CLUBS: AUG. 19

Local bands The Knumbskulls, The Sticklers and The 86 List regroup for one big punk show in the heart of Honolulu. FxTxP offers its raw punk sounds, too. Cover is $5.

6 P.M. AUG. 19 / PIPELINE CAFE / 834-6886

CONCERT: AUG. 20

Na Leo Lani Chorus presents a lively summer musical show, "The Barbershop Monologues," featuring international champion quartet The Razzcals. Also performing are Shari Lynn, Annie Renick, Skylarks, Island Fever and Hawaiian Synergy. Tickets are $18.

7 P.M. AUG. 20 / PALIKU THEATRE / 235-7433

CONCERT: AUG. 21, 27

Ivory Coast reggae singer Alpha Blondy of "Cocody Rock" and "Jerusalem" fame is set to bring his African-rasta beats to Honolulu. Local reggae group Ooklah the Moc also performs. Tickets are $25 for this 18-and-older show. Doors open at 7 p.m.

8 p.m. Aug. 21 / Pipeline Cafe / www.presaleticketsonline.com

Get a double dose of good vibes at the Summer Sunsplash 2 music festival and block party. After a hot run over Memorial Day weekend, the concert returns with more than 15 bands and 20 DJS, including international reggae artists Third World. Others performing include Natural Vibrations, Kimball Collins, Emirc, Kimo and Trace, and The Dancehall Jungle. Tickets for this 18-and-older showcase are $15 presale, or buy a Sunsplash ticket together with one to Alpha Blondy and pay $30.

6 p.m.-4 a.m. Aug. 27 / Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park / www.presaleticketsonline.com

STAGE: AUG. 25-SEPT. 25

Kumu Kahua Theatre's season opener is a revival of its 1990 production "Tea." Written by Velina Hasu Houston, this drama follows four Japanese World War II brides as they meet to clean the home of a fifth, who has committed suicide. Kati Kuroda directs. Tickets range from $5 to $16.

8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Aug. 25-Sept. 25 / Kumu Kahua Theatre / 536-4441

FESTIVAL: AUG. 27

All are invited out to Schofield Barracks for the 11th annual Women's Equality Day Celebration. The day features a 5K Fun Run/Walk and a 1-mile Keiki Fun Run/Walk, along with a guest speaker, keiki activities and information booths on women and community issues. Registration is from 6:30 to 6:50 a.m.; no entry fee.

7 a.m. Aug. 27 / Schofield Barracks, Stoneman Field / 655-6111

CONCERT: AUG. 28

British reggae group Steel Pulse returns to Hawai'i for more feel-good vibes. Their roots reggae grooves will be joined by the sounds of local band Hot Rain. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 advance and $30 at the door for this 21-and-older show.

7:30 P.M. AUG. 28 / KAPONO'S / (877) 750-4400

CONCERT: SEPT. 2-3

The Honolulu Symphony Pops series returns for its 8th season with "The Righteous Brothers: A Celebration by Bill Medley." Relive that lovin' feeling with Medley, who honors the memory of his fellow Righteous Brother, Bobby Hatfield, with such hits as "Unchained Melody" and "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration." Matt Catingub conducts. Tickets range from $28 to $93.

8 p.m. Sept. 2-3 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / 792-2000, (877) 750-4400

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 co-authored by former Isle resident Dean Pitchford follows the story of Chicago transplants as they adjust to life in a small farming community where dancing is banned. Tickets are $30, with discounts available.

7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays Sept. 7-25 / Manoa Valley Theatre / 988-6131

COMEDY: SEPT. 10

Former "Saturday Night Live" member Jim Breuer trots in for a performance courtesy of The Laugh Factory. Best known for his SNL character Goat Boy, Breuer went on to appear in the Comedy Central special "Hardcore" as well as movies such as "Half-Baked" and "Dick." Tickets are $30 and $35.

7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / (877) 750-4400