'CHINESE SPECTACULAR'

An extravaganza titled "Chinese Spectacular," showcasing long-lost traditions in dance and music, comes to the Blaisdell Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 21.

The production features colorful costumes, original choreography and more than 100 dancers and musicians as they tell of ancient and modern Chinese legends. The show visit 60 cities — including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, and venues in Canada, Europe and Asia — this year with a schedule of more than 200 performances.

Tickets are $38, $58, $78 and $98; available at Ticketmaster outlets, including the box office and at 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

JAMMIN' APRIL 12

Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the 11th annual Jammin' Hawaiians concert, happening April 12 at the Waikiki Shell. Gates open at 4 p.m.

Among the performers: Fiji, Lukie D, Mana'o Company, 'Ekolu, O-Shen, Beach 5 and Rebel Souljahz. The concert is a benefit for Musical Youth Hawaii.

Tickets — $10 lawn for a limited time — will be available at Ticketmaster outlets; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

HOT DATES

MARCH 14

Parisii Quartet with Jerome Correas (baritone) and Emmanuel Strosser (piano), Orvis Auditorium.

MARCH 14-16

Honolulu Festival, various venues.

MARCH 15-16

Kenny G, with Honolulu Symphony Pops, Blaisdell Concert Hall.

APRIL 18-MAY 11

"Shadowlands," production by The Actors' Group, Yellow Brick Studio.

APRIL 19-20

Kokua Festival, Waikiki Shell.

MAY 1

Sugarland in concert, Blaisdell Concert Hall.

MAY 2-11

Hawai'i Romance Festival, various venues.

MAY 3

Waikiki Spam Jam, Kalakaua Avenue.

MAY 10

Pride 4 Ewa, Mahiko Park.

AUG. 7-10, 14-17

Honolulu Family Festival, Magic Island.