THIS WEEK

Mele Concert, 7:30 p.m. May 30, Kilauea Theater, Big Island. Coordinated by the Beamer Family, this concert teaches about Hawaii's origins and music. Cost: $10. Call 1-808-967-8222.

"Holo Mai Pele," 7:30 p.m. May 30-31, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea, Big Island. Call 1-808-885-6017.

Steel drum music with Greg MacDonald, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 31, Kaneohe Bay Marine Exchange. Call 735-6003.

The Klezmatics, an ensemble from New York, perform Jewish celebration music, 7 p.m. May 31, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Andrew's Outdoor Theatre. Cost: $13-$16. Call 956-7866 or 545-4000.

Less Than Jake, 7:30 p.m. June 4, Nimitz Hall. Cost: $13.50. Call 536-4255 or 545-4000.

"Make Music Festival: International Variety Cabaret," starring artists from around the world, 7:30 p.m. June 20, Honolulu Academy of Arts. Free tickets available at the academy's front desk beginning June 3. Tickets required. Call 532-8700.

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SPECIALS

Auditions for the Hawaii Youth Symphony Association's top three orchestras for the 1997-98 season are scheduled for May 30, June 1, 7 and 8. Call 941-9706.