DANCE: JUNE 29-JULY 1

Innovative dance troupe 24-VII brings "Red" to the Paliku Theatre stage, with more than 120 dancers from 24-VII Danceforce, University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warrior Dancers and the University of Hawai'i Drumforce. The program includes new choreography in a variety of dance styles such as jazz, hip-hop, modern, breakdancing and drumming. Elaborate costumes are promised, too.

7:30 p.m. June 29; 2 and 7:30 p.m. June 30; 2 and 7 p.m. July 1 / Paliku Theatre / $15 advance, $18 after June 28 / 235-5141, www.247danceforce.org

FIREWORKS: JULY 4

First there's a lineup of entertainers, then there's the fireworks over Magic Island. Yes, it's the 16th such celebration sponsored by Ala Moana Center. The music begins at Centerstage with Manoa DNA at noon; Kamau, 2 p.m.; Mighty J, 4 p.m. A showcase (5-8:30 p.m.) on the makai parking deck features Frank DeLima, Natalie Ai Kamau'u and Halau Hula Olana, Sean Na'auao and Robi Kahakalau, Maunalua, Go Jimmy Go, Henry Kapono and eight-0-eight. The fireworks start at 8:30 p.m.

July 4 / Ala Moana Center and Magic Island / Free

CONCERT: JULY 4

Former "American Idol" contestant and Nuyorican heartthrob Mario Vazquez, whose hit "Gallery" (written by Ne-Yo) took the airwaves by storm, will light up Fashion 45 on the Fourth of July. As for his "American Idol" stint: Fans will recall that he voluntarily withdrew when he reached the top 12 in season four.

9 p.m.-3:30 a.m. July 4 / Fashion 45, Waikiki / $15 general, $30 VIP / 723-9961

DANCE: JULY 7-8

Halau from Japan and Hawai'i come together once again to celebrate hula's rich traditions at the two-part, sixth annual Hula Ho'olauna Aloha Festival, below. The first day is a dance exhibition; the second is a competition/demonstration.

10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. July 7 / Ala Moana Centerstage / Free / Noon-6:45 p.m. July 8 (competition 2:50-5:30 p.m.) / Royal Hawaiian Hotel's Coconut Grove / Seating limited to halau, friends and family; those with state ID can sit on the grass / 347-2012

CONCERT: JULY 7

Three top female recording acts from back in the day will come together for The Ladies of the '80s concert at Pipeline Cafe. On the bill: Lisa Lisa (minus the Cult Jam), Expose and Sweet Sensation bringing back the memories of "Seasons Change," "Point of No Return," "I Wonder if I Take You Home," "All Cried Out," "If Wishes Came True" and many more.

8 p.m.-12 a.m. July 7 / Pipeline Cafe / $40 general, $80 VIP / (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

ETC.: JUNE 30-JULY 8

Cookbooks, out-of-print Hawaiiana, romance novels, records, sheet music, travel books, mysteries, science fiction, children's works, even rare and valuable first editions will be among the stacks of more than 100,000 books at the Friends of the Library's 60th annual book sale, above. All proceeds benefit local libraries. If you're a member, you can get in ahead of the pack — 5-8 p.m. June 29 — and if you're not yet a member, you can join at the door.

9 a.m.-9 p.m. June 30-July 1; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 2-3 and July 5; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. July 6-7; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 8 / McKinley High School cafeteria / Free / 536-4174, www.friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org

FESTIVAL: JULY 14

"See, Taste, Listen Korea!" at the 6th annual Korean Festival featuring Korean music, dance, food, cultural displays, family activities, as well as Korean-made and local products. Highlights include Korean cooking demonstrations, kim chee-eating contest, youth singing contest and more. The event is presented by The Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce.

9 a.m.-9 p.m. July 14 / Kapi'olani Park / Free admission / 792-9321, www.hkccweb.org

CONCERT: JULY 19

The 2006 Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame inductees — Mahi Beamer, Nina Keali'iwahamana, left, The Brothers Cazimero and Emma Veary — will perform and be celebrated in a concert titled "Lei of Stars." Kumu hula Pohai Souza and Halau Hula Ka Mamo Liko Lehua and Halau Na Kamalei (kumu hula Robert Cazimero) also will join in. Harry B. Soria Jr. is master of ceremonies and Randy Hongo is accompanist.

7 p.m. July 19 / Hawai'i Theatre / $30-$35 / 528-0506,www.hawaiitheatre.com

FESTIVAL: JULY 21

What the world needs now ... is music, peace and whole lot of love — and so the 9th annual Love Festival is back with featured DJs Q Bert, Christopher Lawrence, right, Reza and many others, vendor booths, art installations, snacks and energy drinks. It's for those 18 and older.

8 p.m.-4 a.m. July 21 / Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park / $25 advance, $25, $30 at the door; $65 advance VIP, $75 at the door VIP / www.groovetickets.com, www.thelovefestival.com

FESTIVAL: JULY 21

The annual Prince Lot Hula Festival, above, themed "Olelo mai na kupuna mai — the legacy lives on," turns 30 this year. Besides much noncompetitive hula, there are kapa, ipu, lauhala and lei-making workshops and demonstrations and food booths. The Queen Emma Hawaiian Civic Club will teach ancient Hawaiian games. Bring beach chairs or mats. Commercial photography is not allowed.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 21 / Moanalua Gardens / Free; donations welcomed / 839-5334, www.mgfhawaii.org

FESTIVAL: JULY 22

Talented youths, virtuosos and international guest performers will showcase that four-stringed instrument at the Starbucks 37th annual Ukulele Festival, below. Headliners include Herb Ohta, Jake Shimabukuro, Holunape, Manoa DNA, Ho'okani Pila, Simon Clothier (London), Guam Ukulele Club (Guam), Sunset Strummers Ukulele Band (California) and Yugi Igarashi from Japan. Food booths (oh, and Starbucks drinks) and 'ukulele displays round out the attractions.

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 22 / Kapi'olani Park / Free / 732-3739, www.roysakuma.net/ukulelefestival