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George Lopez arrives at the 2016 TV Land Icon Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., in 2016.
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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’s Greta Van Fleet, fronted by Josh Kiszka, pictured, has that classic rock ‘n’ roll vibe. The band’s “Highway Tune” has been featured on Showtime series “Shameless.”
8 p.m. / The Republik / $35 / jointherepublik.com or 941-7469
JULY 20
Country/crossover star Kacey Musgraves arrives in Hawaii, appearing at The Republik with a golden voice and critically acclaimed album, “Golden Hour,” to showcase.
8 p.m. / The Republik / $40 / jointherepublik.com or 941-7469
AUG. 24
George Lopez low-rides into town for a standup show. His sitcom was an endearing protrait of middle-class Hispanic-American life.
8 p.m / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $47-$67 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
SEPT. 1
Comedian Trevor Noah returns to Honolulu following sold-out shows in 2016, this time at Blaisdell Arena. “The Daily Show” host’s standup act reaches beyond politics.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $35.50-$95.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
TICKER:
>> Observe the premiere recording of“Science Friday” in Hawaii, 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