THURSDAY-SATURDAY
Waikiki Steel Guitar Week: With performances by Alan Akaka and The Islanders, Kiyoshi “Lion” Kobayashi, Greg Sardinha, and students of the Ke Kula Mele Hawaii School of Hawaiian Music. 6-7 p.m. Thursday, ho‘olaule‘a performances 4:15-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center. Schedule: waikikisteelguitarweek.com
THURSDAY
Twilight Summer Concert Series — U.S. Air Force Hana Hou Band: Free admission 4:30-7 p.m.; concert 5:45- 6:30 p.m. 180 N. Vineyard Blvd. 768-7135
Bespoke at Amuse: Monthly event features an expert mixologist’s session on spirits — this time around, rum — featuring three craft cocktails. 6 p.m., Bamboo Garden, Amuse. $35. RSVP: 237-5429
Robert Cazimero: World-renowned musician, composer and kumu hula, active since the 1970s. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. $25-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
Beartooth: Metalcore. 8 p.m., The Republik. $29.50-$34.50. jointherepublik.com
FRIDAY
Jon B.: Noted songwriter and producer with several gold and platinum records under his belt, his richly textured body of music is a testament to a love for all things soulful. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. $35-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
Brighter Side of Sol: Deep-rooted south Indian folk music fused with rhythmic African, Latin, rock, jazz, hip-hop and funk. Event also features Keiki Breaks dancers. Cover charge includes dinner choice of South Indian vegetable dahl and coconut cabbage (vegan) or Malaysian/South Indian chicken curry and coconut cabbage. 8 p.m., Ong King Arts Center, 1154 Fort Street Mall. $10. 398-6659
Raising the Bar at Azure — Fine Wines & Local Grindz: Enjoy live music, beachfront views and commentary by The Royal Hawaiian sommeliers Micah Suderman and Ariana Tsuchiya, alongside creative small plates by Chef Shingo Katsura. 8-9:30 p.m., Azure Restaurant, The Royal Hawaiian. $65. Reservations: 931-7837. royal-hawaiian.com/dining/azure
J.P. Smoketrain’s Uptown Rhythm and Down Home Blues Band: Featuring Paul Stanley’s PowerHouse Horns, with guest saxophonist Jason Gay. 8-11 p.m., The Studio at Hawaiian Brian’s, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd. $10. 946-1343
SATURDAY
Kupuna Wellness Fair: Ilima at Leihano senior living community hosts a third annual event, featuring Frank De Lima, crafts, cooking demos and more. 9 a.m.-noon, 739 Leihano St., Kapolei. 674-8022, ilimaatleihano.com
East End Hot Rod Club Car Show: Hundreds of cars, from muscle cars and street rods to classics and antique models. 1-6 p.m., Windward Mall. windwardmall.com
Midsummer Night’s Gleam: Thousands of dazzling light displays, along with children’s arts-and-crafts activities and games, entertainment by Sewa Fare drums and dancers and the U.S. Air Force Hana Hou Band, and storytelling with Jeff Gere. 4-9 p.m., Foster Botanical Garden. honolulu.gov/parks
Luau On The Lawn: Dishes from 25 Oahu chefs and eateries, and entertainment by The Mana‘o Company, Josh Tatofi, Glenn Awong of Maoli, Ka‘ikena Scanlan and Kaipo Kapua, presented by Hawaii’s Finest Clothing and Hawaii’s Best Kitchens. 18+. 5 p.m., Bishop Museum. $60-$100. hifinest.com/events
Kailua Night Market — Urban Beat: Skate demos, hip-hop performances by the kids of Hawaii Dance Bomb and Kim Smokey Pak’s ensemble, a silent disco and pop art alongside the monthly event’s signature pet adoption event and an array of local retail and food vendors. 5-9 p.m., 340 Uluniu St. 389-3649, kailuanightmarket.com
A Very Special Night with Melveen Leed: A birthday celebration for the singer, who has released a number of records in the genres of Hawaiian, country and jazz music. 6:30 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. $30-$50. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
Local Comedy Showcase at the Dragon Upstairs: Kevin Kellar headlines and Ian Shippen hosts. Missy Ketchum, Erika Swartzkopf, Nehemiah Nihipali, Kyle McNamara, Clarisse Lee, Pam Escalona and Mike Rayo perform original stand-up comedy. 21+. 7:30-9:30 p.m., 1038 Nuuanu Ave. $10. 526-1411
The Hot Club of Hulaville: An Ode to Bogart’s and Bergman’s Casablanca, Cafe Americain. 7:30-10 p.m., Medici’s, Manoa Marketplace. $20-$25. 351-0901, honolulumusicatmedicis.com
The Americana Experiment with Hook+Line: A journey of classic and modern roots music. 9:30 p.m., The Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nuuanu Ave. 526-1411
Second Saturday Hawaii Shakespeare Festival After Party: Hang out with cast of “The Tempest” after the show. Chill with beats by KTUH DJs and refreshing beverages from The ARTS. 10 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave. 521-2903, artsatmarks.com
SUNDAY
HAPA: Keli‘i Kaneali‘i and Barry Flanagan. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. $25-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
WEDNESDAY
He Mele Lahui Hawaii: Twice monthly pop-up performances by acclaimed Hawaiian entertainer Kuuipo Kumukahi. 9-11 a.m., ‘Iolani Palace Imprisonment Room. Included with palace admission, $6-$27. 522-0822, iolanipalace.org
JULY 25
Twilight Summer Concert Series — Tapestry: jazz. Free admission 4:30-7 p.m.; concert 5:45-6:30 p.m. 180 N. Vineyard Blvd. 768-7135,
Hanauma Talks: Malama Maunalua seminar, “Observing the night sky around Maunalua,” by Richard Wainscoat, University of Hawaii, Institute of Astronomy. 6:15 p.m., Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Visitor Center. (Free parking after 4 p.m.) 397-5840
Ke Kani O Ke Kai Summer Concert Series — Masters of Slack Key Guitar: George Kahumoku and Kawika Kahiapo, Ben & Maila, and Kawaiulaokala: Local entertainment under the stars on the Waikiki Aquarium lawn. Bring low chairs or beach mats. 7-9:30 p.m. at the aquarium. $15-$50; free for ages 4 and younger. waikikiaquarium.org/kkokk
Living the Art of Hula: The first concert of the Asia Pacific Dance Festival is an illuminating look at hula featuring performances, presentations and discussions that delve into the stories, history, contemporary evolution and legacy of this Hawaiian art form. 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawaii-Manoa. $12-$34. outreach.hawaii.edu/apdf
Honne: Electronic music duo Andy Clutterbuck and James Hatcher. 8 p.m., The Republik. $27-$32. jointherepublik.com
