ETC.: OCT. 19-20

The School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa will host its eighth biennial open house, themed "Ocean Depths to Outer Space!" Attendees will learn about volcanoes, tsunamis, El Niño, planetary exploration, hurricanes, coastal erosion, marine ecosystems and more through a variety of videos, posters, and interactive demonstrations. They also can visit state-of-the-art laboratories and hear about cutting-edge research from the faculty, students and scientists who are making new discoveries.

8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 19 for schools only; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 20 for the public / UH-Manoa, Pacific

Ocean Science and Technology building / Free / www.soest.hawaii.edu/openhouse.

CONCERT: OCT. 20

Radio station 102.7 Da Bomb throws itself a party: Bomb Birthday 7 features national recording artists Pitbull ("Shake," "Culo"); Che'nelle ("I Fell in Love With a DJ"); and Collie Buddz ("Come Around"). Jimmy Da Geek hosts.

9 p.m.-4 a.m. Oct. 20 / Pipeline Cafe / $25 advance, $35 at the door / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

COMEDY: OCT. 20

THE FIL-AM COMEDY JAM IV

returns to the Hawaiian Hut for one night of tickle-your-funnybone laughter with Joey Guila of "Comedy Zen"; Bernadette Balagtas of "Comics Unleashed"; Mr. "Smell My Finger" Shawn Felipe, right; MTV and Comedy Central's Michael Batts; and host Lanai from 98.5.

8:30 p.m. Oct. 20 / Hawaiian Hut, Ala Moana Hotel / $20 advance, $25 at the door / www.islandtix.com.

CONCERT: OCT. 21

The acclaimed Shanghai Quartet — Weigang Li, Yi-Wen Jiang, Honggang Li and Nicholas Tzavaras — kicks off the 51st Honolulu Chamber Music Series season. The ensemble, which has an East/West repertoire that includes Chinese folk music and contemporary classical pieces, has issued more than 20 recordings on multiple labels. Upcoming Chamber Music Series include: Christopher O'Riley, Nov. 12; Interpreti Veneziani, Jan. 29; Anonymous 4, Feb. 23; Parisii Quartet, March 14; Claremont Piano Trio, April 11.

7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 / UH-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium / $30 advance, $35 at the door general admission; $18 advance and $20 at the door for students and Honolulu Symphony musicians / 483-7123, www.etickethawaii.com.

FESTIVAL: OCT. 27-28

Music fans are in for two nights of Honolulu's top jazz and improv acts at the LushLife Music Festival. Modern and traditional styles are showcased first with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet, Rich Crandall on the ivories and the energy of Quadraphonix. The second night promises a funky eclectic mix of music with grOOve.imProv.arTiSts, below, and the soft vocals and deep sounds of Tempo Valley; the Windward Jazz Quartet opens the show. Funnyman Dark Sevier hosts each night. Ten percent of all proceeds will be donated to the University of Hawai'i Jazz Band.

7 p.m. Oct. 27-28 / rRed Elephant / $27.50 / 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

FAIR: OCT. 27-28

La Pietra school is about to embark on a journey "Around The World In Two Days" at its annual children's fair, above. Activities include the tiki toss, pony rides, petting zoo, miniature golf, obstacle course, art, crafts and food booths. The Hasegawa Store is back, and there are holiday items and Scholastic books, too. The children's fair, a tradition for 40 years, is run by La Pietra Parent Faculty Association and students.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 27 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28 / La Pietra-Hawai'i School for Girls / Free admission / 922-2744.

FESTIVAL: NOV. 3

The Kaimuki community invites all to share its charms at the Celebrate Kaimuki Kanikapila, filled with more than 90 craft, merchant, food and community booths. There's entertainment, too, by Na Hoku Hanohano winners Afatia Thompson and Weldon Kekauoha, comedian/juggler/musician Greg Gabaylo, TJ Mayeshiro, The Movement Center, Roy Sakuma's 'Ukulele Kids, A Class Act Show Kids, Cheer 808 Inc. and The Point Church.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 3 / Kaimuki Community Park / Free admission / www.celebratekaimuki.com.

FESTIVAL: NOV. 10-11

The North Shore Festival (formerly known as the Makahiki Festival) signals the start of the winter surf season, with merchant vendors, ono grinds, entertainment, cultural performances, Turtle Bay Resort Keiki Village and more. Bring mats, chairs and blankets for movies — "Surf's Up," left, "Tomorrow Today," and "Stylemasters 2" — under the stars. Professional surfer Timmy Curran, who recently released his album "Word of Mouth" and has toured with the Foo Fighters, is giving a special performance.

Noon-10 p.m. Nov. 10-11 / Halei'wa Beach Park / Free admission / www.northshorefestival.com.

FESTIVAL: NOV. 8-10

Hips will sway at the 16th annual World Invitational Hula Festival, "E Ho'i Mai I Ka Piko Hula," an ongoing celebration of Hawaiian culture, art, history, language and relationships. Halau from Colombia, Japan, the Philippines, Mexico, New York, Hawai'i and the South Pacific converge to perform and practice the dance. Hawaiian crafts, vendors, food and lomilomi massage will be available, too. Left, Trisha Barbosa performed at a previous festival.

Gates open at 4 p.m., event begins at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8-10 / Waikiki Shell / $10 lawn; $15, $25 terrace; $35 golden circle; $30, $60 terrace three-day package and $90 golden circle three-day package / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com, www.worldhula.com.