FEB. 24

New Zealand and the U.S. combined talents to form indie rockers Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and there’s a Hawaii connection, too: Frontman Ruban Nielson is the son of Hawaii performers.

8 p.m. / The Republik / $27.50-$33 / jointherepublik.com or 941-7469

FEB. 25

Singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson, composer of the country crossover hit “Me and Bobby McGee” and classic songs including “For the Good Times,” comes to Blaisdell Concert Hall. Kristofferson, 80, has a home on Maui.

7:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $34.50-$62.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

MARCH 4

Katt Williams, the diminutive comedian with the big following, returns to the Blaisdell Arena. His last tour was called the “Conspiracy Theory” tour, and that was before the election. Just think of what he has to say now.

8 p.m. / $35-$150 / Blaisdell Arena / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

MARCH 25

Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt brings back her bluesy, stylish sound in deep with her latest album, “Dig In Deep.” She’s coming back to Honolulu for a performance at Blaisdell Concert Hall.

8 p.m. / $59.50-$100.50 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

MARCH 26

“Saturday Night Live” ’90s veterans Adam Sandler, pictured, David Spade and Rob Schneider unite for the “Sandy Wexler’s Here Comes the Funny Tour.” (“Sandy Wexler” is Sandler’s upcoming Netflix film.) Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m.

7:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $52.50-$135 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

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Grammy winner Dobet Gnahore brings her blend of dance and theater to Orvis Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24, $19-$39. manoa.hawaii.edu/music or 956-8246

Seminal pop-punk band the Descendents play The Republik. 8 p.m. Feb. 26. $39-$44. jointherepublik.com or 941-7469