FRIDAY, APRIL 17
KAILUA-KONA
Johnny Shot Band
Laverne’s Sports Bar/6:30-10 PM
With an electrifying mix of high-energy rock &roll, R&B and popular dance music, the versatile Johnny Shot Band gets a crowd up and moving in no time.
More info: johnnyshot.com
George Wit
Huggo’s on the Rocks/3-5 PM
Kona’s George Wit performs at this ocean side venue.
More info: 329-1493
George Bence &Hula Joy
Huggo’s on the Rocks/6-8 PM
George Bence performs for guests at this ocean side venue. Featuring hula.
More info: 329-1493
Pacific Fusion
Huggo’s on the Rocks/8:30 PM-midnight
Pacific Fusion dance band performs at Huggo’s on the Rocks.
More info: 329-1493
APAC presents ‘Our Town’
Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu/7:30 PM
“Our Town” had its world premiere on Broadway at the Henry Miller Theatre on Feb. 4, 1938. Through the next two decades, author Thornton Wilder crafted his definitive version of “Our Town” that has become a mainstay at theaters everywhere and is the version that will be presented by APAC between April 17 and May 3.
More info: 322-9924
Ponchoman Kuanoni
Daylight Mind Coffee Co./9 AM-noon
Enjoy the ukulele melodies of PonchoMan Kuanoni while looking out over Kailua Bay.
More info: 990-4589
SOUTH KOHALA
CJ Conklin
Lava Lava Beach Club/2:15-4:15 PM
Enjoy the acoustic sounds of CJ Conklin while overlooking Anaehoomalu Bay.
More info: 769-5282
Sean Robbins
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Puna native Sean Robbins, a slack key guitarist and falsetto rising star, takes the stage to share his haku mele compositions.
More info: 887-7368
Lee Stewart
The Paniolo Country Inn/5-8 PM
Jazz pianist and vocalist Lee Stewart will take the stage for a weekly performance at the Waimea inn.
More info: 885-4377
Ninodem with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-7 PM
Enjoy the sounds of Ninodem featuring hula.
More info: 769-5282
Henry Kapono
Lava Lava Beach Club/7-9 PM
Award-winning and Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Henry Kapono performs.
More info: 769-5282
Keiki hula
Kings’ Shops/6-7 PM
Keiki (children) take center stage at Kings’ Shop’ for a free hula performance.
More info: 886-8811
Ken Lara
Luana Lounge/7-9 PM
Ken Lara performs guitar as the sun goes down at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
Pomai Brown
Kaunaoa Bar &Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Hawaiian slack key guitarist Pomai Brown takes the stage at Kaunaoa Bar &Grill overlooking the Kohala Coast with hula by Kauiki from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
Rainbow Band
Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine &Musiquarium/6:30-10 PM
Formed over a decade ago by two high school friends, Rainbow Page (vocalist and percussion) and Alan Shapiro (drummer), the Rainbow band specializes in high energy dance music with an emphasis on the classic Rock and R&B of the 60s, 70s and 80s.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
KAILUA-KONA
O.N.O. Kona event benefits Mele Murals
Brewery Block, 74-5617 Pawai Place/6-11 PM
The Brewery Block and Kona Brewing Co. are once again teaming up with Mele Murals to bring you this awesome community night market.
More info: 331-8648
Kailua Kanikapila
Community Picnic
Hale Halawai/4 PM-sunset
Darlene Ahuna, winner of multiple Na Hoku Hanohano awards and one of Hawaii’s foremost female vocalists, and Kanakapila will headline this year’s Kailua Village’s Kailua Kanikapila Community Picnic on Sunday.
More info: historickailuavillage.com/
Lee Stewart
Amici’s Italian Restaurant/5-8 PM
Jazz pianist and vocalist Lee Stewart will take the stage for a twice-weekly performance at Amici’s.
More info: 322-9582
Small Kine Action
Bongo Ben’s Cafe/6:30-9:30 PM
Enjoy the island groove of Small Kine Action at this Alii Drive venue.
More info: 329-9203
Kevin Teves
Huggo’s on the Rocks/3-5 PM
Hawaiian singer-songwriter and guitarist Kevin Teves performs.
More info: 329-1493
Kevin Teves
Huggo’s on the Rocks/6-8 PM
Hawaiian singer-songwriter and guitarist Kevin Teves performs. This performance features Hula Joy.
More info: 329-1493
Johnny Shot Band
Huggo’s on the Rocks/
8:30 PM to midnight
With an electrifying mix of high-energy rock &roll, R&B and popular dance music, the versatile Johnny Shot Band gets a crowd up and moving in no time.
More info: johnnyshot.com
APAC presents ‘Our Town’
Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu/7:30 PM
“Our Town” had its world premiere on Broadway at the Henry Miller Theatre on Feb. 4, 1938. Through the next two decades, author Thornton Wilder crafted his definitive version of “Our Town” that has become a mainstay at theaters everywhere and is the version that will be presented by APAC between April 17 and May 3.
More info: 322-9924
SOUTH KOHALA
Lorenzo’s Army
Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine &Musiquarium/6:30-10 PM
Back by Popular Demand! Larry Roppolo brought his band back together to bring some rockin’ jams to the Blue Dragon.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
Sean Robbins
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Puna native Sean Robbins, a slack key guitarist and falsetto rising star, takes the stage to share his haku mele compositions.
More info: 887-7368
RJ
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
RJ performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
Walter Ward
Kaunaoa Bar &Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Guitarist Walter Ward performs at Kaunaoa Bar &Grill with hula by Tani from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
Cameron Hart
Lava Lava Beach Club/2:15-4:15 PM
Enjoy the smooth vocals and stylish acoustic guitar playing of Cameron Hart at this South Kohala venue.
More info: 769-5282
Terry Secor with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Enjoy a performance by Terry Secor accompanied by hula.
More info: 769-5282
Legends of the Forest
Kahilu Theatre/7 PM
Waimea’s own Prince Dance is back home at the Kahilu Theatre. Prince Dance Institute at the Kahilu teaches movement from ballet to trapeze, and acting, with fourteen after-school classes a week. The students from age three to eighty-three will come together in “Legends of the Forest” to bring awareness to the movement.
More info/tickets: 885-6868
HAMAKUA
Willie K to play Honokaa
Honokaa People’s Theatre/6:30 PM
Maui music superstar Willie K and his band will bring their talents to the stage at the Honokaa People’s Theatre on April 18.
More info: lazarbear.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
KAILUA-KONA
Konabob and Eke
Daylight Mind Coffee CO./6-8 PM
Konabob and Eke perform for an audience overlooking Kailua Bay in downtown Kailua-Kona.
More info: 345-2627
LT Smooth
Huggo’s on the Rocks/3-6 PM
Grammy-nominated LT Smooth performs fronting Kailua Bay.
More info: 329-1493
LT Smooth &Bruce Collins
Huggo’s on the Rocks/6:30-10 PM
LT Smooth &Bruce Collins team up for guests.
More info: 329-1493
Dances of Universal Peace
New Thought Center, Kealakekua/5-7 PM
Moving in the moment while singing sacred phrases, mantras and poetry of the myriad of special traditions that grace the Earth. The dances open us to remembrance of the natural human state — unguarded, authentic and free. They continue to be a way to generate life-energy and the “peace that passes all understanding.” We have fun while we sing, dance and pray together.
More info: Swami Om 323-3344
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
Come down and enjoy live music with the Greg Shirley Duo Sunday through Thursday nights overlooking Kamakahonu Bay.
More info: 331-6388
Ponchoman Kuanoni
Splashers/6-9 PM
Enjoy the ukulele melodies of PonchoMan Kuanoni in downtown Kailua-Kona.
More info: 990-4589
Sean Wilkinson
Don’s Mai Tai Bar at Royal Kona Resort/5-7 PM
After playing back up for big name entertainers for dozens of years, award-winning percussionist Sean Wilkinson ventured to Hawaii some 30 years ago and now brings his smooth, easy listening jazz sounds to Don’s Mai Tai Bar at Royal Kona Resort. Free admission.
More info: 930-3286
APAC presents ‘Our Town’
Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu/2:30 PM
“Our Town” had its world premiere on Broadway at the Henry Miller Theatre on Feb. 4, 1938. Through the next two decades, author Thornton Wilder crafted his definitive version of “Our Town” that has become a mainstay at theaters everywhere and is the version that will be presented by APAC between April 17 and May 3.
More info: 322-9924
SOUTH KOHALA
Gary Washburn
Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine &Musiquarium/6-6:45 PM
Gary Washburn is a multi-talented and accomplished Jazz pianist whose repertoire includes standards and originals as well as contemporary selections. He is an arranger and published composer who has been renowned for over three decades for his innovative music education programs.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
Olliephonic Horns Big Band
Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine &Musiquarium/6-9 PM
Created by famed LA studio musician Ollie Mitchell, The Olliephonic Horns is “The Big Island’s Little Big Band.” This 13-piece group performs the great tunes from the swing era, plus jazz favorites and original compositions. Piano music will be played from 6 to 6:45 p.m. followed by the big band from 7 to 9 p.m.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano at this Waikoloa fine dining establishment.
More info: 887-7368
RJ
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
RJ performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
George Wit
Lava Lava Beach Club/2:15-4:15 PM
Kona’s George Wit performs at this ocean side venue.
More info: 769-5282
CJ &TJ with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/2:15-4:15 PM
CJ and TJ perform with hula.
More info: 769-5282
Eddie Heaukulani
Kaunaoa Bar &Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Eddie Heaukulani performs at Kaunaoa Bar &Grill. Featuring hula by Hauoli from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
Legends of the Forest
Kahilu Theatre/4 PM
Waimea’s own Prince Dance is back home at the Kahilu Theatre. Prince Dance Institute at the Kahilu teaches movement from ballet to trapeze, and acting, with fourteen after-school classes a week. The students from age three to eighty-three will come together in “Legends of the Forest” to bring awareness to the movement.
More info/tickets: 885-6868
MONDAY, APRIL 20
KAILUA-KONA
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
Come down and enjoy live music with the Greg Shirley Duo Sunday through Thursday nights overlooking Kamakahonu Bay.
More info: 331-6388
Melehuane and
Keikilani Lindsey
Huggo’s On the Rocks/5-9 PM
Enjoy the smooth rhythms of Meleuhane and Keikilani Lindsey with hula by the keiki (children) overlooking Kailua Bay.
More info: 329-1493
Matthew Brown from
Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Splasher’s Grill/3-6PM
Matthew Brown from Johnny Shot Band plays solo at this Kailua Village venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
Neil Barnett from
Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Splasher’s Grill/3-6PM
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo at this Kailua Village venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
SOUTH KOHALA
Kevin Teves with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Hawaiian singer-songwriter and guitarist Kevin Teves performs. Featuring hula.
More info: 769-5282
Pomai Brown
Kaunaoa Bar &Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Hawaiian slack key guitarist Pomai Brown takes the stage at Kaunaoa Bar &Grill overlooking the Kohala Coast with hula by Kauiki from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano at this Waikoloa fine dining establishment.
More info: 887-7368
Nino
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Nino performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
Ensemble Mirable
Kahilu Theatre Gallery/7 PM
Dan Laurin on recorder and Anna Paradiso on harpsichord make a special appearance at the theatre. Free; however, a $20 donation is suggested.
More info: 885-6868
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
KAILUA-KONA
Kevin Teves
Huggo’s On the Rocks/5-9 PM
Hawaiian singer-songwriter and guitarist Kevin Teves performs with hula by Hula Ianeki.
More info: 329-1493
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
Come down and enjoy live music with the Greg Shirley Duo Sunday through Thursday nights overlooking Kamakahonu Bay.
More info: 331-6388
Halau Na Kupuna o Kona Alii
Kona Coast Shopping Center/
10:30 AM-noon
Enjoy a free hula performance by Halau Na Kupuna o Kona Alii.
More info: krystal@colliershawaii.com
SOUTH KOHALA
John Keawe
Kings’ Shops/7-8:45 PM
Grammy and multiple Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning slack key guitarist, composer and recording artist John Keawe takes the stage.
More info: 886-8811
Pomai Nephi Brown
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Hawaiian slack key guitarist Pomai Brown takes the stage with hula.
More info: 769-5282
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano at this Waikoloa fine dining establishment.
More info: 887-7368
Johnny Shot Band
Malolo Lounge/8-11 PM
With an electrifying mix of high-energy rock &roll, R&B and popular dance music, the versatile Johnny Shot Band gets a crowd up and moving in no time.
More info: johnnyshot.com
Marcus Wong Yuen
Kaunaoa Bar &Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Marcus Wong Yuen takes the stage at Kaunaoa Bar &Grill. Featuring hula by Hauoli from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
Nino
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Nino performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
KAILUA-KONA
Bula Akamu &Hula Joy
Huggo’s on the Rocks/5-9 PM
Bula Akumu performs. Featuring Hula Joy.
More info: 329-1493
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
Come down and enjoy live music with the Greg Shirley Duo Sunday through Thursday nights overlooking Kamakahonu Bay.
More info: 331-6388
Lee Stewart
Amici’s Italian Restaurant/5-8 PM
Jazz pianist and vocalist Lee Stewart will take the stage for a twice-weekly performance at Amici’s.
More info: 322-9582
Bolo
Kona Sunset Farmers Market (Kmart parking lot)/2:30-5:30 PM
Enjoy live music by Bolo and a great sunset view during the weekly Kona Sunset Farmers Market.
More info: Zarin 895-8665
SOUTH KOHALA
Pomai Brown
Kaunaoa Bar &Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Hawaiian slack key guitarist Pomai Brown takes the stage at Kaunaoa Bar &Grill overlooking the Kohala Coast with hula by Kauiki from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
Logan Martin with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Enjoy a performance by Logan Martin with hula while taking in the views and sunset along the South Kohala coast.
More info: 769-5282
Kahualanui — The kings’
of Hawaiian swing
Kings’ Shops/7-8:45 PM
Groove to the best of Hawaiian swing music by this Grammy-nominated group.
More info: 886-8811
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano at this Waikoloa fine dining establishment.
More info: 887-7368
Nino
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Nino performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
KAILUA-KONA
Meleuhane
and Keikilani Lindsey
Huggo’s on the Rocks/5-9 PM
Enjoy the smooth rhythms of Meleuhane and Keikilani Lindsey with Hula Pua.
More info: 329-1493
Henry Kapono
Don’s Mai Tai Bar at Royal Kona Resort/5-7 PM
Award-winning and Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Henry Kapono performs.
More info: 930-3286
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
Come down and enjoy live music with the Greg Shirley Duo Sunday through Thursday nights overlooking Kamakahonu Bay.
More info: 331-6388
Small Kine Action
Bongo Ben’s Cafe/6:30-9:30 PM
Enjoy the island groove of Small Kine Action at this Alii Drive venue.
More info: 329-9203
Neil Barnett from
Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Splasher’s Grill/3-6PM
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo at this Kailua Village venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
SOUTH KOHALA
Anistasa Stream
Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine &Musiquarium/6-9:30 PM
Well-known musician Jim Major brings his trio to the Blue Dragon for an eclectic night of originals and favorite covers.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
Kevin Teves with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Hawaiian singer-songwriter and guitarist Kevin Teves performs. Featuring hula.
More info: 769-5282
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano at this Waikoloa fine dining establishment.
More info: 887-7368
Tom M.
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Tom M. performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
Uncle Uke
Kings’ Shops/7-8:45 PM
Listen to the beautiful sounds by Robert Yates, local musician and author.
More info: 886-8811
Ken Lara
Kaunaoa Bar &Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
Ken Lara performs guitar with hula by Kawai from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More info: 882-5810
Matthew Brown from
Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Banjy’s Paradise Bar &Grille/6-9 PM
Matthew Brown from Johnny Shot Band plays solo at this South Kohala venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
