July 12, 2019 – July 13, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Higashi Hongwanji Betsuin. Experience this island celebration of the Obon Festival, brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants that have evolved into a social and cultural event. The Obon honors ancestors that have passed on with dances and festivals across the island that are held throughout the summer. Higashi Hongwanji Betsuin, Gannenmon “10,000 lantern” Mantoe service at 6:30 p.m. food booths open at 5:30 p.m. Festival from 6:30- 10 p.m. July 12-13, 1685 Alaneo St.

Friday, July 12:
History Theatre. History comes to life where history was laid to rest.
We invite you to hear stories of Hawaii’s past directly from the people who lived it.
Join missionary Rev. Jonathan Green, historian David Malo, and Lahainaluna superintendent Rev. Lorrin Andrews for an evening of drama, conversation and pupu.
Details:

• Doors open at 6 p.m. Performances start at 6:30 p.m.
• There will be three performances occurring simultaneously, and guests with cycle through all three performances, so please plan on a bit of walking during the event.
• This is an outdoor event, so please dress accordingly.
• Free parking is available at the site of the event (Waiola Church).

July 12, 2019 – July 13, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Haleiwa Shingon Mission Obon Dance & Festival – Haleiwa Shingon Mission. The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in Hawaii. Haleiwa Shingon Mission: Services at 6 p.m.; festival from 7 to 10:30 p.m. July 12-13, 66-469 Paalaa Road.

July 12, 2019 – July 13, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Koboji Shingon Mission. The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in Hawaii. Koboji Shingon Mission: 7 to 10:30 p.m. July 13 and 14, 1223-B N. School St. Parking available at Damien Memorial School.

July 12, 2019 – July 13, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Rissho Kosei-Kai Hawaii. Experience this island celebration of the Obon Festival, brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants that have evolved into a social and cultural event. The Obon honors ancestors that have passed on with dances and festivals across the island that are held throughout the summer. Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Church of Hawaii: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 12 & 13, 2280 Auhuhu St., Pearl City; food booths open 6 p.m. http://rkhawaii.org/

July 11, 2019 – December 26, 2019:
NTBG Free Weekly Hula Show. Come out the National Tropical Botancial Garden South Shore Visitors Center and experience a traditional hula performance. Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leinaala will perform a traditional Hula show highlighting the wahi pane, sacred places, of Kauai along with intriguing stories of the Hawaiian people and their connections with the gardens. Dancers will be accompanied by live Hawaiian music. Plus while you are there take time to enjoy McBryde and Allerton Gardens with tours happening throughout the day. https://ntbg.org/

July 11, 2019:
Jazz Night at the Palace Theater. The Palace Theater is proud to present a Jazz Night with music by SOUL ON A ROLL! Featuring Randy Skaggs on saxophone, Walter Greenwood on organ, Diana Webb on Bass, Sarah Bethany providing vocals, and Michael Surprenant on drums. The Palace Café will be open with special menu items. Beer and Wine will be available for purchase. Come early, seating is limited! Come and enjoy jazz from some of Hilo’s finest musicians in the Palace Lobby. Admission is only $10. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or over the phone with a credit card at 934-7010, M-F, 10AM-3PM

July 11, 2019:
Twilight Summer Concert Series Featuring Hale Hou (Hawaiian/Slack Key/Ukulele). This year’s Twilight Summer Concert Series is here! Thursday, July 11, featuring Hale Hou (Hawaiian/Slack Key/Ukulele. Enjoy a free admission between 4:30 – 7 p.m. The Twilight Summer Concert Series at the Foster Botanical Garden is a perfect way to enjoy Hawaii’s ideal summer climate, lush tropical beauty, and fun Honolulu entertainment – all for free!

July 10, 2019 – December 11, 2019:
Market at The Shops. The Markets at the Shops are every second and fourth Wednesday, from 4:00 p.m – 6:00 p.m. What could be more enticing than fresh pineapples, specialty foods and Local Maui made artisan goods? Market at The Shops is a fun grocery shopping venue that offers farm-fresh and sustainable grown produce from local growers, producers and artisans. You’ll get the freshest ingredients and the chance to learn about the food and products directly from the vendors.

July 06, 2019 – July 31, 2019:
Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history.   Gift Drawing.  Family Friendly.  Tickets $25 ($20  Ages 13-19 & 50+;  $10 Ages 6-12).  Audience rating 20+ yrs is 99.3% “Excellent, Highlight of our trip!”.This concert will ‘Tune your world to Aloha’!  Award winning concert artists Doug & Sandy McMaster have 11 CDs to perpetuate the knowledge and experience of the endangered art form of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele.  Guided by the kupuna (elders), they have dedicated their lives to continuing the family tradition of slack key music. #1 BEST LIVE SHOW – 2018 Hawaii Magazine Readers’ Choice.2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of ExcellenceAudience Comments”Awesome music & talent!” – Kathy. “Soothing to the soul and spirit.” – David & Dianne”To really feel Hawaii, you must hear slack key. It embodies Aloha!” – Bill. “Great intimate setting… like being in the artists living room with friends.” – Sally. “Touched my heart and filled me with Aloha.” – John. The All Saints’ Church is easy to find at 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy. in Kapaa, Kauai. It is 1/2 mile south of downtown Kapaa on the mountain side of the road next to the Sudz Car wash between the Shell and Texaco gas stations.Tickets and information at www.McMasterSlackKey.com or call (808) 826-1469Accessible and Family Friendly Facility: This facility is accessible to all ages and abilities and is family friendly with nice grassy area and lanai for parents to take restless children during the concert and intermission.  Easy in and out with doors open all around the sanctuary space.  Cooling, gentle tradewinds float through the sanctuary throughout the concert.  Enjoy a meditating walk around the beautiful labyrinth.