STAGE: AUG. 25-SEPT. 23

Honolulu Theatre for Youth offers its own version of the classic "Snow White" fairy tale, adapted by HTY's drama education associate Hester Kamin. This time, our heroine is much smarter, but also vain and proud. She's in for some lessons from the comical dwarves and the Hunter. Stephanie Kuroda is Snow White; Dusty Behner, right, is the Queen; and Hermen "Junior" Tesoro is the Seven Dwarves/Hunter. Suggested for those 4 and older. Harry Wong III directs.

7:30 p.m. Aug. 25; and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 26-Sept. 23 / Tenney Theatre,

St. Andrew's Cathedral / $16 general, $8 for those under 18 and over 60 / 839-9885, www.htyweb.org

FILM: AUG. 25-27

Korean films have become a presence on the world cinema stage. This month the Hawaii International Film Festival's KFest2 is back, with seven films, including the hit period piece "Forbidden Quest" and the sequel to the 2001 smash comedy "My Boss, My Teacher." All films will be screened at Regal Dole Cannery. Tickets are on sale now — it's advisable to buy in advance; most shows sold out last year.

Aug. 25-27 / Regal Dole Cannery 18 / $10 per film, $8 for HIFF members / 550-8457, www.hiff.org

DANCE: AUG. 26-27

Scorned wise woman, beautiful only daughter, pricking spindle and a charming prince — add a Tchaikovsky score and you have "Sleeping Beauty." Ballet Hawaii's production, using former Cuban National Ballet dancer Magaly Suarez's version, is the culmination of the company's summer intensive session, which attracts dancers from across the country and Japan. Vanessa Zahorian, from San Francisco Ballet, is Aurora, and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Jose Manuel Carreño is her rousing prince.

7:30 Aug. 26 and 2 p.m. Aug. 27 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $25-$65 / (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

CONCERT: AUG. 26

Henry Kapono, Robi Kahakalau, Willie K and Eric Gilliom, Fiji, John Cruz, Guy Cruz, Oshen, Ooklah the Moc, Jeff Rassmussen, Natural Vibrations, B.E.T., Na Kama, Mama T, Paula Fuga, Kupa'aina, DubKonscious, Lahaina Grown, Inner Sessions, The Girlas, The Heartical Crew, Moemoea and others will take part in "Mana Maoli," a concert that benefits charter school Halau Ku Mana, which is looking for a new home. It's for all ages.

1-10 p.m. Aug. 26 / Andrews Amphitheatre, University of Hawai'i-Manoa / $20 general, $15 advance, free entry with purchase of the "Mana Maoli" double CD ($25) at the door / 988-8998, www.halaukumana.org

CONCERT: SEPT. 2

Step back in time for some golden oldies at A Touch of Gold's 6th annual Labor Day dinner concert titled "A Tribute to Soul." Feel the magic of yesteryear with songs like "Just My Imagination" and "My Girl." Comedian Bo Irvine also appears. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

7:15 p.m. Sept. 2 / Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i / $45 / 683-0586

PARTY: SEPT. 3

Sun and rum go together like, uh, rum and pirates. You get both (sun and rum, no Jack Sparrow) at the Bacardi Pool Party at the Sheraton Waikiki. Get a tan while you sip and take a dip — there will be three full bars, a barbecue, volleyball net, and a slew of local DJs. Bring your water wings, or any other favorite backyard toys. The party is free before 2 p.m., $2 after. But if you feel like paying to hang out in the sunshine, there are VIP Cabanas you can book — Bacardi towels and slippers included. For 21 and older.

1-8 p.m. Sept. 3 / Sheraton Waikiki pool / www.skylinetwo.com

FESTIVAL: SEPT. 7-16

This year's Aloha Festivals celebrates its 60th anniversary with the theme "Na Paniolo Nui O Hawai'i — The Great Cowboys of Hawai'i." Festivities include a Waikiki Ho'olaule'a Sept. 8, Downtown Mele Sept. 15, and floral parade and family fun day Sept. 16. Aloha Festivals ribbons are $5.

Sept. 7-16 / Various venues / www.alohafestivals.com

THEATER: SEPT. 7-23

Loved the films "Eating Raoul," "Silence of the Lambs" and "The Cook, The Thief, The Wife, Her Lover"? If you get the cannibalistic thread, and are into musicals, you'll probably love Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd," Army Community Theatre's fall season opener. Angela Lansbury originated the droll role of the meat-pie-baking Mrs. Lovett and Patti LuPone got raves in this year's Broadway revival. Here Stefanie Smart and UH music professor Larry Paxton, right, take the leads.

Sept. 7-23 / Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter / $15-$20 / 438-4480, www.squareone.org/ACT

CONCERT: SEPT. 8

"Generation Hawai'i" is the title of a concert featuring songbird Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, left; it's also the title of her forthcoming CD of contemporary and traditional Island tunes. Gilliom's concert kicks off the fall series of Hawaiian Music Nights at the convention center. Refreshments at intermission are included in the price of the tickets.

7:30 p.m. Sept.8 / Lili'u Theatre, Hawai'i Convention Center / $27.50 / 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com

Also: The series continues Sept. 30 with "Gently Weeps," featuring 'ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro; that's the title of his forthcoming CD, too.

FESTIVAL: SEPT. 16

Windward Community College once again hosts the Windward Ho'olaule'a, left, this year themed "A Homegrown Celebration" and emphasizing the Hawaiian culture. In addition to demonstrations such as wood carving, poi pounding and canoe building, there'll be lots of entertainment (Vaihi, Melveen Leed, Holunape, Eddie Kamae and Friends and Kapena and more), a used-books sale, white-elephant sale, raku demonstrations, crafts, food, keiki games, Imaginarium shows, a bonsai exhibit and community booths. The Honolulu Advertiser is a sponsor.

9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 16 / Windward Community College, Kane'ohe / Free admission / www.wcc.hawaii.edu