DEC. 29, 30

JoAnn Falletta leads the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra, the O‘ahu Choral Society and guests in Beethoven’s glorious “Ode to Joy.”

7:30 p.m. Dec. 29-30 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $34-$92 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

DEC. 31

It’s becoming a tradition for political comedian Bill Maher to perform here during the holidays. This time he’s bringing snarky David Spade (“Saturday Night Live,” “Just Shoot Me,” “Rules of Engagement”) and Jeff Ross (“The Roastmaster General”).

7:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $45.50-$95.50 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

JAN. 2

Straight No Chaser, a 10-man a cappella group, brings its unique arrangements to Blaisdell Concert Hall. Its newest release, “The New Old Fashioned,” features Top 40 hits from today and yesteryear.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $29.50-$59.50 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

JAN. 17

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is not your parents’ ballet company. The men-in-tights (and tutus) company makes a mockery of that most graceful of arts while turning some tasty moves at the same time.

4 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $40-$72 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506

MARCH 3

Oye! Tickets to the concert by Santana, led by master rock guitarist Carlos Santana, are almost sold out. To call his “Black Magic Woman” and “Oye Como Va” classics would be an understatement.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena/ $59-$149 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

Chicago returns to Honolulu for an evening of cheerful hits, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, Blaisdell Arena, $55-$85, ticketmaster.com, 866-448-7849.

Original members of UB40 reunite for two performances, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 and 29, Blaisdell Arena; $39-$139, ticketmaster.com, 866-448-7849.