The Buzz

Only animals of the daredevil-athlete human sort will be at "Blazin' Circus," the extreme-sports and entertainment extravaganza continuing at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. The event includes performances by BMX champion Mat Hoffman; in-line skaters Fabiola Da Silva, Shane Yost, Cesar Mora, Eito Yasutoko and Takeshi Yasutoko; the GrindCo Extreme Skateboard Team and Tas Pappas, Chris Gentry, Sergie Ventura; karaoke with MTV VJ Dave Holmes; a model search; and music by a number of island acts. Hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Saturday. Tickets are $15 general; $10 children under 10, before 4 p.m. 526-4400, www.blazincircus.com.

Moonlight and music with the Caz

Any concert by The Brothers Cazimero — Robert on bass, Roland on guitar — is a grand treat. Put them on the lawn of the Bishop Museum in the evening and you have serene surroundings, too (oh, just ignore those freeway traffic sounds!). The brothers take the spotlight at the next concert in the AIG Hawaii Presents Moonlight Mele on the Lawn series Thursday. The concert begins at 7 p.m.; gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $15 general, $10 for AIG Hawaii policyholders, $5 museum members; available at the museum, Ticket Plus outlets and at the door. 847-8290.

Visitors from another age

Families, here's your chance to spend the day on the sunny Great Lawn of the Bishop Museum and check out the latest dino exhibit at an affordable price: The museum's next Family Sunday, with entertainment, food booths, a petting zoo, pony rides and "The Dinosaurs of Jurassic Park: The Life and Death of Dinosaurs," takes place 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Among the attractions at the "Dinosaurs" exhibit are a 65-million-year-old dino egg, the biggest dinosaur bone ever found and the Jeep that was used in the first "Jurassic Park" movie. Entertainment will include the island harmony of Vaihi at noon. Admission is $3 general or $10 for a family of four (two adults and two children ages 4-12). 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

Ready, set, get those books

One of Hawai'i's biggest treasure hunts, the Friends of the Library of Hawaii's 55th Annual Book Sale, opens an eight-day run Saturday at McKinley High School Cafeteria. The sale, expanded over the years to not only include books but CDs, sheet music, videocassette tapes, magazines and paperbacks, offers more than 70 tons of donations that are being unpacked daily from more than 3,000 cartons of goods collected for the sale. Indeed, the sale is reputed to be the largest of its kind in the United States, according to organizer Caroline B. Dvojacki, Friends executive director. Because individual tastes differ, it doesn't matter when you go through the stacks and rows of bargains. Sale hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday through July 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 13. Real bargain hunters know that prices are slashed before closing (50 cents on the final day), but die-hard book lovers will tell you the early bird gets first dibs and the thrill of discovering that "find." Admission is free. 536-4174.

For the love of hula

Hula takes an international swing when Hula Ho'olauna Aloha stages its first hula festival, a two-pronged celebration at noon Saturday at Ala Moana Center's Centerstage, and at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Coconut Grove of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The dancers, from Japan, have discovered a sense of healing, relaxation and spiritual cleansing through hula, so they have journeyed to the source for their first festival, showcasing island musicians as well. The Ala Moana appearance is an exhibition, the Royal Hawaiian event a competition. Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett performs an opening chant at both programs, with Na Leo and Konishiki making guest appearances; Herb Ohta Jr., Keli'i Kaneali'i and Kilinahe perform Sunday. Admission is free, but contributions, which will be relayed to selected charities, will be accepted at the competition. 926-4505.

Live, an impersonator

Is it Little Richard or is it ... impersonator Pete Peterkin? Yes, Peterkin can take on the personas and voices of a whole range of celebrities — more than 100, in fact — from Stevie Wonder and Jimi Hendrix, to Sammy Davis Jr. and Michael Jackson and more. He begins a regular cocktail-show gig at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the 'Ainahau Showroom of the Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani Hotel. Tickets are $25 general, $20 for kama'aina, half price for kids under 12. 591-3888.

Robert Mau, above, of Kaimuki and fellow members of the Small World Harmonica Band will be back for the fifth annual Harmonica Recital, 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Tenney Theatre, St. Andrew's Cathedral. The recital is sponsored by the Watanuki Music Club, and also features the Honbushin Harmonica Band and the Ichigo Harmonica Band. Nearly all of the harmonica players are seniors, some 80 and older, and entertain regularly at senior' centers, nursing homes, daycare centers for the elderly and community events. This year's concert includes a medley of Hawaiian marches, the first time performed on harmonica, including "Kamehameha March," "Hilo March," "Kamakani O Kohala" and "Maui Chimes." Other tunes will include a medley of "Anchors Aweigh," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," "I've Been Working on the Railroad," "When the Saints Go Marching In," "You Are My Sunshine" and "America the Beautiful," in addition to Latin songs, Japanese classics and Disney favorites. Admission is free, but contributions are accepted. 833-4336.

In the good ol' summertime

Aloha Tower Marketplace's new series titled "Saturdays @ the Tower" kicks off at 9 a.m. tomorrow with "Summer in the City," a celebration of summertime recreation. That means exhibits, a classic car show featuring convertibles, contests, a summer fashion show at 6:45 p.m., and, as the sun goes down, much partying at various nightspots. Here's the entertainment lineup:

• 2 p.m. — Roy Sakuma's Ukulele Jam, in the atrium.
• 4 p.m. — Clai Carlton & Friends, contemporary music, in the atrium.
• 5-7:30 p.m. — Sunset Salsa Dance Party, with Latin Lady DJ Margarita, at the base of Aloha Tower.
• 5 p.m.-midnight — Party on the Pier (no cover charge), at Gordon Biersch, Don Ho's Island Grill and Kapono's.
• 6 and 7:15 p.m.— Hawai'i International Jazz Festival "All Stars" in concert.

Admission is free. 566-2337, www.alohatower.com.