FRIDAY
FRIDAY
KAILUA-KONA
MAKA
Kanaka Kava/7 PM
MAKA, comprised of Maka Gallinger, Sean Allen and Jason Stith, is a fusion of island, rock, blues, Hawaiian and more.
More info: 333-4774
Bula Akamu and Mati Laino
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
The duo of Bula Akamu and Mati Laino take the stage at this Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay venue.
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-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
Kimberly June
Huggo’s On the Rocks/6-8 PM
Kimberly June, a singer-songwriter and guitarist, performs. This performance features dancing by Hula Joy.
More info: 329-1493
Pacific Fusion
Huggo’s on the Rocks/8:30-11 PM
Pacific Fusion takes the stage.
More info: 329-1493
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
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
Lorenzo’s Army
Blue Dragon Restaurant/6:30-10 PM
Lorenzo’s Army will keep the dance floor grooving with a variety of rock.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
Sean Robbins
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Sean Robbins, a slack key guitarist and falsetto rising star, takes the stage to share his haku mele compositions.
More info: 887-7368
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
Pau Hana Pickers
Big Island Brewhaus/6-9 PM
Pau Hana Pickers performs at this Waimea venue.
More info: 887-1717
CJ Conklin
Lava Lava Beach Club/2:15-4:15 PM
Enjoy the sounds of singer/songwriter of CJ Conklin.
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
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
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
SATURDAY
KAILUA-KONA
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
Kimberly June
Huggo’s On the Rocks/3-5 PM
Kimberly June, a singer-songwriter and guitarist, performs. This performance features dancing by Hula Joy.
More info: 329-1493
Kevin Teves and Hula Joy
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
Larry Dupio Band
Huggo’s on the Rocks/6-8 PM
Larry Dupio band performs fronting Oneo Bay.
More info: 329-1493
Pacific Fusion
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
Enjoy Pacific Fusion with Big Island-inspired entertainment.
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
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
SOUTH KOHALA
‘The Sleeping Beauty Ballet’
Kahilu Theatre/2:30 PM
The West Hawaii Dance Theatre and Academy will present “The Sleeping Beauty Ballet,” which is based on the original scenario devised by the great Russian choreographer, Marius Petipa in 1890. More than 60 dancers ages 3 and up will bring to life the enchanting story of Princess Aurora, bewitched by the evil Carabosse and placed along with her kingdom into a deep and protective sleep by the benevolent Lilac Fairy, to be awakened by her noble Prince whose kiss breaks the spell. Cost is $27/$22/$17/$12.
More info: 329-8876 or kahilutheatre.org
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
Terry Secor with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Enjoy a performance by Terry Secor accompanied by Hula Miki.
More info: 769-5282
Johnny Shot Band
Blue Dragon Restaurant/6:30-10 PM
This four-piece classic rock band plays everything from Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash to the Beatles and the Clash.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
Sean Robbins
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
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
SUNDAY
KAILUA-KONA
Chamber Orchestra of Kona presents ‘Symphonic Sensations’
Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay/3 & 7 PM
Dozens of talented Chamber Orchestra of Kona musicians — all volunteers ranging in age from 10 to 84 — will take the stage. Tickets are $22 for general admission; $20 for students and seniors and free for kids younger than age 10.
More info: chamberorchestraofkona.com
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
Kuahiwis
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
Hawaiian trio from Hilo Kuahiwis takes the stage at this Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay venue.
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-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
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
Controlled Burn
Kona Brewing Co./5-8 PM
Controlled Burn takes the stage at Kona Brewing Co. in Kailua-Kona.
More info: Konabrewingco.com
SOUTH KOHALA
Neil Barnett and Matthew Brown from Johnny Shot Band play
Hilton Malolo Lounge/8-11 PM
This Johnny Shot Band duo plays 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
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano.
More info: 887-7368
John Keawe
Blue Dragon Restaurant/6-9:30 PM
John Keawe won the 2009 Hoku Hanohano award for best slack-key album for his CD titled, “Hawaii Island … Is My Home.” He performs a mix of original and authentic island music using his distinctive slack-key style.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
George Wit
Lava Lava Beach Club/2:15-4:15 PM
George Wit takes the stage at this venue overlooking Anaehoomalu Bay.
More info: 769-5282
CJ & TJ with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by CJ and TJ 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
Kealii Reichel performs
Kahilu Theatre/4 PM
Event is sold out. Curtains open at 4 p.m.
More info: kahilutheatre.org
MONDAY
KAILUA-KONA
Bula Akamu, Kaleiula with hula
Huggo’s on the Rocks/6-10 PM
Bula Akumu performs. Featuring hula by the keiki (children).
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
George Wit
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
Join George Wit for a reggae duo at this Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay venue.
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
SOUTH KOHALA
Dagan Bernstein
Big Island Brewhaus/6-9 PM
Dagan Berstein performs at this Waimea venue.
More info: 887-1717
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.
More info: 887-7368
Nino
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Nino performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
TUESDAY
KAILUA-KONA
Paani Pila
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian/contemporary music by trio Paani Pila at this Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay venue.
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
Kevin Teves with hula
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 Tuesdays
Big Island Brewhaus/6-9 PM
Artists take the state to perform original pieces at this Waimea venue.
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
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
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano.
More info: 887-7368
Nino
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Nino performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
WEDNESDAY
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.
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 in Kailua-Kona.
More info: 322-9582
Brian Vasquez & Hula Joy
Huggo’s on the Rocks/6-10 PM
Check out Brian Piikea Vasquez rockin’ da uke. Featuring Hula Joy.
More info: 329-1493
Eke Kekauoha
Kona Sunset Farmers Market/2:30-5:30 PM
Eke Kekauoha brings the sounds of island-style jazz, contemporary Hawaiian, smooth rock and reggae to the weekly market held in the parking lot of the Kona Kmart off Kamakaeha Avenue.
More info: Zarine 895-8665
Grayden Hai-Kelly Band
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
Enjoy contemporary by the Grayden-Hai-Kelly band a at this Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay venue.
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
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
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. More info: 887-7368
Nino
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Nino performs at this South Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
Kimberly June
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
Kimberly June, a singer-songwriter and guitarist, performs.
More info: 769-5282
THURSDAY
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.
More info: 331-6388
Brian Piikea Vasquez
Huggo’s on the Rocks/5-10 PM
Check out Brian Piikea Vasquez rockin’ da uke. Featuring Hula Pua.
More info: 329-1493
Pomai Serenaders
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
Enjoy music by Hawaiian trio Pomai Serenaders at this Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay venue.
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
Small Kine Action
Bongo Ben’s Cafe/6:30-9:30 PM
Enjoy the grooves of Small Kine Action.
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
John Cruz
Don’s Mai Tai Bar/5-7 PM
John Cruz has distinguished himself as one of the most talented artists to ever come from Hawaii. He is a Grammy winning singer songwriter whose albums have earned Na Hoku Awards. His contemporary melodies are warm and heartfelt, and his vocals are passionate and soulful.
More info: 930-3286
SOUTH KOHALA
Matthew Brown from Johnny Shot Band plays solo
Banjy’s Paradise Bar & Grille/6-9 PM
Matthew Brown from Johnny Shot Band plays solo.
More info: johnnyshot.com
Open Mic Night at Big Island Brewhaus
Big Island Brewhaus/6-9
Open mic night at this Waimea venue.
More info: 887-1717
CJ Conklin
Blue Dragon Restaurant/6-9:30 PM
CJ Conklin plays a genial mix of classic rock and country that is easy to listen to.
More info: info@bluedragonhawaii.com
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
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
Enjoy Hawaiian music by Brandon Nakano
More info: 887-7368
Tom M.
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
Tom M. performs at this Kohala lounge.
More info: 885-2000
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