Saturdays throughout the Month of August: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii 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.

• Saturday, August 18:  Kamuela Hongwanji Mission, 65-1110 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kamuela (North Kohala).  7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 885-4481.
• Saturday, August 25:  Honohina Hongwanji Mission, 32-896 Malamalahoa Hwy, Ninole.  7:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 963-6032.

Saturday & Sunday, August 4 & 5: 
11th Annual Heiva I Kauai Iorana Tahiti, Cultural Festival in Kapa’a.  An international Tahitian dance competition with solo and group performances and traditional and contemporary Tahitian drumming competition. Dance exhibitions by award winning Te Vai Ura Nui daily. Polynesian artists & cultural demonstrations, Island foods and Polynesian crafts available, silent auction daily, Tahitian dance and drumming workshops, and more. Kapa’a Beach Park.  Gates open 9 a.m., daily admission $5, children 6 and under free. For more information call (808) 822-9447or visit www.heivaikauai.com.

Saturday Evenings:
Kapa’a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. August 4 – Slack Key Guitar Legends; August 11 – Hawaii’s Ohana Music; August 18 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; August 25 – Hanalei Slack Key.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki O ka ‘Aina.  Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kauai Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa’a.  5:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Every Saturday: 
Maui Swap Meet.  Maui’s largest flea market is a great place to shop for unique, home-made, handcrafted, quality products at reasonable prices.  University of Hawaii – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului.  7:00 a.m. to 1:00.  Cost is 50 cents; free after 12:30 p.m.