OCT. 4
KTUH, the student radio station at the University of Hawaii-Manoa, celebrates its 50th anniversary at Hawaiian Brian’s with a concert by Richard Thompson, considered one of the best guitarists and songwriters of the rock generation. The eclectic DJ Z-Trip wil host an after-show party.
8 p.m. / concert $50; Z-Trip party $25; VIP available / Hawaiian Brian’s / ktuh50.brownpapertickets.com
OCT. 19
An in-real-life event for our storytelling culture: “The Moth – True Stories Told Live.” Originating from stories told on the back porch of Georgia writer George Dawes Green, the show is now a mainstay on National Public Radio stations, including here in Hawaii.
7:30 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $33-$100 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
OCT. 23-27
Broadway attraction The Illusionists bring stunning magic acts to Honolulu for eight shows. Their colleague Adam Trent thrilled local audiences recently.
7:30 p.m. Oct. 23-24, 8 p.m. Oct. 25, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 26, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $50-$80 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
OCT. 25
Three great Hawaiian female vocalists — Napua Greig, Amy Hanaiali‘i and Raiatea Helm — join together for an evening of beautiful music.
7:30 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $35-$65 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
OCT. 27
Singing ventriloquist Terry Fator brings his voice, his music and, most importantly, a bunch of his friends back from Vegas.
8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $44.95-$150 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
TICKER:
>>The Backstreet Boysbring their DNA World Tour to Honolulu for four shows. Nov. 2-3, 5-6. Blaisdell Arena, $80-$259+, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
>> ANA Honolulu Music Week brings three days of classical, pop, Hawaiian and jazz to Honolulu. Nov. 15-17. Blaisdell Concert Hall, $5-$100, hnlmusicweek.org
