Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of June:
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, June 19 & 20: Haleiwa Jodo Mission, 66-279 Haleiwa Rd, Haleiwa, 8 p.m. For information call (808) 637-4382.
• Saturday, June 20: Ewa Hongwanji Mission, 91-1133 Renton Rd., Ewa Beach, 7 p.m. For information call (808) 681-5222.
• Friday & Saturday, June 26 & 27: Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission, 1067 California Ave., Wahiawa. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 622-4320.

Tuesday – Thursday, June 16 – 18:
Flight School for Girls. A 3-day adventure in the history and technology of aviation for 6^th through 8^th grade girls. Immersive, hands on activities with an emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $175 ($155 Members) for the three-day program includes all materials, lunches, snacks, and a Flight School logo tee shirt. Discounts available for Museum members. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For information call (808) 441-1005 or email Education@PacificAviationMuseum.org, or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Saturday, June 13:
King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade. This colorful celebration honors the reign of King Kamehameha. The parade starts at the corner of King and Richards Streets and ends at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki. Ho`olaule`a will follow at Kapiolani Park from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Arrive early before 8 a.m. as the streets will be closed for the parade to pass through and reopened following the parade. For information call (808) 586-0333 or visit www.hawaii.gov/dags/kamehameha.

Saturday, June 13:
Horse Show and Country Fair in Waimanalo. Meet Maka and Kama, the adorable mini-horses featured recently in MidWeek and on Hawai`i News Now’s Sunrise show. Make friends with other gentle equines who help kids gain confidence and physical skills. Plus sit back and watch local kids and adults parade their stuff in demonstrations, cruise ono food stations and purchase goodies from vendor booths. Lots of fun, games and pony rides for the kids. Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawai`i, 41-1062 Kalanianaole Hwy., Waimanalo (next to the polo field). 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 342-9036 or visit www.thhwaimanalo.org.

Tuesday – Thursday, June 9 – 11: Flight School for Boys. A 3-day adventure in the history and technology of aviation for 6^th through 8^th grade boys. Immersive, hands on activities with an emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $175 ($155 Members) for the three-day program includes all materials, lunches, snacks, and a Flight School logo tee shirt. Discounts available for Museum members. Flight School for Boys repeats: June 23-25. For information call (808) 441-1005 or email Education@PacificAviationMuseum.org. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Saturday, June 6:
Battle of Midway Commemoration. The Pacific Aviation Museum marks the 73^rd anniversary of the turning point of WWII with a special Midway program. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Friday, June 5:
Keola and Moana Beamer & Makaha Sons: Arise Concert. A benefit concert for Mental Health Kokua to help homelessness in Chinatown area. Activities begin at 5 p.m. in the Theatre’s Weyand Room which includes a silent auction, a photo exhibit, and a poster contest by high school students on Oahu. Hawai`i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., Honolulu. For tickets and information call (808) 528-0506 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Friday, June 5:
John Fogerty in Concert. Songwriter, lead singer & lead guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival and one of rock’s most influential musicians and writers, his most recent album was named one of RS’s 10 Best Albums of 2013. Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 6:30 p.m. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or all Ticketmaster outlets including the Blaisdell Box Office, Walmart stores throughout Hawai`i, or charge by phone at 1 (800) 745-3000.

Friday, June 5:
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. 5-9 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 pupus, 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.