CONCERT: Aug. 12, 14

Baby, if you love their way, you won't want to miss out on contemporary reggae band Big Mountain, which is coming to town for a pair of concerts.

You can first catch the group's mellow reggae-pop sounds at Aloha Tower Marketplace, along with the tunes of local bands Ooklah the Moc, Speed Limit and Hot Rain. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 at the door, for 21 and older. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Those 18 and older can catch Big Mountain at a summer BBQ Block Party. Get ready to grind and bump along with the grooves of Natural Vibrations and Humble Soul. Tickets are $15 advance and $20 at the door. 18 and older.

CONCERT: Aug. 13

Try Eleven Gallon Hat, left, on for size as the "mostly acoustic" string trio brings in its mix of Western swing, old country, rockabilly and folk/pop. Members, from left, Sean Thibadeaux, Andrew De Velschow and Milan Bertosa strum a happy tune during this release party of its self-titled debut CD. Admission is $17.50 general, $15 Hawai'i Public Radio members and $10 students.

CONCERT: Aug. 13

International hip-hop artist Warren G comes to town to regulate his g-funk West Coast rap style in honor of his new album, "Relapse." B. Real from Cypress Hill, Reyes Brothers and Strapt help bring in the noise for this CD release party. Tickets are $25, for 21 and older. Doors open at 7 p.m.

FESTIVAL: Aug. 19-21

The Made in Hawaii Festival is back for its 10th year for early Christmas shopping or treats for yourself. This year's expo offers cooking demonstrations and locally made products such as art, clothing, home furnishings, jewelry, toys and crafts. Na Hoku Hanohano award winning entertainers on tap include Raiatea Helm, Melveen Leed, 'Ale'a, Auntie Genoa Keawe, right, Brittni Paiva and Frank DeLima. Admission is $2 general and free for 6 and younger. Half-off coupons will be available at First Hawaiian Bank branches on O'ahu in August.

CONCERT: Aug. 19

Hard-core rap group Public Enemy headlines the first Hawaii Hip-Hop Festival. These revolutionary hip-hop artists' provocative lyrics and and funky beats became legendary through such albums as "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back," "Fear of a Black Planet" and "Apocalypse 91 ... The Enemy Strikes Back." Local acts Spookahuna, Parccyde, Jbird, Christyles and The Tiki Allstars also appear. Doors open at noon. Tickets are $25.

DANCE: Aug. 20-21

Ballet Hawaii kicks off its 2005-06 season with a full-length production of the fantasy "Coppelia." Starring will be Joan Boada and Amanda Schull of the San Francisco Ballet and John Selya from Broadway's "Movin' Out." The

Honolulu Symphony provides the music, conducted by Joan Landry. Tickets are $25, $40 and $55, with discounts for seniors, students and military.

CONCERT: Aug. 20

Alt-metal quartet Alien Ant Farm heads on over with some SoCal rock. With members Mike Cosgrove, Tye Zamora, Dryden Mitchell and Terry Corso, the group's hits include "Movies," "Smooth Criminal" and "Bug Bites." Missing Dave and Justin Black also perform. Tickets are $15 advance and $20 at the door, for 21 and older. Doors open at 7 p.m.

COMEDY: Aug. 27

Emmy-nominated comedian Wayne Brady, left, returns to Hawai'i for song and dance. The honorary local boy best known for his improv work on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and "The Wayne Brady Show," has also shown his acting and singing skills in productions such as "A Chorus Line" and "The Only Game in Town." Tickets are $30, $35 and $45.

CONCERT: Aug. 28

International reggae favorite Steel Pulse, right, led by Selwyn Brown and David Hinds, returns to Honolulu for a concert. The last time the band was here was back in February for a show at the Waikiki Shell. Tickets are $25 advance, $30 the day of the event, available at Local Motion Surf Shops and Ticketmaster outlets. For 21 and older.

CONCERT: Sept. 4

The mellow tunes of Grammy award-winning saxophonist David Sanborn, right, are in store for audiences on two islands. The artist's soulful jazz-pop sounds are widespread, from his notable album "Voyeur" to film scores on "Lethal Weapon 2, 3 and 4" and the TV series "Night Music." Tickets are $35 and $45.

Also catch Sanborn at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theatre. Tickets are $25, $35 and $45. (808) 242-7469.

STAGE: Sept. 7-25

Turn around and put your feet on the ground to cut loose for Manoa Valley Theatre's 2005-06 season opener "Footloose." This toe-tapping musical based on the 1984 film features Chicago transplants as they adjust to life in a small farming community where dancing is banned. Tickets are $30, with discounts available.

STAGE: Sept. 8-24

After a smashing 62nd season, Army Community Theatre opens its 2005-06 stage season with the hit Broadway musical "Guys & Dolls." Shari Lynn and Tina Shelton star in this wacky romantic comedy, along with Jim Hutchison and Lenny Klompus. Glenn Cannon directs. Tickets are $15, $20 adults, $12, $15 children.