The Buzz
50th State Fair's final weekend
The annual 50th State Fair wraps up its run this weekend at the Aloha Stadium. Here's your last chance to get in on the rides, games, World of Wonders sideshow, Bengal tiger show and Drop Zone thrill ride. Goodies this weekend include a Garfield appearance 1-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and a car giveaway Sunday. Teens 18 and younger can head down from 7 to 11 tonight for the 808 Teen Zone Dance Party sponsored by MADD-Hawaii. Cover is $2. General admission to the fair is $3 adults, $2 children 4-11 and free for 3 and younger. Sunday is a Pepsi Day: Bring in a Pepsi can from noon to 6 p.m. and pay 50 cents for admission. Fair times are 6 p.m.-midnight tonight and noon-midnight Saturday-Sunday. (877) 750-4400.
That drum beat
The Planet of the Drums Tour lands in Honolulu Saturday, bringing drum-n-bass specialists AK1200, Dara and Dieselboy, along with MC J-Messinian. It happens 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Studio 1. Admission is $15 presale at Hungry Ear, Jelly's, the UH-Manoa Campus Center and Cheapo Music; or online at www.groovetickets.com. For those 16 and older.
PetWalk for people and pals
Animal lovers, gather 'round for the Hawaiian Humane Society's 14th annual PetWalk, happening Sunday. Whether or not you have a pet, everyone is encouraged to come out for this pledge-based event to raise money for the society's programs and services. The two-mile course meanders through Magic Island and Ala Moana Park, with a mini-course for short-legged pets. There will also be pet costume and tail-wagging contests, plus refreshments for all. Drop off pledges starting at 7 a.m.; the walk begins at 8. www.hawaiianhumane.org.
Music under the moon
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The art of the horse
Explore the world of arts at the latest interactive presentation from The Contemporary Museum, "Art Off the Wall: Horse Stories." Performers Jeff Gere and James McCarthy offer comedy and music to give the exhibits at the museum speech, song, story and step — in essence, to bring the art off the wall. This month's performances honor the horse sculptures of artist Deborah Butterfield.
Performances for groups of at least 10 people can be seen at 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon Tuesday-June 25. Admission is $3 per child. Public performances for all ages are at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. June 26, at $10 general or $5 for members of the museum. 526-1322, ext. 30.
Celebrating at Windward Mall
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Tribute to McGarrett
A tribute to "Hawaii Five-O" star Jack Lord will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kahala Mall with former cast members and fans coming in for the ceremony. The event features an unveiling of a commemorative bronze bust at the Macy's end of the mall near the trolley stop, and the University of Hawai'i band will play the show's theme song as Ka Hale I o Kahala Halau Hula performs. Artist Lynn Weiler Liverton created the bust. Lord, who played Steve McGarrett on the popular police drama, was a regular at the mall and lived in Kahala after the series ended. 732-7736, ext. 11.
'Out of this World!' continues
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Harvest crusade begins Thursday
Hailed by Billy Graham as "the evangelist of the future," pastor Greg Laurie hosts the seventh Harvest Hawaii Crusade starting Thursday and continuing through June 27 at the Waikiki Shell. The four-night event starts at 7 each evening and features a mix of faith, extreme sports and Christian music with Crystal Lewis, The Katinas, Kutless, Doyle Dykes, Kapena and 7 Simple Pieces. The New Hope Hula Halau also performs. On June 26, from 2 to 5:30 p.m., the Harvest hosts a Summerfest for youth at Kapi'olani Park. Summerfest also features extreme sports, then makes way for the Harvest Jam at 7 p.m. at the Waikiki Shell with entertainment by 7 Simple Pieces, Tyler Nakamura, Battle Royale, Kutmaster Spaz, Trisha Nakamoto and Koa Siu. Admission to all events is free. www.harvest.org.
