Sunday, August 4: 
Jeff Peterson and Friends.  At this special benefit concert for Hawaii Public Radio, guitarist Jeff Peterson performs with Nathan Aweau, solo artist and a former member of the duo Hapa; ukulele virtuoso Benny Chong; and classical guitarist Ben Verdery.  Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Road, Kaneohe, 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 955-8821 or visit www.hawaiipublicradio.org/jeffpeterson.

August 3 thru August 10: 
54^th Annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament.  For five days, teams from around the world fish the famous waters off the Kona coast aboard some of the finest sport fishing vessels with captains who have built reputations around the world for catching big fish. Each day, tournament begins at Kailua Pier,1 Ka`ahumanu Pl., Kailua, at 7 a.m. At 4 p.m., boats return to Kailua Pier with their team and catch.  For information call (808) 836-3422 or visit www.hibtfishing.com.

Saturdays, Throughout the Month of August: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (schedule is subject to change):

• Saturday, August 3:  Kurtistown Jodo Mission, Iwasaki Camp Road, Kurtistown.  Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m. For information call (808) 966-9777.
• Saturday, August 3:  Taishoji Soto Mission, 275 Kino`ole St., Hilo, Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 935-8407.
• Saturday, August3:  Hawi Jodo Mission,  Hawi Point, Hawi.  Dance 6:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 775-0965.
• Saturday, August 3:  Pa`auilo Kongoji Mission, Hauola Rd., Pa`auilo.  Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 776-1474.
• Saturday, August 10:  Hamakua Jodo Mission, Honoka`a Point, Hamakua.  Dance 6:30 p.m. For information call (808) 775-0965.
• Saturday, August 10:  Kona Higashi Hongwanji, Holualoa.   Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 935-8968.
• Saturday, August 10: Hilo Higashi Hongwanji, 216 Mohouli St., Hilo.  Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 935-8968.
• Saturday, August 17:  Hakalau Jodo Mission, Hakalau Point, Hakalau. Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 963-6110.
• Saturday August 17:  Kamuela Hongwanji, 66-1251 Lalamilo Farm Rd, Kamuela.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 776-6232.
• Saturday, August 24:  Pahoa YBA Kaikan (Puna Hongwanji Pahoa), Old Volcano Rd., Kea`au Mountain View, Following 7 p.m. service.  For information call (808) 966-9981.
• Saturday, August 24:  Kamuela Hongwanji Mission, 65-1110 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 885-4481.
• Saturday, August 31:  Honohina Hongwanji Mission, 32-896 Mamalahoa Hwy., Ninole.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 963-6032.

Saturday Evenings: 
Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  August 3 – Sea Turtle Serenade; August 10 – `Ohana Slack Key; August 17 – Legends of Slack Key; August 24 – Mountain to Sea Slack Key; August 31 – Circle of Life.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki `O ka `Aina. Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kaua`i Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa`a.  5 to 7 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Saturday August 3 & Sunday August 4:
Join the BikeWorks-Starbucks Team for the 5th Annual MS Team Ride. Registration fee $30. Fundraising Minimum $300   Day 1: 65 miles North from Waikoloa Beach Resort to Kapa’au. Day 2: 50 miles South from Waikoloa Beach Resort to Kona.   Presenting sponsor Hilton Waikoloa Village offering discounted rates. This ride is fully supported with catered rest stops, bike support, and support and gear transportation. Can turn around at any rest stop.  Contact Jeff Manzo Bike Works Beach and Sport at Queens Marketplace Waikoloa Beach Resort 808 886-5000 or visit bikeworkshawaii.com.

Friday Evenings: 
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m.  Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 2 – For the Birds; August 9 – Slack Key Story; August 16 – Heart of Slack Key; August 23 – Kauai Slack Key; August 30 – Dreams Come True.  Free gift drawing.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  4 to 6 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

August 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17: 
Twelf Nite O Wateva!  Hawaiian Mission Houses presents James Grant Benton’s pidgin adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, or What You Will on an outdoor stage, Kahu Ho`okipa. Sandwiches and dessert will be available for purchase from the new Good Eats at Mission Houses Cafe and picnic on the grounds or in the cafe area. Hawaiian Mission Houses, 553 S King St., Honolulu. Gates open at 5 p.m. Seating at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 447-3926 or visit www.missionhouses.org.

Friday, August 2: 
Hawaiian Pa`ina (luau).  Enjoy a day of family, sun and fun in the courtyard of the Kauai Museum to celebrate the community. Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 245-6931.

Friday, August 2: 
First Friday Honolulu Art Walk.  Every first Friday of the month, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., galleries and other arts venues in downtown Chinatown open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. These events are free and open to everyone. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area.  For information visit www.artsdistricthonolulu.com.