Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6-9 p.m.  July 5 – Wailuku, on Market Street; July 12 – Lahaina, on Front Street; July 19 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; July 26 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road.  For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Saturdays, Throughout the Month of July: 
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.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

• Friday & Saturday, July 5 & 6: Puna Hongwanji Mission, Old Volcano Rd., Kea`au-Mountain View. Service 6 p.m., Dance following Service. For information call (808) 966-9981.

• Saturday, July 6: Kohala Hongwanji, 53-4300 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapa`au, Service 6:30 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808)775-7532.

• Friday & Saturday, July 12 & 13: Hilo Meisho-in Mission, 97 Olona St., Hilo Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 935-6996.

• Saturday, July 13: Kohala Jodo Mission, Kapa`au. Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 889-5456.

• Saturday, July 13: Kona Daifukuji Soto Mission, 79-7241 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. For information call (808) 322-3524.

• Saturday July 13:  Pa`auilo Hongwanji, Pa`auilo.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 775-7232.

• Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20:  Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave., Hilo.  Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m. For information call (808) 961-6677.

• Saturday, July 20: Ke`ei Hongwanji (Kona Hongwanji), 81-6630 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 323-2993.

• Saturday, July 20: Honoka`a Hongwanji, 45-5016 Plumeria St., Honoka`a.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 775-7232.

• July 27 (Sat.): Hilo Hongwanji Mission, 457 Manono St., Hilo.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 935-8331.

• July 27 (Sat.): Kona Hongwanji, 81-6630 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua.  Lantern Parade 6:30 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 323-2993.

• July 27 (Sat.): Papa`aloa Hongwanji, 35-2026 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Papa`aloa.  Service 5 p.m., Dance 6 p.m. For information call (808) 962-6340.

Every Friday: 
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum.  Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free.  For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Friday, July 5: 
First Friday Honolulu Art Walk.  Every first Friday of the month, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., galleries and other arts venues in downtown Chinatown open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. These events are free and open to everyone. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area.  For information visit www.artsdistricthonolulu.com.