OCT. 27-28

Violinist Bella Hristova has been praised for her “impeccable sound and technique” by the New York Times. She joins the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra for Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto. Symphony artistic director JoAnn Falletta conducts.

7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, 4 p.m. Oct. 28 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $34-$92 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

OCT. 29-30

Grammy-winning guitarist Pat Metheny brings his prodigious talents to Honolulu. Since debuting with the album “Bright Size Life” in 1975, his career has been devoted to innovation in style and sound on the guitar.

6:30 and 9 p.m. / Blue Note Hawaii / $46.75-$95 / bluenote hawaii.com or 777-4890

NOV. 3

Award-winning stage star Mandy Patinkin performs tunes by the likes of Randy Newman, Stephen Sondheim, Irving Berlin and Rufus Wainwright in his “Diary” concert.

7 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $58-$95 ($500 VIP) / hawaii theatre.com or 528-0506

NOV. 29-30

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart returns to Honolulu. Each time he comes here, the “Grown Little Man” seems to have become an even bigger star.

7 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $59.50-$150.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

DEC. 8

Guns N’ Roses makes its Hawaii debut in December. Led by frontman Axl Rose, left, and featuring guitarist Slash, the group produced a classic with its debut album, “Appetite for Destruction,” in 1987.

6 p.m. / Aloha Stadium / $100-$250.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

TICKER:

>> See comedian Tig Notaro, one of Rolling Stone’s “50 best stand-up comics of all time.” 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Hawaii Theatre; $29.50-$49.50, hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506

>> Reggae fans, let the red, red wine flow! UB40 featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey are returning. 8 p.m. Feb. 15. Blaisdell Arena. $79-$219. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000