Throughout the Month of August:
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. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

• Saturday, August 9: Kahului Jodo Mission, 325 Laau St., Kahului. Service at 6:30 p.m., Dancing at 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 244-0066.
• Saturday, August 16: Paia Rinzai Zen, 120 Alawai Rd., Paia. Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7 p.m. For information call (808) 579-9921.
• Friday & Saturday, August 22 & 23: 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 30: Kula Shofukuji Mission, 113 Puanani Pl., Kula. Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-0466.