OCT. 19-20

British rock band Def Leppard nearly sold out its Oct. 20 concert, but plenty of seats remain for an added show on Oct. 19. The group was mega-popular in the 1970s and ’80s and had a chart-topping album this year.

8 p.m. / $65-$157.50 / Blaisdell Arena / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

NOV. 3

Award-winning stage star Mandy Patinkin performs tunes by the likes of Randy Newman, Stephen Sondheim, Irving Berlin and Rufus Wainwright in his “Diary” concert.

7 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $58-$95 ($500 VIP) / hawaii theatre.com or 528-0506

NOV. 29-30

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart returns to Honolulu. Each time he comes, the “Grown Little Man” seems to have become an even bigger star.

7 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $59.50-$150.50, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

DEC. 8

General ticket sales start at 10 a.m. today for Guns N’ Roses, which is making its Hawaii debut. Led by frontman Axl Rose, left, and featuring guitarist Slash, the group produced a classic with its debut album, “Appetite for Destruction,” in 1987.

6 p.m. / Aloha Stadium / $100-$250.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

FEB. 15

Reggae fans, led the red wine flow! UB40 featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey are coming back next year.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $79-$219 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

TICKER:

>> The Eagles soared with hits like “Take It Easy” and “Hotel California.” 7 p.m. Dec. 7, Aloha Stadium, $79.50-$499.50, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

>> See comedian Tig Notaro, one of Rolling Stone’s “50 best stand-up comics of all time.” 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Hawaii Theatre; $29.50-$49.50, hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506