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AUG. 24
Comedy star George Lopez brings his of-the-moment stand-up routine, “The Wall,” to Honolulu. His ABC sitcom, on TV from 2002 to 2007, made its mark as an endearing portrait of middle-class Hispanic life.
8 p.m / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $47-$67 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
AUG. 24-26
Hawaii-born opera star Quinn Kelsey comes back to the islands for two performances. The baritone, considered among the best of our time, will bring along a trio of world-class singers: mezzo-soprano Deanna Pauletto, tenor Riccardo Iannello and soprano Leslie Goldman.
7:30 p.m Aug. 24, 4 p.m. Aug. 26 / Central Union Church / $25-$30 / tickets.hawaiiopera.org or 596-7858
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 or 800-745-3000
AUG. 25-26
Singer Engelbert Humperdinck brings his multigenre stylings here for two performances. 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 or 528-0506
SEPT. 20-22
R&B artist Brian McKnight returns to Honolulu with his quartet for a “best of” concert. With hits like 1999’s “Back at One,” his soulful, romantic sound will make for an intimate night.
6:30 and 9 p.m. / Blue Note Hawaii / $55-$85 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890
TICKER:
>> Comedian and musician Creed Bratton, a founder of the Grass Roots, comes to Blue Note Hawaii. 6:30 and 9 p.m. Sept. 27. $25-$35. bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890
>> Comedian Trevor Noah of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” returns to Honolulu. 8 p.m. Sept. 1. Blaisdell Arena. $35-$95. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
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