AUG. 3

Meiko's music has been featured on "Grey's Anatomy," so if you're all starry-eyed thinking about "McDreamy," it's a good chance the song in your head is one of hers.

8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) / Loft Gallery and Lounge / $20 / 18 and over / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

AUG. 7

Alt rockers Candlebox have sold more than 6 million CDs since 1993 with hits like "Far Behind," "Miss You" and "Cover Me." They've also added a Maui show on Aug. 6 with The Throwdowns.

10 p.m. / Pipeline Café / $30, $60 VIP / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

AUG. 12-23

What more can we say about "Slava's Snowshow" that hasn't been said already? It's definitely a show you'll remember, and not one to miss.

7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays, matinees 1:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays / Hawai'i Theatre / $30-$80 / 528-0506

AUG. 15

Before Ziggy Marley plays the Waikiki Shell, he's going to play a free concert at the Children's Discovery Center Hawaii featuring songs from his "Family Time" CD. What a cool father of five.

5 p.m. / Waikiki Shell / $35, $45 and $55 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

AUG. 22

Put on your blue suede shoes and get ready to laugh for a cause at Laughs for Lions IV, "The Big Elvis Show." This fundraiser promises to be a good one.

7:45 p.m. (doors open 5:30 p.m.) / Mamiya Theatre / $40, $75 VIP / 528-1073, www.laughsforlions.com

AUG. 15-16

The most family-friendly ballet of the season comes to Blaisdell Concert Hall. The story of "Peter Pan," told with the elegance of ballet, is a combo to look forward to. We're just wondering how he flies.

1 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $35-$75 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

AUG. 23

We about fell off our chairs when we heard BAMP Project is bringing in Band of Horses. A huge score to hear these guys at a smaller venue like the Pipeline Café. Enjoy this band while you can!

8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) / Pipeline Café / $22, $40 VIP / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

SEPT. 25

"You're So Last Summer," and if you know what we're talking about, you know Taking Back Sunday. The band is on tour promoting its new album, "New Again," released in early June. They put on a great show.

8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) / Pipeline Café / $27.50, $60 VIP / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

HOT DATES

July 31 "Funny People" (pictured) opens in theaters.

July 31 ARTafterDARK (Southern Comfort), Honolulu Academy of Arts

Aug. 1 Fan Halen, Pipeline Café Aug. 7 America, Blaisdell Arena Aug. 8 August Moon (wine tasting), The Contemporary Museum

Aug. 13 Willie K, Waikiki Aquarium Aug. 14 A Psychedelic Blues Night with Darby Slick, Pipeline Café

Aug. 14-16 BayFest, Marine Corps Base Hawai'i Aug. 21-23 14th Annual Made in Hawaii Festival, Blaisdell Center

Aug. 22 Led Zepplica, Pipeline Café

Aug. 27-29 Back in the Day with C&K (Cecilio & Kapono), Hawai'i Theatre

Aug. 28 The Fixx, Pipeline Café