THURSDAY
Twilight Summer Concert Series — Discord & Rye: Take a stroll through Foster Botanical Garden in the late afternoon, then enjoy a free concert by the Americana band. 4:30-7 p.m. free admission, 5:45-6:30 p.m. concert, 180 N. Vineyard Blvd. 768-7135, honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/honolulu-botanical-gardens.html
Hot Sardines: Classic jazz from a joyful combo on a mission to make old sounds new again. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $35-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Hawaii’s Finest 10 Year Anniversary Concert: Two-night festival features island reggae artists Fiji, Spawnbreezie, General Fiyah, Maoli, Ekolu, Kapena, Josh Tatofi, Jamey Ferguson, Three Houses Down and Kaipo Kapua, with food, beverages and a Hawaii’s Finest Pop-Up Shop. 5 p.m., Waikiki Shell. $35-$120. Tickets: ticketmaster.com. Info: hifinest.com/events. Also:
>> Hawaii’s Finest 10 Year Anniversary After Party: Performances by Ekolu on Friday and Spawnbreezie on Saturday. 18+. 11:30 p.m., The Artistry. $10. hifinest.com
Cemetery Pupu Theatre — “Going to School”: History comes to life with carefully researched and scripted portrayals of figures from Hawaiian history. Written by Lee Cataluna and directed by William Ha‘o, this year’s production focuses on education, with portrayals including David Malo, John Henry Wise and Margaret “Mother” Waldron. 6 p.m. (pupu and cocktail hour 5 p.m.) Friday-Saturday and June 28 (June 29 sold out), O‘ahu Cemetery, 2162 Nuuanu Ave. $55. 447-3926, missionhouses.org
FRIDAY
J.P. Smoketrain: The blues vocalist and guitarist brings his Uptown Rhythm and Down Home Blues Revue to Medici’s. 7:30-10 p.m., Medici’s, Manoa Marketplace. $20-$25. 351-0901, honolulumusicatmedicis.com
SATURDAY
Honolulu Mini Maker Faire: At the sixth annual event, which encourages the “maker spirit” and supports STEAM education, participants can watch a hot-glass artist demonstrating lampwork and glass blowing, learn to construct paper circuits, watch drone races and more. There will also be seminars on computer networks and using laser cutters and 3D printers for your projects. Noon-5 p.m., ‘Iolani School. Reserve a free ticket: honolulu.makerfaire.com/tickets.
Makalauna Celebration: The event, in its third year, pays tribute to legendary Hawaiian musician the late Gabby “Pops” Pahinui with performances by Greg Sardinha, Aaron Mahi and Andy Llanos. Also performing will be the Waimanalo Sunset Band, Mike Kaawa & Friends, Ledward Kaapana and Jesse Gregorio. 4:30-5:30 p.m. lei draping ceremony at the Gabby Pahinui Statue, 5:30-8:30 p.m. musical tributes, Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza, 227 Lewers St. 931-3591, waikikibeachwalk.com
“Art Wave” — Art Show & Dive-In Movie: Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel hosts a night of local art, surf culture and libations. Presented by Greenroom Art Gallery Diamond Head, the evening showcases new work from local artists Nick Kuchar and Noa Emberson. Meet the artists, enjoy cold drinks and live music by DJs Jodi & Miko, and experience the hotel’s first dive-in movie, featuring a screening of the surf classic “Endless Summer” projected poolside on a big screen. 6-10 p.m., Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel. Check in at the Greenroom Art Gallery on the hotel’s ground floor. 931-4449, guestservices@queenkapiolani.com
Ashes to Beauty: All-women hip-hop and alternative showcase, featuring artists Jehzan Exclusive, Kanani Boom, Fyah Empress Stone and more. 8:30-11:30 p.m., The Studio at Hawaiian Brian’s. $15. hawaiianbrians.com
The Final Reggae Revive — All Vinyl Vintage Dance: Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies Hi-Fi spin an all-vinyl reggae vintage dance party with cuts of dub, ska and rocksteady. Featuring Zion Coptic Sound and Air Raid City Soundsystem, with the return of DJ Nomad. 21+. 9 p.m., Downbeat Lounge. 533-2328
SUNDAY
“Saltwater People”: A night of live music and DJ sets, poolside, featuring Freekazoidz — Washington state DJ/producer duo OCnotes and Thrills — along with Kahnma, Maryanne Ito and DJ Funky Brewster. 4-10 p.m., Hyatt Centric Waikiki. $15-$20. eventbrite.com
MONDAY
Native Pearls: Featuring Kanoe Cazimero and Mihana Aluli Souza. The dynamic duo have been performing together for well over 20 years and are considered musical gems. Their repertoire includes traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music and hapa-haole tunes. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $25-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
WEDNESDAY
He Mele Lahui Hawaii: Twice monthly pop-up performances by acclaimed Hawaiian entertainer Ku‘uipo Kumukahi. 9-11 a.m., Iolani Palace Imprisonment Room. Palace admission: $6-$27. 522-0822, iolanipalace.org
JUNE 27
Twilight Summer Concert Series — Celtic Pipes and Drums: Take a stroll through Foster Botanical Garden in the late afternoon, then enjoy a free concert. 4:30-7 p.m. free admission, 5 p.m. patriotic sing-along, 5:45-6:30 p.m. concert, 180 N. Vineyard Blvd. 768-7135, honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/honolulu-botanical- gardens.html
HJQ at the Cupola: Honolulu Jazz Quartet performs new arrangements of pop hits from the ’60s. 7:30 p.m., Cupola Theater & Gallery, Honolulu Design Center. $20. 383-3909, eventbrite.com
For additional events, visit staradvertiser.com/calendar.
