Friday, September 8:  Tropical Tease: A Night of Cabaret.  Presented by The Palace Theater and The 6th Annual Hawai`i Burlesque Festival, enjoy an evening of celebration with crazy songs, exotic dance, female impersonation, aerial artistry, live organ music, risqué striptease and more. Headlining the event will be RedBone, “The Cyclone of Burlesque” with special guest Violetta Beretta, Hawai`i’s Burlesque Sweetheart.  Also featuring talented local professionals of theater, dance, burlesque and circus.  This show is for ages 18 and over only. This…

Weekends, October 13 – 29: 16th Annual Fall Musical – “Shout! The Mod Musical”. SHOUT! promises to be a fun romp through the sixties with songs like “Georgy Girl”, “These Boots were Made for Walkin’ ” and “To Sir With Love”. Set in London, SHOUT! takes you from 1960 to 1970 chronicling the dawning liberation of women. It was a time when English and American women were redefining themselves in the face of changing attitudes about gender. The soundtrack reflects that change…

Friday, February 9: Love in the Air.  This 18-act aerial circus show explores the concept of Love in all of its forms, featuring 15 aerial artists from six different countries. This show will include aerial silk, hoop, rope, dance, and more. This show is rated PG-13 for occasional sensual self-expression.  Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo. 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.  Advance tickets: $20 General; $25 Center Reserved. All tickets will be $5 more on day of show.…

Friday, March 2: Felipe Esparza: Bad Decisions Tour.  Stand-up comedian and actor Felipe Esparza is best known for his stand-up special “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You” (2012), his recurring roles on “Superstore” (2016, 2017) and “The Eric Andre Show” (2012), “Last Comic Standing” (winner – 2010), “World’s Dumbest…” (2014), his podcast “What’s Up Fool?” on the All Things Comedy Network and his newest stand-up special, “Translate This” (premiering on HBO, 2017). Tickets: $35 General; $40 VIP. Tickets can be purchased at www.bigisland.ticketleap.com/felipe.…

Saturday, April 28: Mark Yamanaka and Kris Fuchigami.  Mark Yamanaka, Hilo’s own falsetto champion and multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner, teams up with Kris Fuchigami, also a Hilo native, known for his astounding licks on the `ukulele to bring you a special evening of Hawaiian music.  The Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo.  For tickets and information call (808) 934-7101 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) or visit http://hilopalace.com/. Tickets may also be purchased at the box office (10 a.m. to 3…

Friday, May 18: Big Island Comedy Eruption.  A night of laughs as comedians Champ and Kaleo Pilanca, “The New C & K Uncut”, hit the Palace stage. Also featured will be some of Big Island’s very own amateur comedians, and music by Media. There will be a beer garden with Heineken and Coors Light available. Tickets: $20 General; $35 VIP Seating (includes two drinks). All tickets will be $5 more at the door.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office…

Thursday, June 21:  Jazz Night at the Palace Theater.  The Palace Theater is proud to present Jazz Night at the Palace with music by SOUL ON A ROLL!  The Palace Café will be open with special menu items. Mehana Beer and Wine will be available for purchase. Arrive early, seating is limited. Enjoy jazz from some of Hilo’s finest musicians in the Palace Lobby. Admission is only $10. Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo.  6 to 8 p.m., doors open at…

Friday, September 7: Summer Camp Cabaret. Enjoy an evening of celebration with crazy songs, exotic dance, female impersonation, aerial artistry, live organ music, risqué striptease and more. Starring: Bunny Pistol, Violetta Beretta, Madame X, Jenny Penny, and also featuring talented local professionals of theater, dance, burlesque and circus.  This show is for ages 18 and over only. Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo.  8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or over the phone with a credit…

Fridays – Sundays, October 5 – 21: Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka”.  The Palace Theater and The Hilo Community Players are proud to present their 17th annual fall musical, Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka”.  The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale.  Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll &…

Saturday, January 26: Johnny Nicholas & Hell Bent. Texas songwriting and Blues Roots music at its best, with opening set by The Dragon Jazz Band. Johnny and his band are no strangers to the Islands, having done several tours under their own name as well as backing up Delbert McClinton and Marcia Ball. Johnny has been described as one of the premier blues and roots music interpreters and artists alive today. His storied career has spanned decades and is well…

Saturday, January 12:  Jake Shimabukuro.  Every major artist has that one defining album or performance, but for ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro, his entire career has been filled with such magical achievements. Since he first came to the world’s attention with his deeply beautiful and original take on George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” in a viral video that dominated YouTube in 2005, the Hawaiian-born Shimabukuro has virtually reinvented the four-string instrument, causing many to call him “the Jimi Hendrix…

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…

Tuesday – Friday, March 19 – 22nd: Bruce Meyer’s Magic Camp XII.  A fun performance magic program that your child will enjoy, emphasizing goal achievement, self-esteem building, positive attitudes, poise, confidence building and teamwork.  Conducted by international award winners and long-time magic instructors Bruce and Jennifer Meyers. Includes all magic tricks, props and learning materials. Each day, 5 or more magic tricks are taught. They’ll build their own magic kit and learn to make things appear, switch places, levitate and…

Friday, April 19:  Silent Movie Night Surprise!  Tommy Stark will spin the Roulette Wheel of Stars and bring you one of 8 Great Classic Films from his collection accompanied by a live musical score performed on the Mighty Palace Pipe Organ.  Enjoy this one of a kind, one night only, joint fundraiser for the Palace Theater and the Hilo Theatre Organ Society.  Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo. 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 in…

Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2: Made In Hawaii Film Festival. The Made in Hawaii Film Festival showcases the best of Hawaii-made independent films over a weekend-long festival at the historic Hilo Palace Theater. The 2019 program includes music videos, webseries, experimental, documentary and narrative shorts and features, with filmmakers in attendance for Q&As. Full film line up and schedule can be found at MIHFF.org Tickets are available now at the Palace Box Office and ONLINE HERE The MADE…

Monday June 3 & Tuesday June 4: Leitis In Waiting.Not Rated | 72 min Celebrate PRIDE at the Palace! Documentary by Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson & Kumu Hina Wong-Kalu Leitis in Waiting is a raw yet tender portrait of Joey Mataele and the Tonga leitis, an intrepid group of native transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in their South Pacific Kingdom. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Tickets are $8.50 General and…

THURSDAY June 6th: An Evening of Tango with Pablo and Adrian. An evening of Tango performances for piano and bandoneón, including a mini tango lesson in the lobby prior to the show! Dancing is encouraged during the second half of the concert. Tickets available now at the Box Office and ONLINE $20 General Admission in Advance $25 General Admission on Day of Show Doors open 1 hour prior to show time. To purchase tickets over the phone, please call our Box Office, Monday-Friday,…

July 11, 2019:Jazz Night at the Palace Theater. The Palace Theater is proud to present a Jazz Night with music by SOUL ON A ROLL! Featuring Randy Skaggs on saxophone, Walter Greenwood on organ, Diana Webb on Bass, Sarah Bethany providing vocals, and Michael Surprenant on drums. The Palace Café will be open with special menu items. Beer and Wine will be available for purchase. Come early, seating is limited! Come and enjoy jazz from some of Hilo’s finest musicians…