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 Opens in a new tab 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 Opens in a new tab 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 Opens in a new tab 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 Opens in a new tab 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 Opens in a new tab 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 Opens in a new tab or 800-745-3000
For more events this weekend, visit staradvertiser.com/calendar.
