JULY 29-AUG. 2

Whenever the Blaisdell Arena turns into a skating rink, we're curious. "Beauty and the Beast on Ice" is (pardon the pun) a very "cool" evening the whole family can enjoy.

7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees Aug. 1-2 / Blaisdell Arena / $30, $45, $60 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

AUG. 8-9

The Biggest Little Airshow comes to O'ahu, and some of the planes on display and air acts will leave you and your keiki in awe. Trust us, this is one event you don't want to miss.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. / Pacific Aviation Museum, Pearl Harbor / $14 adults, $7 children / 441-1008, www.PacificAviationMuseum.org

AUG. 11-12

Last we heard, there were just a few hundred tickets left for the Aug. 12 No Doubt show, but at half the price of the original show prices. The fact there are any left is astounding to us because Gwen Stefani rocks.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $39.50 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

AUG. 14

The Polynesian Cultural Center unveils its new show on this day. "Ha: Breath of Life" is a cultural experience.

7:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays / Polynesian Cultural Center / $73 adult, $35 keiki Twilight Ali'i Lu'au, $60, $44 for Twilight Gateway Buffet, $45, $35 for show only / 293-3333, www.polynesia.com

AUG. 14-16

Yes, the Black Eyed Peas are performing Aug. 15, but BayFest is three days of entertainment for all.

5 p.m.-1 a.m. Aug. 14, 12 p.m.-midnight Aug. 15, 12-10 p.m. Aug. 16 / Marine Corps Base Hawai'i / $5, free for children 5 and younger / 254-7679, www.bayfesthawaii.com

AUG. 29

Pepper by itself is worth the price of admission. Mix in rising star Anuhea as a featured guest and you've got a must-see concert that will be one of the best — and maybe the most underrated — concerts of the summer.

8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) / Pipeline Café / $27.50, $50 VIP / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

SEPT. 9

Modest Mouse started its latest tour in August and will be at Bumbershoot in Seattle before coming here. The group released "Autumn Beds" in June, and remains one of the concerts we're most looking forward to.

8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) / Pipeline Café / $32, $60 VIP / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

SEPT. 5

We're absolutely giddy about this one, and you should be, too. The Silversun Pickups have been featured on MTV Unplugged, and the band's sound can be mesmerizing.

8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) / Pipeline Café / $30, $50 VIP / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

HOT DATES

July 24 The Laughing Samoans — Pretty Woman Comedy Show, Blaisdell Concert Hall

July 24-25 KCCN FM 100 Birthday Bash, Waikiki Shell

July 24-25 Rediscover Makiki and Sunset in the Park, Makiki District Park

July 24-26 Hawaii's Bridal Expo, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall (pictured)

July 24-Aug. 16 "Miso," The Actors' Group

July 25 Boogie & The Humbones, Atherton Performing Arts Studio

July 30 Moonlight Mele, Bishop Museum

July 30-Aug. 2 Honolulu Family Festival, Magic Island

Aug. 1 Two Harp Concert, Atherton Performing Arts Studio