Obon Calendar

If it's June in Hawai'i, it's time for obon — the season of remembrance of the dead celebrated in the Buddhist community with special services and festivals. That means it's time for The Advertiser's annual comprehensive listing of bon dances and obon services:

July 25-27

HIGASHI HONGWANJI Betsuin, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1685 Alaneo St., Honolulu. 531-9088.

JIKOEN HONGWANJI, 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, food booths open 6 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday, 1731 N. School St. 845-3422.

Kahului HONGWANJI, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, services 7 p.m., Kahului, Maui. (808) 871-4732.

PEARL CITY HONGWANJI MISSION, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 858 Second St.; 455-1680.

WAHIAWA RYUSENJI SOTO MISSION, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, taiko performances by Hawai'i Matsuri Taiko's Mililani, Honolulu and Wahiawa classes, 7 p.m., and performances by Hawai'i Matsuri Taiko Performing Group and Youth Group, 8:30 p.m., 164 California Ave. 622-1429.

HILO HONGWANJI MISSION, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-8331.

Papa'aloa HONGWANJI MISSION, 8 p.m. Saturday, Papa'aloa, Big Island. (808) 962-6340.

Aug. 1-3

KOGANJI TEMPLE, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, food booths open at 5:30 p.m.; children's lantern parade at 5:30 p.m. Friday only, 2869 O'ahu Ave., Manoa. 988-7214.

PALOLO HIGASHI HONGWANJI, 7-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1641 Palolo Ave. 732-1491.

WAIPAHU SOTO ZEN TEMPLE TAIYOJI, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 94-413 Waipahu St. 671-3103.

Hale'iwa Jodo-Shu, 8-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with Toro Nagashi on Saturday, 66-279 A Hale'iwa Road. 637-4382.

Lahaina HONGWANJI, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, services 7 p.m., Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-0640.

HILO TAISHOJI SOTO MISSION, 7 p.m. Saturday, 275 Kino'ole St., Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-8407.

Hawi Jodo MISSION, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hawi, Big Island. (808) 889-6719.

Pa'auilo Kongoji MISSION, 8 p.m. Saturday, Pa'auilo, Big Island. (808) 776-1474.

TAISHOJI SOTO MISSION, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-8407.

Aug. 8-10

SHINGON SHU HAWAI'I BETSUIN (Shingon Mission of Hawai'i), 7-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, entertainment, food booths, crafts; service 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24, 915 Sheridan St. 941-5663.

Wailuku HONGWANJI, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, services 7 p.m., Wailuku, Maui. (808) 244-0406.

Kahuku Hongwanji, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, call for directions. 622-4320.

'AIEA SOTO MISSION TAIHEIJI, 8 p.m. Saturday, 99-045 Kahale St. 488-6794.

HILO HIGASHI HONGWANJI MISSION, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-8968.

HAmAkua Jodo MISSION, 8 p.m. Saturday, Honoka'a, Big Island. (808) 323-2993.

KONA KOYASAN DAISHIJI, 8 p.m. Saturday, Kona, Big Island. (808) 324-1741.

Hilo Nichinen Mission, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 959-8894.

HILO HIGASHI HONGWANJI, 8 p.m. Saturday, service at 7 p.m., 216 Moho'uli St., Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-8968.

Aug. 15-17

SOTO MISSION OF HAWAI'I Betsuin — SHOBOJI, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1708 Nu'uanu Ave. 537-9409.

MILILANI HONGWANJI MISSION, 7:30-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, service at 9 a.m. Aug. 9, 95-257 Kaloapau St. 625-0925.

JODO MISSION OF HAWAI'I, 7:30-11 p.m. Friday and 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, 1429 Makiki St. 949-3995.

SOTO ZEN TEMPLE ZENSHUJI, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Hanapepe, Kaua'i. (808) 335-3521.

Kahului jodo, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, services 7 p.m., Kahului, Maui. (808) 871-4911.

PA'AUILO HONGWANJI MISSION, 8 p.m. Saturday, Pa'auilo, Big Island. (808) 775-7232.

Aug. 22-24

Okinawan OBon Dance Festival, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Rinzai Zen Mission, Pa'ia, Maui. (808) 242-1560.

KAPAHULU CENTER, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, with food booths, 3410 Campbell Ave. 737-1748.

'AIEA HONGWANJI MISSION, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 99-186 Puakala Road. 488-5685.

PAhoa YBA, 8 p.m. Saturday, Pahoa, Big Island. (808) 966-9981.

Aug. 29-31

Kula Shofukuji, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, services 6:30 p.m., Kula, Maui. (808) 244-3800.

Waialua Hongwanji, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 67-313 Kealohanui St.

OKINAWAN Festival, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, with bon dance at 6 p.m. Saturday only, Kapi'olani Park. 676-5400.

Hakalau JODO MISSION, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hakalau, Big Island. (808) 966-9777.

Honohina HONGWANJI MISSION, 8 p.m. Saturday, Honohina, Big Island. (808) 966-9777.

KAMUELA HONGWANJI MISSION, 8 p.m. Saturday, Church Row, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 775-7232.

Sept. 20

AUTUMN OKINAWAN DANCE MATSURI, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 94-587 Hawaii Okinawa Center, Uke'e St., Waipi'o Gentry. 676-5400.