Friday, Sunday & Tuesday, October 10, 12 & 14: Madame Butterfly. Set in the mid-19th century, this tale of love and deceit follows the story of Cio-Cio San (“Butterfly” in Japanese) whose romance with the American Naval Officer Pinkerton seems too good to be true. Neil S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Show times are Friday 8 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m., and Monday 7 p.m. For information and tickets call (808) 596-7372 ext. 211 or visit www.hawaiiopera.org/shows/madam-butterfly.

Friday, Sunday & Tuesday, October 10, 12 & 14: Madame Butterfly. Set in the mid-19th century, this tale of love and deceit follows the story of Cio-Cio San (“Butterfly” in Japanese) whose romance with the American Naval Officer Pinkerton seems too good to be true. Neil S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Show times are Friday 8 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m., and Monday 7 p.m. For information and tickets call (808) 596-7372 ext. 211 or visit www.hawaiiopera.org/shows/madam-butterfly.

Friday, December 5: Jake Shimabukuro & Friends Concert. Jake Shimabukuro will close out his 2014 worldwide tour with a show celebrating his career, which was rooted by his upbringing, both personally and musically, in Hawai`i. Neil S Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.   8 p.m. For tickets and information, visit www.ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.

Saturday, April 4: Comedy Smash 4 – “A Ladies Night Out”. Capone's Comedy Smash is back for its fourth run, this time, celebrating an impressive line-up of legendary comediennes for "A Ladies Night Out." Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 768-5252 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Saturday, June 13: Capone’s Comedy Smash 4 Featuring DeRay Davis, Luenell, Red Grant and Friends. Capone's Comedy Smash is back for its fourth run, this time, celebrating an impressive line-up of legendary comediennes for "Battle of The Sexes"." Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. For tickets and information call (808) 768-5252 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday, February 12, 14 & 16:  Hawai`i Opera Theatre Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  Shakespeare’s beloved play takes on a new life in Benjamin Britten’s beautiful A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The versatility of the opera—from simple enchantment, a traditional fairytale with plenty of action and comedy, to a psychological treasure trove of madness and cruelty—will allow audiences young and old, seasoned and new, to delight in the production. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Performance times…

February 13:  Hawai`i Debut of Sol3 Mio.  Hawai`i Opera Theatre (HOT), announces a one night only performance by the internationally acclaimed group Sol3 Mio. This talented trio of classically trained New Zealanders saw their self-titled debut album released in 26 countries and have performed at sold out venues across the globe. They make their Hawai`i debut with Hawai`i Opera Theatre. United by a love of opera and deep family bonds, tenor brothers Pene and Amitai Pati, and their baritone cousin…

Tuesday, June 7:  Kool and the Gang.  Kool & The Gang has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and influenced the music of three generations. Their bulletproof funk and tough, jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled band of all time. If you aren’t familiar with Kool and The Gang, visit www.koolandthegang.com.  Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m.  For tickets and information call 1-800-745-3000 or visit…

Friday, September 16: Hawai`i Symphony Orchestra Presents: The Music of Queen.  Experience the power of Queen’s music with the HSO’ full orchestra behind awesome vocals and a full rock band. A one-of-a-kind tribute to one of the most iconic bands in history. Enjoy favorites such as Bohemian Rhapsody, We are the Champions, Under Pressure, Another One Bites the Dust, Somebody to Love and more.  Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information visit www.Ticketmaster.com, purchase…

Wednesday, December 14: A Nutcracker Sweet.  Ballet Hawai`i puts on one of the most anticipated programs of the holiday season, “The Nutcracker”. Enjoy a sampling of this sweet concert with the Hawai`i Symphony Orchestra. You will enjoy a free lanai performance at the Blaisdell Concert Hall during the December Farmer’s Market. Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy selections from this classic holiday program. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.  5 p.m.  Free admission.  For information visit http://www.blaisdellcenter.com/.

Friday & Saturday, January 6 & 7: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert.  This concert will feature the Hawai`i Symphony Orchestra performing every note from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™. The Harry Potter™ film series is one of those once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomena that continues to delight millions of fans around the world. Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a massive screen while hearing the orchestra perform John Williams’ unforgettable…

Friday & Saturday, November 3 & 4:  Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience.  A power-packed tribute to Michael Jackson that has ignited crowds on every continent and can only be described as a jaw-dropping, musical must-see. Who’s Bad has sold out nearly 50 venues in the United Kingdom including London’s O2 where the King of Pop was slated to end his career with a 50-show “This Is It” concert series.  Whether you idolized the Jackson 5, fell in love…

Saturday, December 9:  Holiday Pops Featuring Amy Hanai`ali`i. Enjoy a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays with the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra (HSO) at its annual Holiday Pops concert, part of its music that POPS series, featuring Grammy-nominated vocalist Amy Hanai`ali`i.  The 18-time Na Hoku Hanohano award winner will fill the stage with song, hula and holiday joy as she joins the HSO for the first time singing songs from her Na Hoku award-winning Christmas Album, A…

Friday - Sunday, December 15 - 17:  Ballet Hawai`i Presents Historic Island Nutcracker for the Holidays.  Nutcracker performances with a unique historical theme. Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet will be set in the 1858 Kingdom of Hawai`i. Guest artists Megan Fairchild and Joaquin DeLuz from New York City Ballet and Lesley Rausch and Lucien Postlewaite from Pacific Northwest Ballet. The impressive cast of over 175 dancers will be accompanied by The Hawai`i Symphony Orchestra. Four performances are scheduled at Blaisdell Concert Hall,…

Friday & Saturday, January 5 & 6: Disney in Concert: A Dream is a Wish.  A Dream is a Wish transports audiences into the musical world of classic and contemporary Disney Animated Feature films to discover that dreams really do come true. Enjoy scenes from your favorite Disney Animated Feature films set to live music as the magic of Disney storytelling comes to life once again and reminds us anew that anything is possible, “…if you keep on believing, the…

Friday, January 12: Diana Ross – Endless Memories Tour.  Known as one of the world’s greatest entertainers, an inductee of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Ms. Ross performs selected songs from her vast and historic music catalogue. Endless Memories is a celebration of her enduring collection of award-winning songs, albums and timeless inspiration to millions of fans across the world, and promises to be an experience fans will never…

Sunday, February 25: Hawai`i Opera Theatre Presents SOL3 MIO.  The boys are back in town, and they’re ready to make you laugh and move you with the power of all-male opera harmony. A New Zealand musical trio consisting of brothers Pene Pati and Amitai Pati and their cousin Moses Mackay. Of Samoan descent and classically trained, the Pati brothers are operatic tenors and Mackay is a baritone. SOL3 MIO has been one of Hawai`i Opera Theatre’s most popular shows over…

Friday, November 9: The Music of Pink Floyd.  Windborne’s Rock Symphony The Music of Pink Floyd, featuring singer Brody Dolyniuk.  Watch the complete rock band and your HSO perform music from Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall, as well as selections from A Momentary Lapse of Reason and Wish You Were Here – there’s even a sing along with the audience.  Of course, you can’t have The Music of Pink Floyd without an amazing light show, lasers and fog!  One night only. Blaisdell Concert…

January 02, 2020: Straight No Chaser will perform on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall located at 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI. 96814. This show is all ages and begins at 7:30 PM with doors opening at 6:30 PM. Click here for tickets! Tickets are also  available at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 808-768-5252, or in person at the Blaisdell Center Box Office. If the phrase "male a cappella group" conjures up an image of students in blue…

March 06, 2020 - March 07, 2020: Carol Burnett, award-winning actress and best-selling author, is widely recognized by the public and her peers for her work on stage and screen, most notably The Carol Burnett Show. Named in 2007 by TIME magazine as one of “100 Best Television Shows of All Time,” The Carol Burnett Show ran for 11 years, averaged 30 million viewers per week, and received 25 Emmy Awards, making it one of the most honored shows in television history.…