JUNE 24
Melissa Manchester won the 1983 Grammy with her tune “You Should Hear How She Talks About You.” You should hear how she sings about anything — her warm voice and classic pop sensibilities are a true pleasure.
7 p.m. / Monarch Room, The Royal Hawaiian / $55-$95 / honoluluboxoffice.com
JUNE 27
Comedian Rita Rudner’s quippy one-liners have helped make her the longest-running solo comedy act in Las Vegas. She’s starred in three HBO comedy specials as well as PBS’s 2008 production, “Rita Rudner: Live From Las Vegas.”
6:30 and 9 p.m. / Blue Note Hawaii / $17-$55 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890
JULY 1
Mexican comedian and musician Franco Escamilla, who’s been nicknamed El Amo del Sarcasmo — The Master of Sarcasm — rolls into town with his sarcastic black humor.
8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $35-$85 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
AUG. 24
Detroit band Greta Van Fleet, fronted by Josh Kiszka, pictured, has that classic rock ‘n’ roll vibe. Their “Highway Tune” has been featured on the Showtime series “Shameless.”
8 p.m. / The Republik / $35 / jointherepublik.com or 941-7469
NOV. 10-11
Bruno Mars has added a second concert, Nov. 11 at Aloha Stadium, winding up his 24K Magic World Tour. Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m., restricted to purchases with credit cards billed to Hawaii zip codes for the first 48 hours.
7 p.m. / Aloha Stadium / $49.50 to $125 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
TICKER:
>> “Science Friday” is recorded in Hawaii for the first time with host Ira Flatow. 7:30 p.m. July 6. Hawaii Theatre, $75-$100. hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
>> Ballet Hawaii presents Tchaikovsky’s “The Sleeping Beauty.” Aug. 3-5, Blaisdell Concert Hall. $36-$99+. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
