SEPT. 13

Grammy winner Sergio Mendes’ swinging, Brazilian musical style has entertained millions.

7:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $49.50-$79.50 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

SEPT. 21-24

Pianist Chick Corea is one of the most influential figures in recent jazz history, winning 22 Grammys and performing in genres ranging from fusion to bebop to symphonic.

6:30 and 9 p.m. / Blue Note Hawaii / $45-$65 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890

SEPT. 22

Guitarist/vocalist George Benson returns to Honolulu with his sweet-sounding guitar licks and breezy tones. The 10-time Grammy winner hit it big with tunes like “This Masquerade,” “Turn Your Love Around,” “The Greatest Love of All” and “On Broadway.”

7:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $59-$79 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

SEPT. 27

Get funky with the soulful tunes of Earth, Wind & Fire. They’ve been a “shining star” in R&B, funk, soul, pop and Latin music for decades.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $45-$135 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

DEC. 31

Bill Maher returns for his annual New Year’s Eve visit. Dana Gould, a co-executive producer and voice actor for “The Simpsons,” replacing David Cross. Margaret Cho will be along for the ride, too.

7:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $45.50-$95.50 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra pumps out the hit music of Queen, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16. $29-$89. ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

Hall & Oates had six No. 1 hits throughout the ’70s and ’80s. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Blaisdell Arena. $59.50-$129.50. ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849