AUGIE AT THE ARENA

Isle comic Augie T brings his schtick to a really big venue, the Blaisdell Arena, May 25. The show begins at 8 p.m. and will be presented in an in-the-round format.

Other performers include Champ Kaneshiro, Turk Cazimero and Timmy Mattos; musical guest is Off Night.

Tickets, which go on sale tomorrow, are $20; available at Ticketmaster outlets and the Blaisdell box office. Are you member of the military? You can get a free ticket at the box office while supplies last. (877) 750-4400, http://ticketmaster.com.

STEFANI'S ADDED CONCERT

Heard about Gwen Stefani's second show in August? No? Where have you been?

It's happening at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Blaisdell Arena.

Tickets are $47.50 and $67.50. (877) 750-4400, http://ticketmaster.com. Her first show, Aug. 24 at the arena, is already a hot ticket.

CHINESE DANCE JUNE 23

"Spirit of China" is the title of a Chinese dance concert featuring classic and modern moves by the Phoenix Dance Chamber, 7:30 p.m. June 23 at the Hawai'i Theatre.

Tickets are $27 general, $22 students and seniors, $17 children. 528-0506, http://hawaiitheatre.com.

HOT DATES

MAY 10-26

"Grease," the musical, presented by Army Community Theatre, Richardson Theatre.

MAY 13

30 Seconds to Mars, Pipeline Cafe.

MAY 16-19

Fireknife Championships, Polynesian Cultural Center.

MAY 17-JUNE 17

"Teacher, Teacher," stage production presented by Kumu Kahua.

MAY 19-20

Hawaii Book and Music Festival, on the grounds of Honolulu Hale.

MAY 19

Diamond Head Crater Festival.

MAY 19

Hawaii International Latin Music Festival, Ala Moana Hotel's Hibiscus Ballroom.

JULY 3

Rain, South Korean superstar, Waikiki Shell.

JULY 21

Led Zepplica in concert, also with Buddhist Priest, Pipeline Cafe.