SATURDAY

>> Lynn leads evening of vocal treats

What do you do when your one-night Christmas show sells out? For Shari Lynn the answer is simple: Do a second! And so Lynn returns Saturday for a performance by “Shari Lynn and Friends” at Medici’s Supper Club in Manoa. Lynn is one of Hawaii’s foremost stage actors and jazz singers; longtime island residents remember her as a member of the Jive Sisters, leaders of a pop musical revival that reintroduced the three-part harmonies of the Andrews Sisters to the local music scene.

The four friends who are returning with her collectively deserve the accolade “all-star group”: Buz Tennent and Kip Wilborn, with both opera and musical performances on their lengthy resumes; Annie Renick, another founding member of Jive Sisters; and keyboardist/raconteur Don Conover, who also has earned a strong following here.

Lynn says they were brought together by music and theater and “stayed friends and colleagues by choice because of the joy and inspiration we receive from each other.”

Expect everything from traditional carols to parodies, and what Lynn describes as “serious four-part parodies.” “Rehearsals can be a tedious thing, but not with this bunch!” she said emphatically. “If the audience laughs half as much as we’ve been doing (in rehearsals) the show will be a hit. And the singing is pretty good too!”

– John Berger, Star-Advertiser

SATURDAY

>> Jake strums through holiday appearances

Ukulele phenom Jake Shimabukuro lends his fleet fingers and majestic musicianship to local students in a benefit concert at McKinley High School.

Shimabukuro is bringing his old friend Jon Yamasato from Pure Heart for the concert, a benefit for Ma’ema’e Elementary School. Na Hoku Hanohano Award-­winning singer Ginai and Miss Hawai‘i Outstanding Teen 2017 Maia Mayeshiro, a wicked uke player herself, will appear as well, along with talented youth from the Nuuanu Valley School.

Shimabukuro has been touring with his latest album “The Greatest Day,” recently appearing in several California venues.

The album features his versions of familiar tunes like the Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” and the Zombies’ “Time of the Season,” as well as original works like “Pangram,” a tune that uses every note of the scale.

Shimabukuro is also appearing at Blue Note Hawaii for a three-night gig from Dec. 20-22, with a 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. set each night; $25-$45, bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890.