JULY 16-17

British Goth rockers the Cure return for a twin bill in Honolulu. Frontman Robert Smith has sallied forth, transcending the darkness with romantic sentiment, electric arrangements and hit songs like “Lovesong” and “Just Like Heaven.”

7:30 p.m. July 16 and 17 / Blaisdell Arena / $25-$250 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

JULY 19-24

Singer-songwriter Joan Osborne had the insight to ask “What if God was one of us?” and the class to get away with it. She comes to town for a gig at the Blue Note.

6:30 and 9 p.m. July 19-24 / Blue Note Hawaii / $29.75-$55 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890

JULY 29-30

Jewish reggae-rocker Matisyahu is among the top acts at the two-day Mayjah Rayjah Festival, which also features Rebel Souljahz, Sons of Zion, Eli-Mac, the Vitals and others.

4:30 p.m. July 29, 3:30 p.m. July 30 / Waikiki Shell / $65 daily; two-day passes $102-$182 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

AUG. 6

Comedian Pauly Shore had a hit with “Encino Man,” then made a career out of poking fun at the ups and downs of a career in comedy.

8 p.m. Aug. 6 / Hawaiian Brian’s / $24-$45 / flavorus.com or 855-235-2867

AUG. 7

Grammy winner Rickie Lee Jones, an outsize influence in music since her 1979 hit “Chuck E’s in Love,” brings the jazzy poetry and song of her “Desire” tour to Hawaii.

7 p.m. Aug. 7 / Hawaii Theatre / $37-$62 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506

TICKER:

The Brazilian touch of Grammy winner Sergio Mendez has entertained millions. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Blaisdell Concert Hall. $49.50-$69.50. ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849 

Earth, Wind & Fire bring their classic tunes to Blaisdell Arena. Presale tickets available Monday. 8 p.m. Sept. 27. $45.50-$135.50. ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849