MAY 2

It's been dubbed the "World Famous Lanikai Christmas Craft Fair." That it's held in May may be one reason why it stands out. For all you early, early shoppers there will be plenty of cool crafts, some you can't find anywhere else.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. / Lanikai Park / free / 262-4455

MAY 8

Mishka is the first artist signed by Matthew McConaughey's record label j.k. livin. We can't wait to see what all the fuss is about. Also playing Maui (May 6), and Kona (May 7).

11 p.m. (doors open at 10) / Pipeline Café / $15 / all ages / www.groovetickets.com, www.bampproject.com

MAY 9

Love those Ladies of the '80s, and all we can say is Salt-n-Pepa is here and still push, pushing it real good. So are Lisa Lisa, Spinderella and SWV (Sisters With Voices). This is a trip back in time you won't want to miss.

7 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $45-$100 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

MAY 9

The Filipino Fiesta is the largest annual event for the Filipino community, and it's actually a three-in-one deal: A parade followed by an all-day celebration and a Santacruzan festival at night. Great culture.

9 a.m.-6 p.m. / Kapi'olani Park / free / 680-0451

MAY 9-10

It's spring and we're feeling amorous. Must be all the puppy love soon taking place at the Hawai'i Pet Expo & Puppy Match 2009. Cats, birds and other pets are included, and you can bring your furry friends along so long as they are on a leash and in control.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. / Blaisdell Exhibition Hall / free / 845-1762

MAY 15-31

Sad to say it's the Diamond Head Theatre's season finale already. But what a way to go out. The comedy "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" is laugh-out-loud funny.

8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays and 3 p.m. matinees on May 23, 30 / Diamond Head Theatre / $12-$42 / www.diamondheadtheatre.com

MAY 28

Cheech and Chong are finally back together. After decades apart the comedy duo buried the hatchet last year and quickly started what they refer to as "the senior stoners tour." (Their words). They were kidding, we think. But does it matter?

7 p.m. / Waikiki Shell / $49.50-$59.50 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

JUNE 13

A sexier, more fun act you will not find. The Pussycat Dolls put on a song-and-dance show you won't soon forget. Lead singer Nicole Scherzinger, who was born on O'ahu, makes this a homecoming to remember. Tickets on sale Saturday.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $60-$80 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

HOT DATES

May 1 — Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu Battle of the Bands Competition (Final Round), Hard Rock Cafe

May 2 — The Best of Broadway — A Cappella, Hawaii Theatre

May 9 — Barbara Higbie "Aloha" concert, Atherton Performing Arts Studio

May 9 — Jazz Under the Stars, Pacific Club

May 10 — David Dondero, The Contemporary Museum

May 12-24 — Mamma Mia!, Blaisdell Concert Hall

May 13 — Comedian Carlos Alazraqui, Pipeline Café

May 14 — Plain White T's, Pipeline Café

May 21 — "Terminator Salvation" opens (pictured)