AUG. 1
Filipina hip-hop artist Rocky Rivera headlines Beatrock Music’s “Left Coast” tour at NextDoor. The former San Francisco rock journalist is attracting a growing audience for her feminist, politically informed message.
8 p.m. / NextDoor, 43 N. Hotel St. / $12-$20 / brownpapertickets.com/event/1634746
JAMM AQUINO / 2010
Augie Tulba hosts “Laugh Under the Stars,” with fellow comics Frank De Lima, pictured, and Andy Bumatai, and musical guests Nesian N.I.N.E., Kolohe Kai and Natural Vibes.
5 p.m. / Waikiki Shell / $15-$40 / ticketmaster.com, 866-448-7849
COURTESY JOHN CHIASSON
AUG. 19
Relive 1960s rock with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Roger McGuinn, guitarist, songwriter and founder of seminal band the Byrds. His recordings of “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “Turn, Turn, Turn” and “Eight Miles High” are classics.
7:30 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $35-$65 / hawaiitheatre.com, 528-0506
ASSOCIATED PRESS
OCT. 7
Four-time Grammy winner Keith Urban takes a break from “American Idol” to perform at Blaisdell Arena. The Australian country singer has produced a series of hits, including “Once in a Lifetime” and “Somebody Like You.”
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $49.50-$120 / ticketmaster.com, 866-448-7849
COURTESY MARGARET CHO
NOV. 6
Pioneering comedian Margaret Cho returns to her stand-up roots with her PsyCHO tour. She’s weathered the storms of network TV to become a pop culture commentator.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $45-$65 / ticketmaster.com, 866-448-7849
TICKER
Henry Kapono takes you “Back in the Day” with Brother Noland, Keola Beamer, Willie K and others. Aug. 22, Waikiki Shell. $29-$150. ticketmaster.com, 866-448-7849
Ballet Hawaii brings the colorful “Alice (in Wonderland)” back to Honolulu. Aug. 7-9. Blaisdell Concert Hall. $35-$99. ticketmaster.com, 866-448-7849