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To Do! VibesquaD, ‘Nutcracker,’ Joyce Yang, Dirty Vegas, Robin Thicke

FRIDAY, NOV. 9
VibesquaD, aka Chicago native Aaron Holstein, brings his bass-based electronic dance music to the Republik.
8 p.m. / The Republik / $15-$25 / 855-235-2867, flavorus.com

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 9-11
This year’s Ballet Hawaii production of “The Nutcracker” features guest Sokvannara (Sy) Sar from the Carolina Ballet company in a starring role.
Various times / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $35-$99 / 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

FRIDAY AND MONDAY, NOV. 9 & 12
The dynamic classical pianist Joyce Yang will perform both solo and chamber music recitals.
7:30 p.m. / Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawaii at Manoa (Nov. 9), and Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art (Nov. 12) / $15-$35 (Nov. 9) and $30-$35 (Nov. 12) / hmta.org (Nov. 9) / 489-5038, chambermusichawaii.org (Nov. 12)

SATURDAY, NOV. 10
The British house music trio Dirty Vegas is featuring music from its 2011 album “Electric Love,” this year’s single “Emma,” as well as still pumping out its breakout hit “Days Go By.”
9 p.m. / The Republik / $22.50 / 855-235-2867, flavorus.com

FRIDAY, NOV. 16
Urban soul artist Robin Thicke makes his Hawaii debut, promoting his latest album, “Love After War.”
8:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $49-$150 / 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

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Point Panic Music Festival: On Nov. 17, Sublime With Rome, Bone Thugs & Harmony, and Groundation are headliners, flavorus.com

Keiko Fujii Dance Company: The celebrated Osaka troupe pays tribute to the Fukushima earthquake/tsunami victims Nov. 18, hawaiitheatre.com

Pop diva Tiffany explores her country roots, 8 p.m. today at The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd.; $40, www.groovetickets.com or 855-235-2867