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/.

Sunday, May 21 – Sunday, July 16:
Exhibit – Piero Resta – Illuminatus. Schaefer International Gallery; Tue – Sun 10am – 5 pm (Also open before select Castle Theater shows and during intermission). This retrospective exhibition honors an artist whose life’s work was infused with passion and spiritual transcendence within natural and mythological worlds. Piero Resta’s artistic career was immersed in the alchemy of philosophy, science, poetry, and experimentation. The selection of paintings, sculpture, and personal archives on display reveals the axial relationship of his Italian heritage and influences of ancient traditions and architecture, integrated with the primitive vibrant life force of his home in Kaupo, Maui. This exhibition celebrates the legacy left by a man who embraced the world as a celestial navigator and willingly shared his grace for all to discover. FREE Admission!

Wednesday & Thursday, May 31 & June 1: 
The Battle of Midway.  Enjoy a series of events commemorating the battle that changed the war in the Pacific.  Speakers include Jon Parshall, author of Shattered Sword: The Untoled Story of the Battle of Midway and Craig Symonds, author of the The Battle of Midway (Pivotal Moments in American History.  Battle of Midway Symposium, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Exhibit Reception will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m.; cost is $75 (includes Continental breakfast, lunch, and reception) – for tickets and information call (808) 445-9137.  Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. For more information call (808) 441-1000 or visit http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/.

Monday, May 29:
Lantern Floating Hawai`i 2017.  Locals and visitor alike gather to honor loved ones and generate hope for the future. Those wanting to personally float a lantern during the ceremony may receive a single individual lantern per family or group, at the Lantern Request Tent at Ala Moana Beach Park on event day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until lanterns run out.  Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. Pre-ceremony taiko performance at 6:10 p.m.  Ceremony 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  For more information call (808) 942-1848 or visit http://www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com/.

May 21 – 29:
Honoka`a Western Week Parade & Block Party.  Dress up western-style and visit Honoka`a town merchants, plus join in different paniolo-themed activities every night. For more information, visit http://www.honokaa.org/.

Sunday, May 28:
Banana Poka Roundup!  A festive family event for young and old, Banana Poka is an environmental fair that combines education of Kaua`i’s forest environment with good fun and Hawaiian music. There will be environmental exhibits, games for kids, Banana Poka basket making, crafts, drawings, Hawaiian entertainment, snacks, a silent auction, and a crowing contest at noon. Guided tours of the CCC Camp will be available during the noon hour. Free Admission with donations accepted at Koke`e Museum. Limited parking in the Meadow with a short walk up to the camp. Lawn chairs are ok to bring, but coolers are not. Call ahead for ADA arrangements.  CCC Camp in Koke`e State Park, 3600 Koke`e Rd., Koke`e. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For information call (808) 335-9975.

Saturday, May 27:
Kilauea Art Night.  Festival featuring live music, local artisans and gourmet food trucks. Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy, Kilauea.  4 to 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 635-2572.

Saturday & Sunday, May 27 & 28:
Pedal to the Meadow bicycle races.  Three USAC-sanctioned road bicycling races over two days: 8th annual Pedal to the Meadow hill climb from Kekaha to Koke`e on Saturday; followed by the Mana Time Trial and Cycle on the Strip Criterium in Kekaha/Mana on Sunday. Entry fees vary. Ages 10 and up. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information and to register visit http://pedaltothemeadow.com/.