OCT. 17-18

There's nothing like sitting back and settling in for a Honolulu Symphony concert at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Acclaimed pianist Arnaldo Cohen performs Liszt's virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 2.

8 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $19, $26, $40, $52, $70 / 792-2000, 524-0815 ext. 245, www.ticketmaster.com

OCT. 27

The Bad Brains are a hardcore punk/reggae group from the '70s that always seems on the cusp of making it big. One reason they haven't? Lead singer H.R. was once arrested for assault before a tour with the Beastie Boys. Volatile and great, all at once.

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

OCT. 30

We were just sick when Tiffany had to pull out of her Pipeline engagement earlier this year because of illnesss, but the pop singer/playmate/ actress is healthy and ready to perform at the '80s Fright Night bash.

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

OCT. 31

No, this is not a cruel trick. We're serious when we say MC Lyte (pictured) is part of the treats at the Halloween Legends of Hip-Hop Masquerade Ball 2009. Public Enemy is one of the special guests, too.

9 p.m. / Pipeline Café / $40, $80 VIP / 877-714-7668, groovetickets.com

OCT. 31

This is going to be fun. With the organ hauntingly playing away, the classic1925 silent movie "Phantom of the Opera" will play out on a big screen at the Hawai'i Theatre. Perfect for Halloween.

7 p.m. / Hawai'i Theatre / $10 pre-sale, $12 at the door / 528-0506, http://www.hawaiitheatre.com

NOV. 6

Seldom do you see a newsroom filled with writers get excited over an artist, but we're all giddy over the chance to listen to best-selling author David Sedaris. If you've read his work, you'll love hearing him live.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $35, $45, $55, $65 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

NOV. 21

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Richard Thompson has more than 40 albums to his credit. He also did the music for the "Grizzly Man" documentary that chronicled Timothy Treadwell's life among grizzly bears in Alaska and his subsequent death.

7:30 p.m. / Paliku Theatre / $35 / 235-7310, http://www.eTicketHwaii.com

NOV. 22-JAN. 3

It's not a play, musical or opera. But what "Stomp!" is is pure, energizing entertainment. No speech, dialogue or plot is needed. Mesmerizing family fun.

8 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays / Hawai'i Theatre / $35, $45, $55 (opening night $15.25, $28, $40) / 528-0506, http://www.hawaiitheatre.com

Oct. 16 "Where The Wild Things Are" (pictured above), opens in theaters

Oct. 17 Cedric the Entertainer, Blaisdell Arena

Oct. 17 "Dervish*," Leeward Community College

Oct. 21-25 Fall Footholds, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre

Oct. 23-Nov. 14 "Stripes & Stars," HTY, Tenney Theatre

Nov. 5-Dec. 6 "Voices from Okinawa," Kumu Kahua Theatre

Nov. 6-Dec. 6 "Quiptease," Paul and Vi Loo Theatre, Hawai'i Pacific University Nov. 8 "John Rowles — The Legend Returns to Hawaii," Hawai'i Theatre

Nov. 13, 14, 20-22 "The Homecoming," Kennedy Theatre