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):

• Saturday, July 1:  Kohala Hongwanji, 53-4033 Akoni Pule Hwy., Kohala.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 775-7232.
• Saturday, July 1:  Puna Honwanji, 16-492 Old Volcano Rd., Puna.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 966-9981.
• Saturday, July 8:  Hilo Meisho-in, 97 Olona St., Hilo. Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call
• (808) 935-6996.
• Saturday, July 8:  Kohala Jodo Mission, 54-541 Kapa`au Rd., Kohala.  Service 5 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 775-0965.
• Saturday, July 8:  Pa`au`ilo Hongwanji, 43-1477 Hauola Rd., Pa`au`ilo.  Service 6:30 p.m., Dance 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 776-1369.
• Saturday, July 8:  Kona Daifukuji Soto Mission, 79-7241 Maamlahoa Hwy, Kealakekua.  Service 6:30 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 322-3524.
• Friday & Saturday, July 14 & 15:  Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave., Hilo.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 961-6677.
• Saturday, July 15:  Honoka`a Hongwanji, 45-516 Lehua St., Honoka`a.  Service 5:30 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 775-7232.
• Saturday, July 15: Ke`ei Buddhist Church (Kona Hongwanji), 83-5569 Middle Ke`ei Rd. Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 323-2993
• Saturday, July 22: Hilo Hooganji Mission, 7457 Manono St., Hilo.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 935-8331.
• Saturday, July 22:  Kona Hongwanji, 81-6630 Mamalahoa Hwy. Lantern parade 6:30 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 323-2993.
• Saturday, July 22:  Papa`aloa Hongwanji, 35-2026 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Papa`aloa.  Service 5 p.m., Dance 6 p.m.  For information call (808) 962-6340.
• Friday, July 28: Hilo Dajingu, 10 Anela St., Hilo.  Service 5 p.m., Dance 6 p.m. For information call (808) 959-8611.
• Saturday, July 29: Hilo Taishoji Soto Mission, 275 Kino`ole St., Hilo.  Service 7 p.m., Dance 7:30 p.m.  For information  call (808) 935-8407.