The Woodland Sky Native American Dance Company takes the historic Palace Theater stage for an engaging evening of music, story telling, dance, and culture. Native American dancers share their authentic stories with traditional songs and dance. This performance will feature a combination of traditional, jingle, fancy, hoop, and grass dance styles representing Ojibwe, Potawatomi, Lakota, Menominee, Apache nations, and will feature War Paint Drum group with songs and stories of the Tuscarora People. Woodland Sky hopes “to provide a quality, authentic and respectful Native American dance performance/demonstration with experienced Native American dancers in order to educate the viewer on traditional Native American stories, culture and values using authentic songs, music and dance,” according to their mission statement. Artwork from the group will be available in the Palace lobby. This co-production fundraising event benefits both the Woodland Sky as they travel to attend the Hawai'i Island Powwow and the ongoing interior restoration of the historic Palace Theater's Centennial year.

An evening of Stand up comedy with Augie T. Over the past 30 years, Augie Tulba has become one of the most sought-after public speakers in Hawaii, moderators, and emcees in the State. His dynamic presence and ability to keep audiences engaged and excited sets him apart as a keynote speaker for both large and small venues. Whether he is speaking in a packed theatre or moderating in a more intimate room setting, Augie is able to connect with and inspire every type of audience.

The 100 year anniversary date. Take a trip back in time to experience film the way it was presented when the Palace opened in 1925: accompanied by a live score. We are proud to present a special screening of Phantom of the Opera (1925) accompanied by a live score performed on the Mighty Palace Pipe Organ by Walter Greenwood.

Celebrate the Centennial with Paula Fuga and Friends! A live family friendly concert event to celebrate 100 years of the Palace Theater. 6pm: Drew Daniels and the East Side Allstars featuring Kuulei, Willz, Pohai, Sarah Bethany, Imani Avanti and Sonni Shine 8pm: Paula Fuga Seating is reserved within ticketed sections. Proceeds benefit the Historic Palace Theater

Synopsis: Alienated by friends and family for her lack of ambition, 29-year-old Misha finds a dangerous acceptance in a bright 18-year-old athlete who mistakes her for a fellow student. ABOUT THE FILM: Set in Hilo, Hawaiʻi and featuring an entirely AANHPI cast, Chaperone follows Misha, a 29-year-old woman alienated by friends and family for her lack of ambition who finds a dangerous acceptance in a bright 18-year-old athlete who mistakes her for a fellow high school student. ***Filmed at the Hilo Palace, and many other Hilo locales** The winner of the 2024 Slamdance Grand Jury Award for Breakouts, Chaperone is the first Hawaiʻi-made narrative feature film directed by a woman to play in theaters island-wide since 1995. romantic thriller | 100 minutes written and directed by Zoë Eisenberg produced by Alison Week and Devin P Murphy starring: Mitzi Akaha, Laird Akeo, Kanoa Goo, Krista Alvarez, Jessica Jade Andres, Ioane Goodhue Original music by Taimane Chaperone's Hawaiʻi theatrical run is made possible with support from: Hawaiʻi Women in Filmmaking, the Hawaiʻi Film Critic Society, Maui Film Office, Hawaiʻi County Film Office, ‘Ohina, Uila Records

A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner Todd, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.

Cities and their dwellers evolve and grow in ways that are both richly intertwined and beautifully complex. In her gentle, timeless and quietly absorbing debut feature, Love, Brooklyn, director Rachael Abigail Holder wisely portrays such winds of change in her beloved Brooklyn, through the lived-in stories of three unique Brooklynites, as imagined by screenwriter Paul Zimmerman. While they grapple with the shifts that unfold in their own lives and relationships, the city spaces that they lovingly exist in go through subtle transformations of their own. As the easygoing writer Roger, producer and star André Holland is one third of that trio, soulfully biking around the city, working his way towards an impossible deadline. He is in an initially casual, and gradually deepening relationship with the confident and no-nonsense Nicole (DeWanda Wise), who dotingly raises her daughter as a single mother and navigates the emotional challenges of the recent loss of her husband. Elsewhere, the free-spirited Casey (Nicole Beharie) tries to decide on the future of her treasured art gallery, while steering her complicated camaraderie with her ex Roger—one that feels just a little more than a friendship. Specific in the sophisticated details of its characters, deeply immersive through its astute narrative and placid rhythms, and attentive to the nuances of love and friendship, Love, Brooklyn is both a tender ode to the cities we hold dear, and a fresh addition to the great tradition of compulsively rewatchable New York movies to luxuriate in.

An unforgettable FREE concert / dance party for the community in celebration of the Palace Theater's Centennial Year! Opening Kachi Kachi set by Los Compadres Headlined by Leche De Tigre This event is Free to attend, but you must RSVP to reserve a ticket for entry. No reserved seating, first come first serve. Dance floor in front of the stage. Masquerade attire encouraged.

Experience effervescent dancing and warm, honeyed vocals filling the Palace stage with energy! Nobuntu is a female a cappella quartet from Zimbabwe that radiates joy. Nobuntu has garnered international acclaim for its inventive performances, which range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro-jazz to Gospel. The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by minimalistic percussion, traditional instruments such as the Mbira (thumb piano) and organic, authentic dance movements. Nobuntu means ‘mothers of humanity’. The singers come from Bulawayo, the second-largest city in Zimbabwe, where the language spoken chiefly is Ndebele. In Ndebele, ‘no’ stands for ‘mother,’ and ‘ubuntu’ is an umbrella term for everything good — love, peace, forgiveness, and everything that a woman or a mother embraces. The ensemble performs many Mbube-style songs, which is a South African genre. The Mbube genre is dominated by men, making Nobuntu the first all-women Mbube group not only in Zimbabwe but in the world. The ensemble’s mission is based on the belief that music can be a powerful vehicle for change, one that transcends racial, tribal, religious, gender, and economic boundaries. Tickets are On Sale Now.

OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.

An intimate catered red carpet event to kick off the 100th anniversary weekend. Tickets include access to the exclusive mixer, catering from Aloha Mondays, a free drink ticket and priority VIP seat to the live theatrical revue stage show: THE CENTENNIAL SHOW.

100 Years at the Palace! A live theatrical revue celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the historic Palace Theater opening her doors to the community. Featuring live performances from Mark Yamanaka, Island Dance Academy, Aerial Arts Hawai'i, Center Stage Dance Alliance, The Hilo Honeys, Walter Greenwood on the mighty Palace Pipe Organ, and more! The show will be MC'd by Jennie Kaneshiro.

Rocky Horror Picture Show takes the Palace big screen for the annual Halloween showcase spectacular! Doors open at 7pm with pre-show Halloween cartoons 8pm Costume Contest 9pm Film start Synopsis: A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

The Friends of the Palace Theater is proud to present our Centennial Fall Musical Production: THE WIZARD OF OZ. This wonderful, timeless tale is updated for the Palace stage as a spectacle for all ages to enjoy. Under the direction of Jackie Pualani Johnson. Performances: Friday October 3rd @ 7:00pm Saturday October 4th @ 7:00pm Sunday October 5th @ 2:30pm Friday October 10th @ 7:00pm Saturday October 11th @ 7:00pm Sunday October 12th @ 2:30pm w/ live ASL interpretation Friday October 17th @ 7:00pm Saturday October 18th @ 7:00pm Sunday October 19th @ 2:30pm Box Office, Doors & Concession open 1 hour prior to showtime Live Musical | approx 120 min, has intermission Appropriate for All Ages TICKETS AVAILABLE Tuesday Sept 2nd $15 Keiki 12 and Under $20 General Admission $25 Priority + $5 Reserve Seat fee All sales final. Tickets are non-transferable or refundable. Keiki seats are located within the General Admission section. General Admission tickets are open seating, first come first serve on day of ticketed performance. Priority Tickets are assigned, seats reserved at the time of ticket purchase. THE WIZARD OF OZ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com

Tinā is the story of Samoan teacher Mareta Percival. Struggling after the death of her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes, Mareta reluctantly takes on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school and is surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration, and love. Using the symphony of her culture to empower her students, she forms a choir, bringing them together while unexpectedly rediscovering her passion for being a teacher and mother.