Live from the Atherton
Keep scrolling for more info on upcoming concerts; info on HPR's Atherton Studio; and links to previous concerts.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Introducing NEXT WAVE JAZZ:
- May 23 @ 6 p.m.: Lucas Utley Ensemble
For this special performance, Lucas Utley's jazz-ska fusion ensemble presents Bridging Generations — a thoughtfully curated set that weaves together original compositions, reimagined jazz standards, and familiar tunes. The program reflects a dialogue across eras and styles, highlighting both the roots of jazz and its evolving future. GET TICKETS - May 30 @ 6 p.m.: Christina Sochor Trio
Experience inventive arrangements and compositions by Christina Sochor, performed by her Trio consisting of Eric Nakamoto and Micah Lewis. The repertoire is a diverse selection of music spanning popular media, and the trio will also debut arrangements from Christina's upcoming studio album, Not a Phone in Sight. GET TICKETS
These intimate concerts are primarily standing room, with a limited number of seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Next Wave Jazz tickets are $15 and will support the featured local artists and help cover program costs for the station.
Next up in our Storytellers' Series:
- May 28 @ 6 p.m.: Kimo Alama Keaulana
Join us for an evening celebrating "Mele Memories: A Sharing of Life Experiences" featuring Kimo Alama Keaulana and DJ Mermaid. This special storytelling event shares music, memory, and education, exploring the rich tradition of Hawaiian falsetto singing and the enduring legacy of mele across generations. This free talk story session is a recorded conversation that invites curiosity, reflection, and a deeper appreciation of the artistry and knowledge embedded in Hawaiian music traditions. GET TICKETS
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THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE THE ATHERTON
A Legendary Space
For more than three decades, The Atherton Performing Arts Studio at Hawai‘i Public Radio has hosted music legends, fledgling artists and storytellers, enchanting audiences with experiences that are often profound and always distinctive. The Atherton is a small-and-mighty nexus for the people of Hawai‘i, bringing our community together around creativity, curiosity and connection.
Made for Music, Conversations and Connections
The Atherton is intentionally designed for outstanding experiences, with sound and performance at the forefront. Acoustic clouds, warm wood paneling, and premium sound equipment come together in this intimate space for audiences of around 40 people to enjoy shared experiences and create lasting connections.
Ssshhhh Don’t Tell Anyone
Actually, tell everyone. It’s a gem of a space, and a little bit of a secret. For the performers, speakers and audiences who have experienced the Atherton, it’s a very special place serving Honolulu, all of Hawai’i, and many guests and friends beyond. Come be a part of this great experience.
Introducing... Live From The Atherton
Live From the Atherton is Hawai‘i Public Radio’s new flagship event series, featuring music performances, authors and other creative, original thinkers at our Atherton Studio. Throughout 2025, Hawai'i Public Radio will host ticketed events that feature a range of music, from Hawaiian, classical, jazz and indie, as well as authors and speakers across genres including fiction, young adult, keiki and Hawaiian history.
HPR is here to serve the people of Hawai‘i through informing, inspiring and connecting. Live From the Atherton is a shining of example of bringing artists and communities together to achieve those aims.
Past Events
- ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: Dr. Jonathan Kay Kamakawiwoʻole Osorio: "Intimacies: Poetics of a People Beloved" - March 2025 - sponsored by HMSA
- Mele Hawaiʻi Performance Series - February 2025 - sponsored by HMSA
- Hawaiʻi Jazz Performance Series - June/July 2024 - sponsored by FarmLovers Markets
- Mele Hawaiʻi Music Series - February/March 2024 - sponsored by FarmLovers Markets
- Hawaiʻi Classical Music Series - January 2024 - sponsored by FarmLovers Markets
- INDIE808 Performance Series - August/September 2023 - sponsored by FarmLovers Markets
- Mele Hawaiʻi Performance Series - February 2023 - sponsored by FarmLovers Markets
Is there an artist you'd like to see in this intimate space? Are you an artist interested in performing at the Atherton? Let us know.