MARCH 14
>> DeShannon Higa’s “Words Cannot Express”: Performance of his critically acclaimed solo album debut with the 10-piece Subtonic Orchestra. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. $25-$45. bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
>> Dale Russ & MacFiddles: Irish fiddler performing traditional Irish music. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Anna O’Brien’s, 2440 S. Beretania St. $10, free for guests under 18. 946-5190
>> Daniel Hsu: 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition bronze medalist in a program including Bach, Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium, 2411 Dole St. $10-$25. outreach.hawaii.edu/community, 956-8246
MARCH 15-16
>> Jay Mohr: The Blue Note Comedy Series features Mohr, also an actor, radio host and bestselling author. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. $35-$55. bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
>> Eddie Henderson: A Tribute to Art Blakey: Renowned jazz trumpeter Eddie Henderson, with Tommy James (piano), Dean Taba (bass) and Noel Okimoto (drums). 7 and 9 p.m., Lewers Lounge at Halekulani, 2199 Kalia Road. $55-$65. Reservations required: 923-2311
MARCH 15-17
>> Women of Wonders Film Fest: Short and feature documentaries and narrative films celebrate the lives and accomplishments of women around the world. Presented in collaboration with Hawaii Women in Filmmaking. Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $10-$12. 532-6097, honolulumuseum.org
MARCH 15
>> Poly’s Finest Fest with Sammy Johnson: New Zealand-based soulful reggae star performs at the festival, which also includes Finn Gruva, Tenelle and Josh Wawa White. 4:30-10 p.m., Bishop Museum. $30-$80. hifinest.com.
MARCH 16
>> Cherry Blossom Festival Ball: Queen contestants deliver a prepared speech while wearing an evening gown and answer an impromptu question while wearing a traditional furisode silk kimono. The evening culminates with the crowning of the 67th Cherry Blossom Festival Queen and Court. 5 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. $110. cbfhawaii.com
>> Hawai‘i FEAST + Nerd Night: Community dinner and fundraiser to support the exhibit “SymbioSEAS: Connecting Science, Education, Art, and Society through Coral Reefs.” All proceeds support projects created by 40-plus local scientists and artists who worked together over the past year to bring to life coral research through various 2-D and 3-D mediums for the SymbioSEAS gallery. 6-9 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage. $7.81 (dinner not included) or $21.89 (dinner included). eventbrite.com
>> “Persian Excursion — Stories from Iran”: Music from members of Partners in Time and visiting musician Souren Baronian, dance by Willow Chang, storytelling, and theater. 7:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St. $12-$15. 292-0820
>> Celtic Waves: St. Patrick’s Day celebration with an Irish band. 7:30-10 p.m., Medici’s at Manoa Marketplace, 2754 Woodlawn Drive. $20-$25. medicismanoa.com, 351-0901
>> The Common Dandies: Indie rock show with the Orange County, Calif. band, plus Sunslaav and Goon Lei Goon. 21+. 9 p.m., Downbeat Lounge, 42 N. Hotel St. $5. 533-2328
MARCH 17
>> Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Blaisdell Center Hawaii Suites. $4.50, $15 early entry at 9:30 a.m. 941-9754
>> MacFiddles and Jones & McRuff: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish music. 1-8 p.m., Anna O’Brien’s, 2440 S. Beretania St. 946-5190
>> Beebe Freitas — A Celebration: The benefit concert for Hawaii Opera Theatre pays tribute to the late Freitas, one of Hawaii’s beloved music icons and HOT’s long-time head of music. Featuring performances by Erik Haines, Malia Ka’ai-Barrett, Maya Hoover, Jamie Offenbach, Takamasa Yamamura, Kari Magaruh, Leslie “Buz” Tennent, Sarah Lambert Connelly, Leslie Goldman and more. 4 p.m., Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St. $25-$50. hawaiitheatre.com, 528-0506
MARCH 18
>> Connie Han: Pianist and provocateur has created an edgy blend of modern and traditional jazz. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. $25-$45. bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
>> “Trios, Trios, Trios!”: Guest pianist Jonathan Korth joins Tresemble in a program featuring Ravel, Tann and Weber, presented by Chamber Music Hawaii. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Paliku Theatre, 45-720 Keaahala Road. $30. chambermusichawaii.org, 489-5038
MARCH 20
>> The Josh Kaye Trio Presents: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder: Pianist Josh Kaye pays tribute to one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. $25-$45. bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
MARCH 21
>> Andy Bumatai Presents The Female Comics of Hawaii: Comic to Comic series with comedy troupe Female Comics of Hawaii, joined by special guest Augie T. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. $25-$45. bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
