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A walk for pets and their pals Bring your pet or bring just yourself to PetWalk 2002, the annual fundraiser for the Hawaiian Humane Society. Collect pledges and win prizes. The 2-mile walk begins at 8 a.m. June 23 at Kapi'olani Park. After the walk, there's refreshments, games and entertainment. To register: hawaiianhumane.org (News & Events, Calendar); 946-2187, ext. 370.

On one hand, it's nostalgic rock, with soloists from Cream, Grand Funk Railroad and the Raspberries. They've had their shot at fame and fortune; they'll come together for "A Walk Down Abbey Road," on O'ahu and Maui, giving fans a dose of their classic rock in the first half of the bill, then get down and think yesterday, dusting off The Beatles' songbook. Indeed, it's a pop-rock phenom, when Christopher Cross ("Arthur's Theme"), Todd Rundgren ("Hello, It's Me"), right, Eric Carmen ("All By Myself"), Alan Parsons ("Eye in the Sky"), Jack Bruce ("Sunshine of Your Love") and Mark Farner ("We're an American Band") assemble for some good ol' fashioned rock 'n' roll. Rock icons doing their own thing and then tackling the beloved Beatles repertoire — sounds like first-rate nostalgia, and we get 'em first, since "Abbey" hits the road this summer.Tickets: $35, both sites.

• 7 p.m. June 16 / Blaisdell Arena / 526-4400
• 7 p.m. June 15 / Maui Arts & Cultural Center Amphitheater / (808) 242-SHOW

FATHER'S DAY: June 16

Frank DeLima brings his comedy show, and kooky characters, to Dot's in Wahiawa for Father's Day. Along with the baron of beef on the brunch buffet, there will be gallons of corn, figuratively speaking, as DeLima unveils his outrageous side. Showtime is 12:30 p.m., but the buffet opens at 11 a.m. Go early, eat plenty, laugh out loud. Tickets: $19 adults, $11 children 4-10 ($22 and $13 at the door).

• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 16 / Dot's in Wahiawa / 622-4115

AIDS BENEFIT: June 22

Shaka Jambe, a multicultural band of musicians, singers and dancers engaged in primal, tribal and indigenous traditions of the world, perform in "African-Caribbean World Beat," a benefit for the Life Foundation, Hawai'i's AIDS organization. The event includes hot vibes plus sushi and oyster bar specialties, with sales helping the cause. "The red ribbons are a little faded and tattered after all these years, but AIDS is far from over," said Paul Groesbeck, Life Foundation executive director. Tickets: $20 general, $15 advance. Or $500 buys you a table for 10, includes two bottles of wine, and appropriate mahalo.

• 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. June 22 / John Dominis / 523-0955

CONCERT: June 27-29

The Hawai'i Guitar Festival is 10 years old this year, with performers showcasing everything from classic to jazz to ki ho'alu. Strummers are Darryl Gonzales, June 27; Paul Meyers, June 28; Denis Azabagic, June 29. Tickets: $20 general, $15 children and UH faculty and staff; $50 for all three shows (advance sales only).

• 7:30 p.m. June 27-29 / Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawai'i-Manoa / 956-5666

GRINDS: June 28-30

"Taste of Honolulu," the grand feast of entrees, snacks, salads, desserts, appetizers and beverages, is one big buffet — and a benefit for Easter Seals. Restaurants will set up booths and woo you with on-site cooking; you pay for what you eat, though there's an initial admission fee. Besides your wallet, bring an appetite. Pre-sale scrip is your best buy: $25 worth for $21, $50 worth plus two entry admissions for $44. Gate admission: $3 general, free for keiki and seniors 55 or older; scrip sales on site.

• 5-10 p.m. June 28, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 30 / Civic Center grounds / 536-1015

COMEDY: June 28

The show will go on, despite the recent death of James Grant Benton. "Lolo No Ka Oi," a gathering of stand-ups, will be revised to include a tribute to the late original member of the groundbreaking comic trio Booga Booga. Among the performers will be Da Braddahs, Ed Ka'ahea (the last original Booga Booga member), Mel Cabang and Augie T. Tickets: $35, $25, $18.

• 7:30 p.m. June 28 / Hawai'i Ballroom, Sheraton Waikiki / 526-4400

CONCERT: July 3

Guitarist Larry Carlton brings pre-Fourth of July sparkle to the North Shore, appearing at a jazz, food and wine and fireworks extravaganza 'neath a blanket of stars. Carlton, a Warner Bros. Records act, performs with his band; other acts will be on the bill. Nourishment — food and liquid — will be by Honolulu and Turtle Bay restaurants. And aerial fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 general, $20 advance. Food and drinks extra.

• 5:30-9:30 p.m. July 3 / Turtle Bay Resort grounds / 293-8811

PARADE: July 4

Kailua's Fourth of July parade is a community tradition; in light of Sept. 11, this year's should raise the banner on patriotism even higher. There will be marching units, clowns, floats. And yes, Old Glory. Featuring clowns, floats, marching bands, more. Presented by the Kailua Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Celebration. Free.

• From 10 a.m. July 4 / Kainalu Street / 261-2727

STAGE: July 10-28

Get your Irish up with "The Cripple of Inishmaan," a comedy-drama by Martin McDonagh, a critically-acclaimed import that had Broadway buzzing a couple of seasons back. Under the aegis of Manoa Valley Theatre, expect a tidy production that bristles. Tickets: $25, $10 for those under 25, $5 discount for seniors and military.

• 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays /Manoa Valley Theatre / 988-6131

FIREWORKS: July 4

The choice is yours: city or country fireworks for the Fourth? In town, Ala Moana Center hosts a blast, from 8:30 p.m. from Magic Island; entertainers will help while away the wait; go early to find your spot at the center or from a distant perch (Ke'ehi Lagoon, Waikiki also work). If you don't mind the drive, the Army's salute to patriotism, with daytime and nighttime festivities, is the best; Tino & the Rhythm Klub perform at 4:30 p.m., the Society of Seven Las Vegas at 6 p.m., with fireworks at 8:15 p.m. Free.

• Fireworks at 8:30-8:50 p.m. July 4 / Ala Moana Center / 955-9517
• Fireworks at 8:15-8:45 p.m. July 4/ Sills Field, Schofield Barracks / 438-1980, 438-4480

BOOK SALE: July 6-12

Imagine 70 tons of stuff — 3,000 books of varying titles, plus records, sheet music, magazines, video and more. The early bird may get the best buys, but since choice varies from one person to another, you may find your special volume even on the last day of the Friends of the Library 55th Annual Book Sale. Happy hunting.

• 10 a.m.-9 p.m. July 6-12 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 13 / McKinley High School cafeteria / 536-4174

COMING UP:

• Bill Bellamy, with Matt Kazam, June 14, Hawai'i Theatre
• Concrete Blonde, June 21, World Cafe
• 29th annual King Kamehameha Hula Competition, June 21-22, Blaisdell Arena
• Hiroshima, July 9, Hawai'i Theatre
• ArtSpree, July 13, The Contemporary Museum
• Melissa Etheridge, July 19, Blaisdell Arena; July 20, Maui Arts & Cultural Center
• "You Somebody," a comedy by Lee Cataluna with songs by Keola Beamer, July 19-Aug. 4, Diamond Head Theatre
• Hawaii International Jazz Festival, July 18-19 at Blaisdell Concert Hall, July 20-21 at Outrigger Wailea Resort, Maui
• Celia Cruz and her West Coast Orchestra, July 25, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, July 26, Sheraton Waikiki
• "Once Upon One Kapakahi Time" trilogy, July 26-Aug. 4, Hawai'i Theatre
• 32nd annual 'Ukulele Festival, July 28, Kapi'iolani Park Bandstand
• Hawai'i International Film Festival's Fall Film Festival, Nov. 1-10 on O'ahu, Nov. 8-10 on the Neighbor Islands

BUZZING ABOUT:

• Time change: That "A Walk Down Abbey Road" concert, set for June 16 at Blaisdell Arena, will have an earlier start than originally announced: 7 p.m. "With so many performing, it looks like a three-hour concert, so we'll begin earlier," presenter Tom Moffatt said about the six-member rock band composed of Christopher Cross, Todd Rundgren, Eric Carmen, Alan Parsons, Jack Bruce and Mark Farner, who'll sing their own songs then interpret The Beatles' songbook. Accordingly, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Amphitheater performance also will begin at 7 p.m. June 15.
• By George: Pianist George Winston, who helped put ki ho'alu on the map via his Dancing Cat Records label, has three island playdates in July — on Kaua'i July 10, on Maui July 12 and in Honolulu July 14 (tickets go on sale at the box office today for a 7:30 p.m. Hawai'i Theatre concert). The first is a solo guitar gig (he is proficient in slack-key guitar, too), the other two are piano outings.
• People's Choice: Ka Leo Hano, the new Maui music awards saluting pioneers in island music and slated 7-9 p.m. July 19 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater, will launch a people's choice element. Voting, at all Borders Books & Music stores, will be held today through June 21, with these folks on the ballot: Alfred Apaka, the Brothers Cazimero, Cecilio and Kapono, Don Ho, Eddie Kamae & the Sons of Hawai'i, Gabby Pahinui, Genoa Keawe, the Ho'opi'i Brothers, Kalapana, Loyal Garner, the Makaha Sons, Myrtle K. Hilo, Nina Keali'iwahamana, Noelani & Leo Nahenahe Singers, and the Sunday Manoa. Information: (808) 572-5730.

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