Summer doesn’t officially start until later in the year — but on May 2, we’re getting a head start!
Take It Easy is a summer kickoff concert benefiting the Hawaii Comedy Festival, bringing together live music, improv comedy, and a great cause for one relaxed night at HB Social Club.
Set against a fun, comedy vibe and hosted at one of Honolulu’s most iconic live music venues, Take It Easy is all about easing into summer the right way: with rock‑and‑roll roots, good laughs, and a cold drink in hand.
🎶 Live Music with a Classic Feel
The evening features Alx Kawakami and the MarXmen, delivering a sound inspired by classic rock and folk legends — think Eagles, James Taylor, and Crosby, Stills & Nash — while mixing in some great dance classics to jam to! It’s music meant to be enjoyed live: energetic, exciting, and perfect for a night spent unwinding with friends.
🎤 A One‑of‑a‑Kind Musical Improv Set
Adding a unique twist to the night, Take It Easy will also feature a special set by Improv Hawaii’s Musical Improv Group. Known for their quick wit and spontaneous creativity, the group creates fully improvised songs and scenes inspired by audience suggestions — all made up on the spot. The result is a blend of comedy and music that’s unpredictable, smart, and perfectly in the spirit of the Hawaii Comedy Festival. It’s a rare chance to experience live musical improv in an intimate concert setting, and a reminder that some of the best moments of the night are the ones you can’t plan.
🎭 Supporting the Hawaii Comedy Festival
This concert isn’t just about the music — it’s also a benefit for the Hawaii Comedy Festival, an organization dedicated to bringing top‑tier comedy, improv, and creative performance to Hawaiʻi. Proceeds from the event help support the festival’s mission and future programming, strengthening the local arts and entertainment community.
🍹 The Details
- What: Take It Easy — A Summer Kickoff Concert
- When: Saturday, May 2, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 PM, concert starts at 7:30 PM.
- Where: HB Social Club
- Who: Alx Kawakami and the MarXmen, Improv Hawaii Musical Improv
- Why: To support the Hawaii Comedy Festival
- Note: This is a 21+ event. Bars open all night, no food service.
- Tickets: Currently, this is an invite-only event, so please get in touch with me if you want to go!
Thank You!
The Hawaii Comedy Festival and Improv Hawaii have been an integral part of my creative journey for over a decade. Whether supporting the Festival or playing with my improv friends at shows with Improv Hawaii, this holds a very special place in my heart!
Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the arts, a fan of live music, or just looking for a great night out as summer approaches, Take It Easy is the perfect excuse to mark your calendar.
Come raise a glass, enjoy the music, and help kick off summer — just a little early.
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