JULY 29

Rita Rudner has been a Vegas favorite for years, with her bright-eyed, innocent presentation and clever one-liners knocking out laughs. Domestic un-bliss provides fertile ground for her sweetly snarky comedy.

6:30 and 9 p.m./ Blue Note Hawaii / $35-$55 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890

AUG. 5

Grammy Award-winning rock group America had six gold- or platinum-sellers back in its heyday, with hits including “Ventura Highway,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People” and “A Horse With No Name.” The band also plays the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Aug. 6; mauiarts.org.

7:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $49-$129 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

AUG. 19

Australian comedian Jim Jefferies made his name with a shock-jock style of explicit humor but also drew attention with his commentary on American politics. He’s elevated himself to TV talk-show host.

8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $36.50-$179 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506

AUG. 26

Pure Heart, the supergroup that swept the major categories in the 1999 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, reunites for a single performance. Enjoy Jake Shimabukuro’s ukulele wizardry, Lopaka Colon’s creative percussion work and Jon Yamasato’s sweet vocals together again.

7:30 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $40-$50 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506

OCT. 18

Sam Hunt hit it big on the country charts in 2014, with his debut album “Montalvo” reaching No. 1. The single “Body Like a Back Road” is staying the course atop the country charts.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $50.50-$100.50/ ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

There are still some lawn seats left for Jack Johnson’s benefit concerts at the Waikiki Shell. 4:30 p.m. Aug. 4-5. $39.50-$69.50. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

Rita Coolidge, who made “We’re All Alone” a hit, is on her way to the islands. 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Mamiya Theatre. $45-$65. bluesbearhawaii.com or 896-4845