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Palace Pride Shorts Showcase

June 22, 2021 by Hilo Palace

PRIDE winner post

The made in Hawaii animated short KAPAEMAHU has been named the Audience Choice Award Winner!

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Leitis In Waiting

May 30, 2019 by Hilo Palace

A raw yet tender portrait of native transgender women fighting intolerance. More Info > > >

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Leitis In Waiting

May 30, 2019 by Hilo Palace

A raw yet tender portrait of native transgender women fighting intolerance. More Info > > >

Filed Under: Tagged With: documentary, hilo, Leitis In Waiting, lgbtq, Palace Theater, pride, PRIDE month, transgender

Wild Nights With Emily

May 21, 2019 by Hilo Palace

Celebrate PRIDE at the Palace! Dramatization of the little known side of the writer Emily Dickinson’s life, in particular, her relationship with another woman. More Info > > >

Filed Under: Tagged With: biopic, Comedy, Emily Dickinson, film, hilo, lgbtq, Molly Shannon, movie, Movie Night, Palace, pride, screening, Theater, Wild Nights With Emily

Wild Nights With Emily

May 21, 2019 by Hilo Palace

Celebrate PRIDE at the Palace! Dramatization of the little known side of the writer Emily Dickinson’s life, in particular, her relationship with another woman. More Info > > >

Filed Under: Tagged With: Emily Dickinson, hilo, lgbtq, Molly Shannon, Palace, pride, Theater, Wild Nights With Emily

Wild Nights With Emily

May 21, 2019 by Hilo Palace

Celebrate PRIDE at the Palace! Dramatization of the little known side of the writer Emily Dickinson’s life, in particular, her relationship with another woman. More Info > > >

Filed Under: Tagged With: biopic, Comedy, Emily Dickinson, film, hilo, historical, lgbtq, Molly Shannon, movie, Movie Night, Palace, pride, Theater, Wild Nights With Emily

Wild Nights With Emily

May 21, 2019 by Hilo Palace

Celebrate PRIDE at the Palace! Dramatization of the little known side of the writer Emily Dickinson’s life, in particular, her relationship with another woman. More Info > > >

Filed Under: Tagged With: biopic, Comedy, Emily Dickinson, hilo, Hilo Palace Theater, Molly Shannon, Movie Night, Palace, pride, Theater, Wild Nights With Emily

Mapplethorpe

May 16, 2019 by Hilo Palace

Biopic of iconic NY photographer Robert Mapplethorpe’s rise to fame. More Info > > >

Filed Under: Tagged With: biopic, film, Hawaii, hilo, Hilo Palace Theater, lgbtq, mapplethorpe, matt smith, Movie Night, patti smith, pride, robert mapplethorpe

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Upcoming Events

Mickey 17

Movie

Opens Friday May 16th
7:00pm

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Cry-Baby

Movie

THURSDAY
MAY 22 @ 7PM

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On Swift Horses

Movie

MAY 23, 26 & 27 @ 7PM
MAY 24 & 25 @ 2:30PM & 7PM

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Silent Movie Night: Don Q Son of Zorro

Silent Movie Night

THURSDAY
MAY 29 @ 7PM

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The rumors are true😎 The Palace Theater will b The rumors are true😎 The Palace Theater will be hosting FREE DANCE CLASSES FOR SENIORS! 🙌🏽 Kupuna Hip Hop is an introductory dance class for seniors 50 years young and older where we will dance, have fun, and look cool while doing it🕺🏽📻 Starting next Thursday, classes will take place weekly within our Historic Palace Theater lobby from 11am - 12pm. Final class on July 3rd will be a dedicated showcase day with a performance in the lobby! No cover free for attendance, invite everyone! SCHEDULE: 5.22 5.29 6.5 6.12 6.19 6.26 7.3 You can pre-register on our website, though drops ins are also welcome each week. Classes will be taught by the talented Jasmine Serrano @aliseness of Center Stage Dance Alliance @centerstagehilo Participants are required to sign a liability waiver prior to participating in class. We’re excited to dance with you! #kupuna #hiphop #danceclass #freeevent #freeadmission #palacetheater #community #centerstage #hilo #bigisland #hawaii #seniors
Calling all cult classic film fans📞🤩 The Pa Calling all cult classic film fans📞🤩 The Palace is hosting another tremendous line up featuring some of the most eccentric, and audacious, cinema staples. Beginning this month, we’re pleased to bring you “The John Waters Filthy Film Series” - a collection of a few of his most iconic titles. MAY 22ND- Cry Baby (PG-13) MAY 31ST - Female Trouble (NC-17) JUNE 5TH - Cecil B. Demented (R) JUNE 11TH - Hairspray (PG) JUNE 26TH - Pink Flamingos (NC-17) *Some titles are not suitable for younger audiences. Parental discretion is advised* All showtimes start at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are now available on our website or at our box office. Come enjoy these familiar favorites, and perhaps some hidden gems, of the great filmmaker, writer, actor, and visual artist John Waters🦩 #johnwaters #crybaby #femaletrouble #cecilbdemented #hairspray #pinkflamingos #filmseries #cultclassic #palacetheater #hilo #bigisland #hawaii
Next up on our stage…🥁🥁🥁 The Hilo Pala Next up on our stage…🥁🥁🥁 The Hilo Palace Theater & Aloha Growers present - JUSTIN MORRIS & COMPANY, stopping by Friday May 30th on their “Stardust Revival” Hawai’i State Tour 2025! Also known as JMoCo, the sonic brainchild of Maui musician and songwriter, Justin Morris. Born and raised in the Appalachian Mountains of Southern West Virginia, Morris is a national touring artist known for his deep vocals, crafty guitar playing, and authentic tone. JMoCo’s sound is a mix of vintage resonance, psychedelic jams, heavy hooks, group harmonies, and rock-n-roll revival. Featuring drummer Steve Morris, bassist Pato Z, and vocalist, and organist, Natalie Nicole Robles. 🎶🎶🎶 TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW! $40 Priority Orchestra $30 General Admission Show starts at 7pm, doors open at 6pm. We can’t wait to see you there! #justinmorris #jmoco #liveshow #concert #livemusic #palacetheater #alohagrowers #hilo #bigisland #hawaii
Beginning May 16th🤖 We’re showing newly rele Beginning May 16th🤖 We’re showing newly released, sci-fi adventure “Mickey 17,” directed by Joon Ho, starring Robert Pattinson, Steven Yuen, and Michael Monroe. During a human expedition to colonize space, Mickey 17, a so-called “expendable” employee, is sent to explore an ice planet. SHOWTIMES: Friday May 16 @ 7pm Saturday May 17 @ 2:30pm & 7pm Sunday May 18 @ 2:30pm & 7pm Monday May 19 @ 7pm Tuesday May 20 @ 7pm Wednesday May 21 @ 7pm Standard movie ticket prices applied Tickets available online or at our box office #mickey17 #joonho #robertpattinson #stevenyuen #michaelmonroe #scifi #adventure #darkcomedy #newrelease #movienight #film #palacetheater #hilohawaii #bigisland
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! Don’t miss this s TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! Don’t miss this spectacular, one night only, live concert event of Pō & the 4Fathers with special opener, Hilo’s very own Manō Ali’i @manoaliimusic , who’ll be playing Hawaiian soulful roots reggae with aloha ‘āina lyrics. The Palace is thrilled to have this incredible band @po4fathers visit our stage and share their musical magic with this side of the island 🌺🤙🏽 Early bird seats have already sold out🙏🏽 General Admission - $30 Priority Orchestra- $40 Tickets will be $5 more at the door, so don’t wait, get them online or at our box office today! #pōandthe4fathers #manoaliimusic #palacetheater #hilo #bigislandhawaii #liveshow #concert #livemusic
THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY! We’re showing classic THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY! We’re showing classic Studio Ghibli anime “Princess Mononoke” directed by Hayao Miyazaki @ghibliusa We have two versions available each night: Saturday, May 10th @ 2:30pm - Subtitled Saturday, May 10th @ 7pm - English Dub Sunday, May 11th @ 2:30pm - English Dub Sunday, May 11th @ 7pm - Subtitled Inflected with a deadly curse, the young warrior Ashitaka heads west in search of a cure. There he stumbles into a bitter conflict between Lady Eboshi, the proud people of Iron Town, and the enigmatic Princess Mononoke, a young girl raised by wolves, who will stop at nothing to prevent the humans from destroying her home, the forest spirits and animal gods who live there. Featuring the voice talents of Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Billy Bob Thornton. Standard movie ticket prices applied. Tickets are available now! #studioghibli #princessmononoke #hayaomiyazaki #anime #palacetheater #hilo #bigisland #hawaii #movienight
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