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DEC. 12-13
Raucous indie-rockers The Raconteurs (with Jack White, pictured) drop in with a new album to roar through.
8 p.m. Dec. 12-13 / The Republik / $52.50 / jointherepublik.com or 941-7469
DEC. 13-15
Ballet Hawaii’s lovely, Hawaii-themed production of “The Nutcracker” returns. Christmas wouldn’t be the same without it.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14, 2 p.m. Dec. 15 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $40-$125 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
DEC. 20-21
Johnny Mathis’ buttery-smooth vocals make a welcome return for the holidays. He’ll perform his greatest hits and Christmas songs with a 35-piece orchestra.
7:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $49.50-$199.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
DEC. 24-29
Broadway returns to Hawaii with eight stagings of “Rent,” the musical about artists struggling to make a life in New York City.
Showtimes vary / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $50-$80 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
DEC. 31
As impeachment looms and next year’s election heats up, who better to warm up your 2020 celebration than political comedian Bill Maher? He returns to celebrate his ninth New Year’s in Hawaii with the spunky Sarah Silverman and “Pitbull” Bobby Slayton as his guests.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $45.50-$95.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
TICKER:
>> Folk-pop group The Kingston Trio pays tribute to 60 years of music. 7 p.m. Dec. 19, Hawaii Theatre Center, $49-$150, hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
>> Comedian Ken Jeong has added a late show for his January visit. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Blaisdell Concert Hall, $48.50-$63.50. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000