JAN. 22-23

Chicago jazz-blues guitarist Dave Specter comes to Oahu for performances in town and country that will blend classic blues and jazz. He’ll be backed by James Ronstadt and the Dynamic Shuffle Kings.

6 p.m. Jan. 22/ Surfer, the Bar, Turtle Bay Resort / $25-$30 / surferthebar.com

8 p.m. Jan. 23 / Hawaiian Brian’s / $25-$30 / hawaiianbrians.com

JAN. 24

Chicago returns to the Blaisdell for an evening of cheerful hits. Let them color your world or take you for a Saturday in the park.

7:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $55-$85 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

JAN. 28-29

Original UB40 members Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue come to town for two reunion shows. The British reggae band had hits covering songs like “Red, Red Wine” and “I Got You Babe,” along with their own tunes.

8 p.m. Jan. 28. (Jan. 29 sold out) / Blaisdell Arena / $49-$169 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

JAN. 30, 31

Percussionist Colin Currie performs Jennifer Higdon’s Percussion Concerto with the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra. The concerto was written specially for Currie and won a Grammy for best contemporary classical composition.

7:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 4 p.m. Jan. 31 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $34-$92 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849

FEB. 2

Roots music and New Orleans blues come to life with pianist/singer Marcia Ball. The Grammy-nominated artist performs with guitarist Johnny Nicholas.

7:30 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $37-$42 ($67 VIP) / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506

Have a girls’ night out with comedian Iliza Shlesinger, 8 p.m. Feb. 20, $29.50-$39.50, The Republik. flavorus.com or 855-235-2867

R&B artist Brian McKnight brings the romance for Valentine’s Day, with trio En Vogue, 7 p.m. Feb. 13, Blaisdell Arena. $49-$139. ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849