AUG. 2
Anderson .Paak has combined elements of soul, rap and rock to create a sound all his own. The Grammy Award-nominated hip-hop artist has received accolades from Rolling Stone, NPR and The New York Times; his 2016 album “Yes Lawd!” rose to No. 3 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
8 p.m / The Republik / $45 / jointherepublik.com Opens in a new tab or 941-7469
AUG. 3
Halsey brings her electro/synth pop sound to Blaisdell Arena. Her 2015 debut album, “Badlands,” went platinum and her second album, “Hopeless Fountain Kingdom,” reached the Billboard Top 200 in 2017. Lauren Jauregui of Fifth Harmony opens.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $35-$200 / ticketmaster.com Opens in a new tab or 800-745-3000
AUG. 4
In 2008, Iliza Shlesinger became the youngest person to win “Last Comic Standing.” A few television shows and a book later, she’s older but hardly mellower. She brings her Elder Millennial tour to The Republik for two shows.
5 and 8 p.m. / The Republik / $29.50-$104.50 / jointherepublik.com Opens in a new tab or 941-7469
AUG. 25-26
Singer Engelbert Humperdinck brings his multigenre stylings here for two performances. Though initially known for power ballads like the Grammy-nominated “After the Lovin,’” he’s also acclaimed for his work in country and gospel.
8 p.m Aug. 25-26 / Hawaii Theatre / $49.50-$125 / hawaiitheatre.com Opens in a new tab or 528-0506
AUG. 25
Aussie comic Jim Jefferies returns to Honolulu. He mixes a crude sense of humor with political and social commentary on his eponymous Comedy Central show.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $49.50-$59.50 / ticketmaster.com Opens in a new tab or 800-745-3000
TICKER:
>> Ballet Hawaii presents Tchaikovsky’s“The Sleeping Beauty.” Aug. 3-5, Blaisdell Concert Hall. $36-$99+. ticketmaster.com Opens in a new tab or 800-745-3000
>> Talk-show and sit-com star George Lopez brings his stand-up routine to Honolulu. 8 p.m Aug. 24, Blaisdell Concert Hall, $47-$67, ticketmaster.com Opens in a new tab or 800-745-3000
