To Do! Michael Paulo, Pink Martini, Neil Diamond, Hawaii Unite Festival, Bad Boys of Dance

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SATURDAY, FEB. 11
The first smooth-jazz concert of 2012 from local promoter and saxophonist Michael Paulo features guitarist Peter White, who is promoting his upcoming album “Here We Go.”
8 p.m. / Liliu Theatre, Hawai’i Convention Center / $60 and $85 / 951-696-0184, www.tix.com

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THURSDAY, FEB. 16
It’s the anticipated return of Pink Martini, who, with singer China Forbes, last wowed a Blaisdell Concert Hall audience in March 2010 with its stylish, retro global pop sound.
7 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $45 / 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com

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THURSDAY, FEB. 16 & SATURDAY, FEB. 18
Neil Diamond, who’s written and performed some of the most loved pop and rock songs of our time, is returning to Hawaii for the first time since 1976.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $48, $59, $99, $159 / 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com

—Aaron Yoshino / Special to the Star-Advertiser

FRIDAY, FEB. 17
Versatile reggae singer Tarrus Riley returns to headline the Hawaii Unite Festival, which also celebrates the latest release to help benefit the Mana Maoli Native Hawaiian collective.
3:30 p.m. / Kakaako Waterfront Park Amphitheatre / $35 and $80 / 855-235-2867, www.groovetickets.com

—Brian Tseng / Special to the Star-Advertiser

SATURDAY, FEB. 18
Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance hope to entertain both dance neophytes and enthusiasts with their virile, classically trained group of male dancers.
8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre, presented by Ballet Hawaii / $35, $55, $75 VIP / 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com

TICKER

Shangri La: the Doris Duke estate, hosts a randai performance and cultural talk, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, $15; reservations required. 792-5503.

Chinatown Chase: Join a team Feb. 11 to romp through the Honolulu Arts District, performing foolish feats: chinatownchase.com.

The Shins: Tickets are now on sale at the Blaisdell Center box office and Ticketmaster for their April 17 concert.