COURTESY HALESTORM
NOV. 27
Metal band Halestorm’s single "Love Bites (So Do I)" from the album "The Strange Case of …" won a Grammy in 2013 for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance.
7:30 p.m. / The Republik / $28 /
flavorus.com or 855-235-2867
COURTESY LAURA CROSTA
DEC. 2
Singer-songwriter Rachel Yamagata’s touching, intimate music has been heard on dozens of television shows, from "Grey’s Anatomy" and "Smallville" to "30 Rock."
COURTESY COUNT BASIE
DEC. 14-15
The Count Basie Orchestra comes to town in December for a Christmas program and two concerts celebrating Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday, featuring Jimmy Borges.
Christmas program: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 / Hawaii Theatre / $37-$97 /
hawaiipops.com or 528-0506.
Sinatra programs: 7 and 8:30 p.m. Dec. 15 / Lewers Lounge, Halekulani / $75-$100 / Call Halekulani dining reservations at 923-2311.
DENNIS ODA / 2011
DEC. 18-20
Ballet Hawaii presents the holiday favorite "The Nutcracker," starring principal dancers from the New York City Ballet, Carolina Ballet, Australian Ballet and Royal Ballet of Flanders.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 18-19, 2 p.m. Dec. 20 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $35-$99 /
ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2013
DEC. 31
It’s becoming a tradition for political comedian Bill Maher, pictured, to perform here during the holidays. This time he’s bringing snarky David Spade ("Saturday Night Live," "Just Shoot Me," "Rules of Engagement") and "Roastmaster General" Jeff Ross.
7:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $45.50-$95.50 /
ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849
A second performance by
UB40 has been added. They’ll perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 and 29, Blaisdell Arena; $39-$139,
ticketmaster.com, 866-448-7849.
Comedian
Tracy Morgan, "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock," comes to Blaisdell Concert Hall 8 p.m. April 9. $39.50-$69.50 /
ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849
