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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 / jointherepublik.com or 941-7469
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
OCT. 23-27
Broadway attraction The Illusionists bring stunning magic acts to Honolulu for eight shows. Their colleague Adam Trent thrilled local audiences recently.
7:30 p.m. Oct. 23-24, 8 p.m. Oct. 25, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 26, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $50-$80 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
OCT. 25
Three great Hawaiian female vocalists — Napua Greig, Amy Hanaiali‘i and Raiatea Helm (pictured) — join together for an evening of beautiful music.
7:30 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $35-$65 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
TICKER:
>> The Backstreet Boys bring their DNA World Tour to Honolulu for four shows. Nov. 2-3, 5-6. Blaisdell Arena. $62-$259+, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
>> Pop superstar diva Janet Jackson returns for the 30th anniversary of “Rhythm Nation.” Nov. 20-21. Blaisdell Arena. $49.50-$299.50, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
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