CONCERTS: JUNE 12-AUG. 7

The Waikiki Aquarium's Ke Kani O Ke Kai summer concert series returns with five nights — all Thursdays — of music and food; aquarium exhibits will be open for viewing, too. The schedule: June 12, Kaukahi; June 26: Hapa; July 10: Jerry Santos and Jay Larrin; July 24: Eddie Kamae; Aug. 7: Willie K. Space is limited to 550 for each concert in this popular series.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; concerts begin at 7 p.m. / Waikiki Aquarium / $25 general, $10 for those 7-12; free for kids 6 and younger ($15 and $7 for aquarium members) / Reservations: 440-9015.

EXPO: JUNE 13-15

Homey, modern or a fixer-upper ... there are lots of ideas to spice up your nest at the 31st annual Home, Garden and New Products Show, right, which brings the latest in design and decor, gardens, landscaping, outdoor living and entertainment. There will also be food, entertainment and giveaways, including free gas for a year from Lex Brodie Tire Company.

5-9 p.m. June 13, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. June 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 15 / Blaisdell Exhibition Hall / $5 general, $4 senior and military, free for children 6 and younger / 945-3594, www.homeandgardenpacificexpos.com.

CLUBS: JUNE 14

The '80s are back, and in a big way. Dare we say "mega" way? The Steinlager Pure Mega '80s Music Festival presents three stages of hitmakers, including El Debarge, Klymaxx, Lisa Lisa, Exposé and Club Nouveau; Island bands Jook Joint,

eight0eight and Quadraphonix; and DJs G-Spot, Nocturna, Quiksilva and IKON. A surprise artist is to be announced, too.

7 p.m.-2 a.m. June 14 / The Waterfront (formerly Kapono's), Aloha Tower Marketplace / $40, $45 general; $95 VIP / www.presaleticketsonline.com.

EXHIBIT: JUNE 14-JULY 20

Lego artist Nathan Sawaya makes his Island debut this summer with "Brick Art," part of Pearlridge Center's annual presentation of family-focused, museum-quality exhibits. "Brick Art" features never-before-seen sculptures, created from standard Lego blocks. On Saturdays and Sundays, families can create their own Lego designs, too.

June 14-July 20 / Pearlridge Center Uptown and Downtown Center Courts / Free.

CONCERT: JUNE 14

The Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning duo Hapa kicks off the Hawaii Kai Towne Center's 2008 Sunset Serenade Summer Concert Series. Other artists scheduled to perform are Jake Shimabukuro. right, July 19; and The Brothers Cazimero Aug. 9. The concert is sponsored in part by The Honolulu Advertiser.

5:30 p.m. June 14, July 19, Aug. 9 / Hawaii Kai Towne Center, Waterfront Stage / Free / 396-0766.

SHOWROOM: JUNE 20-JULY 31

The Society of Seven Las Vegas will showcase "American Idol" finalist Jasmine Trias, right, in a special six-week engagement. Trias earned rave reviews last year when she performed with the original Society of Seven, becoming the first "American Idol" star to have appeared in a production show on the Las Vegas strip.

8:30 p.m. June 20-July 31 except Mondays; dinner seating, 7 p.m. / Main Showroom, Outrigger Waikiki Hotel on the Beach / $55 general ($45 children); cocktails only, $39 ($25 children); kama'aina, $51.25 ($26.25 children), $29.50 ($16.75, children) / 923-7469.

CONCERT: JUNE 27

The beats will be fast and furious at Taiko Fest '08, showcasing Hawai'i's own Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble, Taiko Center of the Pacific Youth Group, and TaikoProject, winner of the 2005 Tokyo International Taiko Contest.

7:30 p.m. June 27 / Hawai'i Theatre / $22, $28, $34 / 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

ETC: JUNE 28-JULY 6

Looking for a great summer read or maybe just a couple of books to add to the collection? The Friends of the Library of Hawaii hosts its 61st annual booksale, right, with more than 100,000 titles, along with CDs, videos, DVDs, records, books on tape and collectibles. New this year: A big music tent in collaboration with Hawaii Public Radio. There's a members' preview sale 5-9 p.m. June 27.

9 a.m.-9 p.m. June 28-29, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 30-July 2, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. July 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 6 / McKinley High School cafeteria / Free admission / www.friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org.

CONCERT: JUNE 27

MTV's Making The Band 4 tour stops in Honolulu, bringing Danity Kane, left, Day26 and Donnie Klang. Danity Kane's latest album "Welcome to the Dollhouse" and Day26's self-titled debut album scored back-to-back No. 1 debuts on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 album chart last month. This will be Day26's and Klang's first appearance in the Islands; Danity Kane performed at the Sports Carnival last year.

7:30 p.m. June 27 / Blaisdell Arena / $39, $49, $69 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

FESTIVAL: JULY 4-6

BayFest 2008 hits the windward side Fourth of July weekend for three days of entertainment, fireworks and fun. Headlining the annual event are country music artists Little Big Town and Rodney Atkins, alterna-rockers 3 Doors Down, right, Everclear and Live. There's also a lifestyle expo, military displays, carnival rides, games, boat rides around Coconut Island, food, fitness competitions and a Bathtub Regatta.

Noon-1 a.m. July 4-5; noon-midnight July 6 / Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kane'ohe Bay / Military: BayFest admission and concert $20 each day, July 4-6, (or $50 all three days); Ticketmaster: BayFest admission and concert $24 July 4, $29 July 5, $29 July 6 (or $48 any two days, $58 all three days); at the gate: BayFest admission and concert $35 July 4, $40 July 5, $40 July 6; BayFest admission only: $5 general, free children 5 and younger / 877-750-4400, www.bayfesthawaii.com.