The Buzz

Moonlight Mele continues

Breathe the sweet city air as the Bishop Museum wraps up its Moonlight Mele on the Lawn Thursday with the harmonious melodies of the Makaha Sons. Louis "Moon" Kauakahi, Jerome "Boogie" Koko and John Koko bring music and laughter to the stage during a night of Hawaiian song and dance. Cultural demonstrations open the night at 6 p.m., with multicultural string instruments by Sonia Fabrigas of Aiwana Artists and Education Coordination. The cultural concert features violin and banjo artists from China, Japan and Hawai'i. The presentation also includes the only stringed instrument made by steel guitarist Greg Sardinha. Museum exhibits also will be open for the public's viewing pleasure. The Makaha Sons then take the stage at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 general, $10 Bank of Hawaii customers and employees and museum members, and $5 children 4-12. 847-3511.

'Sounds of the Ocean'

The Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre revives its outdoor concert series with "The Sounds of the Ocean."

Home improvement tips from celeb designers

Learn home repair tips from The Learning Channel's celebrity designers at this weekend's Island Home Improvement Expo at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Frank Bielec from "Trading Spaces" and Chayse Dacoda from "While You Were Out" bring their tips and hints to the Blaisdell's Pikake Room for a series of home-improvement and design seminars that take place during the expo. Seminar times are 4:30 and 6 p.m. today, 11 a.m., 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday. Autograph sessions follow each seminar. The expo also features home-improvement vendors, designers, construction and remodeling experts. Expo times are 4-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 adults and free for those 12 and younger. 591-2211.

Japanese dance for charity

Tribute to Tennent

Buz Tennent pays tribute to his father, the late Arthur Tennent, during a concert with pianist Eric Shank tonight. Buz Tennent, a Mainland-trained opera singer and star of Army Community Theatre's "Kiss Me, Kate" last season, will sing some of his father's favorite songs. The concert takes place at Dillingham Hall on the Punahou School campus, where Arthur Tennent taught music and was a member of the class of '35. Tickets are $10 at the door, one hour before the concert, which begins at 7 p.m.

Disco down at Kapono's

Elvis is in the building

The King of Rock 'n' Roll lives on. Elvis Presley returns to Hawai'i at 7 p.m. Sunday for a concert in the Blaisdell Arena with a live orchestra and original band members. "Elvis: The Concert" is a multimedia event that blends music with technology as Presley is brought back to life with video footage of some of his most memorable concerts, including the treasured 1973 "Aloha from Hawaii" affair. Experience the King as never before as other groups that backed Presley on tour — The Sweet Inspirations and The Stamps — return to the stage along with musical director Joe Guercio. Tickets are $35, $45 and $65. (877) 750-4400.

All aboard for dragon-boat races

North Shore fun 'n' games

Head to the North Shore for country air and cultural fun during the North Shore Cultural Festival on Saturday. Held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the Hale'iwa Gym grounds, the merriment includes an Ethnic Food Village, Arts and Crafts Village, Education Village, rummage sale, malasada-eating contest, keiki korral, Waialua Farmers Market Cooperative and family night at the movies. Entertainment includes performances by area schools and a Frank DeLima performance. Admission is free. 637-4606, 637-6211.