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SATURDAY, DEC. 14
Parrotheads rejoice! Jimmy Buffett brings his “Margaritaville” state of mind back to the Waikiki Shell. It’s the legendary singer-songwriter’s last stop on his Songs from St. Somewhere Tour.
7 p.m. / Waikiki Shell / $38-$135 / 866-448-7849, ticketmaster.com
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SATURDAY, DEC. 14
Innovative DJ-producer Sasha makes his Hawaii debut at The Underground. He has remixed tracks for artists such as Madonna, The Chemical Brothers and Hot Chip.
9 p.m. / The Underground / $30 / 855-235-2867, flavorus.com
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FRIDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 20-22
The Sugar Plum Fairy and Mouse King take the stage as Ballet Hawaii, with the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra, presents “The Nutcracker.” Cast includes Rick Hoffman (“Suits”) and Hawaii’s own Amanda Schull (“Center Stage”).
Blaisdell Concert Hall / $35-$99 / 866-448-7849, ticketmaster.com
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SATURDAY, DEC. 28
The Stylistics, one of Hawaii’s favorite soul vocal groups of the ’70s, performs at Blaisdell Concert Hall.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $35-$45 / 866-448-7849, ticketmaster.com
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TUESDAY, DEC. 31
Get set for more “Real Time” with Bill Maher as the stand-up comedian returns for another New Year’s Eve show in the islands. The political commentator and satirist also performs on Maui on Jan. 1.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $45.50-$150.50 / 866-448-7849, ticketmaster.com
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Local entertainers come together for the “Kokua for the Philippines” telethon at Hilton Hawaiian Village. Noon-5 p.m. Dec. 15. $20. kokuaforthephilippines.com
Critically acclaimed indie rockers The National perform at The Republik on Jan. 31. 7 p.m. $35. 855-235-2867, flavorus.com