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CONCERTS: June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
AT&T Wildest Show in Town, the annual series of Wednesday concerts in the Honolulu Zoo, continues June 20 with Colon. New features include 'ukulele giveaways, special guided tours for up to 30 people each night, a kids coloring contest and a trivia contest. Gates open at 4:35 p.m. for picnicking; show starts at 6 p.m. Free, although donations will be accepted. 926-3191.

FOOD FESTIVAL: June 22-24
The annual Taste of Honolulu, celebrating its 10th year, offers food, wine and entertainment on the grounds of the civic center next to Honolulu Hale. Among the restaurants scheduled to participate in the benefit for Easter Seals Hawai'i are 3660 on the Rise, Blue Tropix, Brew Moon, Chai's Island Bistro, Ciao Mein, The Colony, Canoe's at the 'Ilikai, Dixie Grill, Eastern Garden, Gordon Biersch, Iva's Place, Kaka'ako Kitchen, Kevin's Two Boots, Marian's Island Wide Catering, Musashi, Planet Hollywood, Portlock, Prince Court, Sam Choy's Diamond Head, Tony Roma's, Uncle Lani's Poi Pub and Eatery and The Willows. 5-10 p.m. June 22, noon-10 p.m. June 23, noon-7 p.m. June 24. $3 admission, free for seniors and kids under 12. 536-1015 or www.EasterSealsHawaii.org. The Honolulu Advertiser is a sponsor of the event.

HULA: June 22-23
The 28th annual King Kamehameha Hula Competition, featuring hula halau from across the state and beyond, takes place at the Blaisdell Arena. 6 p.m. June 22, 1 p.m. June 23. $10.25, $9.25 and $8.25 reserved seating; $7.25 general admission upper level; tickets on sale June 18 at 10 a.m. at the NBC box office (cash and checks only). 591-2211, 586-0333, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).

CONCERT: June 28
The Brothers Cazimero kick off the annual series of concerts at the Waikiki Aquarium, titled Ke Kani O Ke Kai 2001. 7 p.m. June 28 (doors open at 6 p.m.). Other performers will be Jerry Santos and Olomana July 12; Keola Beamer July 26; and Col÷n Aug. 2. $18 general, free for kids 12 and under; $13 for aquarium members. 923-9741.

CONCERT: June 29
DMX, Redman, Da Brat, Bravehearts and local talents Trace and Freeflo-ers will be part of the Meltdown in Paradise 2001 Concert at the Blaisdell Arena. 7 p.m. June 29. $65, $45, $25, available at the box office, Ticket Plus outlets, Foodland, Sack 'n Save stores, Tempo Music stores; limited amount of $100 VIP tickets will include admission to a luau for the artists 5 p.m. June 28, pre-concert dance party, prime concert seats, after-concert party. 847-0200,544-6454.

CONCERTS: June 29-30
Trout Fishing in America — guitarist/vocalist Ezra Idlet and bassist/vocalist Keith Grimwood — brings its folk pop sounds in a concerts at the University of Hawai'i's Orvis Auditorium. 7 p.m. June 29-30. $20 family special (free for one child 12 and younger when accompanied by two paying adults), $10 general, $4 children 12 and younger. 956-6878.

The Fourth of July is cause for celebration at several sites around the island:

• Aloha Tower Marketplace plans a fireworks display from 8:40 p.m. July 3. Free. 566-2337.
• The annual event at Sills Field, Schofield Barracks, will include crafts, new products, entertainment, food, keiki activities and a fireworks display. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 4. Fireworks go off about 8:15 p.m. Free. 438-4480.
• Ala Moana Center's fireworks go off at about 8:30 p.m. July 4 off Magic Island. Free. 955-9517.
• In Kailua, the annual fireworks display begins at 8 p.m. July 4 off Kailua Beach. There's also a parade, 10 a.m.-noon along Kainalu Drive. Free. 261-2727.

CONCERT: July 8
"Pianomania" is the title of an event that includes a concert by 270 students, presented by the Hawaii Music Teachers Association – at the Hawai'i Theatre. A silent auction also will be held before each concert. 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. July 8. $7. 528-0506.

CONCERT: July 8
98 Degrees is coming for a concert, with special guests, at World Cafe. 8 p.m. July 8; doors open at 7 p.m. $35, for all ages; available beginning June 16 at Tower Records (Kahala, Pearl Kai), Tower Video Kapi'olani, World Cafe box office, Blaisdell box office, University of Hawai'i-Manoa Campus Center, some Tempo Music stores, House of Music, some Foodland and Sack 'n Save stores; charge-by-phone at 526-4400 (Ticket Plus). 599-4450.

BAYFEST: July 13-15
The annual Ocean Concepts BayFest Hawaii, offering entertainment, watersports, the E.K. Fernandez rides and midway, contests, a car show and displays, takes place in and beside Hangar 101 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. This year's musical headliner is the alt-rock band Sister Hazel, right. BayFest hours/admission fees are:

• 5 p.m.-2 a.m. July 13: $3 military/family/retired; $3.50 general (12 years and older); $1.50 children 4-11; free for kids 3 and younger.
• Noon-5 p.m. July 14 and noon-midnight July 15: $2.50 military/family/retired ($3 after 5 p.m.); $3 general; $1.50 children 4-11; free for kids 3 and younger.

Presale tickets are $6, which include one BayFest admission, three carnival rides and two Papa John's Pizza Coupons, available at any Papa John's beginning June 18. 254-KBAY (254-5229), www.bayfesthawaii.com

STAGE: July 13-Aug. 12
"On Dragonfly Wings," a new production by Lisa Matsumoto and Roslyn, takes the stage at Leeward Community College Theatre. The play is adapted from the award-winning children's book "Wailana the Waterbug." Opening night — July 13 — reception at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; $50 includes pupu, drinks. Regular run: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays July 14-Aug. 12. $30 general ($25 children 12 and younger, seniors, military), $20, $10. 484-8800 or www.ohia.com

JAZZ FESTIVAL: July 19-20
Jazz, jazz and more jazz will be showcased during the annual Hawai'i International Jazz Festival, which also offers educational clinics 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at McKinley High School's auditorium for the duration of the the festival. Among the scheduled performers are The Four Freshmen, Gabe Baltazar, Jimmy Borges, Melveen Leed, Rene Paulo, Jake Shimabukuro, San Diego State University Jazz Band and Big Band, USC Jazz Band, UH Big Band and many others. 7 p.m. July 19-21 at Blaisdell Concert Hall, 4 p.m. July 22 at McKinley's auditorium. $20, $35, $40; $120 four-day pass; discounts for seniors, military, students, Foodland Maika'i members. 526-4400 (Ticket Plus), 591-2211 (Blaisdell), 941-9974 or www.hawaiijazz.com

CELEBRATION: July 20
A Japanese tea ceremony will be performed by the Grand Tea Master, Soshitsu Sen, on the steps of 'Iolani Palace as part of Urasenke Hawaii Chapter's 50th anniversary. 9 a.m. July 20. Free; the public is invited. 923-3059.

LOCAL FAVORITE

Oh, baby!
Cheer on your favorites at the 48th annual Meadow Gold Healthy Baby Contest at the Ward Warehouse amphitheater stage — preliminaries at 8:30 a.m. July 7, finals from 10 a.m. July 8. 944-5944, www.lanimoo.com

Coming up...

• Prince Lot Hula Festival, July 21, Moanalua Gardens
• Keola Beamer, July 26, Waikiki Aquarium
• Shanghai Children's Palace Art Troupe, July 28-29, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• Patti Smith, Aug. 1, World Cafe
• Colon, Aug. 2, Waikiki Aquarium
• Hawai'i State Farm Fair, Aug. 3-5, 10-12 16-19, Aloha Stadium parking lot
• Reel Big Fish, Aug. 14, World Cafe
• Aloha Festivals celebration on O'ahu, Sept. 14-23
• Destiny's Child, also featuring Eve and Nelly, Sept. 21, 23, Blaisdell Arena
• 'Ohina Short Film Showcase, Sept. 28-30, Honolulu Academy of Arts theater
• U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds precision flying team, Hickam Air Force Base, Oct. 27
• Marcel Marceau, Blaisdell Concert Hall, Nov. 1-2
• Hawaii International Film Festival, Nov. 2-11