Saturday, September 3: 
Aloha Festivals:  2014 Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony. A celebration of Hawai`i’s music, dance and history intended to preserve the unique island traditions.  The king, queen, prince and princess take their place in the royal court. The Ali`i court members will receive the royal cloak, helmet, head feather lei and other symbols of their reign. Royal Hawaiian Hotel, 2259 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 2 to 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Friday, September 2:
First Friday Street Festival:  Honolulu District.  Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903.

Every Monday through Saturday Night:
Jazz Minds.  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupu, served in an ultra-comfy, hip setting.  Different bands perform nightly.  1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center.  6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly.  For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.

Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of August: 
Obon 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.  The following schedule is tentative and subject to change.  Please call each venue to confirm dates and times.

• Friday & Saturday, August 5 & 6:  Waipahu Soto Zen Mission Taiyoji, 94-413 Waipahu St., Waipahu.  Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 671-3103.
• Saturday, August 6:  Waialua Hongwanji, 67-313 Kealohaunui St., Waialua.  Service 6 p.m.; Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 637-4395.
• Friday & Saturday, August 12 & 13:  Shingon Shu Hawai`i, 915 Sheradon St., Honolulu.  Service 6 p.m.; Dance 6:30 p.m.   For information call (808) 941-5663.
• Friday & Saturday, August 12 & 13:  Pearl City Hongwanji Temple, 858 2<sup>nd</sup> St., Pearl City.  Service 5:30 p.m. (August 13<sup>th</sup> only), Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 455-1680.
• Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8:  Soto Mission of Aiea – Taiheiji, 99-045 Kauhale St, Aiea.  Dance 7 p.m.  Okinawan bon dancing from 9 to 9:45 p.m. (August 13<sup>th</sup> only).  For information call (808) 488-6794.
• Friday & Saturday, August 19 & 20:  Jodo Mission of Hawai`i, 1429 Makiki St, Honolulu.  6:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 949-3995.
• Friday & Saturday, August 19 & 20:  Soto Mission of Hawai`i Betsuin Shoboji, 1708 Nuuanu Ave Honolulu.  Dance 7 p.m.; Okinawan Dancing at 8:30 p.m. (August 20<sup>th</sup> only).  For information call (808) 537-9409.
• Friday & Saturday, August 19 & 20:  Mililani Hongwanji, 95-257 Kaloapau St, Mililani. Food booths at 6 p.m. both nights, Dance 7:00 p.m.  Lantern parade at 6:45 p.m. (August 19<sup>th</sup> only).   For information call (808) 625-0925.
• Saturday, August 20:  Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.  Byodo-in Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe. Time TBA.  For information call (808) 239-8811.
• Saturday, August 27:  Nichirin Mission of Hawai`i, 33 Pulelehua Way, Honolulu.  Food booths open 5 p.m.  Dance 6 p.m. Parking available at Nu`uanu Congregational Church with free shuttle service from 4:30 to 10 p.m. For information call (808) 595-3517.
• Saturday, August 27:  Kapahulu Center, 3410 Campbell Ave., Honolulu. Food booths open 4 p.m.  Dance 6 p.m.  For information call (808) 737-1748.
• Saturday, August 27:  Aiea Hongwanji, 99-186 Puakala St, Aiea.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 488-5685.

Saturday & Sunday, August 27 & 28:
Greek Festival. Enjoy live music, a wide array of Greek food, authentic Greek dances, and cultural presentations.  Ala Moana Beach Park, McCoy Pavilion, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu.  Noon to 9 p.m. both days. Free admission.  For information call (808) 521-7220 or visit www.greekfestivalhawaii.com.

Saturday, August 27:
Waimea Valley Summer Concert Series.  Enjoy music and hula by local favorites. Waimea Valley, Main Lawn, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All ticket purchases include admission to the Waimea Valley for the day of the concert.  For tickets and information call (808) 638-7766 or visit www.waimeavalley.net.

Friday, August 26: 
Mele at the Moana Featuring Cyril Pahinui.  Celebrate Hawai`i’s musical traditions with a monthly concert series, featuring some of Hawai`i’s most talented artists under the historic banyan tree. Music begins at 5:30 p.m. with the featured performer taking the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. Moana Surfrider, 2364 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  For reservations and information call (808) 271-9176 or visit moana-surfrider.com.

Saturday & Sunday, July 16 & 17: 
Prince Lot Hula Festival, Mo`olelo `O Moanalua.  The largest non-competitive hula event in Hawai`i, the festival is held to honor Prince Lot Kapuaiwa who reprised the once forbidden hula in the district of Moanalua. Bring beach chairs and mats and enjoy the fun, food, and festivities. Local food and refreshments will be available to purchase. Moanalua Gardens, 1352 Pineapple Place, Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 497-4084 or visit www.moanaluagardensfoundation.org.

Tuesday – Thursday, July 12 – 14:
– Flight School for Boys. A three-day adventure in the history and technology of aviation for 6^th—8th graders. Immersive, hands on activities with an emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun. $175 ($155 Museum Members) for the three-day program includes all materials, lunches, snacks, and a Flight School logo tee shirt. Pacific Aviation Museum, Pearl Harbor, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For more information call (808) 441-1005 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10: 
Hawai`i State Farm Fair.  Enjoy the numerous educational exhibits in the Department of Agriculture’s “Buy Local, It Matters” Pavilion. Keiki will enjoy seeing live animals on display in the 4-H Livestock Tent. There will be entertainment, demonstrations and the always popular on stage contests like watermelon eating, corn husking and chili pepper eating. There will also be kiddie rides, bouncers and fabulous food. Kualoa Ranch, 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe.  For information visit www.hawaiistatefarmfair.org.