CONCERT: NOV. 21

Jefferson Starship flies in town for a concert to remind us why they built this city on rock ’n’ roll. Evolved from the psychedelic rock band Jefferson Airplane, the band’s current lineup includes original member Paul Kantner, who is joined by David Freiberg, Slick Aguilar, Chris Smith, Donny Baldwin, and vocalist Cathy Richardson, right. Expect to hear both Airplane and Starship hits such as “White Rabbit,” “Volunteers,” “Sara” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.”
7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 / Pipeline Cafe / $36 general, $75 VIP advance; $43, $80 at the door / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

CONCERT: NOV. 22

Hälau çO Kaululauaçe presents its Lüçau Fundraiser and Concert at Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park. It’s a concert under the stars with Hökü Zuttermeister, Küpaoa, Weldon Kekauoha, and a performance by the hula hälau. There will also be food booths, crafts and keiki games.
5-9 p.m. Nov. 22 / Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park / $15 general, free for those 6 and younger / 398-4461

CONCERT: NOV. 23

Grammy Award-winning producer, composer and artist Daniel Ho presents a concert to benefit Kalihi-Pälama Pediatrics Care Programs and St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church Outreach Ministries. Ho has recorded nearly 20 albums and is best known for his talents on the slack-key guitar, which have won him three consecutive Grammys.
3 p.m. Nov. 23 / St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church / $15 general, free for those 12 and younger / 845-2112

CONCERTS: NOV. 28-29

Béla Fleck and The Flecktones bring their irresistible mix of jazz, bluegrass and pop for a pair of Toyota Pops concerts with the Honolulu Symphony. Fleck and crew will perform songs from their upcoming holiday album “Jingle All the Way.”
8 p.m. Nov. 28-29 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $20-$82 general; $17-$66 seniors and military; 20 percent discount for Friends of Film Friday / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

FAIR: NOV. 29-30

Cross some names off that holiday list at the Mission Houses Museum’s 35th annual Holiday Craft Fair. In addition to a wide variety of unique hand-crafted items, there will be food and entertainment. The museum will be open, too, including the exhibit, “Fundamental Fibers: Tapa, Lauhala and Quilts” (entry is free, too).
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 29-30 / Mission Houses Museum / Free / 531-8104, ext. 714

COMEDY: DEC. 3

Comedian Robert Schimmel, below, brings his raunchy standup routine to Honolulu for two shows. Schimmel is best known for his comedy albums and appearances on HBO and “The Howard Stern Show.” This is for mature audiences: Schimmel’s material is often described as Z-rated and controversial, and almost always pertains to sex.
6 and 8:30 p.m. Dec. 3 / Pipeline Cafe / 6 p.m. show: $30 general, $50 VIP, includes dinner; 8 p.m. show: $25, $45 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

HOLIDAYS: DEC. 6-31

Thousands are expected to attend the opening night of the Honolulu City Lights extravaganza, which includes decorated Christmas trees in the City Hall courtyard, a wreath exhibit, big outdoor displays perfect for picture-taking and a corridor of twinkling lights Downtown. The opening night schedule includes the tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m., followed by the Electric Light Parade; tree and wreath displays opening at 6:30 p.m.; and a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 6 launch; displays continue through Dec. 31 / Free /
Honolulu Hale and surroundings / www.honolulucitylights.org

CONCERT: NOV. 23-25

The Maui-based Ebb & Flow Arts present a New Music Celebration, three concerts featuring works by Per Norgard, above, Scandinavia’s leading composer. Performing are the Ebb & Flow ensemble – Scott Anderson, clarinet and bass clarinet; Ignace Jang, violin; Mark Votapek, cello; and Robert Pollock, piano — as well as guest musicians. Discussions and lectures by Norgard are also scheduled on Maui Nov. 23, and at Orvis Auditorium Nov. 25.
• Maui: 4 p.m. discussion, 5 p.m. concert Nov. 23 / Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater / $25 general, $12.50 12 and younger / (808) 242-2787
• Oçahu: 7:30 p.m. concert Nov. 24 / Doris Duke Theatre / Free / 528-8700. Also 12:30 p.m. lecture (free), 7:30 p.m. concert Nov. 25 ($10 general, $6 seniors, free for students and faculty) / Orvis Auditorium, UH-Mänoa / 956-8742

COMEDY: DEC. 10

Local boy Paul Ogata, left, returns for a show at Pipeline Cafe. Ogata, who now calls Los Angeles home, has been seen everywhere these days with appearances on Comedy Central, CBS’s “Late Late Show,” and performances around the world, from Times Square to Hong Kong.
8:30 p.m. Dec. 10 / Pipeline Cafe / $20-$40 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

CONCERT: DEC. 11

Legendary pop singer, pianist and songwriter Neil Sedaka performs at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. With more than 50 years in the music business, Sedaka’s music remains timeless with hits such as “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” and “Calendar Girl.” This will be Sedaka’s first performance at the Blaisdell; his usual venue in Honolulu is the Hawaiçi Theatre.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $25, $37.50, $45 / 877-750-4400,
www.ticketmaster.com

FESTIVAL: DEC. 15-21

Registration is now open for the 2008 Winter Solstice Fire Tribe Gathering festival. This multiday community celebration features song, chant, dance, drumming, poetry, visual art and spontaneous sacred ceremony. Early registration ends Sunday; late registration is through Dec. 12. Fees are $35 and up, based on number of days attending, choice of accommodations and optional meal plan.
Dec. 15-21 / Register for location /
277-7872, www.firetribehawaii.org