DEC. 15-17
Relive a historical Christmas party from the days of the Hawaiian kingdom with Ballet Hawaii’s “Nutcracker.” The production, which debuted last year, provides a spectacular display of Hawaii-themed costumes and sets.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16, 2 p.m. Dec. 16-17 / $39-$120 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
DEC. 16
Arnel Pineda, who went from club singer in the Philippines to international rock star as lead singer of Journey, sings his favorite tunes in a solo concert at Blaisdell Arena. Keep an ear peeled for “Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney and “Message in a Bottle” by the Police.
7:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $69-$99 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
DEC. 27-31
Keep it sweet with Kenny G, a favorite among locals who’s made New Year’s Eve weekend in Honolulu a happy habit.
6:30 and 9 p.m. / Blue Note Hawaii / $63.75-$85 (kamaaina discounts limited) / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890
JAN. 12
The supremely gifted Diana Ross was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Music Awards, so it’s only appropriate that she’s touring with her “Diamond Diana: The Legacy Collection” album. She returns to Honolulu in January.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $45-$210 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
APRIL 6
Kamaaina tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday for Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Browne, whose introspective lyrics helped define 1970s and ’80s rock. Tickets available online only for those with a Hawaii billing address through 10 p.m. Dec. 15, with sales open to the public at 10 a.m. Dec. 16.
7 p.m. / Waikiki Shell / $69.50-$129.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
TICKER:
>> Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh rings in the New Year with some musical friends. 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Hawaii Theatre, $110-$170; hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
>> Satirist Bill Maher returns for New Year’s Eve, with Bob Saget and Reggie Brown. 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall, $45-$95.50; ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
