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June film premieres June 7: "Bad Company," "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" June 14: "The Bourne Identity" (above), "Scooby-Doo," "Windtalkers," June 21: "Juwanna Mann," "Lilo & Stitch,""Minority Report" June 28: "Hey Arnold! The Movie," "Mr. Deeds"

The Pan-Pacific Festival Matsuri is a mammoth cultural celebration. As many as 4,000 musicians, dancers and artists from Japan will participate, with many events free: a ho'olaule'a unfolds 6:10-10 p.m. June 7 at Kapi'olani Park; a Japan-Korea concert is set 1-4:30 p.m. June 8 at the Hawai'i Theatre ($12); a Furusato stage show is slated 5:30-9 p.m. June 8 at the Hawai'i ($12); a Pan-Pacific Hula Festival is pegged 1-6 p.m. June 8 at Ala Moana's Centerstage; Kapena performs in a festival-related Aston Full Moon concert, 4:30-8:30 p.m. June 9 at Kapi'olani Park.

• Various times, June 7-10 / Various venues / 923-0492; after June 4, 926-8177

PAGEANT: June 7

Miss Hawai'i, the 50th state's rep in the quest to become Miss America in Atlantic City, a la Angela Perez Baraquio (2000), will be chosen in a pageant to be televised from 7:30 p.m. on KFVE-TV (Channel 5), repeating at 10 p.m. June 8. So far, Hawai'i has had two charmers going the distance and right up to the top (the other was Carolyn Sapp, 1991). The hoopla unfolds in front of a live audience, with KHNL-8 anchor Howard Dashefsky hosting, at the Coral Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village. Tickets: $35.

• Doors open 6 p.m., pageant 7:30 p.m. June 7 / KFVE-5 on TV, Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom / 955-2525, 949-4321

CONCERT: June 8

You have to admit that actor Bruce Willis has gusto, takes risks, leads a varied life ... and moonlights. OK, he doesn't really need the money, but he has the party spirit, hitting the O'ahu club scene regularly. Not surprising, then, that he'll sing and blow on his mean harmonica with his band, The Accelerators, in a one-night-only outing, 8 p.m. at World Cafe. Doors open at 7 p.m. And: Willis will have a rooting section in tow — his co-stars and crew from the "Hostile Rescue" movie he is now filming here. (Tip: One of the stars is the sultry Monica Belluci, whose last film was "Brotherhood of the Wolf," which happened to feature Mark Dacascos, an island actor; her next is "The Matrix, Reloaded," in which she appears with Keanu Reeves, another actor with some Hawai'i ties ). Tickets: $27.50 ($22.50 advance).

• 8 p.m. June 8 / World Cafe / 585-2877

CONCERT: June 8

The Road Runner Tiny Celebration is a montage of Island musical acts featured on Tiny Tadani's "Tiny CD 2," but the appeal is far from tiny. Huge, in fact. Since Tiny plans to do an annual compilation CD, tapping his pals in the music biz, this show is emerging as the summer sizzler, as kind of a replacement for the Makaha Bash. Of course, only time will tell if a tradition really emerges, but a bounty of talent is on the roster: Sistah Robi Kahakalau, The Mana'o Company, Justin, Ernie Cruz Jr., Vaihi, DisGuyz, Tani Lynn Fujimoto, Soul Free, Robert and Tiera Kekaula, Sean Na'auao, Ilona Irvine, Dita Holifield featuring the City of Refuge Choir, Ellsworth Simeona, Jeff Rasmussen, 808, Kata's Bridge Boys, Believe, Namahana, Jan Brenner and Her Engaged Word of Life Dancers and the Halau of New Hope. Tickets: $20 pool, $18 terrace, $12 lawn.

• 6-9 p.m. June 8 / Waikiki Shell/ 526-4400

PARADE: June 8

The King Kamehameha Floral Parade, from 9:30 a.m., is an only-in-Hawai'i tradition, paying homage to an island monarch, with customary pa'u riders trotting down King Street in front of the Kamehameha statue, on to Punchbowl, then Ala Moana, hooking up with Kalakaua Avenue to finish at Kapi'olani Park. Of course, there will be marching bands and other parade floats and units. P.S.: The lei-draping ceremony, on the eve (June 7) of the parade, offers a Kodak moment, too. Free. Also, the Kamehameha Day lu'au will be held on the grounds of Kawaiaha'o Church on parade day ($10 takeout, $12 sit-down).

• 9:30 a.m. June 8 / King and Punchbowl streets to Kapi'olani Park / 586-0333
• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 8 / Kawaiaha'o Church / 522-1333

FESTIVALS: June 11-15

The Mabuhay Festival 2002, a celebration by the Filipino community, will be launched by the grand opening of the Filipino Community Center, at 94-428 Mokuola St., Waipahu. A statue of Jose Risal, national hero of the Philippines, will be unveiled at 10 a.m. June 11. Other events: Pasinaya Reception Night, 7 p.m. June 11; import-export trade fair, June 12-14; a ballroom dance competition, June 12-14; Filipino Fiesta parade, June 15 (Ala Moana to Kapi'olani Park). Most events free.

• Times vary, June 11-15 / Filipino Community Center / 680-0451

KID STUFF: June 13-23

Bert & Ernie, the Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Elmo will assemble and frolic in "Sesame Street Live," the children's delight based on the television show, which returns to the Blaisdell Arena with a new production themed "Everyone Makes Music." Jenny, the music teacher, will be the neighborhood newbie in residence.

The schedule: 7 p.m. June 13, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 14, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 15, 2 p.m. June 16, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 20, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 21, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 22, and 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

June 23.

Tickets: $15 and $11, at the Blaisdell box office and Ticket Plus outlets; all seats $11 on opening night June 13.

• Various times, June 13-23 / Blaisdell Arena / 526-4400

WRESTLING: June 15

Got your tickets to see The Rock in action? If not, you're so out of luck. Tickets for the match sold out on the first day. The Rock, who used to be known as Dwayne Johnson, is reaching new audiences as an actor, with a starring role in "The Scorpion King." Is he entertainment or is he sports? Does it matter? The ticket buyers have spoken.

• 4 p.m. June 15 / Blaisdell Arena / Sold out

CONCERT: June 16

Alone or with other groups, 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"), left, Todd Rundgren ("Hello, It's Me"), 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. Sounds like first-rate nostalgia, and we get 'em first, since "Abbey" hits the road this summer. Tickets: $35, both sites.

• 7:30 p.m. June 16 / Blaisdell Arena / 526-4400
• 7:30 p.m. June 15 / Maui Arts & Cultural Center Amphitheater / (808) 242-SHOW

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

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

COMING UP:

• Maui Film Festival, June 12-16, Wailea and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center
• Concrete Blonde, June 21, World Cafe
• 29th annual King Kamehameha Hula Competition, June 21-22, Blaisdell Arena
• Hiroshima, July 9, Hawai'i Theatre
• 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
• "Once Upon One Kapakahi Time" trilogy, July 26-Aug. 4, Hawai'i Theatre
• 32nd annual 'Ukulele Festival, July 28, Kapi'iolani Park Bandstand
• Bayfest, Aug. 16-18, Marine Corps Base Hawai'i
• Hawai'i International Film Festival's Fall Film Festival, Nov. 1-10 on O'ahu, Nov. 8-10 on the Neighbor Islands

BUZZING ABOUT:

Talk of the town: "Urinetown," a smash hit of the Broadway season and a contender in Sunday's Tony Awards, could play the Hawai'i Theatre; theater manager Burton White is fleshing out the possibilities with a national touring company.

Fair deal: About 1,800 special education students at O'ahu public schools, from kindergarten to sixth grade, will attend the 50th State Fair free, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today. With teachers and chaperones, about 3,000 will be involved in the special dealie sponsored by the Honolulu Jaycees. The group will get free soda, hot dogs and more, plus selected free rides.

Seal of disapproval: Almost all major festivals and biggie events solicit letters of endorsements from our leaders, to run in the official program. But the sponsors of the annual Adam Baran Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, now under way, have never been able to get a note of aloha from Mayor Jeremy Harris (and a governor wannabe); one year, hizzonner was hissed by the audience when this void was mentioned. Gov. Ben Cayetano and Sen. Neil Abercrombie are the lone politicos annually giving the GLFF their blessings.

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