APRIL 1-2
JoAnn Falletta leads the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra in the world premiere of “Kumulipo Reflections” by composer Anders Paulsson, based on the Hawaiian story of creation, with Aaron Mahi providing vocals. Award-winning violinist JinJoo Cho also plays Mendelssohn.
7:30 p.m. April 1, 4 p.m. April 2 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $34-$92 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
APRIL 7
Curb your enthusiasm! It’s J.B. Smoove, aka Leon on the HBO series. The star of “Pooty Tang” and “Almost Christmas” brings his “comedic funk” here, with Comedy Central’s Donnell Rawlings.
7 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $45-$65 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
APRIL 8
Hit the beach — or just wander — with Grammy winner Colbie Caillat. Her “Malibu Sessions” was a hit in 2013, but she went her own way with “Gypsy Heart” a year later.
8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $49.50-$69.50 / hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506
APRIL 8-9
Roseanne Barr went from homemaker to stand-up comedian to TV star. Her sitcom was a groundbreaking and endearing portrayal of family life in the 1990s.
8 p.m. (one show only per night) / Blue Note Hawaii / $45-$55 / bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890
APRIL 30
Carlos Santana, who gave an outstanding performance here last year, returns.
7 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $59-$149, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
Lindsey Stirling has turned the violin into a sensuous dance partner. 8 p.m., The Republik, April 22, $37.50, jointherepublik.com or 941-7469
“American Idol” winner Taylor Hicks brings his soulful sound. 6:30 and 9 p.m. May 12-14, Blue Note Hawaii, $21.25-$35, bluenotehawaii.com or 777-4890