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APRIL 10
Midori, a child prodigy violinist who became a sensation in 1985 when she played flawlessly after breaking two strings in a concert, performs for the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra’s Spring Gala.
4 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $42-$105 / hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org or 528-0506
APRIL 15
Grammy Award-winning Chicano band Los Lobos returns to Hawaii for a set at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s Manoa Grand Ballroom. On the hunt for more than 40 years, they’ve recently released a new album, “Gates of Gold.”
7:30 p.m. / Manoa Grand Ballroom at JCCH, 2454 S. Beretania St. /$45-$65 / 896-4845
APRIL 30
Comedian Kevin Hart has hit the big time since his 2011 appearance in Honolulu, appearing in several blockbuster comedies.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $49.50-$150.50 / ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849
MAY 4-8
Chaka Khan will tell you something good, with that sultry voice. The pop singer with the four-decade career pops into town for a gig.
6:30 and 9 p.m. / Blue Note Hawaii / $75-$125 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890
MAY 5
Cheech and Chong blazed a path to comedy stardom back in the ’70s and ’80s. They’re on the road again after 25 years.
8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $61-$136 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
TICKER
The smash hit Broadway musical “The Book of Mormon” starts its 2-1/2-week run April 14. Blaisdell Concert Hall. $40-$80. ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849
Rock out with the Cure. A second show has been added for their summertime visit. 7:30 p.m. July 16-17, Blaisdell Arena, $25-$250. ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849
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