The Buzz

Sesame Street Live colors kids' worlds

Sweep those clouds away for a sunny day on Sesame Street Live with Elmo (below), Zoe, Big Bird, Oscar and the rest of the gang. This time, take a peek at "Elmo's Coloring Book" as our furry red friend joins Professor Art and his helpers the Palettes for a rainbow of fun and songs such as "Fuzzy and Blue," "Red Hot Tango" and "Yellow Polka."

• 7 p.m. Thursday; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 17, 23-24; 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 18-19 and 25-26 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $11 and $15 general, $19 premium seats ($11 all seats on opening night) / (877) 750-4400

A walk for pets' sake

Sunday morning's PetWalk is a benefit for the Hawaiian Humane Society. Pictured above is a previous year's event.

PetWalk this way with the Hawaiian Humane Society at the organization's annual grassroots fund-raiser. HMSA joins the Humane Society for the 15th year of this charity walk at Magic Island and Ala Moana beach park. Participants can choose a 2-mile course or a 1-mile version for smaller animals. The fun includes a pet costume contest, refreshments, pet games and entertainment. Talented pets that can perform tricks, such as talking parrots and skateboarding dogs, are encouraged to be a part of the events.

• Registration 7 a.m., walk at 8 a.m. Sunday / Magic Island / Donation / 946-2187, ext. 225

Drill Team shows its stuff

Drill Team Hawaii, a dance troupe of girls from preschool to high school, is showcased tonight at the Hawai'i Theatre.

Precision dance group Drill Team Hawaii presents its 11th annual Dance Showcase with 40 new dance routines and choreography that includes jazz, hip-hop, ballet and gymnastics. The award-winning troupe features girls ages preschool to high school. The Dancing Dads also take to the stage.

• 7 p.m. today / Hawai'i Theatre / $17 / 528-0506

In honor of Kamehameha

The King Kamehameha Celebration Commission hosts the annual lei-draping ceremony and floral parade; this year's theme is "Keepers of the Treasures."

The Royal Hawaiian Band starts things off at 3:30 p.m. with a prelude to the ceremonies at the King Kamehameha statue, which will be draped with fragrant and colorful lei.

• 4 p.m. today / Ali'iolani Hale / Free / 586-0333

The 89th annual Kamehameha Day parade gets under way bright and early with floral floats, costumed pa'u riders and marching bands. The parade ends at Kapi'olani Park, which hosts the Na Hana No'eau o Ka Pakipika cultural festival. The parade awards will be presented at that event.

• 9:30 a.m. Saturday / From King and Richards streets to Punchbowl Street, then along Ala Moana Boulevard and Kalakaua Avenue to Kapi'olani Park / Free / 586-0333

The 2nd annual Na Hana No'eau o Ka Pakipika cultural fair includes demonstrations and displays of Japanese and Hawaiian culture. Entertainers include Red Thunder, Na Hoa, the Halla Huhm Dance Studio and the Waimanalo Sunset Band. This is a joint event with the Pan-Pacific Festival — Matsuri in Hawaii.

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday / Kapi'olani Park / Free / 586-0333

Celebrate Kamehameha Day with a lu'au featuring entertainment by Keali'ika'apunihonua Ke'ena A'o Hula and Kawaiaha'o Church school keiki. Craft items such as feather and silk lei, koa jewelry, lauhala and clothes will be available. Lu'au seatings are 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Likeke Hall. Pick-up and takeout will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Kawaiaha'o Street.

• 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday / Kawaiaha'o Church grounds / $15 / 522-1333

The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center pays tribute to Kamehameha I with performances by Halau Hula O Maiki, and the group Holunape. The Royal Order of Kamehameha I opens and closes the event with an honorary ceremony for the king. A photo display on the life of Kamehameha is on public view through Saturday as part of the center's ongoing Monarchy Series.

• 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday / Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Fountain Courtyard / Free / 922-2299

Pan-Pacific Festival begins

The 26th annual Pan-Pacific Festival — Matsuri in Hawaii offers a weekend of cultural goodies, an energetic street party and a colorful parade. A performing arts showcase happens each day of the festival, at Ala Moana Center and the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. In addition, the 4th annual Pan-Pacific Hula Festival takes place noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Ala Moana Center. Other highlights:

The Pan-Pacific Ho'olaule'a offers entertainment from Hawai'i and Japan, including headliner Raiatea Helm. The Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning Helm takes to the Lewers Street stage at 9 p.m. for an hourlong concert. Additional performers include a Japanese flamenco dancer, the Royal Hawaiian Band, hula halau, bon dance and taiko drummers. The street will be filled with craft and activity booths, entertainment stages and an outdoor international marketplace of ethnic food.

• 6:40-10 p.m. today / Kalakaua Avenue / Free / www.pan-pacific-festival.com

The highlight of the festival is the grand finale Pan-Pacific Matsuri Parade that closes the three-day celebration. Expect a vibrant array of floats, marching bands and ethnic groups.

• 5-7 p.m. Sunday / From Fort DeRussy to Kalakaua Avenue to Kapi'olani Park / Free / www.pan-pacific-festival.com

Franti plays acoustic

Michael Franti of Spearhead returns to O'ahu with friends for an acoustic concert. Franti played last year's Kokua Festival, and the singer/songwriter has also performed with musical greats such as Ziggy Marley, Dave Matthews and Ben Harper. (His O'ahu appearance comes just before a screening of his new documentary, "I Know I'm Not Alone," at the Maui Film Festival Thursday.) Doors open at 6 p.m.

• 7 p.m. Tuesday / Pipeline Cafe / $25, for 18 and older / 589-1999

How to feather that nest

Create the home or garden of your dreams at Pacific Expo's 28th annual Home and Garden Show. Give your old place a fresh look with tips on home building, decorating, remodeling and designing. Plant a garden that fits your needs, with seminars featuring experts' suggestions and ideas. Other offerings include furniture and home-related exhibitors (including Southseas Mercantile & Trading Co., whose furniture is pictured above), cooking demonstrations, product demonstrations, how-to seminars and entertainment.

• 5-10 p.m. Thursday and June 17, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. June 18 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19 / Blaisdell Exhibition Hall / $5 general; $4 age 65 and older, military and ages 7-12; free for those under age 7 / 945-3594

Maunalua kicks off Moonlight Mele series

Take advantage of the summer weather at the Bishop Museum's Moonlight Mele on the Lawn concert series. Kicking off the three-concert series under the stars will be Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning trio Maunalua, above. The July concert features Ho'okena and Da Braddahs, and August wraps things up with The Makaha Sons. Concert-goers are welcome to arrive early to browse the museum's exhibits before the show.

• 6 p.m. Thursday / Bishop Museum, Great Lawn / $15 general, $10 museum members and Bank of Hawaii customers and employees, and $5 ages 4-12 / 848-4187

Music on sale

It'll be new to you at Hawai'i Public Radio's annual Almost New Music Sale benefit. The goodies include LPs, CDs, DVDs, videos, laser discs, sheet music and stereo equipment. HPR members get first pickings today, when the doors open for them from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

After noon, doors open to the general public. The admission fee includes one free LP or two free cassettes.

• Noon-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday / Ward Warehouse, Kewalo and Kaka'ako rooms / $3 / 955-8821

Return trip to 'Las Vegas'

Clockwise from left, Dann Seki, Alan Okubo and Nara Conaty are among the cast of "Aloha Las Vegas." Brad Goda

• 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday / Hawaii United Okinawa Cultural Center / $16 general, $13 group of 10 or more, $10 youth / 536-4441, 676-5400
• 7:30 p.m. June 17-18 / UH-Hilo Theatre / $10-$15 / 536-4441
• 8 p.m. June 22-25 and 2 p.m. June 26 / Kumu Kahua Theatre / $20 / 536-4441

A bit of dance wizardry

Use your imagination and follow the yellow brick road to "ImaginOZtion," a contemporary take on "The Wizard of Oz" by the Honolulu Dance Studio. The award-winning company's annual dance concert uses a variety of dance styles, including pop and lock, hip-hop, jazz, ballet and tap. Cathy Izumi and Elizabeth Miller direct.

• 7:30 p.m. today and 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday / Mamiya Theatre / $15 presale, $20 at the door / 524-8455