Entertainment in Hawai'i (The Big Island)
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Palace Theater
The resurrected, historic Palace Theater is Hilo's cultural crown jewel. Its eclectic programming includes arthouse and silent films (accompanied by the house organ), music and dance concerts, Broadway musicals, and various cultural festivals. Every Wednesday morning it hosts a 'Mornings at the Palace' Hawaiian cultural series with rotating programs.
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Kahilu Theatre
Waimea may not be hopping with nightlife, but it enjoys a first-class year-round slate of dance, music and theater. Performers at Kahilu have included Chick Corea, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Laurie Anderson, Chanticleer and the Harlem Gospel Choir. A big draw is the annual Waimea 'Ukulele & Slack Key Institute concert.
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
The acclaimed kumu hula (hula teacher) from North Kohala, Nani Lim, and her halau (hula group) perform authentic renditions of ancient and modern Hawaiian songs and dances. An open bar and a buffet of traditional and regional Hawaiian foods is included.
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Mixx
Mixx attracts an older crowd in the late afternoon and evening for wine by the glass and tapas-style pupu (appetizer) plates. As the evening goes on, the crowd becomes younger, especially if there's a DJ spinning or it's salsa night.
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Huggo's on the Rocks
Take in a view of the bay from beneath Huggo's on the Rocks' thatched roof or at a table with your feet in the sand. The open-air setting is ideal for sunset, and the mai-tais and pupu are renowned. There's live music nightly.
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LuLu's
On an upper floor, open-air LuLu's is large, loud and full of gimmicks. Dollar bills cover the walls and 30 TVs fire away. For a night of scamming and debauchery on the dance floor, head for LuLu's.
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Verandah Lounge
The waves crashing against a lava ledge in front of this wraparound bar make for an awesome drinking experience. Live Hawaiian music sets the tone from 18:00 to 21:00 daily.
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