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:

• Friday, August 2:  Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku.  Service 7:00 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 244-0406.
• Saturday, August 10:  Kahului Jodo Mission, 325 Laau St., Kahului.  Service at 7 p.m., Dancing at 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 871-4911.
• Saturday, August 17:  Paia Rinzai Zen, 120 Alawai Rd., Paia.  Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 268-2209.
• Friday & Saturday, August 23 & 24:  Lahaina Hongwanji Mission. 551 Wainee St., Lahaina.  Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-0640.
• Saturday, August 31:  Kula Shofukuji Mission, 113 Puanani Pl., Kula. Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-0466.

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6-9 p.m.  August 2 – Wailuku, on Market Street; August 9 – Lahaina, on Front Street; August 16 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; August 23 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road.  For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Weekends throughout the Month of August: 
Obon Festival.  The season of remembrance of honoring the spirit of those passed on, celebrated with special services and festivals.

• Friday & Saturday, August 2 & 3:  Waipahu Soto Zen Mission Taiyoji, 94-413 Waipahu St., Waipahu.  Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 671-3103.
• Saturday, August 3:  Waialua Hongwanji, 67-313 Kealohaunui St., Waialua.  Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 637-4395.
• Friday & Saturday, August 9 & 10.  Koganji Temple, 2869 Oahu Ave., Honolulu.  5:30 p.m. Opens Friday night with a children’s lantern parade.  For information call (808) 988-4905.
• Friday & Saturday, August 9 & 10.  Pearl City Hongwanji Temple, 858 2^nd St., Pearl City.  Services 5:45 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 455-1680.
• Saturday, August 24:  The Kapahulu Center, 3410 Campbell Ave., Honolulu.  Service 4 p.m., Dance 6 p.m.  For information call (808) 737-1748.
• Saturday, August 24:  Nichirin Mission of Hawaii, 33 Pulelehua Way, Honolulu.  Dance 5:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 595-3517.

Every Friday: 
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum.  Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free.  For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3: 
Heiva I Kauai Ia Orana Tahiti 2013.  A Tahitian dance and drumming competition and festival with solo and group competition and exhibitions. Local food and Polynesian crafts and gifts are sold. Coconut husking and audience dance contests include Heiva attendees in the fun.  Kapa`a Beach Park.  Entry fee $5.  For information call (808) 822-9447.

Friday, August 30: 
Reggae in the Valley.  This will be the biggest “Reggae in the Valley” in its nine-year history! UB40’s legendary voice Ali Campbell headlines Maui’s signature music festival. With over 70 million albums sold worldwide, music lovers from three generations will enjoy timeless hit songs such as Red Red Wine, Kingston Town, Can’t Help Falling in Love, Homely Girl and much more. Also featuring: Fiji, Maoli, Mana’o Company, Jordan T., Josh Tatofi. The show opens with Kalisi, Leylani and Lia Live. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 4:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Ongoing, Daily:
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program.  Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Daily:
Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land).  Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults.  Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donation to the non-profit organization.  Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center.  For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.