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 admission. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

• Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11: Waimea Higashi Hongwanji, 9554 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 338-1847.
• Friday & Saturday, July 17 & 18: Kaua`i Soto Zen Temple in Hanapepe, 3205 Umi St., Lihue. 6 – 9 p.m. For information call (808) 346-4650.
• Friday & Saturday, July 24 & 25: Koloa Jodo Mission, 3480 Waikomo Rd., Koloa. 7:30 – 10 p.m. For information call (808) 742-6735.
• Friday & Saturday, July 31 & August 1: West Kaua`i Hongwanji Hanapepe Temple, 1-3860 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Hanapepe. 7:30 – 10 p.m. For information call (808) 338-1537.

Weekends, July 10 – 19:
Sesame Street Live. See your favorite Sesame Street Gang in their new broadway-style musical show, “Let’s Dance!” The 90 minute show is recommended for children aged one through six. Neal Blaidell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu. Tickets available by phone at Ticketmaster, (877) 750-4400.

Weekends, July 10 – August 2:
The Addams Family. This original story is every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents. The Historic Iao Theatre, 68 N. Market St., Wailuku. Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-6969 or visit www.mauionstage.com.