Saturday, August 1:
Laugh under the Stars. Featuring comedians Augie T, Frank DeLima, Andy Bumatai, Bu Laia, and last founding member of Booga Booga Ed Ka`ahea with musical guests Nesian N.I.N.E., Kolohe Kai, Koauka, Natural Vibes, Taz Vegas, Brown Bags to Stardom winners Levity and Eden Kai, Brown Swell, Mike T, Leikia Williams and Gender Bender Lip Gloss Review, Isle 5 and more. Waikiki Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Walmart, online via Ticketmaster.com, or at the Blaisdell Box Office, (808) 768-5252.

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, July 31 & August 1: Palolo Higashi Hongwanji, 1641 Palolo , Honolulu. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 732-1491.
• Friday & Saturday, July 31 & August 1: Waipahu Soto Zen Mission Taiyoji, 94-413 Waipahu St., Waipahu. Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 671-3103.
• Saturday, August 1: Waialua Hongwanji, 67-313 Kealohaunui St., Waialua. Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 637-4395.
• Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8. Manoa Koganji Temple, 2869 Oahu Ave., Honolulu. 5:30 p.m., Taiko performance 8:30 p.m. Opens Friday night with a children’s lantern parade. For information call (808) 988-4905.
• Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8: Shingon Shu Hawai`i, 915 Sheradon St., Honolulu. Dance 6:30 p.m.   For information call (808) 941-5663.
• Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8: Pearl City Hongwanji Temple, 858 2<sup>nd</sup>, Pearl City. Service 5:30 p.m. (August 8<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. 7 p.m. Taiko performances begin 6:30 p.m. Okinawan bon dancing from 9 to 9:45 p.m. (August 8<sup>th</sup> only) For information call (808) 488-6794.
• Friday & Saturday, August 14 & 15: Jodo Mission of Hawai`i, 1429 Makiki St, Honolulu. 6:30 p.m. For information call (808) 949-3995
• Friday & Saturday, August 14 & 15: Soto Mission of Hawai`i Betsuin Shoboji, 1708 Nuuanu Ave Honolulu. Dance 7:30 p.m., Taiko performance at 8:30 p.m. (August 15<sup>th</sup> only); Okinawan Dancing at 8:30 p.m. (August 15<sup>th</sup> only). For information call (808) 537-9409.
• Saturday, August 15: Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Byodo-in Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 239-8811.
• Friday & Saturday, August 21 & 22: Mililani Hongwanji, 95-257 Kaloapau St, Mililani. Craft fair begins 5 p.m., food booths at 6 p.m., Dance 7:00 p.m. Lantern parade at 6:45 p.m. (August 21<sup>st</sup> only)  For information call (808) 625-0925.
• Saturday, August 22: Nichirin Mission of Hawaii, 33 Pulelehua Way, Honolulu. Food booths open 5 p.m., with Taiko performances, games and more. Dance 6:00 p.m. Parking available at Nu`uanu Elementary School, Daijingu Temple and Tenrikyo Mission, with free shuttle service from 4:30 to 10 p.m. For information call (808) 595-3517.
• Saturday, August 22: Kapahulu Center, 3410 Campbell Ave., Honolulu. Food booths open 4 p.m., with keiki games and craft and bake sales. Dance 6 p.m. For information call (808) 737-1748.
• Saturday, August 29: Aiea Hongwanji, 99-186 Puakala St, Aiea. Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 488-5685.

Sunday, July 26:
Happy Birthday, Amelia Earhart! Celebrate Amelia Earhart’s 118^th birthday with cake, juice, and a look at an “Amelia Earhart in Hawai`i” Photo Exhibit. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission to families with at least one person dressed in Amelia or historical aviation attire. Amelia Look Alike Contest for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, place prizes will happen at 1 p.m. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call (808) 441-1005 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Saturday, July 25:
Dragon Boat Festival. A unique annual local, national and international dragon boat competition attracting hundreds of novice, amateur and professional sport paddler teams from all around the world. Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. For information call (808 593-9776.

Sunday, July 19:
Ukulele Festival. Enjoy ukulele performers from Hawai`i and around the world, as well as food booths, ukulele displays and ukulele lessons. Enter to win ukulele giveaways. Free parking and shuttle service at Kapiolani Community College. Kapiolani Park Bandstand, 2805 Monsarrat Avenue, Honolulu. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 732-3739 or visit www.ukulelefestivalhawaii.org.

Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19:
Prince Lot Hula Festival. This festival honors Prince Lot Kapuaiwa who reprised the once forbidden hula in the district of Moanalua. Local food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Free festival, donations accepted. Moanalua Gardens, 1352 Pineapple Place, Honolulu. Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 497-4084 or visit www.MoanaluaGardensFoundation.org.

Tuesday – Thursday, July 14 – 16 & July 21 – 23:
Aviation Adventure. Teens can experience the excitement of Flight School with a co-ed residential camp for teens.  Students ages 13-15 (or graduates of Flight School) spend 3 days at the Pacific Aviation Museum and 2 nights onboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial exploring STEM concepts of aviation and aerospace in the historic setting of Ford Island. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (808) 441-1005 or email Education@PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Saturday, July 11:
Korean Festival. Enjoy a unique, authentic taste of Korean culture through food, dance, art, music, and entertainment. Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island, 1401 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. For information call (808) 524-7441 or visit www.koreanfestivalhi.com.

Weekends, July 10 – 19:
Sesame Street Live. See your favorite Sesame Street Gang in their new broadway-style musical show, “Let’s Dance!” The 90 minute show is recommended for children aged one through six. Neal Blaidell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu. Tickets available by phone at Ticketmaster, (877) 750-4400.

Saturday, July 4:
4^th of July Celebration at Turtle Bay. Enjoy live music from 4 to 9 p.m. , ono food from Eat the Street, with over 30 of the best food trucks from around the island serving great food from 2 to 9 p.m. Fireworks at 8:30. Turtle Bay Resort, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, 2 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 447-6343 or visit www.turtlebayresort.com/content/4th-july.