GALLAGHER SMASHES

Gallagher, that comic smasher of many things (especially watermelons) hits Pipeline Cafe at 6 p.m. Sept. 26.

The show is for those 18 and older. Tickets are $35 general; $50 VIP; and $65 Tiki Lounge with buffet. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

SAILESH IS COMING

Hypnotist Sailesh will cast his spells at Pipeline Cafe — 7 p.m. Sept. 18; 6 and 9 p.m. Sept. 19. He was last in Hawai'i four years ago.

Tickets — $20 general, $40 VIP — are available at Ticketmaster outlets. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

TASTE AT KAPOLEI OCT. 4

The annual Taste at Kapolei, a food-and-wine-focused benefit that also features entertainment and a fireworks display, happens from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Ko Olina Resort & Marina's 4th Lagoon.

Other attractions include a Kids' Zone, silent auction and farmers market.

Tickets are $75 general, $35 children ($70 and $30 advance, through Sept. 15), plus fees, available at www.hawaiisbesttickets.com, 545-2772. It's free for kids under 7.

The event is a fundraiser for Leeward O'ahu youths and community groups. Info: www.tasteatkapolei.com.

HOT DATES

SEPT. 12-14

"Return of the Three Phantoms," Hawai'i Theatre.

SEPT. 13

Junior Reid, Pipeline Cafe.

SEPT. 13-14

Re-discover Kailua Family Festival, Kailua District Park Field.

SEPT. 19-20

Peter Cetera, in concert with the Honolulu Symphony Pops, Blaisdell Concert Hall.

SEPT. 26-29

"Doodlebops Live!" Blaisdell Concert Hall.

OCT. 4

Underoath, Pipeline Cafe.

OCT. 9

Styx, Blaisdell Concert Hall.

OCT. 30-NOV. 16

Cirque du Soleil's "Saltimbanco," Blaisdell Arena.

DEC. 26

Howie Mandel, Blaisdell Concert Hall.

MAY 12-24

"Mamma Mia!" Blaisdell Concert Hall.