MAY 9

Break out the beach chairs and blankets. It's time to sit back, relax and check out Lanikai Elementary's 11th annual Concert Under The Stars. With performers such as John Cruz (pictured), this is one fundraiser you'll be happy to settle in and support.

5-9 p.m. / Lanikai Elementary School / $5-$12 / 753-7743

MAY 13

Fans of Comedy Central's "Reno 911" are gonna love this: Deputy Garcia — Carlos Alazraqui — is bringing his standup to O'ahu. The show features a lot of improv, so we can't wait to see how he handles his solo act.

8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) / Pipeline Café / $20, $40 VIP / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

MAY 14-JUNE 14

If you love a bargain, look no further. Kumu Kahua Theatre is giving you two plays for the price of one when "Kalua'iko'olau a Noh," by Kemuel DeMoville, and "Waiting for a King," by K. H. Ontai, share double billing.

8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays / Kumu Kahua Theatre / $5-$16 / 536-4441, www.kumukahua.org

MAY 14

We see nothing plain about the Plain White T's (of "Hey There Delilah" fame), who are coming to Honolulu to pimp their latest album "Big Bad World," which includes the single "1, 2, 3, 4." Special guest: The Desert Sea.

8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) / Pipeline Café / $30, $65 VIP / 866-468-3399, www.mustangsallyspromotions.com

MAY 16-17

Grace, balance and beauty all take center stage with the Ballet Hawaii Spring Showcase. These students are the stars of tomorrow's major dance events. Don't miss it.

7:30 p.m. May 16, 2 and 4 p.m. May 17 / Leeward Community College Theatre / $10 / 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com

MAY 20

He calls his comedy — and we agree — a cross between Dennis Leary and Dennis Miller. Comedian Jimmy Shubert feeds off current events for his material. His act has been featured on Comedy Central.

8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) / Pipeline Café / $20, $40 VIP / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

MAY 21

Mos Def is one of the few singers to successfully make the jump into acting (He's in "Next Day Air," opening May 8). He comes to Pipeline to remind us that, first and foremost, he's a rapper who knows how to put on a show.

9 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) / Pipeline Café / $38, $80 VIP / www.groovetickets.com, www.bampproject.com

JUNE 12

If you like to catch bands on the rise, check out All Time Low. Think The All-American Rejects, only younger. These guys were still in high school in 2006 when they signed their record deal. See 'em early or pay more later.

8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) / Pipeline Café / $20, $40 VIP / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

HOT DATES

May 8 Mishka, Pipeline Café

May 8 Pupukahi-I Ke Alo O Na Pua, Blaisdell Concert Hall

May 9 Ladies of the '80s, Blaisdell Arena

May 9 Jazz Under the Stars, Pacific Club

May 12-30 "Mamma Mia!," Blaisdell Concert Hall

May 13-31 "Duck Hunter Shoots Angel," Manoa Valley Theatre

May 15-31 "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," Diamond Head Theatre

May 21-24 Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival, Doris Duke Theatre

May 22: "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," starring Ben Stiller (above), in theaters