Individually, these three artists have a number of Na Hoku Hanohano Awards between them. Lehua Kalima is one-third of Hawai‘i's beloved Na Leo Pilimehana. Shawn Pimental is a Grammy-nominated producer, and he and Kawika Kahiapo have performed with countless island and national favorites. Together the synergy they create is both heard and felt by their audiences. Kulaiwi means “land of my ancestors.” With soaring vocals, island harmonies and a folk vibe, along with an easy-going charisma and witty banter, they are committed to telling the stories of Hawai’i – the land and the people – from their Indigenous points of view. Both their original songs and their selections of Hawaiian classics are inspired by diverse musical styles and reflect their passionate commitment to their islands. kulaiwimusic.com

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The Nickelodeon cable channel came to the Great White Way with The Spongebob Musical. The widely popular television cartoon “SpongeBob SquarePants” was transformed for the stage and became a Tony-winning musical. In The SpongeBob Musical, SpongeBob, the chipper yellow sponge-shaped fellow, returns for a series of absurdist undersea adventures and eventually saves the world from destruction. This family-friendly show will have you wanting to jump up on stage and dance!

The Nickelodeon cable channel came to the Great White Way with The Spongebob Musical. The widely popular television cartoon “SpongeBob SquarePants” was transformed for the stage and became a Tony-winning musical. In The SpongeBob Musical, SpongeBob, the chipper yellow sponge-shaped fellow, returns for a series of absurdist undersea adventures and eventually saves the world from destruction. This family-friendly show will have you wanting to jump up on stage and dance!

Each month, Stand Up Comedy in The Merc features some of the best comedians in the country. The headlining artists have numerous TV and film credits (HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central, Showtime) and currently touring the country. Stand Up Comedy often sells out, so purchase tickets in advance. We look forward to laughing with you!

Join us in The Merc on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month for chamber performances by the region’s best professional musicians. The intimate setting of The Merc allows the audience and musicians to interact with each other so you can learn about the musicians, their instruments, their careers, and the music they perform. Below is information on some of the performances:

Direct from Las Vegas, Carpenters Legacy: A Re-creation of the 1976 UK Tour is the definitive show celebrating the music and legacy of the famed brother-sister duo. Starring Sally Olson as Karen Carpenter and Ned Mills as Richard Carpenter, the show is a re-creation of the Carpenters' 1976 live performances, featuring hits including “We’ve Only Just Begun”, “Yesterday Once More”, “Superstar”, Karen’s drum solo, Richard's classical piano feature, a Spike Jones parody of "Close To You", comedy antics and much more.