The Buzz

Mixed Nutz (clockwise, from left, Roydn Hisatake, Tiffany Kidwell, JD Eakins, Lionel Woodard, Billy Toti, and Troy Schmidt at center) mixes it up tonight at its CD-release party at the Beach House. The local rock band offers up a variety of sound, including R&B, classic rock and hip-hop, on its debut album, "Here to Stay." Rubbah Slippa, Center City, The No-No Boys and Amplified open. Doors open at 6 p.m., the music starts at 7 and the party rocks on until 2 a.m. Cover is $5, for 21 and older. 566-0644.

X marks the Christian-rock spot

Christian rock is the focus of tonight's Rock Show at the X-Factory, 3097 Kalihi St. Local bands Audience of One and Battle Royale kick off the night before headlining act Push the Pedal (above, from left, Jamey, Jr., Noel, Stu and Josh) takes the stage. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for this all-ages bash. Cover is $5. 429-2346.

Pineapple is king in Wahiawa

Here's your chance to learn more about Wahiawa and pineapples, at the first ever Wahiawa Pineapple Festival on Saturday. Free narrated trolley tours around town will be available for those who want to learn more about Wahiawa's history and sites. Dole and Del Monte will have displays of old photographs and equipment; Hawaiian Electric Co. sponsors a keiki activity area with bouncers, face painting, balloons and games. Entertainment includes the Hawaii International Jazz Festival All Stars, military bands, The Dusty 45s and hula halau. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ka'ala Elementary School, 130 California Ave. Admission is free. 227-8229.

The festival immediately follows the annual Wahiawa Pineapple Run, which starts and ends at the school. The 10K run starts at 7:30 a.m., and every participant receives a pineapple at the end. Advance registration is $25 general and $20 military and seniors, or $30 on the day of the event. 306-2766.

Celebrating 'ohana at East-West fest

It's fair weather at Iolani

Iolani School's annual family fair offers two full days of fun, food and friends. Taking on the theme "Blast to the Past," festivities include celebrity chefs, cooking demonstrations, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, country store, boutique, midway games, Xtreme Fun rides and food booths. Each day will also be chock full of entertainment: Today's includes a "Reach for the Stars" talent show, performances by the Iolani dance program, Greenwood, Vaihi and Chant; tomorrow's includes Ryuse Taiko Drums, Kikaida, Aura, Ho'okani, talent show finals, Opihi Pickers, Tapa Groove and Keahiwai. The fair will be open noon-10 p.m. today and Saturday on the school's baseball field. Admission is free. 943-2339.

The sounds of Eastern Europe

Give a listen to the energetic Gypsy music at a Balkan jam with Sviraj ("SVEE-rye"; from left, Danilo Yanich, Lenny Tepsich and Raczar Lopatic). The Balkan musicians from Pennsylvania bring the passionate music of Eastern Europe, with sounds from Serbia, Croatia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Dalmatia and Romania. There will be a different program each evening during the two-night gig, presented by International Folk Dancers of Hawaii. Concert times are 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at the Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts. Tickets are $15 general and $12 students, seniors, military and museum members. 737-8011, 239-7078.

Piano sounds on Sunday

Classical pianist Anton Kuerti returns to the Doris Duke Theatre on Sunday for one concert only. Born in Austria, raised in the United States and now a resident of Canada, Kuerti has toured 40 countries and performed with orchestras and conductors around the world, including the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra. The concert starts at 4 p.m. and includes works by Mendelssohn, Brahms, Czerny, Chopin and Beethoven. Tickets are $25 general, $22 students and seniors. 532-8700.

Cultural diversity in the spotlight downtown

Hawai'i Pacific University celebrates its 20th annual Intercultural Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Fort Street Mall. Exhibits, at the HPU downtown campus, will feature artifacts, photos and informational materials from countries in Europe, Africa and Asia. A parade, at 11:15 a.m., showcases HPU students dressed in traditional costumes from their home countries. And from 12:45 to 4 p.m., there will be performances by Manana Elementary School's chorus group, the HPU cheer and dance teams, HPU international chorale and vocal ensemble and HPU students in traditional dance and music of their countries. Admission is free. 544-0230.