MAY 11-12

Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre presents “Dominion,” a spectacular production about the human relationship and mistreatment of animals. Iona’s productions are always lavish and eye-catching.

8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $30-$75 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506

MAY 14

A second show has been added for Illenium’s visit to The Republik. The Denver-based DJ brings melody to trap music. His May 13 show was sold out long ago.

10 p.m. / The Republik / $25-$40 / jointherepublik.com or 941-7469

MAY 17

Bluesman Josh Smith brings his classic blues and his power trio to the islands next month, with performances May 16 on Maui, May 17 at Anna’s, May 18 in Kona and May 19 in Hilo.

8:30 p.m / Anna’s / $35 / bluesbearhawaii.com or 896-4845

OCT. 19-20

British heavy-metal band Def Leppard has sold out an Oct. 20 concert and added another show. The group hit it big in the ’70s and ’80s and showed its staying power with a chart-topping album this year. Tickets for Oct. 19 go on sale at 10 a.m. on May 11.

8 p.m. / $65-$157.50 / Blaisdell Arena / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

JUNE 9-10

The romantic, rustic themes of Tchaikovsky will sing out when Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra performs some of his most popular works, with the great pianist Olga Kern returning to perform his first piano concerto.

7:30 p.m. June 9, 4 p.m. June 10 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $34-$93 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

TICKER:

>> Theresa Caputo from the TLC show “Long Island Medium” channels your thoughts. 8 p.m. June 12, Blaisdell Concert Hall. $39-$89, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

>> Grammy nominated electro-pop duo Little Dragon returns to The Republik. 8 p.m., June 20. $45. jointherepublik.com or 941-7469