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THIS WEEKEND AND BEYOND

Pacific Dub: Alternative/rock/reggae band from Huntington Beach, Calif. With special guest Elijah Sky; presented by Rise Up Electric. 7 p.m. today at Surfer, The Bar; 7 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Brian’s. $15; 18+ to dance, 21+ to drink. eventbrite.com; fb.com/riseupelectric/

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert: The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ score from “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen. 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Concert Hall. $27-$79. hisymphony.org, ticketmaster.com

Soul Pilot with Rachel Gonzales: Funk/blues/jazz. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today-Saturday, Monterey Bay Canners. 224-9224

Pink Martini: Pop/rock/easy listening. 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday-Monday, Blue Note Hawaii, Outrigger Waikiki. $46.75-$85. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com

FRIDAY

First Friday Honolulu: Walkabout celebration of the arts with music, performances, art, DJs, trunk shows, happy hours and extended shop/gallery/boutique hours. Starting at 5 p.m., Downtown-Chinatown Arts and Cultural District. Free. Highlight:

>> Foundation Meets Dancehall: Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies Hi-Fi spin strictly vinyl reggae grooves, with guest selectors Zion Coptic Sounds and Irie-Sistable. 9 p.m., Downbeat Lounge. 21+. 533-2328

Brandon Serrano: Hawaiian. 5 p.m., Ewa Wing Stage, Ala Moana Center. 955-9517

Jazzy Jay:Jazz. 5-8 p.m., Hoakalei Country Club. 853-4270

Jeremy Hirokawa: Island/contemporary. 6 p.m., Basalt at Dukes Lane Market & Eatery, 2255 Kuhio Ave. 923-5689

Nalu: Hawaiian. 6-8 p.m., Nico’s Kailua, 970 N. Kalaheo Ave. 263-3787

Ko‘olau Serenaders: Hawaiian. 6-8:30 p.m., Honey’s Restaurant, Kaneohe. 235-3211

Donald Kaulia: Hawaiian. 6-9 p.m., Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. 924-4990

Pomaika‘i Lyman, Halehaku Seabury and Bernard Kalua: ‘Awa and ‘Ai Nights feature a rotation of soulful story-teller musicians, locally sourced pupu and ‘awa, and lomilomi. Open 6-11 p.m. with music 8-10 p.m., Waiwai Collective, 1110 University Ave., Suite 100. $5. 892-1813, waiwaicollective.com

Basia:Pop/jazz/soul/samba/swing. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note. $21.25-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com

Mike Kaawa: Hawaiian. 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Lighthouse, Hawaii Kai Golf Course. 395-7900

The Lalas Burlesque: Los Angeles-based, globe-trotting burlesque group with a classic rock-themed, sexy and humorous interactive show choreographed by Erin Lamont. 8 p.m., The Republik. $34.50-$44.50, $29.50-$39.50 in advance; 18+. 941-7469, jointherepublik.com

Saloon Pilots: Bluegrass. 8-10:30 p.m., Big City Diner, Kailua. 263-8880

Cutting Edge: Rock. 8-11:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877

Elephant: Rock. 8 p.m.- midnight, O’Toole’s Irish Pub. 21+. 536-4138

Completely Insane CD Release Party:Also featuring ska and punk rock groups No Villains Left and Smitz. 9 p.m., Anna O’Brien’s. $5. 946-5190

SOSUPERSAM: Los Angeles-based DJ Samantha Duenas. 9:30 p.m., The Republik. $20-$35, $15-$30 in advance; 18+. 941-7469, jointherepublik.com

SATURDAY

Nico’s Kailua Official Grand Opening: Music throughout the day by contemporary artist Danny Wassman (10:30-11:30 a.m.) and Hawaiian artists Kamanawa (noon-2 p.m.), Kawika Kahiapo (2:30-4:30 p.m.), Makaha Sons (5-7 p.m.) and Kamaka Kehau (7:15-9:15 p.m.), Nico’s Kailua, 970 N. Kalaheo Ave. 263-3787

Royal Hawaiian Band: Noon, Windward Mall. 922-5331

Shoji Ledward: Hawaiian. 5 p.m., Ewa Wing Stage, Ala Moana Center. 955-9517

Ledward Kaapana: Hawaiian. 6-8:30 p.m., Honey’s Restaurant, Kaneohe. 235-3211

Mango Season Trio:Jazz/soul/funk. 6-9 p.m., Nico’s Pier 38. 253-9088

Kamau: ‘Awa and ‘Ai Nights feature a rotation of soulful story-teller musicians, locally sourced pupu and ‘awa, and lomilomi. Open 6-11 p.m. with music 8-10 p.m., Waiwai Collective, 1110 University Ave., Suite 100. $5. 892-1813, waiwaicollective.com

Honolulu Chamber Music Series — Iggy Jang Tango Extravaganza: Violinist Iggy Jang brings the Tango Extravaganza back to the islands with award-winning dancers Guillermo Merlo and Fernanda Ghi, bandoneonist Javier Sanchez, bassist Hayden Joyce, and pianist Alfredo Minetti. Hawaii guitarist Ian O’Sullivan will join in the celebration. 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawaii-Manoa. $20-$45. 956-8246, outreach.hawaii.edu/community/

Mandy Patinkin in Concert — “Diary”: In a musical, solo appearance, the stage and film star looks back on his career and performs contemporary and classic theatrical music by composers including Irving Berlin, Randy Newman, Stephen Sondheim and Rufus Wainwright. 7 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $58-$95, $500 VIP. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com

Backbeat: ’70s and ’80s dance funk. 8-11:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877

Dave Turner Band: Contemporary. 8 p.m.-midnight, O’Toole’s Irish Pub. 21+. 536-4138

Halloween 2 — Date with the Dead:A Jody Rose dark burlesque show. 9 p.m., Anna O’Brien’s. $10-$15. 946-5190

EmoPartyHNL: Dance party and celebration of the heart-on-its-sleeve sub-scene of alternative rock from the 1990s and early 2000s. 9 p.m., Downbeat Lounge. $5; 21+. 533-2328

Josh Tatofi:Hawaiian singer with guest Faith Ako. 9 p.m., Surfer, The Bar. $25, $20 in advance; 21+. surferthebar.com

Echoes of Floyd: Music of Pink Floyd, followed by dance music by Bryan Adams, Tom Petty, the Beatles and more. 9-11 p.m. (Pink Floyd music), 11 p.m.-1 a.m. (dance music), Boardriders Bar and Grill, Kailua. $5. 383-7348

SUNDAY

John Cruz: Intimate showcase with the “Island Style” singer-songwriter. 4 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St. $15-$25; sold out. 955-8821, hprtickets.org

Haste On, My Joys! Music of Lamentation and Celebration: Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble performs music by Debussy, Byrd, Brahms, Runestad and Arvo Pärt. The concert features moving laments balanced by music of joy and celebration, from the Renaissance to the present day. 4 p.m., Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University. $5-$35. 550-8457, honolulu boxoffice.com

Mike Kaawa: Hawaiian. 4-7 p.m., Honey’s Restaurant, Kaneohe. 235-3211

“In The Key of Sea”: Hawaii Youth Symphony’s He Makana O Na Mele Gala Fundraiser will showcase more than 100 of Hawaii’s top high school musicians from Oahu and Maui, with a special guest performance from Raiatea Helm. 4:30 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. $250; tables available. hiyouthsymphony.org

Moon Kahele: Hawaiian. 5 p.m., Ewa Wing Stage, Ala Moana Center. 955-9517

Two Irish Hearts: Irish. 5-8 p.m., Kelley O’Neil’s. 926-1777

Terry Fator: Las Vegas ventriloquist, impressionist, comedian, singer and entertainer. 7 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $48-150. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com

Sabbath Canon: Guitar. 8 p.m.-midnight, O’Toole’s Irish Pub. 21+. 536-4138

Funky Monkey: Rock. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Irish Rose Saloon. 21+. 947-3414

MONDAY

Brandon Serrano: Hawaiian. 5 p.m., Ewa Wing Stage, Ala Moana Center. 955-9517

Hi‘ikua: Hoku-winning Hawaiian music trio. 6- 9 p.m., Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. 924-4990

Open Mic Mondays: A showcase for local unsigned talent. 7 p.m., Downbeat Lounge. 21+. Sign-ups: tgehawaii@gmail.com. Info: 533-2328.

TUESDAY

Aja Gample: Hawaiian. 5 p.m., Ewa Wing Stage, Ala Moana Center. 955-9517

Steel Guitar Night — Konapiliahi Lau: Hawaiian entertainment, part of the Mele Pakolu series. 6-7 p.m., The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center. 922-2299, royal hawaiiancenter.com

Celebrating the Godfather of Soul: James Brown: Funk soul jazz with Josh Kaye & Friends, featuring Gyn. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note. $21.25-$45. 777-4890, bluenote hawaii.com

Karaoke at Downbeat Lounge: 7 p.m., 42 N. Hotel St. $1 per song; 21+. 533-2328

Nerd Nite Honolulu: Monthly event features talks about science and other aspects of “nerd culture.” This month’s topics include “Meet Me: A Mini Documentary Series” and “multiversity” in lieu of university. Music by DJ Globes between talks. 8 p.m., Anna O’Brien’s. 21+. 946-5190, honolulu.nerdnite.com/

Jesse Savio: Guitar. 8 p.m.-midnight, O’Toole’s Irish Pub. 21+. 536-4138

WEDNESDAY

Royal Hawaiian Band: 11 a.m., Ala Moana Centerstage. 922-5331

Brandon Serrano: Hawaiian. 5 p.m., Ewa Wing Stage, Ala Moana Center. 955-9517

Way Too Pretty: Irish. 5-8 p.m., Kelley O’Neil’s. 926-1777

Guitar Magic with Nando Suan, Kamaa Mike Barques and Michelangelo Barques: Jazz. 5-8:15 p.m., Nico’s Pier 38, 1129 N. Nimitz Highway. 384-7223

Lina Robins-Tamure: R&B/Hawaiian. 6 p.m., Basalt at Dukes Lane Market & Eatery, 2255 Kuhio Ave. 923-5689

Slack Key Guitar Night — Maunalua: Hawaiian entertainment, part of the Mele Pakolu series. 6-7 p.m., The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center. 922-2299, royal hawaiiancenter.com

Curtis Kamiya Solo: Acoustic singer-songwriter. 6-9 p.m., Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar. 253-9088

Lana Kei: Hip-hop/rap/jazz. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note. $21.25-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com

Celtic Sessions with Steve & Friends: Irish. 8 p.m.-midnight, O’Toole’s Irish Pub. 21+. 536-4138

Kitsch: Rock. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Irish Rose Saloon. 21+. 947-3414

THURSDAY

Royal Hawaiian Band: 2 p.m., International Market Place. 922-5331

Aja Gample: Hawaiian. 5 p.m., Ewa Wing Stage, Ala Moana Center. 955-9517

Hawaiian Piano Night — Wehilani Ching & ‘Ohana: Hawaiian entertainment, part of the Mele Pakolu series. 6-7 p.m., The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center. 922-2299, royalhawaiiancenter.com

Bruno Mars:On his 24K Magic World Tour. 7 p.m., Aloha Stadium. For ticket information: 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.

* The Blue Hawaii Podcast — LIVE and Direct!: The first live show of Blue Hawaii Podcast. Made by millennials, for millennials, co-hosts Josh Michaels and Ryan Little will dig into popular local events, holiday happenings and national news with signature snappy commentary. Event features live music and entertainment, a cash bar, bring-your-own-food, games, prizes, and more. 7:30-9:30 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage. $5 donation suggested. facebook.com/bluehawaiipodcast

Psychedelic Thursday — The Dirty Rotten Blues Band: Presented by psychedelic band Green Priest. 9 p.m., Downbeat Lounge. 21+. 533-2328

ONGOING

FRIDAYS

Royal Hawaiian Band: Noon, Iolani Palace. 922-5331

Moon Kahele: Contemporary/Hawaiian. 5-7 p.m., Makai Hale Beach Bar, The Beach Villas Resort, Ko Olina Resorts. 772-0113

Scott Carey: Contemporary/rock. 5-8 p.m., Kelley O’Neil’s. 926-1777

Kapalama: Hawaiian. 5:30-8:30 p.m., House Without a Key, Halekulani. 923-2311

‘Ekolu Makou: Hawaiian. 6-7 p.m., The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center. 922-2299, royalhawaiiancenter.com

Mark Yim’s Pilikia I: Hawa­iian. 6-9 p.m., Chart House Waikiki. 941-6669

Jason Laeha: Pop/rock. 6-9 p.m., Herringbone Waikiki. 797-2435

Ave Camacho or Kala‘e Camarillo: Contemporary local. 6-9 p.m., Wisp Restaurant and Lounge, 2885 Kalakaua Ave. 791-5163

The Cellar Catz: Contemporary/pop. 6-10 p.m., Chuck’s Cellar. 923-4488

Jimmy Funai: Jazzy guitar. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Roy’s Hawaii Kai. 396-7697

Aloha Fridays with Jeff Rasmussen: Hawaiian/folk. 7-9 p.m., The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. 923-8882

Open-Mic Stand-up Comedy: 7:30-9 p.m., King’s Pizza Cafe, 746 Kapahulu Ave. 675-8962

Olomana: Hawaiian. 7:45-10:45 p.m., Tapa Bar, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321

Nohelani Cypriano: Contemporary/Hawaiian. 8-10:30 p.m., Tropics Bar & Grill, Hilton Hawaiian Village, 949-4321

Maggie Herron: Jazz. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Lewers Lounge, Halekulani. 923-2311

Dinosaurus X: Rock. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Irish Rose Saloon. 21+. 947-3414

Master of OZ: Rock. 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m., Kelley O’Neil’s. 21+. 926-1777

Mark Yim’s Pilikia II: Hawaiian. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Chart House Waikiki. 941-6669

SATURDAYS

Hui Malama: Hawaiian. 8 a.m.-noon, FarmLovers Market at Kaka‘ako, Ward Gateway Center, 333 Ward Ave., mauka parking lotalongside Ross Dress for Less. 388-9696

Henry Kapono: Hawaiian. 4-6 p.m., Tropics Bar & Grill, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321

Scott Carey: Contemporary/rock. 5-8 p.m., Kelley O’Neil’s. 926-1777

Kapalama: Hawaiian. 5:30-8:30 p.m., House Without a Key, Halekulani. 923-2311

Harry Koizumi: Slack key and classical guitar. 6 p.m., Basalt at Dukes Lane Market & Eatery, 2255 Kuhio Ave. 923-5689

Ho‘okena: Hawaiian. 6- 9 p.m., Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. 924-4990

The Cellar Catz: Contemporary/pop. 6-10 p.m., Chuck’s Cellar. 923-4488

Juke Joint: Rock. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Tropics Bar & Grill, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321

Jimmy Funai: Jazzy guitar. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Roy’s Hawaii Kai. 396-7697

Rachel Gonzales: Guitar/vocal/contemporary/jazz/folk. 7-9:30 p.m., Duc’s Bistro. 531-6325

Tito Berinobis & Billy Beimes: Hawaiian/contemporary. 7 p.m.-midnight, Chart House Waikiki. 941-6669

Olomana: Hawaiian. 8-11 p.m., Tapa Bar, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321

Cole Black: Blues/rock. 8-11 p.m., OnStage Drinks & Grinds. 738-0004

Maggie Herron: Jazz. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Lewers Lounge, Halekulani. 923-2311

DJ Da Lion of Judah: Dance. 9 p.m., Wisp Restaurant and Lounge, 2885 Kalakaua Ave. 791-5163

Elephant: Rock. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Irish Rose Saloon. 21+. 947-3414

Master of OZ: Rock. 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m., Kelley O’Neil’s. 21+. 926-1777

SUNDAYS

Royal Hawaiian Band: 2 p.m., Kapiolani Park Bandstand. 922-5331

Sean Cleland: Pop/rock/soul. 5-8 p.m., Swell Pool Bar, Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. 922-1233

Pu‘uhonua Trio: Hawaiian. 5:30-8:30 p.m., House Without a Key, Halekulani. 923-2311

Mike Piranha of the Piranha Brothers: Rock. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Tropics Bar & Grill, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321

Chris Salvador: R&B/contemporary. 6 p.m., Basalt at Dukes Lane Market & Eatery, 2255 Kuhio Ave. 923-5689

Danny He‘e: Hawaiian/ oldies. 6-8 p.m., Mexico Fiesta, Hawaii Kai Shopping Center. 395-7797

Daniel Dickey: Latin. 6- 8:30 p.m., Mexico Lindo, Kailua. 263-0055

Dean & Dean: Hawaiian. 6-9 p.m., Chart House Waikiki. 941-6669

Taste of Harmony: ’50s-’70s vocal oldies. 6-9 p.m., La Mariana Tiki Bar and Restaurant. 848-2800

Jason Laeha: Pop/rock/contemporary. 6-9 p.m., Lulu’s. 926-5222

Brother Noland: Hawaiian. 6-9 p.m., Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. 924-4990

Denny Ono or Nick La‘a: Contemporary local. 6-9 p.m., Wisp Restaurant and Lounge, 2885 Kalakaua Ave. 791-5163

Mixed Plate: Contemporary. 6-10 p.m., Chuck’s Cellar. 923-4488

Sunday Sessions with Dustin Park: Contemporary. 7-9 p.m., The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. 923-8882

Acoustik Playground: Contemporary. 7:30- 10:30 p.m., Tapa Bar, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321

Tommy James: Jazz. 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Lewers Lounge, Halekulani. 923-2311

Master of OZ: Rock. 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m., Kelley O’Neil’s. 21+. 926-1777

MONDAYS

Jason Laeha: Pop/rock. 5-8 p.m., Swell Pool Bar, Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. 922-1233

McNeil & Red: Contemporary. 5-8 p.m., Kelley O’Neil’s. 926-1777

Rickey Kamai: Contemporary. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Trees Restaurant & Bar, DoubleTree by Hilton Alana Waikiki Beach. 941-7175

De Lima Ohana: Hawaiian. 5:30-8:30 p.m., House Without a Key, Halekulani. 923-2311

Mark Caldeira: Contemporary. 6 p.m., Basalt at Dukes Lane Market & Eatery, 2255 Kuhio Ave. 923-5689

Vibra Cubana with Thomas Mackay, Augie Lopaka Colon Jr. and Ernie Provencher: Latin/jazz/ Hawaiian/exotica. 6-9 p.m., LaMariana Sailing Club, 50 Sand Island Access Road. 848-2800

Ryan Tang and Friends: Hawaiian. 6-9 p.m., Wisp Restaurant and Lounge, 2885 Kalakaua Ave. 791-5163

Coyne Street: Hawaiian. 6-10 p.m., Chuck’s Cellar. 923-4488

The Camarillo Brothers: Hawaiian. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Chart House Waikiki. 941-6669

Monday Vibes with City Boys: Soul. 7-9 p.m., The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. 923-8882

Taste of Harmony: ’50s-’70s vocal oldies. 7-10 p.m., Cuckoo Coconuts, Waikiki. 926-1620

Sean Cleland: Pop/rock/soul. 7-10 p.m., LBLE Lounge, Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel. 922-0811

Pau Hana Blues Band: 7-10 p.m., OnStage Drinks & Grinds. 738-0004

Jerk Comedy Open-Mic: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant, 3574 Waialae Ave. 388-2917

Jon Basebase Trio: Singer-songwriter and guitarist accompanied by Stacey Tangonan and Isaac Moriwake. 7:30-10:30 p.m., Tapa Bar, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321, 330-0147

Open-Mic Comedy Mondays: New and experienced comics can sign up for 5- to 7-minute sets. 8-10 p.m., sign-ups start7:30p.m., Chiko’s Tavern, 930 McCully St. 949-5440

Tommy James: Jazz. 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Lewers Lounge, Halekulani. 923-2311

Dux Deluxe: Rock. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Irish Rose Saloon. 21+. 947-3414

Chris Murphy: Contemporary. 8 p.m.-midnight, O’Toole’s Irish Pub. 21+. 536-4138

Master of OZ: Rock. 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m., Kelley O’Neil’s. 21+. 926-1777

TUESDAYS

Michael Piranha: Rock. 5-8 p.m., Kelley O’Neil’s. 926-1777

The Barefoot Boys — Poki‘i Vaughan, Leonard Jenkins and Rob Burns: Hawaiian/pop. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Barefoot Beach Cafe. 924-2233

Rickey Kamai: Contemporary. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Trees Restaurant & Bar, DoubleTree by Hilton Alana Waikiki Beach. 941-7175

Pa‘ahana Trio: Hawaiian. 5:30-8:30 p.m., House Without a Key, Halekulani. 923-2311

Darrell Aquino of Kailua Bay Buddies: Rock/contemporary/Hawaiian. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Tropics Bar & Grill, Hilton Hawaiian Village.949-4321

Dustin Park: Contemporary. 6 p.m., Basalt at Dukes Lane Market & Eatery, 2255 Kuhio Ave. 923-5689

Ryan Tang and Friends: Hawaiian. 6-9 p.m., Chart House Waikiki. 941-6669

Jason Laeha: Pop/rock/Hawaiian. 6-9 p.m., Moana Terrace, Marriott Hotel. 922-6611

Weldon Kekauoha: Hawaiian. 6- 9 p.m., Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. 924-4990

Taco Tuesday with The Artist Fia or Johnny Suite: Contemporary local. 6-9 p.m., Wisp Restaurant and Lounge, 2885 KalakauaAve. 791-5163

Katie Tamashiro: Piano/contemporary. 6-10 p.m., Chuck’s Cellar. 923-4488

Tuesday Nights with Shyne: Hawaiian/R&B. 7-9 p.m., The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. 923-8882

HI State Comedy: Open-mic comedy with a grand prize for funniest act. 7-11 p.m., Hawaiian Aroma Caffe, Waikiki Beachcomber, 2300 Kalakaua Ave. 256-2602

Stand Up On Stage: Comedians receive up to seven minutes of stage time. 7:30 p.m., OnStage Drinks & Grinds. $3; 21+. comedyuhawaii.com, facebook.com/comedyu.hi

Little Albert and Eddie: Contemporary. 7:30- 10:30 p.m., Tapa Bar, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321

J.P. Smoketrain Blues/R&B Open-Mic Jam: 8- 11 p.m., The Studio at Hawaiian Brian’s. 946-1343

Dan Del Negro & Rocky Holmes: Jazz. 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Lewers Lounge, Halekulani. 923-2311

Tavana: Acoustic/blues/rock/roots/reggae. 9 p.m., Hawaiian Brian’s. 946-1343

Dux Deluxe: Rock. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Irish Rose Saloon. 21+. 947-3414

Kitsch: Rock. 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m., Kelley O’Neil’s. 21+. 926-1777

WEDNESDAYS

Pa‘ahana Trio: Hawaiian. 5:30-8:30 p.m., House Without a Key, Halekulani. 923-2311

Darren Porlas of Juke Joint: Contemporary. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Tropics Bar & Grill, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321

Jason Laeha: Pop/rock. 6-8:30 p.m., Scratch Kitchen & Meatery, 1170 Auahi St. 589-1669

Daniel Dickey: Latin. 6-8:30 p.m., Mexico Restaurant, 1247 N School St. 845-9059

Kapena: Hawaiian. 6- 9 p.m., Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. 924-4990

Jeannette Trevias: Jazz/contemporary/variety. 6-9 p.m., Wisp Restaurant and Lounge, 2885 Kalakaua Ave. 791-5163

Katie Tamashiro: Piano/contemporary. 6-10 p.m., Chuck’s Cellar. 923-4488

Tito Berinobis & David Kauahikaua: Hawaiian/contemporary. 6-10:30 p.m., Chart House Waikiki. 941-6669

#WishYouWereHere Wednesdays with Nu‘u Sing: Acoustic guitar and vocals. 7-9 p.m., The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. 923-8882

Blues Wednesdays with Kevin Coleman and the Flat Five: West Coast swing. 7:30-10 p.m., OnStage Drinks & Grinds. 738-0004

Piranha Brothers: Rock. 7:30-10:30 p.m., Tapa Bar, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321

Maggie Herron & Rocky Holmes: Jazz. 8:30 p.m.- midnight, Lewers Lounge, Halekulani. 923-2311

RPG: Rock. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O’Neil’s. 21+. 926-1777

THURSDAYS

Shaka Madali: Island/R&B/ukulele. 5-8 p.m., Barefoot Beach Cafe, Waikiki. 924-2233

Michael Piranha: Rock. 5-8 p.m., Kelley O’Neil’s. 926-1777

Rickey Kamai: Contemporary. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Trees Restaurant & Bar, DoubleTree by Hilton Alana Waikiki Beach. 941-7175

Eric Lee Trio: Hawaiian. 5:30-8:30 p.m., House Without a Key, Halekulani. 923-2311

Nohelani Cypriano: Contemporary/Hawaiian. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Tropics Bar & Grill, Hilton Hawaiian Village, 949-4321

Johnny Helm: Acoustic folk rock. 6 p.m., Basalt at Dukes Lane Market & Eatery, 2255 Kuhio Ave. 923-5689

Jazz Vespers — Jazz in a Contemplative Style: With Reggie Padilla, Starr Kalahiki, Dan Del Negro and Jon Hawes. 6 p.m.,St.Peter’sEpiscopal Church, 1317 Queen Emma St. 533-1943, stpetershonolulu.org

Sean Cleland: Pop/rock/soul. 6-9 p.m., BLT Market, Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach. 729-9729, bltmarket.com

Taste of Harmony: ’50s-’70s vocal oldies. 6-9 p.m., La Mariana Tiki Bar and Restaurant. 848-2800

Kawika Kahiapo: Hawaiian. 6-9 p.m., Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. 924-4990

Ruth Shiroma Foster: Contemporary. 6-10 p.m., Chuck’s Cellar. 923-4488

Tito Berinobis: Hawaiian/contemporary. 6:30-10 p.m., Chart House Waikiki. 941-6669

Thankful Thursdays with Frank Taua III: Acoustic island/country. 7-9 p.m., The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. 923-8882

[COMEDY]2 at Square Barrels: Rotating cast of local comedians. 7:30 p.m., Square Barrels, 1001 Bishop St. $7-$10; 18+. 524-2747, comedyu hawaii.com

The Hot Club of Hulaville: Gypsy jazz/romance. 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Hi Brau Room, 700 Queen St. 544-1605

Little Albert and Eddie: Contemporary. 7:30-10:30 p.m., Tapa Bar, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321

Johnny’s Open Mic Showcase: 7:30-11:30 p.m., Siam Paradise Thai Restaurant, 1336 Dillingham Blvd. 841-8807

Open Mic Night with the Sean Tiwanak Band: 8 p.m., Surfer, The Bar, Turtle Bay Resort. 21+ after 10 p.m. 293-6000,surferthebar.com

Jason Laeha: Pop/rock. 8-11 p.m., Tropics Ale House Waikiki, Discovery Bay Center. 691-9551

Dave Turner: Contemporary. 8 p.m.-midnight, O’Toole’s Irish Pub. 21+. 536-4138

Maggie Herron & Rocky Holmes: Jazz. 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Lewers Lounge, Halekulani. 923-2311

Gypsy 808: Gypsy jazz. 9 p.m.-­midnight, The Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nuuanu Ave. 526-1411

Taja: Rock. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O’Neil’s. 21+. 926-1777

Dinosaurus X: Rock. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Irish Rose Saloon. 21+. 947-3414


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Correction: The performance by Falling in Reverse at The Republik on Thursday has been canceled.
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