Throughout the Month of June:
Obon Dance & 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.  Free.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (subject to change):

• Friday & Saturday, June 2 & 3:  West Kaua`i Hongwanji Mission – Hanapepe Temple, 1-3860 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Hanapape.  Service Friday 6 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m. both nights. For more information call (808) 338-3195
• Friday & Saturday, June 9 & 10:  Lihue Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Kuhio Hwy, across from Kapaia Stitchery (nearest cross street, Kuene St.), Festivities being at 5 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For more information call (808) 245-6262 or visit www.lihuehongwanjimission.com
• Friday & Saturday, June 16 & 17:  Waimea Shingon Mission, 9770-A Pule Rd., Waimea. Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 337-1854.
• Friday & Saturday, June 23 & 24:  Kapa`a Jodo Mission, 4524 Haua`ala Rd., Kapa`a.  Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 822-4319.

Thursday – Sunday, June 1 & 4: 
Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival.  Enjoy live entertainment by award-winning musicians from Hawai`i and around the world. June 1st – Jazzfest  kick off at Redwater Cafe, 65-1299 Kawaihae Rd., Waimea, 6 to 9 p.m.; June 2nd – VIP meet & greet at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel’s Copper Bar, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr., Waimea, with live jazz & blues. 6 to 9 p.m.; June 3rd – Festival Day , 5 to 9 p.m.; June 4th – Sunday Jazz Brunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr., Waimea. For information call (808) 882-7222 or visit www.bigislandjazzandbluesfestival.com.

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. Tours take place on the half hour from 6 to 8 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 http://lahainarestoration.org/.