FRIDAY, APRIL 24
KAILUA-KONA
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
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
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
George Wit
Huggo’s on the Rocks/3-5 PM
Kona’s George Wit performs at this ocean side venue.
More info: 329-1493
Tomi Isobe with Hula Joy
Huggo’s On the Rocks/6-8 PM
Enjoy a performance by Tomi Isobe accompanied by Hula Joy.
More info: 769-5282
Full Circle
Huggo’s on the Rocks/8:30 PM-midnight
Full Circle performs at Huggo’s on the Rocks.
More info: 329-1493
Bosco: The Amazing One Man Band
Kona Inn Shopping Village/7-9 PM
Come check out the Bosco: The Amazing One Man Band in Kailua Village.
More info: 322-6604
SOUTH KOHALA
Mikiala Yardley
Big Island Brewhaus/6-9 PM
Mikiala Yardley performs at this Waimea venue.
More info: 887-1717
Victoria Prince
Lava Lava Beach Club/2:15-4:15 PM
Enjoy the sounds of singer/songwriter of Victoria Prince, of Waimea.
More info: 769-5282
Ninodem with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-7 PM
Enjoy the sounds of Ninodem featuring hula.
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
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
Big Rock
Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine & Musiquarium/6:30-10 PM
Big Rock (formerly Unkle Boogie) plays a diverse selection of rock, blues, pop, and anything danceable.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
KAILUA-KONA
Diana Aki
Keauhou Shopping Center/5 PM
Diana Aki performs in this installment of the Hui Kakoo Benefit Concert Series. Translated, Hui Kakoo means “coming together in support.” Admission is two cans of canned food to be donated to the Hawaii Island Food Basket.
More info: keauhouvillageshops.com
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
Pacific Fusion
Huggo’s on the Rocks/ 8:30 PM to midnight
Pacific Fusion plays on the shore of Oneo Bay at this venue.
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
Bosco: The Amazing One Man Band
Kona Inn Shopping Village/7-9 PM
Come check out the Bosco: The Amazing One Man Band in Kailua Village.
More info: 322-6604
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
Brian Piikea Vasquez
Royal Kona Resort/5-7 PM
Check out Brian Piikea Vasquez rockin’ da uke at Don’s Mai Tai Bar at Royal Kona Resort. Free admission.
More info: 930-3286
Piano Passion – Concert for a New World
Hawaiian Queen Coffee Gardens/6 PM
Will Tuttle, Ph.D., a pianist, composer, educator, and author perform in an inspiring and uplifting instrumental prayer for world peace and for celebrating the beauty of the earth and the potential of the human spirit. It includes visionary art by Will’s spouse, Madeleine, a nature artist from Switzerland and fellow local artists Manuel Roberto and Irminsul with their celestial and uplifting harp and flute music. Cost is $15.
More info: 936-0626
New York Metropolitan Opera Live in HD
Makalapua Shopping Center/12:15 PM
The most famous double-bill in opera history! Cavalleria Rusticana (Rustic Chivalry) by Pietro Mascagni and Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo are both passionate and realistic dramas in the “Verismo” style. These operas mark the close of the Met’s Live in HD 2014-2015 season. Advance purchase tickets are available at the box office. Cost is $24, $22 senior, $20 student.
More info: 329-7133
SOUTH KOHALA
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
Ol’ School
Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine & Musiquarium/6:30-10 PM
Ol’School band includes Delis Estabilio Sr., Leroy Pasalo, Randy Ioane, Ben Legaspi Jr. and Darrel Brown. They play contemporary Hawaiian, rock, country, funk, 60’s and 70’s that keeps you dancing all night long.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
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
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Banjy’s Paradise Bar & Grille/6-9 PM
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo at this South Kohala venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
Sean Chen performance at Kahilu
Kahilu Theatre/7 PM
The Silver Award winner of the Von Cliburn Piano competition in 2013 – the only American to place in the international competition for over 30 years. This gifted pianist wins fans with his “exceptional ability to connect with an audience combined with an easy virtuosity” (Huffington Post). Tickets are $66/$46/$36/$20.More info: Kahilutheatre.org
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
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
Full Circle
Huggo’s on the Rocks/6:30-10 PM
Full Circle performs at Huggo’s on the Rocks.
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
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
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
Brandon Nakano
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano at this Waikoloa fine dining establishment.
More info: 887-7368
John Keawe
Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine & Musiquarium/6-9 PM
John Keawe performs a mix of original and authentic island music using his distinct slack-key style.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
Johnny Shot trio Classic Castaways
Malolo Lounge/8-11 PM
Enjoy the Johnny Shot trio Classic Castaways at this South Kohala venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
RJ
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
RJ performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
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
MONDAY, APRIL 27
KAILUA-KONA
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
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
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/6-9 PM
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
TUESDAY, APRIL 28
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
Original Music Night benefit for Rod Campbell
Big Island Brewhaus/6-9
Original music/open mic night at this Waimea venue. Event also benefits Rod Campbell, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.
More info: 887-1717
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 29
KAILUA-KONA
Full Circle
Huggo’s on the Rocks/5-9 PM
Full Circle performs at Huggo’s on the Rocks.
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
Joanie Collins
Kona Sunset Farmers Market (Kmart parking lot)/2:30-5:30 PM
Onolicious music by Joanie Collins for everyone, young and old. Enjoy a sunset view, violin, ‘ukelele, and vocals in the same place at the same time.
More info: Zarin 895-8665
New York Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (encore presentation)
Makalapua Shopping Center/6:30 PM
The most famous double-bill in opera history! Cavalleria Rusticana (Rustic Chivalry) by Pietro Mascagni and Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo are both passionate and realistic dramas in the “Verismo” style. These operas mark the close of the Met’s Live in HD 2014-2015 season. Advance purchase tickets are available at the box office. Cost is $24, $22 senior, $20 student.
More info: 329-7133
SOUTH KOHALA
Meleuhane and Keikilani Lindsey
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Enjoy the smooth rhythms of Meleuhane and Keikilani Lindsey with 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
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
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Mountain Thunder Cafe, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows/8-11 PM
Neil Barnett from Johnny Shot Band plays solo at this South Kohala venue.
More info: johnnyshot.com
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
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
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
Open Mic Night at Big Island Brewhaus
Big Island Brewhaus/6-9
Open mic night at this Waimea venue.
More info: 887-1717
Donnie Medicina
Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine & Musiquarium/6-9:30 PM
Donnie Medicina is a four-piece ensemble of guitar, bass, percussion, and mandolin founded by Don Corey (original bassist for Medicine for the People) and featuring guest artist Martin Zarzar (percussionist in Pink Martini) and mandolin and harmonica player Marshall Jim Duncan.
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