JAN. 12
The supremely gifted Diana Ross was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Music Awards, so it’s only appropriate that she’s touring with her “Diamond Diana: The Legacy Collection” album. She returns to Honolulu in January.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $45-$255 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
JAN. 11-12
Comedian Hannibal Buress has written for “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock,” appeared on all the late-night talk shows and had his own live special on Comedy Central.
7 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Jan. 12 / Blue Note Hawaii / $45 (no discounts) / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890
JAN. 14
Mellifluous singer Judy Collins returns to the islands, brightening ’60s hits like “Both Sides Now,” reminiscing and sharing her own songs. Visit bluesbearhawaii.com for neighbor island concert info.
7 p.m. Jan. 14 / Mamiya Theatre / $45-$65 / bluesbearhawaii.com or 896-4845
JAN. 13-14
The Pangea Music Festival brings top DJ and producer Diplo, pictured, Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert, electronic dance musician Carnage and other acts to the Hawaii Country Club. The student-oriented music, dance and cultural festival originated in the U.K.
3-11 p.m. Jan. 13-14 / Hawaii Country Club / $69-$159 / pangeafest.com
JAN. 16-18
After performing as a favored background vocalist for legions of top musicians, Lisa Fischer has stepped into the spotlight as a soloist.
6:30 and 9 p.m. Jan. 16-18 / Blue Note Hawaii / $38.50-$55 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890
TICKER:
>> JoAnn Falletta and Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra in the premiere of “Evening Light.” 4 p.m. Jan. 7. Blaisdell Concert Hall. $34-$92. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
>> Singer/actor/TV personality D-Lite, a sensation in Korea and Japan, will give two performances at Hawaii Theatre. 5 p.m. Jan. 6-7. $100. hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0509.
