JIM BRICKMAN RETURNS

Composer/pianist Jim Brickman brings his soothing blend of new age, adult contemporary and gospel tunes — along with staples such as "The Gift" and "Valentine" — to Blaisdell Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Jan 19 and 2 p.m. Jan. 20. Tickets: $20, $40, $50. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

JAPANESE DANCE RECITAL

"Maizome," the Hanayagi Dancing Academy's annual recital, is set for 1p.m. Jan. 19 at Mission Memorial Auditorium. Students will perform various dances and shamisen numbers. Free, 381-1859.

LEEWARD PERFORMANCE

Doug Varone and Dancers — including Hilo native Eddie Taketa, who will perform to Jake Shimabukuro's music — come to Leeward Community College Theatre at 8 p.m. Jan. 19. Tickets: $23 general, $19 students and military.

'BLUES CO-OP' COVENING

A meeting of the "Honoluu Blues Co-op" is set for 7:30 p.m. tomorrow night at the Atherton Performing Arts Studio. The show features slide guitarist Rick Smith; Larry Spalding on blues uke and hamonicas; Ian Chames on bass; James Ganeko on drums and special guest Rico on street guitar. Tickets: $20 general; $17.50 Hawaii Public Radio members; $10 students. Reservations: 955-8821.

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