APRIL 30, MAY 1

Comedian Kevin Hart has hit the big time since his 2011 appearance in Honolulu, appearing in several blockbuster comedies.

7 and 10:30 p.m. April 30, 7 p.m. May 1 / Blaisdell Arena / $59.50-$150.50 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

MAY 7

Pioneering hip-hop group Salt N Pepa leads a night of nostalgia in “Ladies of the 80’s” concert for Mother’s Day weekend. Spinderella, Sweet Sensation, En Vogue and J.J. Fad join in.

7 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $55-$125 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

MAY 4-5, 7-8

Chaka Khan will tell you something good with that sultry voice. The pop singer with the four-decade career pops into town for a gig.

6:30 and 9 p.m. / Blue Note Hawaii / $63.75-$125 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890

MAY 5

Cheech and Chong blazed a path to comedy stardom back in the ’70s and ’80s. They’re on the road again after 25 years.

8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $61-$136 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506

JULY 16-17

Return of the Cure? That’s just like heaven to fans of the sensitive British Goth-rockers.

7:30 p.m. July 16 and 17 / Blaisdell Arena / $25-$250 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

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>> Kool & the Gang return to Honolulu, 8 p.m. June 7, Blaisdell Concert Hall, $49.50-$99.50. ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

Puzzlemeister Will Shortz, editor of the New York Times crossword, appears at the Hawaii Theatre, 7 p.m. June 16. $27-$57. hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506