What's Up! A four-week guide

Local favorite At Ho'omaluhia Mark your calendars for July 7: First there's a concert – 5-6:30 p.m., with Elua Kane – and then there's a night walk – from 6:30 p.m. at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Rd. in Kaneohe. It's all free. 233-7323.

AT&T Wildest Show in Town, the annual series of Wednesday concerts in the Honolulu Zoo, continues June 27 with vocalist Rocky Brown. 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.

CONCERT: June 29

DMX , Juvenile 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 lu'au 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.

CONCERT: June 30

Jolina Magdangal, one of the Philippines' top entertainers, will perform a concert with special guest Forte at the Blaisdell Arena. 7 p.m. June 30. $15-$45, at the box office, Ticket Plus outlets (526-4400), 591-2211 or tickets.com

CELEBRATIONS: July 3-4

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.

LU'AU/CONCERT: July 6

Food and music are on the menu at Hawaiian Island Creations' Laumei Lu'au at Blue Tropix Restaurant & Nightclub, 1700 Kapi'olani Blvd. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. July 6. Performers, in sets of 45 minutes each, include Toa, Polymite, Milo Shade, B.E.T., Rod Tanu and Ho'onu'a. $15 advance, at HIC, Tower Records locations and Blue Tropix; $20 at the door. 944-0001.

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 and 4:30 p.m. July 8. $7. 528-0506.

CONCERT: July 8

Delirious? — yes, with a question mark — the Christian rockers from Britain, offer a concert at the Waikiki Shell with guest singer Brian Houston. 6 p.m. July 8 (doors open at 5 p.m.). $35 pool reserved, $25 terrace reserved, $25 lawn for one adult and one child; at Blaisdell box office and Ticket Plus outlets. 671-2711.

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 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.

FILM: July 11

"Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" (left), the sci-fi feature film based on the video game and computer-created entirely in Hawai'i, is scheduled for nationwide release July 11. Here's the story: It's the year 2065 and humans must save themselves after marauding aliens threaten to destroy all living creatures on Earth. Rated PG-13. Check the web site: www.finalfantasy.com

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 Hawai'i, Kane'ohe Bay. This year's musical headliner is the alt-rock band Sister Hazel. 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. 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 and 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 19-22

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 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

HULA: July 21

The 24th annual Prince Lot Hula Festival, featuring 10 hula halau, demonstrations, arts and crafts, food and a great opportunity for picnicking, takes over the grounds of Moanalua Gardens. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 21. Free. 839-5334.

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.

COMING UP

• 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, Oct. 27, Hickam Air Force Base
• Marcel Marceau, Nov. 1-2, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• Hawaii International Film Festival, Nov. 2-11
• "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" film scheduled to premiere Nov. 16

Correction: The Hawai‘i International Jazz Festival runs July 19-22 at various locations. A heading in a previous version of this listing gave an incorrect date.