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 Caf� 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 Caf� / $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 Caf� / $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 Caf� / $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 Caf�

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 Caf�

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 Caf�

Sept. 23-27 Shaolin Warriors, Blaisdell Concert Hall