AUG. 18

Grammy Award-winning hip-hop recording artist Nelly comes to Hawaii, bringing nearly 20 years of hits. He’ll be joined by breakout star Fabolous and up-and-coming artist Caye, along with local artists.

6 p.m. / Aloha Tower Marketplace / $59-$119 / tmrevents.net

AUG. 24

Talk-show and sit-com star George Lopez brings his stand-up routine to Honolulu. His TV show made its mark as an endearing portrait of middle-class Hispanic life.

8 p.m / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $47-$67 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

AUG. 24-26

Hawaii-born opera star Quinn Kelsey comes back to the islands for two performances. The baritone, considered the best of our time, will bring along a trio of world class singers, mezzo-soprano Deanna Pauletto, tenor Riccardo Iannello and soprano Leslie Goldman.

7:30 p.m Aug. 24, 4 p.m. Aug. 26 / Central Union Church / $30 / tickets.hawaiiopera.org or 596-7858

AUG. 25

Aussie comic Jim Jefferies returns to Honolulu. He mixes a crude sense of humor with political and social commentary on his eponymous Comedy Central show.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $49.50-$59.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

AUG. 25-26

Singer Engelbert Humperdinck brings his multigenre stylings here for two performances. Initially known for power ballads like the Grammy-nominated “After the Lovin’,” he’s also acclaimed for his work in country and gospel.

8 p.m Aug. 25-26 / Hawaii Theatre / $49.50-$125 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506

TICKER:

>> Peter Rivera from Rare Earth headlines the ’70s Nightclub Reunion. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Hibiscus Room, Ala Moana Hotel. $45-$55. 944-4330

>> Comedian and musician Creed Bratton, a founder of The Grass Roots, comes to Blue Note Hawaii. 6:30 and 9 p.m. Sept. 27. $25-$35. bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890