Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. 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 1 – Wailuku, on Market Street; August 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; August 15 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; August 22 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.

Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of August:
Obon Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i 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.

•  Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2: Palolo Higashi Hongwanji, 1641 PaloloAve., Honolulu. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 732-1491.
• Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2: Waipahu Soto Zen Mission Taiyoji, 94-413 Waipahu St., Waipahu. Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 671-3103.
• Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2. Manoa 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.
• Saturday, August 2: Waialua Hongwanji, 67-313 Kealohaunui St., Waialua. Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 637-4395.
• Friday & Saturday, August 8 & 9: Shingon Shu Hawai`i, 915 Sheradon St., Honolulu. Service 5:45 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. . For information call (808) 455-1680.
• Friday & Saturday, August 8 & 9: Pearl City Hongwanji Temple, 858 2<sup>nd</sup> St., Pearl City. Services 5:45 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 455-1680.
• Friday & Saturday, August 8 & 9: Soto Mission of Aiea – Taiheiji, 99-045 Kauhale St, Aiea. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 488-6794.
• Friday & Saturday, August 15 & 16: Jodo Mission of Hawai`i, 1429 Makiki St, Honolulu. 6:30 p.m. For information call (808) 949-3995
• Friday & Saturday, August 15 & 16: Mililani Hongwanji, 95-257 Kaloapau St, Mililani.7:00 p.m. For information call (808) 625-0925
• Saturday & Sunday, August 15 & 16: Soto Mission of Hawai`i Betsuin Shoboji, 1708 Nuuanu Ave Honolulu. 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 537-9409
• Saturday, August 23: Aiea Hongwanji, 99-186 Puakala St, Aiea. Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 487-2826
• Saturday, August 23: Nichirin Mission of Hawai`i, 33 Pulelehua Way, Honolulu. Dance 6:00 p.m. For information call (808) 595-3517.

July 26 – August 2:
Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. Kailua Pier is a great place to watch the iconic Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament start each morning at 7:30 a.m. as boats line up across Historic Kailua Bay. Spectators can expect to see lots of scoreboard action as teams weigh in their big fish at the end of fishing each day at 4:30 p.m. Kailua Pier, Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona. For information, visit www.hibtfishing.com.