STILL RISING

Two decades ago, De La Soul showed us the future of hip-hop. Today, the trio's debut album, "3 Feet High and Rising" remains one of the most influential hip-hop records of all time.

In celebration of that album's 20th anniversary, De La Soul has reworked the album's tracks for its "20 Years High and Rising" concert, a show that is more than a throwback, it's a tribute to the relevance of the music.

De La Soul will make a stop on its anniversary tour at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Waterfront at Aloha Tower Marketplace. Touring with them is the iconic Biz Markie, best known for his hit song "Just a Friend."

Local hip-hop artists Tassho Pearce and the DJs of the Nocturnal Sound Krew will be representing the Islands.

De La Soul with Biz Markie / The Waterfront at Aloha Tower / 8 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine / $35 in advance, $40 at the door, $55 VIP / buy tickets online at http://www.honoluluboxoffice.com

BEN AS BABAR

Set aside visions of spooky Ben Linus long enough to enjoy Michael Emerson's ("Lost") narration of the kids' tale "The Story of Babar" with the Honolulu Symphony 8 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.

MAKE 'EM LAUGH, JO KOY

Comedian Jo Koy returns to the Islands for a two-show engagement at 7 tonight and Saturday at Pipeline Café ($25 general, $45 VIP, show starts at 8 p.m., 1-877-71 GROOVE, http://www.groovetickets.com).

LIAR, LIAR

We're still waiting for a comedy to rival "The Hangover." This could be it. British comedian and actor Ricky Gervais stars in "The Invention of Lying," which critics say is hilarious, if that counts for anything. It opens today.

A WORLD OF FILM SOLD HERE

Tickets for the Hawaii International Film Festival go on sale to the general public Monday. Tickets for the Oct. 16 showing of the controversially titled "Barbarian Princess" about Princess Ka'iulani are expected to sell out and are priced at $15 and $25. They are available through the HIFF Web site at http://www.hiff.org.

FEMMES FATALES ON WHEELS

Hawaii Pacific Roller Derby girls take on the San Diego Derby Dolls at 4 p.m. Saturday at Kamiloiki Park (7750 Hawai'i Kai Drive, $7, www.pacificrollerderby.com).

THE AWARDS UNDERGROUND

Local musician/artist/baker/supporter of the arts Otto hosts the third annual Hawaii Underground Music Awards at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Doris Duke Theatre (532-8700). Expect theatrics, live music and irreverence.

QUEEN FOR A DAY

SPEND SATURDAY AT QUEEN EMMA SUMMER PALACE.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. / 33rd annual Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace / 2913 Pali Highway / $6 for adults, $1 for kids / 595-6291, http://www.daughtersofhawaii.org.