Friday & Saturday, August 5 & 6:
Obon Dance & Festival – West Kaua`i Hongwanji Temple.  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.  West Kaua`i Hongwanji Temple, 1-3860 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Hanapepe.  Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 335-3195.

Friday, August 5:
An Intimate Evening with Rickie Lee Jones.  Since two-time Grammy winner Rickie Lee Jones exploded onto the pop scene in 1978 with “Chuck E’s In Love,” she has made a career of fearlessly experimenting with her sound and persona over 15 critically acclaimed albums.   Rickie is both a character in the songs and the songwriter singing, defying convention with her sometimes brazen sexuality and the mixed bag of jazz, rock and ‘confessional’ songwriter performances.  Kahilu Theater, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Waimea.  7 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Weekends, August 5 – 14: 
MAPA Live presents Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical.  Featuring a hauntingly beautiful score, this musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel exploring the transformation of a man’s soul has mesmerized audiences the world over.  An evocative love story, Jekyll & Hyde is a chilling journey deep into the repressing mores of Victorian England and its underbelly of unleashed passions and sensuality.  Contains mature language & themes. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  For tickets, show times and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.