July 27

Pacific Beach Hotel, Fridays and Saturdays across Waikiki Beach from July 27 to Aug. 11, 5:30 p.m., free. The traditional Japanese celebration will feature food, entertainment, bon dance, music and children’s games. (pacificbeachhotel.com)

Koolau Shopping Center, 7 p.m., $12/adults, $8/children 11 and under. $2 discount tickets available by phone until 4 p.m. on performance day. Performers: David “The Great Davidio” Brown, Michael “Kekoa” Erickson, and the illusiions of Aaron Vermeer. (239-6711)

Koolau Shopping Center, doors open at 6:30, show at 7 p.m., $12/adults, $8/children 11 and under. Performers: David “The Great Davidio” Brown, Michael “Kekoa” Erickson, and the illusiions of Aaron Vermeer. (239-6711)

Manoa Grand Ballroom, 7:30-11 p.m., call for tickets and reservations, $20/presale, $25/door. Hosted by Ed Kanoi, featuring Audissey, Soulz, White Light and special guest Johnny of Johnny Rock Society. (2711-2622, 220-6329)

Nextdoor, 43 N. Hotel St., Honolulu, visit website for times and tickets. Cut Chemist is a famous DJ Shadow collaborator and founding member of Jurassic Five and a member of Ozomatli. He will be using vinyl, 45s and Lps, three turntables, two CDJS and two DVJS. (nextdoorhnl.com)

Thirtyninehotel, 9 p.m., visit website for more information. Daniel J and Tammy are reviving Dancefloor Democracy. An evening of remarkable music, a reunion of misfits, and a gathering of free-thinking dancers. (thirtyninehotel.com)

Hawaiian Brian’s, 9 p.m., cover. Ooklah the Moc alongside DinoSoul and So Roots. 18 and over welcome. (facebook.com/events/276538839120521)

Vice, 10-11 p.m., 21 and over, free if you say Soulgasm at the door by 11:30 p.m. (soulgasmhawaii@gmail.com)

The Venue, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., $7/cover. 21 and older. DJ E-Tech in the mix as well as performances by local singer, Sheila Marie, and hip-hop acts Dru Singer, Osna, K-Luv, Broke Mokes, J Crooks and more. A special edition LTD Addiction t-shirt will be released at the event. This is I.A.’s last album release. (IA808.com)

Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, July 27-28, 9 p.m. seating, 10 p.m. show, $10/local ID, $15/general. Comedy, live performance art, San Francisco drag show. 21 and older. (hello@hulas.com, 375-8440)

Event July 30 at Nocturna Lounge, 5-7:30 p.m., $40/donation at door. There will be food and a no-host, full-service bar with service. An evening with Mufi Hannemann, candidate for the 2nd Congressional District of Hawaii. RSVP by July 27. (info@mufijannemann.com, 521-6834)

Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk, 223 Saratoga Road, Honolulu, 6-11 p.m., visit website for tickets and cost. LUX at The TRUMP Casino Royale Pool Party (White Party & Lap Dogs Welcome!). (luxatthetrump.eventbrite.com/)

Camp academics hosted at Punahou School Rifle Range and range activities hosted at St. Louis School Rifle Range, July 27-29 junior shooting camp, July 30-31 smallbore clinic, $65/camp fee, $75/intermediate camp fee. Call for application. (225-7873, dawnhorn@hawaii.rr.com)

Wit’s End in Coconut Marketplace, July 27-28 and Aug. 3-4, 7 p.m. July 29 and Aug. 5 at 5 p.m., $15. WIT announces the upcoming production of three hilarious plays. (womenintheatreorg)