Guitarist Makana launches this year's free Sunset Serenade Summer Concert Series at Hawaii Kai Towne Center, 5:30 p.m. today on the Waterfront Stage.

Arrive early for the best seats.

Makana's music ranges from folk to rock, from classical to jazz, from bluegrass to Hawaiian slack-key. He'll sign autographs after the performance.

Other dates in the series: 5:30 p.m. July 8 with Maunalua; 5:30 p.m. Aug. 5 with Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom. 941-0440.