DEC. 16

Rebelution, a California reggae band with a legion of local followers, drops in to introduce its latest album, “Falling into Place.” Kailua-Kona band Pepper and Brooklyn, N.Y., trio New Kingston join in.

6 p.m. / Waikiki Shell / $39.50-$79.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

DEC. 16-18

“The Amy and Willie Holiday Show” has become a holiday tradition at Hawaii Theatre, combining the talents of Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning artists Amy Hanaiali‘i, pictured, and Willie K.

7:30 p.m. Dec. 16-17, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 18 / Hawaii Theatre / $57-$72 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506

DEC. 17

Award-winning R&B artist Miguel makes his Hawaii debut. He’s been nominated for a slew of awards, winning a Grammy for his 2013 tune “Adorn” and two Soul Train Music Awards as best male R&B/soul artist.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $49-$125 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

DEC. 22

Jim Gaffigan brings his self-deprecating, offbeat observational comedy to Oahu.

7 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $49.50-$75 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

FEB. 23-24

Multi-platinum act Journey returns to Hawaii, with two shows on Oahu (Feb. 23 is sold out) and also at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MauiArts.org) on Feb. 28.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $65-$155 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

Bill Maher returns for New Year’s Eve with Margaret Cho and Dana Gould. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Blaisdell Concert Hall, $45.50-$95.50, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

Folk music icon Judy Collins (“Both Sides Now”) appears with special guest Ari Hest. 7 p.m. Jan. 29, Mamiya Theatre, $45, lazarbearproductions.com or 896-4845