CONCERTS: SEPT. 26-29

You, too, can celebrate Brazil Independence Day, and SambaDá, right, an Afro-Brazilian funk music and dance group, can help. capoeira master Papiba Godinho, founder of the group, leads the band through many styles, including Capoeira music, samba, reggae, funk and rock. In February the group headlined three of the biggest carnival parties in California and was the featured band in the San Francisco Carnival and Salem World Beat Festival.

9 p.m. Sept. 26 / Charley's Restaurant, 142 Hana Highway / $15 advance, $20 day of show / 667-5299.

9 p.m. Sept. 27 / Casanova, 1188 Makawao Ave. / $15 advance, $20 day of show / www.casanovamaui.com.

7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 / Waimea Valley Audubon Center / $18 advance, $22 day of show, $10 ages 6-18, free for those 5 and younger / www.alohagroove.com/.

9 p.m. Sept. 29 / Don Ho's Island Grill / $18 advance, $22 day of show / 528-0807.

CONCERT: SEPT. 29

Tony Conjugacion and his hula halau; George Kahumoku Jr. and friends Dennis Kamakahi, Peter De Aquino and Garrett Probst; and headliner Raiatea Helm will perform at the Outdoor Concert at Kapi'olani Community College's Great Lawn, sponsored by KCC's Office of Student Activities. Pack your beach mats, coolers and lawn chairs; food booths also will be set up for this event. Outdoor concerts are offered each semester to foster a sense of community between students and neighbors.

5-9 p.m. Sept. 29 / Kapi'olani Community College, Great Lawn / Free / 734-9576.

ETC. OCT. 6-7

The fifth annual Splendor of China, a trade show and cultural event, features more than 100 booths with products including food, fashion, gifts, souvenirs, jewelry and antiques. The event also kicks off the 59th Narcissus Festival with appearances by contestants. Among the performances: acrobats, face-changing magicians, right, and dancers from the Sichuan Provincial Chinese Folk Art Performance Group of China. And there's more: lion dances, Chinese dog show, keiki corner, 1,000-year-old-egg-eating contest, mah jong exhibition, cooking demonstrations, acupuncture and health exhibits. Information on the 2008 Beijing Olympics and official logo items will be available, too.

10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 7 / Blaisdell Exhibition Hall / $5 general, $3 military, free for children 10 and younger / 533-3181, www.splendorofchina.com.

FESTIVAL: OCT. 6

Celebrate with one of O'ahu's oldest communities at the 12th annual Discover Mo'ili'ili Festival, presented by the Mo'ili'ili Community Center. Cultural entertainment, an assortment of food, crafts, keiki activities and a photo exhibition will take place at the Old Stadium Park. There are free narrated trolley tours through the neighborhood to learn about historic places, too. Among the performers: Phoenix Dance Chamber, Royal Hawaiian Band, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Yamada Dance Group and the Small World Harmonica Band.

9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 6 / Old Stadium Park, Mo'ili'ili / Free / 955-1555.

FESTIVAL: OCT. 6-7

Experience the sights, sounds, flavors and spirit of Native America at "Honoring Our Veterans," the American Indian Pow Wow Association's 33nd Annual Pow Wow. The event features dancing, drumming, singing, flute performances, arts and crafts and food. Navajo Code Talkers will be on hand to share their experiences — they have been credited with saving countless lives during World War II.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6-7 / Thomas Square / Free / 235-4670, 734-8018.

FESTIVAL: OCT. 7

It's a seafood-lover's dream. Mahimahi and 'ahi, ono and ulua ... the Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Festival has a little something for everyone. Join gear suppliers, seafood distributors, marine product providers and learn to spin cast, tag moi and papio, create gyotaku fish prints, purchase fish, tie an assortment of marine knots and gear up for skin diving. The entertainment lineup includes Willie K, Keiki Palaka Band, Namaka O Pu'uwai Aloha and Believe.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 7 / Pier 38 / Free / www.fishtoday.org.

CONCERT: OCT. 12

The Mad Caddies, performers of ska/punk/reggae/Dixie/jazz/surf/rockabilly/country/swing/you-name-it, take the stage in a concert that also features Isle band The Golfcart Rebellion. The Caddies' discs include "Just One More," "Keep It Going," "Rock the Plank" and more. It's an all-ages show (those under 18 allowed in with an adult guardian).

6-9:45 p.m. Oct. 12 / Pipeline Cafe / $20 advance, $25 at the door / www.808shows.com.

CONCERT: OCT. 13

Get ready for a night of dancing and partying, '90s style. For the first time in Honolulu, C&C Music Factory (featuring Freedom Williams), The Cover Girls and Seduction will strut down memory lane with hits such as "Gonna Make You Sweat," "Things That Make You Go Hmmm," "Wishing On A Star," "Show Me," "Heartbeat" and "Two To Make It Right." DJs G-Spot, James Cole and Quiksilva will be spinning '80s and '90s tunes throughout the night.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 / Pipeline Cafe / $35 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

FESTIVAL: OCT. 13

Who will be the next big name in Island fashion? Nu'uanu Avenue transforms into one long runway as local designers compete for prizes in the second "F.A.C.E. of Nu'uanu" festival, left, which also showcases arts, cuisine and entertainment. This year boasts a larger booth selection and galleries hosting in-house events. But first there's a fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 9 at Rumours as a benefit for the cultural preservation of the Arts District/Chinatown area; tickets are $10 advance, $20 at the door.

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 13 / Downtown and Chinatown, Nu'uanu Avenue and King, Hotel, Smith and Bethel streets / Free / 521-1812.

STAGE: OCT. 19-20

Honolulu's newspaper, magazine, radio and television journalists return with "Gridiron 2007: Randomly Tested," a revue that pokes fun at Hawai'i events big and small — mostly big — of the last year. Oh, and occasionally a politician gets skewered. Proceeds benefit the Society of Professional Journalists' Hawai'i chapter's student internships and scholarships. Flash! Tickets are going fast! KITV's Keoki Kerr, right, sings about gasoline prices at last year's Gridiron show.

8 p.m. Oct. 19-20 / Diamond Head Theatre / $45, $55 / 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com

Also: There's a dress rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18; tickets are $25 at the door.