APRIL 21-25

Hawaii Opera Theatre presents “The Tales of Hoffmann,” with soprano Rachele Gilmore making her HOT debut as the doll Olympia, singing a famous aria that features virtuoso technique and comical acting.

8 p.m. April 21, 4 p.m. April 23, 7 p.m. April 25 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $34-$135 / hawaiiopera.org or 596-7858

APRIL 30

Carlos Santana gave a terrific concert here last year. He’s back with his classic, Latin-inspired guitar licks.

7 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $59-$149, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

MAY 12

Musician and activist Michael Franti does a little bit of everything — rap, funk, jazz, folk, spoken word, poetry — and does it all well. He’s bringing his equally diverse and talented band, Spearhead.

8 p.m. / The Republik / $38 / jointherepublik.com or 941-7469

MAY 24

Maria Muldaur is known for her 1970s hit “Midnight at the Oasis,” but her jazz/gospel/blues/Americana artistry lends itself to a lot more. She’s mostly doing blues now, and pops in for one night only at Blue Note Hawaii with her Red Hot Bluesiana Band.

6:30 and 9 p.m. / Blue Note Hawaii / $30-$50 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890

MAY 26

Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” will certainly bring a political punch. His first show sold out so fast a second was added on that night.

8 and 10:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $45.50-$95.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

Lindsey Stirling has turned the violin into a sensuous dance partner. 8 p.m. April 22, The Republik. $37.50. jointherepublik.com or 941-7469

Pianist Andre Watts performs with the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. June 10, 4 p.m. June 11, Blaisdell Concert Hall. $34-$92. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000