SEPT. 15

Music of Queen Lili‘uokalani gets a classical touch with “E Lei Ho‘i E Lili‘ulani E,” (“Music by and for the Queen”) courtesy of the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra, with guests Moon Kuakahi, Robert Cazimero, Raiatea Helm, Ho‘okena, David Kauahikaua, Aaron Mahi, Kimie Miner and Marlene Sai.

2 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $15 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

SEPT. 21-22

Violinist Sandy Cameron brings a punk-rock attitude to the classical stage. She opens the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra season with Danny Elfman’s violin concerto.

7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, 4 p.m. Sept. 22 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $36-$95 / hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org

SEPT. 25

Midland serves up country with a twist – of lime, on the rocks. Their “On the Rocks” album hit No. 1, propelled by classic country licks, good looks and a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor.

8 p.m. / The Republik / $45 / jointhe republik.com or 941-7469

SEPT. 27-28

Tribal Seeds and Steel Pulse headline a night apiece at the Republik Music Festival, which brings six top bands to the Waikiki Shell for two evenings of reggae.

6-10 p.m. / Waikiki Shell / $50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

OCT. 19

An in-real-life event for our storytelling culture: “The Moth – True Stories Told Live.” Originating from stories told on the back porch of Georgia writer George Dawes Green, the show is now a mainstay on National Public Radio stations, including here in Hawaii.

7:30 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $33-$100 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506

TICKER:

>> Three Hawaiian female vocalists — Napua Greig, Amy Hanaiali‘i and Raiatea Helm — join together for an evening of beautiful music. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Hawaii Theatre, $35-$65, hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506

>> Broadway attraction The Illusionists bring stunning magic acts to Honolulu for eight shows. Oct. 23-27. Blaisdell Concert Hall. $50-$80, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000