Reggae Legend Clinton Fearon Live in Concert at the Historic Palace Theater. Clinton Fearon is a composer, songwriter, singer and player of instruments since his early teens. Born in Jamaica, Clinton became the bassist, vocalist and lyricist of the mythic Gladiators at the age of 19. He spent 18 years with the band and signed several songs for The Gladiators, hits and classics like Chatty Chatty Mouth, Richman Poorman, On The Other Side, Can You Imagine How I Feel, Let Jah Be Praised, One Love, Untrue Girl, and more. Each song of Clinton Fearon is a strong message coming from the heart of a man who is dedicating his life to help a better world to come. With chiseled music and poetic lyrics, he opens reggae to a wider audience who simply loves his beautiful songs.

The Hilo Downtown Improvement Association presents a free movie night special screening of HOP RSVP to reserve your seat along with a FREE popcorn & hot dog. Seating is first come first serve, concessions available while supplies last. HOP Synopsis: E.B., the Easter Bunny's teenage son, heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock 'n' roll band. In LA, he's taken in by Fred after the out-of-work slacker hits E.B. with his car.

EPiC features long-lost footage from Presely's legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s, woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, and precious 8mm from the Graceland archive, plus recordings of Elvis telling "his side of the story" rediscovered during Luhrmann's research for his Best Picture Oscar-nominated 2022 film Elvis.

Free Eden employee Apple secretly runs a witchy femme cult in the basement of the mall store after hours – with fellow fruits Cherry and Fig. But, when new hire Pumpkin challenges their performative sisterhood, the women are forced to face their own poisons or succumb to a bloody fate.

The 10th Annual Frank Zappa Tribute Concert! with the Hilo Jazz Orchestra (Zappa All-stars) featuring special guest HAASTILE. One night only at the Hilo Palace Theater: Saturday April 25th @ 7:00pm Proceeds benefit the Hilo Jazz Orchestra's trip to perform a Germany's ZAPPANALE 35!

Grave robbing, torture, possessed nuns, and a satanic Sabbath: Benjamin Christensen’s legendary Häxan uses a series of dramatic vignettes to explore the scientific hypothesis that the witches of the Middle Ages suffered the same hysteria as turn-of-the-twentieth-century psychiatric patients. But the film itself is far from serious—instead, it’s a witches’ brew of the scary, gross, and darkly humorous.

Introducing “HI-CAL Dead”, an all-star lineup of Hawaii and California Grateful Dead tribute artists, flying in for a three-island run this April. Individually the band has played with legends from the Grateful Dead Family, but also play with some of the best tribute bands. Weʻre excited to be presenting this lineup for a Hawaii tour celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead. FEATURING: Stephen Inglis, Guitar: A staple in the Hawaii music scene, Stephen has played with Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann and currently tours in Skeleton Crewe along with Dead & Co. drummer Jay Lane, and Dark Star Orchestra’s Rob Barracco to name a few. Stephen is also a Grammy nominee who’s duo album with Dennis Kamakahi is in Smithsonian Museum of American history. Nate LaPointe, Guitar: Bandleader and long time member of Cubensis, Southern California’s Grateful Dead Tribute Experience, Nate LaPointe is equally adept in the “Jerry” and “Bobby” roles. Nate also spent several years touring with Bobby Womack before his passing in 2014 and appeared several times at Terrapin Crossroads, even jamming with Phil Lesh. Nate is also a frequent collaborator with the Grateful Guitars Foundation and has shared the stage with members of Dark Star Orchestra, Furthur, JGB, and many more. Danny Eisenberg, Keyboards: It would be easier to list who Danny hasn’t played with, but he’s been with bands like The Mother Hips, The Counting Crows, Ryan Adams, and Phil Lesh & Friends, with appearances on The Tonight Show, The Late Show, and Saturday Night Live. Danny is a staple in the Bay Area music scene, playing hundreds of times at Terrapin Crossroads before it closed in 2021. Alex Jordan, Bass: A San Francisco Bay Area native, Alex spent six years in Midnight North with Grahame Lesh and Elliott Peck, spending a good chunk of time at Phil Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads. He’s played with Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Peter Rowan, Jay Lane, Jeff Chimenti, Stu Allen, and many others. Alex works closely with the Grateful Guitars foundation when he isn’t touring as the keyboardist in Bertha: Grateful Drag. Historically specializing in the “Bobby” roll, Alex is excited to get back to his roots playing bass. Brad Rhodus: Brad bounced around the midwest and the south before eventually landing in Southern California. After a long stint with the JGB tribute the Rum Runners, Brad was asked to join Cubensis in 2014 (fun fact, Alex and Brad met on stage on New Years Eve during the countoff for the first song) and is now in his 12th year as the new guy in the band. Brad has also appeared regularly in the Bay Area at events with the Grateful Guitars foundation playing with members of Dark Star Orchestra, Furthur, and JGB.

In The Heights Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda March 20 - 29, 2026 Direction by Jennie Kaneshiro Choreography by Mana Hoʻopai Music Direction by Rachel Edwards Synopsis: In the Heights is a vibrant musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda about the close-knit, largely Dominican-American community in New York City's Washington Heights, exploring themes of family, love, heritage, and the dream of a better life amidst gentrification and change. It follows characters like bodega owner Usnavi, who dreams of returning to the Dominican Republic, and Nina Rosario, who returns from her first year at college with unexpected news, all set over a sweltering summer where dreams clash with reality. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW $15 Student - Open Seating $20 General - Open Seating $30 Priority Reserve - Seats selected at time of purchase *All sales final, tickets are non-refundable or transferable. All tickets $5 more on Day of Show PRIORITY RESERVE seats are reserved within the orchestra section and selectable at time of ticket purchase. General Admission and Student tickets are open seating within the remainder of the auditorium, seats selected upon arrival to performance.

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki comes "Kiki’s Delivery Service", the beloved coming-of-age story of a resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self-doubt. It is tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and set out into the wide world to learn their craft. When that night comes for Kiki, she embarks on her life journey with her chatty black cat, Jiji, landing the next morning in a sea-side village, where a bakery owner hires her to make deliveries. Rarely has the animator’s art been so brilliantly rendered as in this delightfully imaginative film – a beautiful and timeless story of a young girl finding her way in the world. Dubbed in English on July 23 and subtitled on July 24, this special two-day event will also feature GKIDS Mini-Fest, an ongoing festival of the best animated shorts from around the world.

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki comes "Kiki’s Delivery Service", the beloved coming-of-age story of a resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self-doubt. It is tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and set out into the wide world to learn their craft. When that night comes for Kiki, she embarks on her life journey with her chatty black cat, Jiji, landing the next morning in a sea-side village, where a bakery owner hires her to make deliveries. Rarely has the animator’s art been so brilliantly rendered as in this delightfully imaginative film – a beautiful and timeless story of a young girl finding her way in the world. Dubbed in English on July 23 and subtitled on July 24, this special two-day event will also feature GKIDS Mini-Fest, an ongoing festival of the best animated shorts from around the world.

At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan (Gael García Bernal) navigated a fleet of ships to Southeast Asia, attempting the first voyage across the vast Pacific Ocean. On reaching the Malay Archipelago, the crew pushed to the brink of madness in the harshness of the high seas and overwhelming natural beauty of the islands, Magellan's obsession leads to a rebellion and reckoning with the consequences of power. A vast, globe-spanning epic from Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz (NORTE, THE END OF HISTORY), MAGELLAN presents the colonization of the Philippines as a primal, shocking encounter with the unknown and a radical retelling of European narratives of discovery and exploration.

Hālau Kaleo a Keahilapalapa is proud to present “Nā Leo Kaulana”, a benefit concert featuring talented Hawaiian artists Kekuhi Kealiʻikanakaʻole, Kuana Torres Kahele and Kaumakaiwa Kanakaʻole. A night of hula and music by a Hilo based Hālau and artist is the perfect way to begin this year's Merrie Monarch season. Come and join us in this exciting and fun event!

Classic film accompanied by a live score performed on the Mighty Palace Pipe Organ! Douglas Fairbanks stars as the titular recalcitrant thief who vies with a duplicitous Mongol ruler for the hand of a beautiful princess. The Thief of Bagdad is now widely considered one of the great silent films and Fairbanks's greatest work. Fairbanks biographer Jeffrey Vance writes, "An epic romantic fantasy-adventure inspired by several of the Arabian Nights tales, The Thief of Bagdad is the greatest artistic triumph of Fairbanks's career. The superb visual design, spectacle, imaginative splendor, and visual effects, along with his bravura performance (leading a cast of literally thousands), all contribute to making this his masterpiece." Silent Movie Nights are joint fundraising events co-produced by The Friends of the Palace Theater and The Hilo Theatre Organ Society to raise money for the continued restoration and maintenance of the Robert Morton Pipe Organ. Live Score performed by organist Walter Greenwood.

Elaine, a beautiful young witch, is determined to find a man to love her. In her gothic Victorian apartment she makes spells and potions, and then picks up men and seduces them. However her spells work too well, and she ends up with a string of hapless victims. When she finally meets the man of her dreams, her desperation to be loved will drive her to the brink of insanity and murder. With a visual style that pays tribute to Technicolor thrillers of the 1960s, THE LOVE WITCH explores female fantasy and the repercussions of pathological narcissism.

A young boy stumbles onto a witch convention and must stop them, even after he has been turned into a mouse.