulse.com/2016/03/top-model-sendoff-korner-room/.

PICS: Honolulu On Tap Beer Festival

5. The Honolulu On Tap beer festival was a sellout at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on Saturday. More than 50 breweries in Hawaii and nationwide made their products available for beer lovers. Drink in the fun at honolulupulse.com/2016/03/honolulu-on-tap-2016/.

PHOTO CREDITS:

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