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The Honolulu Zoo Society’s summer concert series opens Wednesday with Jerry Santos and Kamuela Kimokeo.
The zoo’s Wildest Show events are a warm-weather tradition, drawing music fans and families for al fresco evening picnics backed by live entertainment.
Pre-concert activities for kids include animal-themed drawing contests and animal trivia.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with performances from 6 to 7 p.m.
The six-week series continues on Wednesdays through July 26, with a break on July 5:
>> June 21: Nathan Aweau
>> June 28: Makaha Sons
>> July 12: Sean Na‘auao
>> July 19: Darren Benitez and Kainani Kahaunaele
>> July 26: TheBrewz and Keilana
The Henry Kapono Foundation’s On the Rise artists will provide opening entertainment each week.
Admission is $15, $10 for Honolulu Zoo Society members and $5 for ages 3 to 12. Food and beverages will be sold. Go to honoluluzoo.org/wildest-show-2023 for tickets or call 808-926-3191.
Proceeds from this year’s concerts will go toward renovating the zoo’s family playground.