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FRIDAY, APRIL 24

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