Throughout the Month of August:
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, August 4:  Hawi Jodo Mission, 55-1104 Akoni Pule Hwy., Hawi.  Service 5 p.m., Dancing 6 p.m. For information call (808) 775-0965.
• Saturday, August 4:  Kurtistown Jodo Mission, 4025 Kua`aina Rd., Kurtistown.  Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7 p.m.  For information call  (808) 936-6996.
• Saturday, August 4:  Pa`auilo Kongoji Mission, 43-1461 Hauola Rd., Pa`auilo.  Service 5 p.m., Dancing 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 963-6308.
• Saturday, August 11:  Hamakua Jodo Mission, 44-2947 Kalopa Rd., Hamakua. Service 5 p.m., Dancing 6 p.m. (808) 775-0965.
• Saturday, August 11: Hilo Higashi Honwanji Mission, 216 Mohouli St., Hilo.  Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 935-8968.
• Saturday, August 11:  Kona Koyasan Daishiji Mission, 76-5945 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa.  Service 5 p.m., Dancing 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 324-1741.
• Saturday, August 18:  Hakalau Jodo Mission, 29-2289 Hanamalo Lp., Hakalau.  Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 963-6110.
• Saturday, August 18:  Kamuela Hongwanji Mission, 65-1110 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kamuela.  Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 885-4481.
• Saturday, August 25:  Honohina Hongwanji Mission, 32-896 Mamalahoa Hwy., Ninole. Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 345-6869.
• Saturday, August 26:  Pahoa Nikkei Jin Kyokai, Pahoa Senior YBA Kaikan, corner of Pahoa Village Rd. and Kauhale St., Pahoa.  Dancing 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 966-9981.