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John Taylor, from left, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and Dom Brown of the band Duran Duran perform in concert at The Theater at MGM National Harbor, Dec. 2016.
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JULY 16
Synth-pop band Duran Duran dominated the dawn of the MTV age in the ’80s, winning video Grammy Awards for its debut album and the single “Girls on Film” in 1984.
7:30 p.m / Blaisdell Arena / $49.50-$149.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
JULY 22
Multitalented Mike Epps brings his stand-up act to Blaisdell. He’s appeared on the Def Jam Comedy Tour and starred in the 2016 dark comedy “Meet the Blacks.”
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $35.50-$95.50/ ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
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
OCT. 18
Sam Hunt hit it big on the country charts in 2014, with debut album “Montalvo” reaching No. 1. 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
Let Foster Botanical Garden light up your life at Midsummer Night’s Gleam. “Star Wars”-costumed visitors welcome. 4 p.m. July 15. Free. 522-7066
Jack Johnson’s benefit concert now includes G. Love and Jake Shimabukuro. 4:30 p.m. Aug. 4-5. $39.50-$69.50. Waikiki Shell. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000