Kawao, the duo featuring Walt G. and China-man, will kick off "Heineken Hot Hawaiian Nights," the summertime series starting at 7 p.m. May 23 on K5 The Home Team (KFVE-TV).

Kawao will perform at the Mai Tai Bar at Ala Moana Center. The series of 16 shows will include two events from Maui.

KCCN FM 200 personality Shannon Scott will emcee.

There is no cover charge to attend, but patrons must be 21 or older, with seating from 5 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

The original Friday shows will repeat twice — at 9:30 p.m. the following Saturday as well as at 8 p.m. the following Friday — on K5.