Friday & Saturday, November 21 & 22: Ukulele Festival. The Festival this year is dedicated to Dennis Kamakahi – a many time guest of the Institute. Local musicians will offer classes and school shows, in addition to four evening concerts (one free and three ticketed), reaching a projected 4,000 school children in North Hawai`i. The free opening concert includes an open invitation to the community to join the masters on stage, in the popular “Kanikapila” event. Featuring Ledward Kaapana &…

Sunday, December 7: Ukulele Master, Jake Shimabukuro. With his new record “Grand Ukulele,” Shimabukuro’s star may burn even brighter. An ambitious follow-up to 2011’s Peace, Love, Ukulele (which debuted at #1 on the Billboard World Charts), this Hawaiian musician’s new record finds him in collaboration with legendary producer/engineer Alan Parsons. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. 4 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Saturday & Sunday, December 13 & 14: Waimea Community Chorus – “Angels We Have Heard”. Celebrate the Christmas season with selections from classical music, traditional carols, and contemporary Christmas favorites. The 60-voice chorus will be accompanied by a 14-piece mini-orchestra. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Saturday & Sunday, January 10 & 11: Kahilu Youth Troupe Revue Back to Broadway. Return to Broadway with the Kahilu Youth Troupe, talented local high school musical theater students joined by older graduates who are currently studying performing arts in college, in preparation for their own future Broadway debuts. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m.; Sunday 4 to 6 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Saturday & Sunday, January 10 & 11: Kahilu Youth Troupe Revue Back to Broadway. Return to Broadway with the Kahilu Youth Troupe, talented local high school musical theater students joined by older graduates who are currently studying performing arts in college, in preparation for their own future Broadway debuts. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m.; Sunday 4 to 6 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Friday, January 16: Maisey Rika. Some have described her sound as being similar to Tracey Chapman or Sade, with a splash of India Arie. Her spine tingling vocals and fusion of English and Maori (Te Reo) lyrics are capturing the hearts of soul seekers both in New Zealand and abroad. Her songs are filled with touching tales and the universal emotions of hardship, happiness, love, justice, and sorrow. The ancestral sounds of traditional Maori instruments have been used alongside energetic…

Saturday, January 31: Makana Tribute to Sonny Chillingworth. Makana received a grant in the ‘80s from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to study under Hawaiian slack key legend Sonny Chillingworth. By the age of 15, he had already turned professional. This concert is a Tribute that Makana has long intended to create for the Big Island. Sonny Chillingworth was one of the most influential slack key guitarists in history. He played with Gabby Pahinui for years, and…

Saturday, May 9: Brothers Cazimero. Fulfilling an unbroken 30 year old tradition, Robert and Roland Cazimero will celebrate May Day in Waimea in 2015. Nothing beats Hawaiian music with Robert on bass and Roland on twelve string guitar! The Brothers Cazimero are consummate musicians who have made their indelible imprint on the face of contemporary Hawaiian music. Kahilu Theatre. 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Saturday, May 30: Sleeping Beauty Ballet. Based on the original 1890 ballet, academy dancers age 3 through adult bring to life this family favorite fairy tale in four swiftly moving scenes. A silent auction will be held during intermission to benefit educational programs and studio renovations. Kahilu Theatre, 68-1186 Lindsey Road Kamuela. 2:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 329-8876 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Wednesday, December 9:  Jake Shimabukuro.  Known for his energetic strumming on the ukulele, Jake’s performance incorporates elements of thoughtful, sophisticated arrangements to spontaneous, improvised passages. In addition to his original compositions, his repertoire includes Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, Schubert’s Ave Maria and Cohen’s Hallelujah. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Wednesday, December 16:  Amy Hanaiali`i.  Amy's talent emerges from a disciplined blend of classical training, fusing powerhouse vocalists, and honoring her family through her worldly heritage and rooted ancestral responsibility.  Her albums have garnered 22 Na Hoku Hanohano awards, Hawai`i's equivalent to the GRAMMY® awards. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela.  7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Thursday, December 19:  Kona Harp Ensemble – Celtic Christmas.  Ancient Hawaiian Music and the Spirit of Christmas meet at Kahilu Theatre, featuring three Harps and Woodwinds - including Clarinet, Sax, Hawaiian Bambooflutes, Shakuhachi and Bansuri flutes. Enjoy listening to music by Bach, Pachelbel, Tchaikovsky, O’Carolan, traditional Hawaiian, Celtic, Japanese and Indian Music.  Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. 6 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Monday & Tuesday, December 21 & 22: The Nutcracker Ballet.  Over 50 local dancers, guest dancers from the Maui Academy of Performing Arts and professional dancers from the Carolina & Bolshoi Ballet will make the ballet come to life. A Chinese auction in the lobby will benefit West Hawai`i Dance Theatre & Academy's ongoing programs and studio renovations.  Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. Show times are Monday at 6 p.m., Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 329-8876…

Tuesday, January 19:  Les Ballets Trockaderos de Monte Carlo.  Men in Frocks! "The Trocks" are artful parodists, illuminating the most gripping classical ballets via a wink and smile and the occasional well-placed shtick. Their sendups of ballet conventions are rendered with such love and energy that the comedy almost masks some seriously awesome dancing. The company will also offer a free master class.  Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela.  7 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit…

Sunday, March 6:  Royal Order of Kamehameha First Annual Fundraiser Concert.  Concert features award-winning vocalists Weldon Kekauoha and Kainani Kahuanaele, with hula by Kumu Hula Paul Neves’ Halau Ha`a Kea `O Kinohi.   There will be a Silent Auction from 1 to 1:45 p.m. in the lobby. Doors open for concert at 1:45pm; concert at 2 p.m. Reserved. Preferred seating $45; General seating $35. Keep your ticket stubs for Lucky Number Drawings. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Waimea.  For tickets and…

Saturday & Sunday, April 23 & 24:  She`island.   A world premiere play created from stories collected from local women, encouraged and directed by Jane Sibbett. After great success with two years of The Vagina Monologues, director Jane Sibbett is co-creating a new project to inspire. The first of Kahilu Theatre Original Productions built from the ground up, this collaboration is a colorful collection of never before heard, deeply moving, and sometimes hilarious and starling pieces as only our Big Island…

Saturday & Sunday, April 23 & 24:  She`island.   A world premiere play created from stories collected from local women, encouraged and directed by Jane Sibbett. After great success with two years of The Vagina Monologues, director Jane Sibbett is co-creating a new project to inspire. The first of Kahilu Theatre Original Productions built from the ground up, this collaboration is a colorful collection of never before heard, deeply moving, and sometimes hilarious and starling pieces as only our Big Island…

Sunday, May 1:  In Dis Life – A Tribute to Bruddah Iz.  In honor of the great Israel Kamakawiwo`ole, featuring his greatest hits sung by an invited group of Hawaiian musicians.  Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela.  6 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Saturday, May 14:  Robert Cazimero.  Enjoy the smooth showmanship, talent, and graciousness of Robert Cazimero and his guests, with contemporary Hawaiian music and hula.  Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsay Rd., Kamuela.  For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Friday, August 5: An Intimate Evening with Rickie Lee Jones.  Since two-time Grammy winner Rickie Lee Jones exploded onto the pop scene in 1978 with “Chuck E’s In Love,” she has made a career of fearlessly experimenting with her sound and persona over 15 critically acclaimed albums.   Rickie is both a character in the songs and the songwriter singing, defying convention with her sometimes brazen sexuality and the mixed bag of jazz, rock and ‘confessional’ songwriter performances.  Kahilu Theater, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Waimea.  7 p.m. …

Sunday, August 7: Amy Hanai`ali`i.  Singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Amy Hanai`ali`i remains Hawai`i’s top selling female vocalist of all time, evidenced by 25 Na Hoku Hanohano awards and 5 Grammy nominations for Best Hawaiian Music Album. Kahilu Theater, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Waimea. 2 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Thursday – Sunday, August 18 – 21: Monty Python’s Spamalot. Presented by Waimea Community Theatre and Chorus, this musical comedy was adapted from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.  It retells the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.  It features a bevy of beautiful show girls, cows, killer rabbits, and French People.  Spamalot won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and was nominated for 14 Tony Awards.  Kahilu Theater, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd.,…

Tuesday – Thursday, December 20 - 22: The Nutcracker Ballet.  West Hawai`i Dance Theatre and Academy lights up the holidays by presenting Tchaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker Ballet." This visually stunning festive family-friendly production includes more than 60 local dancers, guest dancers from The Maui Academy of Performing Arts, and guest professional dancers from the Matsuyama Ballet, Carolina Ballet and Bolshoi Ballet.  A Silent Auction and Nutcracker Boutique will be held in the lobby. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Waimea.  Tuesday &…

Tuesday – Thursday, December 20 - 22: The Nutcracker Ballet.  West Hawai`i Dance Theatre and Academy lights up the holidays by presenting Tchaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker Ballet." This visually stunning festive family-friendly production includes more than 60 local dancers, guest dancers from The Maui Academy of Performing Arts, and guest professional dancers from the Matsuyama Ballet, Carolina Ballet and Bolshoi Ballet.  A Silent Auction and Nutcracker Boutique will be held in the lobby. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Waimea.  Tuesday &…

Sunday, July 23: Opera for Kids.  Kids age 5-14 experience opera’s backstage process up close and personal. Parents must accompany children under 12. Free admission by reservation at (808) 333-7378 or info@hawaiipaf.org. Children admitted to The Mikado at no charge.  Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela.  2 p.m.  For more information call (808) 333-7378.

Thursday - Saturday, December 21 - 23:  The Nutcracker Ballet.  West Hawai`i Dance Theatre and Academy lights up the holidays by presenting Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Ballet.” This visually stunning, festive, family-friendly production includes more than 60 local dancers, guest dancers from The Maui Academy of Performing Arts, and guest professional dancers from the Matsuyama Ballet, Carolina Ballet and Bolshoi Ballet.  A Silent Auction and Nutcracker Boutique will be held in the lobby. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Waimea.  Thursday &…

Saturday, September 8: Kindy Sproat Falsetto & Hawaiian Storytelling Competition.  Our kane (men) come out to show their skills to throw their voice in higher registers. They also share the manao of their mele, the songwriter and the hidden meaning (kaona). This is to honor the late Uncle Kindy Sproat, a true Hawaiian who lived in Pololu Valley, as his kupuna before him. This event has served as a platform for many falsetto singers to share their talents and voices.…

Saturday, October 27:  Artists2Artist: Henry Kapono & Jerry Santos.  Henry Kapono will host three duo concerts sharing the stage with some of his legendary contemporaries, with songs and stories about music that has been part of our lives for a long time.  The artists will play individual hits then collaborate on a fun jam.  Per Henry, “Guaranteed to leave people smiling and happy.”  Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Waimea. 7 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit…

Friday, November 2:  Leche de Tigre.A blend of musical styles referred to as “Latin Gypsy Fun”, often laced with rock influences is characteristic of Leche de Tigre (LEH-CHEH-DEH-TEE-GREH).  The main focus is to make you move.  Adrenalized Latin percussive rhythms; Spanish, gypsy and rock inspired vocal and guitar arrangements; and drive funk foundation of bass, drums and horn, result in a potent concoction triggering long lasting excitement, bringing harmonic life to every Leche de Tigre performance.  Kahilu Theater, Mike Luce…

Thursday – Saturday, November 15 – 17: 16th Annual `Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Festival.  This legendary annual music event will include popular local favorite musicians Jake Shimabukuro, Jeff Peterson, Sonny Lim, Led Kaapana, Nathan Awaeau, Mike Kaawa and more.  A festival like no other in the state, these musicians play together onstage and give back across the islands in local schools to inspire the next generation of `ukulele and kiho`alu performers. Thursday - Kanikapila; Friday - Ho`olaule`a; Saturday - Hana Hou. Kahilu Theater, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Waimea. Thursday & Friday, 7 p.m.;…

Saturday, November 24: Artists2Artist: Henry Kapono & Keola Beamer.  Henry Kapono will host three duo concerts sharing the stage with some of his legendary contemporaries, with songs and stories about music that has been part of our lives for a long time.  The artists will play individual hits then collaborate on a fun jam.  Per Henry, “Guaranteed to leave people smiling and happy.”  Kahilu Theater, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Waimea. 7 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org 

August 18, 2019: Moananuiakea - documentary and Q&A with Hokulea crew. This powerful documentary celebrates Hōkūleʻa's historic Mālama Honua worldwide voyage that connected countless individuals and communities from around the globe. It was a voyage that also represented the fulfillment of the vision of Nainoa Thompson and his contemporaries—the passing of the mantle to the next generation of kānaka maoli who will retain the skills of their ancestors and perpetuate this tradition for generations to come. Rated PG/153 min. Screenings…

September 30, 2019: Tiffany. Kahilu Theatre welcomes 80’s pop icon singer/songwriter Tiffany on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 7 PM. Legendary pop-rock star Tiffany Renee Darwish, more commonly known as Tiffany, has earned two number-one hit singles, "I Think We're Alone Now" and "Could’ve Been", and set a record as the youngest female artist to top the Billboard charts with her debut album. In 2000, Billboard Magazine described Tiffany’s album The Color of Silence as “thoughtful, intelligent, and full of…

September 12, 2019 - November 07, 2019: Alfred Hitchcock Film Series. Kahilu Theatre is proud to announce this year’s Classic Film Series featuring nine works by the renowned British film director, Alfred Hitchcock will be featured on the silver screen. Hitchcock’s timeless portrayal of human character and emotion once again will keep you riveted Thursdays at 10 am. Films featured include: Shadow of a Doubt - September 12 The Birds - September 19 Strangers on a Train - September 26…

September 21, 2019 - September 22, 2019: Kealii Reichel has been at the forefront in the revival and perpetuation of Hawaiian culture. He is a world-class performer, best-selling recording artist, multiple award-winning kumu hula, prolific composer, renowned chanter, choreographer,  dancer, crafter, scholar and teacher. Kealii has cemented his place in the Hawaiian music industry, and in 2011 he was inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame for his achievements in all facets of Hawaiian music, chant and hula and has received…

October 02, 2019: Mark Nizer 4D Mark Nizer 4D. Kahilu Theatre Presents Mark Nizer 4D…a new dimension in entertainment – the only live 3D show in the world! International juggling champion Mark Nizer, one of the world's foremost practitioners of the unique form of entertainment, will take over the stage at the Kahilu Theatre on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 7 PM to present a daring performance guaranteed to astound! His act is always fresh and wild. Mark Nizer makes…

October 03, 2019: Lorenzo's Army. Kahilu Theatre is opening up a dance floor in the extended Main Stage/Mike Luce Studio (MLS) as part of the “Dance Night at Kahilu” series, featuring live music with local jam band Lorenzo’s Army Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 7pm. Lorenzo’s Army has been playing music on the Big Island for 20 years at well-known local hotspots, music clubs, and private events. The band specializes in “good time music for the masses” covering everything from…

October 11, 2019: Christian Sands Trio Christian Sands—Jazz Pianist. Christian Sands is currently one of the most in-demand pianists working in jazz. He will perform at the Kahilu Theatre on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 7 pm. Accompanying him on stage will be bassist Yasushi Nakamura and drummer Jerome Jennings. In the last few years Sands has toured around the world as a bandleader and recently appeared as a sideman on records by Christian McBride and Gregory Porter. His skills…

November 07, 2019:  Alfred Hitchcock Film Series. Kahilu Theatre is proud to announce this year’s Classic Film Series featuring nine works by the renowned British film director, Alfred Hitchcock will be featured on the silver screen. Hitchcock’s timeless portrayal of human character and emotion once again will keep you riveted Thursdays at 10 am. Films featured include: Shadow of a Doubt - September 12 The Birds - September 19 Strangers on a Train - September 26 Rear Window - October…

November 08, 2019: Ian O'Sullivan. Born and raised on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaiian guitarist and composer Ian O'Sullivan is well-versed in Hawaiian music and the ukulele and performs a range of styles from classical to Hawaiian slack key guitar. In 2011 he became the first person from Hawaii to receive a Master's in Guitar from Yale University. Ian has performed internationally as well as throughout the United States including Carnegie's Weill Recital Hall. In 2013 Ian released his…

November 10, 2019: Sara Davis Buechner. Noted for her musical command, cosmopolitan artistry, and visionary independence, Sara Davis Buechner is one of the most original concert pianists of our time and will perform at the Kahilu Theatre Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 2 pm. Lauded for her “intelligence, integrity and all-encompassing technical prowess” (New York Times), “thoughtful artistry in the full service of music” (Washington Post), and “astounding virtuosity” (Philippine Star), Japan’s InTune magazine sums up: “Buechner has no superior.”…

November 15, 2019: Korean Cinderella. Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s A Korean Cinderella mixes modern K-pop with traditional Korean drumming, dance and costumes, and will return to Kahilu Theatre on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 7 pm. Written by Alvin Chan, A Korean Cinderella is a musical play that takes Korea’s traditional version of the classic Cinderella tale, “Konji and Patji,” and transforms it into a modern tale through a mixture of culturally specific theatre techniques and modern aesthetics popular in…

November 21, 2019 - November 23, 2019: Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Festival (17th Annual). Kahilu Theatre is honored to be hosting the 17th Annual Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Festival November 21- 23, 2019 featuring Hawaiian musicians Jeff Peterson, Sonny Lim, Led Kaapana, Nathan Aweau, Mike Kaawa, Brittni Paiva, and Benny Chong. A festival like no other, these musicians will take the stage together to talk story, play music, and share their experiences as award-winning Hawaiian music artists. Over the course…

December 21, 2019 - December 23, 2019: West Hawaii Dance Theatre Presents The Nutcracker Ballet. West Hawaii Dance Theatre lights up the holidays  by presenting  "The Nutcracker Ballet".  This delightful  holiday classic is performed at Kahilu Theatre  on Saturday, December  21, Sunday, December 22, and Monday, December 23, 2019. All performances will be at 2:00pm A Full Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Brian Dollinger with musicians of the West Hawaii Dance Theatre Orchestra will accompany the dancers.The visually stunning festive family-friendly production includes…

January 14, 2020: Camerata RCO is a unique ensemble comprised of members of Amsterdam's renown Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and will perform at the Kahilu Theatre Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 7 PM. Formed by members of the famed Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO), these prestigious colleagues founded Camerata RCO to perform chamber music in multiple formations from duets to small chamber orchestra. This independent group has a strong desire to explore smaller more intimate pieces with a special focus on the…

January 17, 2020: Hawaiian Style Band. Kahilu Theatre is proud to announce the legendary Hawaiian Style Band with Wade Cambern and Brian Kessler, and Sistah Robi Kahakalau will perform at the Kahilu Theatre on Friday, January 17, 202 at 7 PM. In the early '90s, Hawaiian Style Band, led by Bryan Kessler and Wade Cambern, redefined contemporary Hawaiian music. They offered a fresh musical perspective on local culture with original compositions about living Hawaiian style-about island romance, talking story, 'ohana,…

January 19, 2020: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Kahilu Theatre welcomes the return of world-renown dance company, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet on Sunday, January 17, 2020 at 2 pm. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet's bold vision – top global choreographers, distinctive groundbreaking repertoire, and virtuoso dancers – has fostered a jewel of a dance company in the American West. The company’s pioneering spirit arises from a dual set of home cities: Aspen, nestled in the Rocky Mountains, and Santa Fe, gracing the…

January 26, 2020: KPO Presents Innocent Beginnings. The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra (KPO) continues its 2019-20 MasterWorks Concert Season with Innocent Beginnings at the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 2:00 PM. The concert features performances by the winners of KPO's annual Madeline Schatz-Harris Youth Concerto Competition. This year's winners-Miro Hu, Sevastyan Swan, Alexander Canicosa-Miles-will be accompanied by the full Orchestra and perform their competition winning solos. Innocent Beginnings program: Beethoven - Overture to Fidelio, op. 72c…

February 14, 2020: Kalani Pea & Friends Valentine's Day Concert. Two-time Grammy Award winning Hawaiian musician Kalani Pea returns to the Kahilu Theatre to perform original Hawaiian Music as well as his Motown and Valentine's favorites with special guests the Lim Family and Kumu Hula Kaea and Lily Lyons of Halau Kaeaikahelelani on Friday, February 14, 2020, at 7 PM. Kalani Pea is a singer of power, sensitivity, and charisma, and is one of the most promising talents in a…

February 16, 2020: Speak: Tap & Kathak Unite. The Leela Dance Collective presents their newest work, SPEAK at the Kahilu Theatre on February 16, 2020 at 2 PM featuring Rina Mehta, Rachna Nivas, Michelle Dorrance, and Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards. Indian Kathak dance and American tap dance, continents and ages apart, share parallel stories of struggle and perseverance. They come together in this sensational collaboration that is rhythm, poetry, storytelling, music and dance. The production features both a classical Hindustani ensemble led…

February 21, 2020: Dirty Cello at Kahilu Theater. From China to Iceland, and all over the U.S., San Francisco based band, Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you've never heard before. From down home blues with a wailing cello to virtuosic stompin' bluegrass, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping! "When lead…

March 20, 2020: Joan Osborne. Singer/songwriter Joan Osborne has rightfully earned a reputation as one of the great voices of her generation and will perform at the Kahilu Theatre on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 7 PM. Known for being a commanding, passionate performer and a frank, emotionally evocative songwriter Joan Osborne is a multi-platinum selling recording artist and seven-time Grammy nominee. The soulful vocalist is a highly sought-after collaborator and guest performer who has performed alongside many notable artists,…

March 22, 2020: Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Literature Comes to Life. Join us on March 22nd as another tremendously special finale to our season awaits you as Maestro Dollinger and the musicians of the Kamuela Philharmonic bring literature to life! Symphonic works inspired by literature (or their author) will be showcased in a performance that combines new music with movie music, and folklore with Shakespeare. Timeless, well-known classics like Romeo and Juliet and Ravel's Mother Goose Suite will be a…

March 24, 2020: Lucky Plush: Rink Life. Kahilu Theatre is proud to present a unique approach to the realm of dance-theatre with Chicago based dance company Lucky Plush Productions’ newest original work Rink Life on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 7 PM. Lucky Plush Productions (luckyplush.com) is a Chicago-based dance theater company led by founder and Artistic Director Julia Rhoads. The company creates original work recognized for its signature blend of technical choreography, casual dialogue, surprising humor, and socially relevant…