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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, June 9, 2006

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CONCERT: JUNE 16-17

Punk quintet D.I. from Fullerton, Calif., is ready to rock out at two all-ages shows planned over one raucous weekend. Fronted by The Adolescents' Casey Royer, the band has seven albums to its credit, with an eighth expected later this year. Guest rockers at the first show will be announced later, but performing at the second show are Extra Stout, The Quintessentials, The Substitoots and Channer. Tickets are $8 advance and $10 at the door.

6-10 p.m. June 16-17 / Pink Cadillac /www.808shows.com

CONCERT: JUNE 17

It's big, it's bad and it's back: Bomb Bucha returns to heat up the season with headliner Maxi Priest, left. Also on the bill will be Three Plus, O-Shen, Go Jimmy Go and Sashamon. And there's also A Twist of Marley — local artists performing Bob Marley songs. Tickets are $9.85 while supplies last, $20 afterward, available at Hawaiian Island Creations, Canyon Rent to Own, UH Campus Center, Jelly's, Point Break Surf Shop in Waimanalo, Get Wet at Windward Mall, Mr.3 on Kapahulu Avenue. Tickets include admission to the 50th State Fair after the concert.

4:00 p.m. June 17 / Aloha Stadium / www.islandtix.com, 296-9850

CLUBS: JUNE 17

Hip-hop emcee Talib Kweli returns for a concert, courtesy of Dig Lifestyles and Echelon Entertainment. A widely respected rapper, the Brooklyn native's critically acclaimed albums include "Right About Now," "The Beautiful Struggle" and "Quality." Tickets are $32 advance and $40 at the door for this 18-and-older concert.

9 p.m. June 17 / Pipeline Cafe / 589-1999

CONCERT: JUNE 22-23

Barefoot Natives — that's Eric Gilliom, left, and Willie K — kick off their shoes and embark on a tour of four islands, including O'ahu. They're celebrating their self-titled debut CD with five concerts in Hawai'i, followed by an eight-day, eight-city tour on the West Coast. Tickets for the O'ahu show are $28 in advance and $35 on the day of the show. Doors open at 8 p.m.

8:30 p.m. June 22-23 / Hawaiian Hut / www.hulatickets.com

The duo also performs Sunday at the Lahaina Civic Amphitheater; June 16 at the Palace Theater in Hilo; June 17 at Kahilu Theater in Kamuela; and June 30 at the War Memorial Theater on Kaua'i.

DANCE: JUNE 23-24

It's a weekend of local and international halau dancing in traditional and contemporary styles at the 33rd annual King Kamehameha Hula Competition. Nineteen halau from California, Japan, Hawai'i, Maui and O'ahu will compete in the male groups, female groups and combined groups divisions. Tickets are $8.50, $10, $12 and $20.

6 p.m. June 23 and 1 p.m. June 24 / Blaisdell Arena / www.hulacomp.com

COMEDY: JUNE 30-JULY 1

Comics from Comedy Central's Premium Blend — Reno Collier, Pat Dixon and James Johann — stop in Hawai'i as part of The Slackers Comedy Tour. The show is from the producers of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Tickets are $26 general and $60 VIP, for 18 and older.

7:30 p.m. June 30 and 6 and 8:30 p.m. July 1 / Pipeline Cafe / (877) 750-4400

CELEBRATION: JULY 2

The Honolulu Centennial Celebration continues this summer with a 100th birthday party featuring the largest cake in city history. Everyone is invited to enjoy a slice of a humongous cake, plus there's entertainment and family fun. Admission is free. The Honolulu Advertiser is a sponsor.

10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 2 / Honolulu Hale / www.honolulupride.com

CONCERT: JULY 8

Gather up those good vibrations for the legendary rock 'n' roll group The Beach Boys, led by original members, from left, Bruce Johnston and Mike Love, which headlines a benefit concert for the Polynesian Voyaging Society. The event celebrates the Hokule'a's 30 years of voyaging with a musical tribute by Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, Lehua Heine, Ken Makuakane and Kaleo Trinidad. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance for the lawn, $35 on the day of the event for the lawn, $55 upper terrace and $75 lower terrace.

6 p.m. July 8 / Waikiki Shell / (877) 750-4400

BOOKS: JULY 8-15

The early bookworms get the deals at the 59th annual Friends of the Library of Hawaii Booksale, left. This year the event offers more than 100,000 books, along with CDs, videos, DVDs, records, books on tape and collectibles. Special events include seniors day July 10, members' discount day July 11 and Hawai'i library card day July 12. Admission is free.

9 a.m.-9 p.m. July 8-9, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. July 10-14 and 9 a.m.-noon July 15 / McKinley High School cafeteria / 536-4174