Thursday, July 6: 
Screen on the Green – The Little Mermaid.  Enjoy a movie with the family on the Waimea Valley Main Lawn, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa.  7:15 p.m., free admission.  For information call (808) 638-5886 or visit http://www.waimeavalley.net/.

Wednesday – Friday, July 5 – 7:
Explorers Club: Eyes on the Sky. Journey through the universe with this high energy STEM program. Explore space, engineer machines to make pinpoint landings on other planets, use coding to communicate with satellites, create artwork, and more! Program includes lunch and snacks each day, and a logo T-shirt.  $195 per student ($175 Museum Members).  Pacific Aviation Museum, Pearl Harbor, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.  For more information call (808) 441-1005 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Tuesday, July 4:
Kailua Fireworks Festivities.  The beach town of Kailua celebrates its 4th of July festivities by hosting a crackling display of fireworks at Kailua Beach Park. This year, attendees can also look forward to a pre-fireworks acrobatic air show with the Flying Leathernecks at 6 p.m., followed by the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band performing at 6:30 p.m. (Fireworks begin at 8 p.m.). See their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.

Tuesday, July 4: 
Ala Moana Beach Park 4^th of July Festivities.  The free show, launched from three separate platforms at Ala Moana Beach Park, will begin at 8:30 p.m. Spectators can tune in to FM 92.3 KSSK for a live soundtrack that accompanies the show.  Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 955-9517 or visit www.alamoanacenter.com.

Tuesday, July 4:
Turtle Bay Resort Independence Day Celebration & Slack Key Guitar Festival.  The resort’s lush West Lawn will open its gates at 2 p.m., offering guests an exciting pre-fireworks afternoon filled with food trucks, live entertainment and more.  There will be a Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival featuring 15 artists from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Enjoy a stunning fireworks display starting at 8 p.m.  Premium event parking available for $10 per car.  Turtle Bay Resort, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku.  For information call (808) 293-6000 or visit http://www.turtlebayresort.com/july4th?src=OPI.

Daily: 
Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit.  Cleopatra’s Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor was breathtaking for its day.  Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Sundays.  Admission is $10 adults, $6 students 13-17 years, $2 Children 6 – 12 years, 5 years and under free.  For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

Nightly:
Sunset Stories.  From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring the beloved Queen Emma, the nightly show highlights the stories, traditions and culture of this special gathering place. International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  Sunset. Free admission. For information visit http://www.shopinternationalmarketplace.com/events.

Throughout the Month of July: 
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 30 & July 1: Moili`ili Hongwanji, 1100 University Ave., Honolulu, 6 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m. For information call (808) 949-1659.
• Saturday, July 1: Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji, 45-520 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, 6 p.m.  For information call (808) 247-2661.
• Friday & Saturday, July 7 & 8: Rissho Kosei-kai Hawai`i Kyokai, 2280 Auhuhu St, Pearl City, 7 p.m. For information call (808) 455-3212.
• Friday & Saturday, July 7 & 8: Shinshu Kyokai Mission, 1631 South Beretania St., Honolulu, 7 p.m. For information call (808) 973-0150.
• Friday & Saturday, July 7 & 8: Haleiwa Shingon Mission, 66-469 Pa`ala`a Rd, Haleiwa, 7:30 p.m.. For information call (808) 637-4423.
• Friday & Saturday, July 7 & 8:  Koboji Shingon Mission, 1223 B N. School St., Honolulu.  7 p.m. For information call (808) 841-7033.
• Saturday, July 8: Waipahu Hongwanji, 94-821 Kuhaulua St, Waipahu, 7 p.m. For information call (808) 677-4221.
• Friday & Saturday, July 14 & 15:  Jikoen Hongwanji Mission, 1731 N. School St., Honolulu.  6 p.m.  For information call (808) 845-3422
• Friday & Saturday, July 14 & 15:  Haleiwa Jodo Mission.  66-279A Haleiwa Rd., Haleiwa, 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 637-4382.
• Friday & Saturday, July 14 & 15: Higashi Hongwanji Hawai`i Betsuin, 1685 Alaneo St., Honolulu 7 p.m. For information call (808) 531-9088.
• Friday & Saturday, July 21 & 22: Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission, 164 California Ave., Wahiawa. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 622-1429.
• Saturday, July 22:  Kailua Hongwanji Mission, 268-A Ku`ulei Rd., Kailua. 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 262-4560
• Saturday, July 22: Waianae Hongwanji, 85-762 Old Government Road, Waianae. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 677-4221.
• Friday & Saturday, July 28 & 29: Palolo Higashi Hongwanji, 1641 Palolo Ave., Kaminaka Dr., Honolulu, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 27: 
Storytelling in Hawai`i – Jeff Gere. Art Lunch is a free monthly art lecture series at the Hawai`i State Art Museum, held on the last Tuesday of the month with a different topic and presenter each month. Bring your own lunch (or buy one at Artizen Café) and feed your creativity.  First floor Multipurpose Room, No. 1 Capitol District Building. Parking across the street in the Ali`i Place building (entrance at 1099 Alakea St., cash only), metered parking at `Iolani Palace, or metered street parking. Several TheBus lines stop either in front of or close to the building.  Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Ground Floor, Honolulu.  For information call (808) 586-0305 or visit http://sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam-events/.

Saturday, June 24:
Waimea Valley’s 5^th Annual Summer Concert Series – Hoi Hou Mai I Waimea, Return to the Valley.  Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Waimea Valley during the concert.  Food and drinks will be available at the show.  Low beach chairs, blankets, and small coolers are allowed.  Parking is free for Waimea Valley guests.  Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate.  Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa.  3 to 6:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 638-7766 or visit http://www.waimeavalley.net/.