The long-running series over the past couple of decades will mark the 10th anniversary under Starbucks sponsorship, with a two-hour program for the finale beginning at 5:15 p.m. Traditionally, the event runs from 6 to 7 p.m., with organizer Roy Sakuma as master of ceremonies. Sakuma also is founder-presenter of the summertime 'Ukulele Festival at the Kapiolani Park Bandstand, so a uke giveaway has become a weekly tradition at the Wildest Show programs. (Weekly drawings also will be held for minors 12 and under for a KoAlana Ukulele).

The playdates and guest artists:

i June 13 — The Opihi Pickers (drawing for a Kala Ukulele).

i June 20 — Kelly DeLima 'Ohana (drawing for a GString Ukulele).

i June 27 — Dennis and David Kamakahi (drawing for a KoAloha Ukulele).

i July 4 — Holunape (drawing for a Kala Ukulele).

i July 11 — Melveen Leed (drawing for a KoAloha Ukulele).

i July 18 — Manoa DNA (drawing for a KoAloha Ukulele).

i July 25 — Ohta-san with Nando Suan (drawing for a Pono Ukulele).

i Aug. 1 — Rolando Sanchez & Salsa Hawaii (drawing for a Kala Ukulele).

i Aug. 8 — Jimmy Borges & the Jazz All Stars (drawing for a Kala Ukulele).

i Aug. 15 – Starbucks 10th Anniversary Special (from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m.) — Palani Vaughan, Jake Shimabukuro and Brother Noland (drawing for a Kamaka Ukulele).

Kamaaina show-goers generally pack a picnic supper for a pau hana dinner; the zoo is open for visits prior to showtime.

Admission is a $2 donation at the door. The zoo closes its regular visitation at 4:30 p.m. and those attending may enter from 4:35 p.m.