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JAN. 21
UB40, Featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey bops into the Blaisdell. Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue, three of UB40’s original members, perform the familiar tunes associated with the UB40 name, such as the reggae versions of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and “Superstition.”
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $69-$249 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
Stella-a-a! It’s time to get tickets to Hawaii Opera Theatre’s “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Jan. 27, 29 and 31, Blaisdell Concert Hall. $34-$135. hawaiiopera.org
Journey returns Feb. 23, 24 and 26 to Blaisdell Arena, $65-$155, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000; and Feb. 28, Maui Arts & Cultural Center (mauiarts.org).
JAN. 29
Folk music icon Judy Collins (“Both Sides Now”) appears with special guest Ari Hest. She also performs Jan. 26 at Kauai Community College, Jan. 27 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center and Jan. 28 at the Honoka‘a People’s Theatre on Hawaii island.
7 p.m. / Mamiya Theatre / $45-$65 / lazarbearproductions.com or 896-4845
FEB. 8
Humorist David Sedaris, a best-selling author, Grammy-nominated recording artist and popular radio personality, brings his observational commentary to the Blaisdell. He’ll preview some upcoming work and answer questions from the audience.
7:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $47-$67 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
FEB. 14
Ailey II, a modern dance troupe that started out as the repertory of the groundbreaking Alvin Ailey American Dance Company and is now billed as the Next Generation of Dance, steps into the Blaisdell for Valentine’s Day.
7:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $30-$75 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
FEB. 23-26
Throwback R&B groover Allen Stone headlines a lineup of music at Wanderlust, a yoga lifestyle event at Turtle Bay Resort. The four-day festival gathers yoga enthusiasts, surfers, families, foodies and music lovers.
$19.50-$29.50 (music only), $105-$480 festival passes / wanderlust.com/festivals/oahu
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