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Local favorite Around the houses For the curious and for the prospective home-buyer: This is the second and final weekend of the annual Parade of Homes, a free peek at what's new in home design and decorating. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 22 sites around O'ahu and Maui. 847-4666.

Fans of food, sudsy liquids, jazz and blues should mark their calendars for The Great Diamond Head Beer Fest at the Waikiki Shell. Coffees and brewed soft drinks in addition to dozens of beers will be available for tasting, along with some snacks. Food from Sam Choy's, Gordon Biersch, Brew Moon and other eateries will be offered at $5 per prepared pupu plate. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 19. $25 general, $22 advance, for those 21 and older; available at the Blaisdell box office and Ticket Plus outlets. 526-4400.

CONCERT: Oct. 20

Island favorite Ho'okena, specialists in traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music, celebrates its 15th anniversary and its latest compact disc, "Treasure," in a concert at the Honolulu Academy of Arts theater. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20. $15. 532-8700.

BALLET: Oct. 20

"Ballet Stars from San Francisco," featuring 11 principal dancers from the Bay Area troupe and Hawai'i's own Amanda Schull, who is a member of the corps de ballet, takes place at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. It's part of Ballet Hawaii's 25th anniversary celebration. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20. $35-$55 (discounts for students, seniors and military; groups of 15 or more will receive at 10 percent discount); at the box office and Ticket Plus outlets. 526-4400.

DANCE: Oct. 20-21

"Pulse," a dance concert by Tangentz Performance Group, explores the avant-garde Japanese dance form Butoh at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Art Gallery, 2454 S. Beretania St. The concert also will include performances by students of JCCH Butoh classes and guest artist Maureen Freehill. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20-21. $15 general, $12 advance, $10 JCCH members, $8 seniors and students. 988-4290.

CONCERT: Oct. 21

The Cypress Hill Smoke-Out, a daylong festival of hard-charging music featuring the headliner, Pennywise, NOFX, Suicidal Tendencies and Guttermouth, takes over Kualoa Ranch. (The originally announced Kottonmouth Kings are no longer part of the bill.) Gates open at 10 a.m., show at 11 a.m. Oct. 21. $30 advance; at Tower Records (Kahala, Pearl Kai), Tower Video-Kapi'olani, Cheapo Music (Puck's Alley, Pearl Kai), Hungry Ear, Pearl Harbor Bloch Arena, ITT Kane'ohe HCBH, Schofield ITR, University of Hawai'i Campus Center, Ticket Plus outlets. 526-4400. Note: no bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages; lawn chairs and coolers permitted.

TOURS: Oct. 21

The 14th annual Great Kitchen & Bath Tour offers viewers a peek at the latest trends as homes are showcased in Waikiki, Nu'uanu, Kahala, Portlock, Hawai'i Kai and Kailua. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 21. It's a benefit for Hawai'i Habitat for Humanity. $10 (tax deductible), at National Kitchen & Bath Association member firms and at HomeStreet Bank. 734-2891.

CONCERTS: Oct. 26-28

Keali'i Reichel, musician, kumu hula and chanter, kicks off the Hawai'i Theatre's "Hana Hou!" Hawaiian music series with three concerts at the downtown theater. 8 p.m. Oct. 26-27 and 2 p.m. Oct. 28. $30 (discounts for students, seniors, Hawai'i Theatre members, military); at the box office. 528-0506. Also in the series: Makaha Sons Jan. 11; Tony Conjugacion's "Hapa Haole Hou!" Feb. 8; The Brothers Cazimero March 8; Amy Hanaiali'i's "Tribute to Hawaiian Musical Treasures" April 12; and Ho'okena May 17.

CONCERTS: Oct. 26-28

The Marley Family of reggae stars returns for a series of concerts Oct. 26 on O'ahu, Oct. 27 on the Big Island and Oct. 28 on Maui. Family members include Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Julian Marley and Stephen Marley; guest artists will include Bounty Killer, Capleton, Yami Bolo and Daddigan. Details:

• O'ahu: 7 p.m. Waikiki Shell, Oct. 26. $25 lawn seating ($20 advance), $25 reserved terrace seats, $30 reserved pool seats; at Blaisdell box office, Ticket Plus outlets. 591-2211, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).
• Big Island: 7 p.m. Edith Kanaka'ole Multi-Purpose Stadium, Oct. 27. $30 general ($25 advance); at MJS Music-Hilo, Byrd's in Waimea, Mele Kai Music in Kona.
• Maui: 6 p.m. Maui Arts & Cultural Center Amphitheater (gates open 4:30 p.m.) Oct. 28. $30 general ($25 advance); at the box office, Tropical Disc in Kihei, Groove 2 Music in Lahaina. (808) 242-7469.

HALLOWEEN: Oct. 31

Hey, kids of all ages! That annual haunting time of the year is approaching. TGIF is planning to run a calendar of events Oct. 26. Among the treats already scheduled are:

• Koko Marina Center's "Spooktacular," 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 31, featuring a costume contest, trick-or-treating, crafts and games. Free. 395-4737.
• Bishop Museum's annual Treat Street, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 31, offering trick-or-treating, kids' contests, storytelling, games and more. Free. 848-4160.
• An "Egyptian Halloween," for adults, at Wave Waikiki Oct. 31. 941-0424, ext. 12.

CONCERT: Oct. 27

James Taylor, the pop-music favorite whose hits include "Fire and Rain," "You've Got a Friend," "Handy Man," "Your Smiling Face," "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight," "Up on the Roof," "Her Town Too," "Shower the People" and "How Sweet It Is," performs at the Blaisdell Arena. 8 p.m. Oct. 27. $45, $65, at the Blaisdell box office and Ticket Plus outlets. 591-2211, 526-4400, ticketplushawaii.com

STAGE: Nov. 1-2

The legendary mime Marcel Marceau, makes his Hawai'i debut at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. The world-renowned performer, one of France's most beloved and honored artists, comes to the Islands as part of the annual French Festival. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1-2. $25, $50, $60 (some discounts for seniors and students). 526-4400; 732-7733 for group discounts.

CONCERT: Nov. 10

Tool, the alt-rock metal band whose latest compact disc is "Lateralus," will perform at the University of Hawai'i's Andrews Outdoor Theatre. 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Nov. 10. $37.50, at Tower Records (Kahala and Pearl Kai), Tower Video (Kapi'olani), Cheapo Music (Puck's Alley, Pearl Kai), Hungry Ear Kailua, Pearl Harbor Block Arena, ITT Kane'ohe MCBH, Schofield ITR, UH-Manoa Campus Center and Ticket Plus outlets. 526-4400 (Ticket Plus charges), 947-3633 (Goldenvoice), www.goldenvoice.com. Note to concert-goers: No bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages, lawn chairs or coolers will be allowed.

COMING UP

• Take 6, with the Honolulu Symphony, Oct. 26-27, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• French Festival of Hawaii, Oct. 27-Nov. 4, various locations
• Harbor Festival, Nov. 11, between Aloha Tower Marketplace and the Hawaii Maritime Center
• 10th Annual World Invitational Hula Festival, Nov. 8-10, Waikiki Shell
• "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" opens Nov. 16 in movie theaters
• Rosemary Clooney, with the Honolulu Symphony, Nov. 16-17, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• Eroica Trio, with the Honolulu Symphony, Nov. 24-25, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• Comedian Margaret Cho on tour: Nov. 29 — Kaua'i Marriott Resort in Lihu'e; Nov. 30 — Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului; Dec. 1 — Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu
• Na Leo Pilimehana, with the Honolulu Symphony, Dec. 14-15, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• Henry Kapono and Robi Kahakalau, with the Honolulu Symphony, Jan. 18-19, Blaisdell Concert Hall

Submit information for The Great Index to Fun (TGIF) four-week guide at least 10 working days before the event. This planner appears weekly, featuring major events only; others are listed in the weekend and daily calendars.

Write: TGIF, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802, or fax 525-8055.

Schedule is subject to change.