AUG. 21

Poet Bridget Gray, who now lives on O'ahu, hosts In-Tone-Nation, with Tempo Valley performing jazz-infused hip-hop. Gray has shared the stage with such artists as John Legend, the Black Eyed Peas and Erykah Badu.

9 p.m. / Loft Gallery and Lounge / $10 / www.bridgetgray.com

AUG. 23

Band of Horses arrives at Pipeline Café for a night of smooth Southern rock. The rising band, influenced by Neil Young, has played with Bruce Springsteen and appeared on the "Late Show With David Letterman."

8 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m.) / Pipeline Café / $22, $40 VIP / 877-714-7668 www.groovetickets.com

AUG. 26

Canadian-American comedian Donnell Rawlings, who appeared regularly on Comedy Central's much-acclaimed "Chappelle's Show," is known for his hilarious Korean sketches.

8 p.m. / Pipeline Café / $20; $40 VIP / 877-714-7668 / www.groovetickets.com

AUG. 27

Hawaiian songstress Raiatea Helm wraps up this summer's Moonlight Mele series. Bring a blanket and enjoy a night of music under the stars.

Gates open 5:30 p.m. for museum members, 6 p.m. for general public / Bishop Museum / $15 general; $10 members, military; keiki under 3 free / www.bishopmuseum.org

AUG. 27-29

After their sold-out concert last year at the Waikiki Shell, the legendary Cecilio & Kapono are returning for Back in the Day at Hawai'i Theatre. It'll be a night to reminisce about the good ol' days.

7:30 p.m. / Hawai'i Theatre / $35, $45, $125 / 528-0506 / www.hawaiitheatre.com

AUG. 29

The boys from Pepper return to Hawai'i for a show with Anuhea, a local singer everyone's buzzin' about. Expect a night of soulful dub/rock/reggae sounds from these talented, Island-inspired artists.

8 p.m. (doors open at 7) / Pipeline Café / $27.50; $55 VIP / 877-714-7668 / www.groovetickets.com

SEPT. 10, 12-13

The Grammy-winning crooner John Legend closes out his Evolver tour on O'ahu and Maui.

7:30 p.m. Sept 10 / Maui Arts & Cultural Center / 808-242-2787 / www.mauiarts.com/tickets / 8 p.m. Sept. 12-13 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $69.50-$99.50 / 877-750-4400 / www.ticketmaster.com

SEPT. 18-19, 25-26

Originating from Seattle, but with strong ties to Hawai'i, Blue Scholars will tour the Islands, debuting their hip-hop album "Hawaii."

9 p.m. Sept. 18, 25 at Loft Gallery and Lounge / 9 p.m. Sept. 19 at Hard Rock Cafe Maui / 9 p.m. Sept. 26 at Rockstarz Nightclub / 877-714-7668 / www.groovetickets.com

HOT DATES

Aug. 18 Summer Beer Festival, Pipeline Café

Aug. 21 Joy of Sake, Honolulu Academy of Arts

Aug. 22 Ten Feet MusicFest, The Waterfront at Aloha Tower Marketplace

Aug. 22 Led Zepplica, Pipeline

Aug. 28 The Fixx, Pipeline Café

Aug. 28-Oct. 3 "Nightingale," a Honolulu Theatre for Youth production, Tenney Theatre

Aug. 29-30 Greek Festival, McCoy Pavilion

Sept. 12-13 Mikhail Baryshnikov, Hawai'i Theatre

Sept. 23 Rocky LaPorte, Pipeline Café

Sept. 23-27 Shaolin Warriors, Blaisdell Concert Hall