nov. 12-29

In need of a holiday-spirits boost? "Winter Wonderettes" is for you.

7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays / Manoa Valley Theatre / $35 general, $30 for seniors and military, $20 for ages 25 and under / 988-6131, www.manovalleytheatre.com

Nov. 13-14, 20-22

A 70-year-old father, his brother and two adult sons all live together. Mix in an attractive young wife and watch the sparks fly in Harold Pinter's "The Homecoming."

8 p.m. Nov. 13-14, 20-21, 2 p.m. Nov. 22 / Kennedy Theatre, UH-Manoa / $5-$20 / 956-7655, www.etickethawaii.com

nov. 13-14

Jack Johnson will do an acoustic set following the screenings of "En Concert" on both nights. How much he plays, he says, will depend on what feels right. Is he kidding? Play all night!

8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) / Hawaii Theatre / $50, $75, $100, $125 / 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com

nov. 15

The Fray, pictured, was just getting big when it performed at Band Camp with Hoobastank in 2006. My, how the band has grown since. Also performing: Panic at the Disco and Maui up-and-comers The Throwdowns.

6 p.m. / Waikíkí Shell / $37, $39.50, $55.50 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

Dec. 2

If you like seeing entertainers on the rise, you need to see comedian Kira Soltanovich. She recently hosted the TV pilot "Box Seat" with Dennis Rodman, Jose Canseco and Jenny McCarthy. Stardom ahead?

8 p.m. / Pipeline Café / $20, $40 VIP / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

dec. 11-12

Just hearing the name Glen Campbell makes you want to belt out "Like a Rhinestone Cowboy."The country legend is coming to O'ahu to perform Holiday Pops with the Honolulu Symphony.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $20, $34, $49, $59, $82 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

dec. 16

M. Ward is one of music critics' favorite artists, a musician who plays the piano and guitar, has a honey-smooth voice and has worked with the likes of Norah Jones and Jenny Lewis. You will love him, too.

7 p.m. / Pipeline Café / $25, $50 VIP / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

dec. 20, 22-23

It's time for the Nä Leo 25th Anniversary Holiday Music Spectacular, and from a group that's released 18 CDs and won more than 20 Nä Hoku Hanohano awards, we expect nothing less.

7:30 p.m. / Hale Koa Luau Gardens/ $39.99, $59.99, $79.99 and $99.99 / 262-6300, www.worldsound.com

Nov. 6 David Sedaris, Blaisdell Arena

Nov. 6-Dec. 6 "Quiptease," Paul and Vi Loo Theatre, Hawaii Pacific University

Nov. 7 Homecoming Bash, Pipeline Café

Nov. 7-14 6th annual GiRL FeST Hawaii, various venues

Nov. 8 Saving Our Samoa benefit concert, Pipeline Café

Nov. 8 John Rowles — The Legend Returns to Hawaii, Hawaii Theatre

Nov. 10 Lea Salonga, Blaisdell Concert Hall

Nov. 13 Great American Circus, Blaisdell Arena

Nov. 15 Loggins and Messina, Blaisdell Concert Hall

Dec. 22-Jan. 3 "STOMP!," Hawaii Theatre