JUNE 12-21

Two words — Sesame Street — and you know this event is a chance to have some family fun.

7 p.m. June 12, 2 and 5:30 p.m. June 13, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 14, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 18-19, 10:30 a.m., 2 and 5:30 p.m. June 20-21 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $12-$37 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

JUNE 13

The Pussycat Dolls always put on a hot show, but this concert could be the hottest yet if only because lead singer Nicole Scherzinger, born on O'ahu, said she wants to put on a show her local 'ohana will remember. Can't wait to see it.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $60-$80 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

JUNE 17

If you can find a funnier former truck driver from Chicago, let us know. Actually, if you can find a better way to spend a Wednesday night than listening to Rocky LaPorte, take it. Otherwise, get to Pipe for some laughs.

8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) / Pipeline Café / $20, $40 VIP / 877-714-7663, www.groovetickets.com

JUNE 18

Who better to open the first of five oceanside concerts than The Brothers Cazimero? The Ke Kani O Ke Kai summer concert series offers a great chance to relax under the stars.

7 p.m. (doors open 5:30 p.m.) / Waikiki Aquarium / $25 adults, $10 ages 7-12, free for 6 and under / 550-8847. www.honoluluboxoffice.com

JUNE 27

Third Eye Blind plans to release "Ursa Major," its first studio collection in five years, this fall. Maybe the alt-rockers will give fans at Pipeline a preview of what's to come at this show.

8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) / Pipeline Café / $30, $60 VIP / 877-714-7663, www.groovetickets.com

JULY 11

The 8th annual Hula Ho'olauna Aloha unites hula cultures and traditions of both Hawai'i and Japan. It is a beautiful exhibition and competition.

10 a.m.-7 p.m. / Ala Moana Centerstage / Free / 286-2178

12-6:45 p.m. / The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Coconut Grove / Free (Kama'aina only) / 286-2178

JULY 16

MGMT, formerly known as The Management, has created a buzz with its new millennium psychedelic pop sounds filled with electric guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and synthesizers. In other words, they're hot.

8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) / Pipeline Café / $25, $50 VIP / 877-714-7663, www.groovetickets.com

June 12 Shades of Blue, jazz concert, Paliku Theatre

JULY 19

The 39th annual Ukulele Festival is billed as the largest of its kind in the world. All we know is that with all the celebrities, entertainers, 'ukulele students and music fans on hand, this is one event you don't want to miss.
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. / Kapi'olani Park Bandstand / Free / www.roysakuma.net/ukulelefestival

HOT DATES

June 12 — Aaron David Miller, St. Andrew's Cathedral

June 12-14 — 32nd annual Home & Garden Show, Blaisdell Center

June 17 — 46th annual Showstoppers 2009 (Rosalie Woodson Dance Academy), Hawai'i Theatre

June 19 — Memorial fundraiser for "Da Bear" Thomas Keali'i Kwai Wah Kaneakua, Pipeline Café

June 20 — Fresh, Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Ballroom

June 20-28 — Friends of the Library of Hawaii Book Sale, McKinley High School

June 24 — Comedian Mark Eddie, Pipeline Café

July 1 — Comedian Dom Irrera, Pipeline Café