NOV. 16-17

Sergio Mendes has made a career out of blending the bossa nova and samba of his native Brazil with the sound of a variety of pop artists, from Stevie Wonder to Justin Timberlake to Black Eyed Peas.

6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 16-17 / Blue Note Hawaii / $65-$115 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890

NOV. 29-30

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart returns to Honolulu. Each time he comes here, the “Grown Little Man” seems to have become an even bigger star.

7 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $59.50-$150.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

NOV. 30

Comedian Tig Notaro has been called one of the “50 best stand-up comics of all time” by Rolling Stone Magazine. She’s been nominated for two Grammys and an Emmy.

8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $29.50-$49.50 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506

DEC. 7

Country-rock band The Eagles, with their “Greatest Hits 1971-1975” album, have been certified as having the best-selling album of all time in the U.S.. With hits like “Take It Easy” and “Lyin’ Eyes,” who’s surprised? Jack Johnson will open their concert.

7 p.m. / Aloha Stadium / $79.50-$499.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

DEC. 8

Guns N’ Roses makes its Hawaii debut in December. Led by frontman Axl Rose, left, and featuring guitarist Slash, the group produced a classic with its debut album, “Appetite for Destruction,” in 1987.

6 p.m. / Aloha Stadium / $60.50-$250.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

TICKER:

>> “Chances Are” the great Johnny Mathis will warm the holiday this year.7:30 p.m. Dec. 21-22, Blaisdell Concert Hall, $69-$199.50, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

>> Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias brings his storytelling style of humor to the Blaisdell Arena. 8 p.m. Jan. 5. $40-$70+. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

For more events this weekend, visit staradvertiser.com/calendar.