SEPT. 29
Grammy Award winner and Jay-Z collaborator (and new co-owner of High Times magazine) Damian Marley has a new album out, “Stony Hill.” He brings his blend of urban, dance and reggae here, with Grammy nominee JBoog, Eli-Mac and DJ Westafa.
7 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $49-$99 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
OCT. 1
The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra launches its classical Masterworks series with guest conductor Michael Stern leading the orchestra in Dvorak’s “New World Symphony.”
4 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $34-$92 / hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org or 946-8742
OCT. 12-15
For 60 years Burt Bacharach’s hits have kept falling on our heads, into our ears and into our memories. The great singer-songwriter is bringing a 12-piece band for four performances at Blue Note Hawaii.
8 p.m. Oct. 12-15 (one show each night) / Blue Note Hawaii / $125 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890
OCT. 13-17
Hawaii Opera Theatre kicks off with “Carmen,” Bizet’s dramatic tale of lust and jealousy. The opera features some of the most recognizable tunes in history. Mezzo-soprano Kate Aldrich stars in the title role.
7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 4 p.m. Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $29-$130 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
OCT. 14-15
Hoop it up with the Harlem Globetrotters, whose antics will make your head spin like a ball on their fingertips.
2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 14, 4 p.m. Oct. 15 / Blaisdell Arena / $18-$130 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
TICKER:
>> Sam Hunt’s debut album, “Montalvo,” topped the country charts in 2014. 8 p.m. Oct. 18, Blaisdell Arena, $50.50-$260. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
>> Grammy-nominated band the Shins drops into The Republik. 8 p.m. Dec. 12, $37.50, jointherepublik.com or 941-7469.