Saturday, February 2:
Augie T’s Last Stand.  After 27 years of performing stand-up comedy, veteran local comedian and Palace Theater favorite, Augie T announces his final big comedy tour. At 50 years old, it’s time to hang up the BVDs and focus on new endeavors in life.  Augie T has been at the core of the local comedy revival since he began performing for audiences in Hawai`i and across the United States over a quarter century ago. He was named one of Pacific Business News 40 Under 40, funniest comic in Hawai`i by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and Midweek, and one of Hawai`i’s Top 100 influential Filipinos. Augie’s work has been recognized as best comedy show by Honolulu Magazine, topped the DVD sales chart, and won two Hawai`i Music Awards and two Na Hoku Hanohano awards. Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo. 7 p.m.  Tickets start at $25. All ticket prices increase by $5 on the day of the show. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets available at the Palace Theater Box Office window or over the phone with a credit card at (808) 934-7010.  For more information visit www.hilopalace.com.