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CLUBS: JUNE 19
Got a case of the summertime blues? Treat it at Anna Bannana's, which hosts the Oahu Summer Blues Bash. The bash will be catered by Kevin's Two Boots and features five hours of blues by James Ronstadt & the Dynamic Shuffle Kings, Bluzilla, Lovechile, left, Friends of Adam and the Whaley Boys. It's for all ages.
4-9 p.m. June 29 / Anna Bannana's / $5 / 946-5190.
SHOWROOM: JUNE 20-JULY 31
The Society of Seven Las Vegas will showcase "American Idol" finalist Jasmine Trias in a special six-week engagement. Trias earned rave reviews last year when she performed with the original Society of Seven, becoming the first "American Idol" star to have appeared in a production show on the Las Vegas strip.
8:30 p.m. June 20-July 31 except Mondays; dinner seating, 7 p.m. / Main Showroom, Outrigger Waikiki Hotel on the Beach / $55 general ($45 children); cocktails only, $39 ($25 children); kama'aina, $51.25 ($26.25 children), $29.50 ($16.75, children) / 923-7469.
CONCERT: JUNE 21
Summer lovin' is in the air as G Style Productions presents "Lovers Rock 3," a concert dedicated to — what else? — the very best of lovers rock. Performing will be Ekolu, Laga Savea, Next G, Rebel Souljahz, above, Hot Rain and Onward. It's for those 18 and older.
9 p.m. June 21 / Pipeline Cafe / $15 advance / 852-8337.
DANCE: JUNE 25-26
Dance Spectrum Hawaii takes center stage with its 2008 dance concert, "Believe it 2 Be it." Expect to see an array of dance styles from the Kailua-based dance company, including ballet, lyrical, jazz, contemporary, tap and acrobatics.
7 p.m. June 25-26 / Hawai'i Theatre / $20-$25 / 528-0506.
CONCERT: JUNE 27
MTV's Making The Band 4 tour stops in Honolulu, bringing Danity Kane, Day26 and Donnie Klang. Danity Kane's latest album "Welcome to the Dollhouse" and Day26's self-titled debut album scored back-to-back No. 1 debuts on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 album chart last month. This will be Day26's and Klang's first appearance in the Islands; Danity Kane performed at the Sports Carnival last year.
7:30 p.m. June 27 / Blaisdell Arena / $39, $49, $69 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
CLUBS: JUNE 28
The Seattle-based hip-hop duo Blue Scholars is coming to the Islands, showcasing its Pacific Northwest beats and rhymes. Blue Scholars — DJ Sabzi and one-time Hawai'i resident MC Geologic — recently released its fifth album, titled "Butter & Gun$." Local hip-hop acts The Soul Pacific, Kavet the Catalyst and DJ Bumblebee are set to open for the group. For 21 and older.
10 p.m. June 28 / NextDoor / $20 advance / www.genuinehi.com.
ETC: JUNE 28-JULY 6
Looking for a great summer read or maybe just a couple of books to add to the collection? The Friends of the Library of Hawaii hosts its 61st annual book sale, with more than 100,000 titles, along with CDs, videos, DVDs, records, books on tape and collectibles. New this year: A big music tent in collaboration with Hawaii Public Radio. There's a members' preview sale 5-9 p.m. June 27.
9 a.m.-9 p.m. June 28-29, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 30-July 2, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. July 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 6 / McKinley High School cafeteria / Free / www.friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org,
FIREWORKS: JULY 3-4
Fireworks will be aplenty during the Fourth of July holiday. Here's a look:
√ p.m. July 3 / Aloha Tower Marketplace / Free / 566-2337
2-9 p.m. July 4 / Maunalua Bay / Free / www.independencedayatmaunaluabay.org
10 a.m.-10:50 p.m. July 4 / Schofield Barracks / Free
DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED / JULY 4 / FREE
Details to be announced / July 4 / Ala Moana Center / Free.
FESTIVAL: JULY 4-6
BayFest 2008 hits the windward side Fourth of July weekend for three days of entertainment, fireworks and fun. Headlining the annual event are country music artists Little Big Town and Rodney Atkins, alterna-rockers 3 Doors Down, Everclear and Live. There's also a lifestyle expo, military displays, carnival rides, games, boat rides around Coconut Island, food, fitness competitions and a Bathtub Regatta.
Noon-1 a.m. July 4-5; noon-midnight July 6 / Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kane'ohe Bay / Military: BayFest admission and concert $20 each day, July 4-6, (or $50 all three days); Ticketmaster: BayFest admission and concert $24 for July 4, $29 July 5, $29 July 6 (or $48 any two days, $58 all three days); at the gate: BayFest admission and concert $35 July 4, $40 July 5, $40 July 6; BayFest admission only: $5 general, free children 5 and younger / 877-750-4400, www.bayfesthawaii.com.
CONCERT: JULY 17
Maunalua, right, takes the stage for a concert under the stars in the second installment of Bishop Museum's Moonlight Mele Concert series. Opening for Maunalua is falsetto singer Darren Benitez. Bring a beach mat and stake your place on the Great Lawn for a family-friendly concert presented by Bank of Hawaii and Bishop Museum.
7 p.m. July 17 (gates open at 5:30 p.m. for museum members, 6 p.m. for general public) / Bishop Museum's Great Lawn / $20 general, $15 advance, $10 museum members, military and Bank of Hawaii customers; free for kids 4 and younger / 847-8290.
