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THURSDAY-FRIDAY
Jake Shimabukuro: Internationally renowned ukulele wizard who spans musical styles, incorporating island music, pop, rock and jazz. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $35-$45. bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats: R&B road warriors raise the roof with their repertoire of urgent, soulful songs. Their 2015 Stax album went platinum; “Tearing at the Seams” came out last year. 8 p.m., The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd. $39.50-$45. jointherepublik.com, 941-7469
FRIDAY
ARTafterDARK: “Can You Dig It?”: Honolulu Museum of Art celebrates all things earth-friendly. 6-9 p.m. at the museum. $30. honolulumuseum.org, 532-8700
Gypsy Jazz Night with Surfider Foundation Oahu: A night of music from the Hot Club of Hulaville and dancing, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the environmental organization Surfrider Foundation Oahu. 21+. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Aloha Beer Company, 700 Queen St. $25. eventbrite.com
Marielena Hincapié — “From Resistance to Resilience: A New Vision for Immigration and Justice”: Executive director of the National Immigration Law Center, Hincapié is one of the nation’s leading voices on immigration policy and social justice. Part of the University of Hawaii-Manoa’s Better Tomorrow Speaker Series. 7 p.m., UH Manoa’s Architecture Auditorium. 956-8447
Shari Lynn Trio: Vocalist Lynn, pianist Jim Howard and bassist John Kolivas play music from the Great American Songbook. 7:30-10 p.m., Medici’s in Manoa Marketplace. $20-$25. honolulumusicatmedicis.com, 351-0901
SATURDAY-MAY 5
Golden Week Events at T Galleria by DFS, Hawaii: A celebration of the Japanese holiday with music, keiki activities and promotions. Aloha Nights presentations: HAPA 7 p.m. Tuesday; Jasper Wong from Pow! Wow! live art with music from Aloha Got Soul & Friends 7 p.m. Wednesday; Streetlight Cadence 8:30 p.m. May 2 and Raiatea Helm 7 p.m. May 3. T Galleria by DFS, Hawaii. dfs.com, 931-2700
SATURDAY
Spring Plant Sale: With free gardening classes on container gardening, more. Sponsored by the Friends of Honolulu Botanical Gardens and the city. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Foster Botanical Garden, 180 N. Vineyard Blvd. Free admission includes Honolulu Biennial exhibits. 537-1708
Bluegrass in the Koolau: Performances by Low Biscus, Sand Hill, Sam and the Saiko Ninjaz and North Shore Ramblers, as part of Bluegrass Hawaii’s biannual campout weekend. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 2:15 p.m., Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Road, Kaneohe. bluegrasshawaii.com
Hot Rods & Classic Car Show and Cruz Night with Bleizn’ FX: 5-9 p.m., Pearlridge Center’s Wai Makai, fourth level parking lot above the food court. pearlridgeonline.com
Acid Wash presents Spring Love: ’80s dance party with DJs G Spot, Nocturna and Quicksilva spinning hits from Men Without Hats, Stray Cats, New Order, Madonna, Prince, Joan Jett and more, plus an ’80s costume contest. 21+. 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Next Door, 43 N. Hotel St. $10-$15. eventbrite.com
SUNDAY
26th annual He-Man Competition: Men and women compete to demonstrate power tools’ accuracy, convenience and speed. Presented by Slim’s Power Tools, benefiting the American Diabetes Association of Hawaii. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (preceded by an 8 a.m. clearance sale), Slim’s Power Tools, 1626 Republican St., Kalihi. slimspowertools.com
27th annual “I Love Kailua” Town Party: Featuring “Taste of Kailua” food booths, artist and craft booths, plants, community booths, entertainment and a keiki fun zone. The annual event is a fundraiser presented by the nonprofit Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle; commemorative buttons sold raise funds for beautification projects. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Kailua Road between Hahani Street and Kuulei Road (lanes close to traffic at 9 a.m.). lkoc.org, 234-0404
Community Chorus Festival: The Honolulu Chorale presents the 17th annual festival, with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu, Na Wai Chamber Choir, Sounds of Aloha Chorus and Windward Choral Society. 3-5 p.m., Sacred Hearts Chapel, 3253 Waialae Ave. honoluluchorale.org
MONDAY
“What Would Django Do?”: Showcase of guitar great Django Reinhardt’s music, with Bay Area gypsy-jazz players Paul Mehling, Isabelle Fontaine and Simon Planting joining members of the Hot Club of Hulaville. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $25-$45. bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
TUESDAY
Willie K: The Hawaiian phenom plays anything from jazz and reggae to rock and country — even opera. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $30-$45. bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
WEDNESDAY
Lei Day Celebration: Honolulu’s 92nd annual commemoration of May Day, themed “Lei Kahakai” (seashore lei), with the 2019 Lei Court, music and hula at the Kapiolani Bandstand, Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association performers at the lei exhibit area, Kulana Lei, a village of Hawaiian artisans, and lei and food vendors. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Kapiolani Park. honoluluparks.com
“May Day 2019 — The Tradition Continues”: Concert with Keauhou, Robert Cazimero and the Kamehameha Schools Concert Glee Club, presented by Hawaiian Airlines, 7-9:30 p.m. Concert is preceded by a May Day Makeke marketplace of local vendors and their wares, and music hosted by The Kolohe Krew, 3-7 p.m., Hawaii Convention Center. $35. keauhouband.com
May Day Waikiki: Henry Kapono and Friends headline a 90-minute performance including guests Blayne Asing, Alx Kawakami, Jerry Santos, Kamuela Kimokeo and Starr Kalahiki. Plus hula by Halau Hula Ka Hale I O Kahala under the direction of Kumu Hula Leimomi Maldonado. 4-7 p.m., Waikiki Beach, fronting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. facebook.com/maydaywaikiki
Taimane + Tavana — Lei Day Celebration: Ukulele virtuoso Taimane joins forces with Tavana and his wide-array of stringed instruments, including Hawaiian lap steel, acoustic guitar and banjo. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $20-$40. bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
MAY 2
Seasons and the Sea: A cultural experience and celebration of the beginning of Kauwela, the warm season in Hawaii, featuring cultural activities and a sunset ceremony with a chant, hula and moolelo (storytelling) — as the sun sets into the crown of Pu‘u o Kapolei, an occurrence that happens only once a year. Hawaiian demonstrations, crafts and activities, 3-5 p.m.,Waikiki Aquarium, $5-$12; ceremony 5:30-7 p.m., seaside grounds ewa of the aquarium, free. waikikiaquarium.org, 923-9741
The Ian Wacksman Quartet: 16-year-old jazz drumming prodigy Ian Wacksman with Jason Gay on sax, Andrew Francisco on sax and Ian Sheridan on bass. 7-10 p.m., Jazz Minds Honolulu. 945-0800
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