The annual Buddhist Temple of Alameda’s Obon festival will return July 21, featuring bon odori (folk dancing), live music and a taiko performance, carnival games, cultural exhibits and Japanese food such as teriyaki chicken and beef, sushi and udon noodles. Last year’s festival drew an estimated crowd of more than 500 people. Obon, held during the summer, is a time to express gratitude to ancestors. The festival will run from 4 to 8 p.m. at the temple in Alameda at 2325 Pacific Ave. For more information, call 510-522-5243 or go to the temple’s website at www.btoa.org.