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:

• Friday & Saturday, July 31 & August 1: Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku, Service 7 p.m., Dancing at 8 p.m. For information call (808) 244-0406.
• Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8: 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 15: Kahului Jodo Mission, 325 La`au St., Kahului. Service at 6:30 p.m., Dancing at 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 871-4911.
• Saturday, August 22: Paia Rinzai Zen, 120 Alawai Rd., Paia. Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7 p.m. For information call (808) 579-9921.
• Saturday, August 29: Kula Shofukuji Mission, 113 Puanani Pl., Kula. Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-0466.