JUNE 9-10
Olga Kern returns to perform Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto with the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra. Note: The June 9 concert features a special $75 dinner option that includes dining at Doraku, a cocktail and ticket. Visit hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org/sas69 for info.
7:30 p.m. June 9, 4 p.m. June 10 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $34-$92 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
JUNE 20
Grammy-nominated Swedish electro-pop group Little Dragon, known for mixing up club sounds and R&B in sparkling, original combinations, returns to Honolulu.
8 p.m. / The Republik / $45 / jointherepublik.com or 941-7469
JUNE 21-JULY 1
Hawaii’s favorite newsman Joe Moore brings his friend, “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak, back to Hawaii to perform in “Dial M for Murder” to benefit Hawaii Theatre.
7 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays / Hawaii Theatre / $25-$75 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
JULY 1
Mexican comedian and musician Franco Escamilla, who’s been nicknamed El Amo del Sarcasmo — The Master of Sarcasm — rolls into town with his sarcastic black humor.
8 p.m. July 1 / Hawaii Theatre / $35-$85 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
AUG. 4
Iliza Shlesinger was the the youngest contestant to win “Last Comic Standing” in 2008 and she’s only gotten snarkier since. She plays two shows at The Republik on one night.
5 and 8 p.m. Aug. 4 / The Republik / $29.50-$39.50; $104.50 VIP / jointherepublik.com or 941-7469
TICKER:
>> British band Def Leppard sold out its an Oct. 20 concert, so they added another for Oct. 19. 8 p.m., Blaisdell Arena, $65-$157.50, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
>> Say hello to “American Pie” with Don McLean, who performs at Blue Note Hawaii. 8 p.m. Dec. 27, Blue Note Hawaii. $75-$115. bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890.
