MARCH 2
Augie T has been making Hawaii people laugh for nearly 30 years. He’s shutting down his large-scale comedy concerts, giving locals the chance for a last laugh at Blaisdell Arena.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $10-$60 / ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000
MARCH 16
Cynthia Erivo has won a Tony and Grammy for her portrayal of Celie in “The Color Purple.” The British-born singer/actress, who also sings soul, gospel and R&B, performs Broadway ballads at Hawaii Theatre.
8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $15-$500 / hawaiitheatre.com or 526-0508
APRIL 9
The Beach Boys can never be wrong for Hawaii, with their odes to sun, surf and sand. Mike Love and Bruce Johnston lead the band for this appearance at the intimate Hawaii Theatre.
8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $115-$500 / hawaiitheatre.com or 526-0508
APRIL 11-14
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic presents their psychedelic funk, as Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer Clinton, recipient of a 2019 Grammy Award for lifetime achievement, makes a debut and farewell visit to Hawaii. He’s retiring after this tour.
8 p.m. (one show per night) / Blue Note Hawaii / $95-$175 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890
JULY 19-20
Get your tickets early for fiery guitar-slinger Gary Clark Jr., whose blend of blues, soul and hip-hop is creating a buzz. He won a Grammy in 2014 for his song “Please Come Home” in the Best Traditional R&B category.
8 p.m. / The Republik / $47-$150 / jointherepublik.com or 941-7469
TICKER:
>> Dance choreographer Benjamin Millepied brings his exciting L.A. Dance Project here. March 16, Blaisdell Concert Hall. $30-$75. ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000
>> Thomas Rhett has had a dozen singles hit No. 1 on the country charts. March 23, Blaisdell Arena; $49.50-$119.50, ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000
