Hawai'i (The Big Island)Entertainment

Dance entertainment in Hawai'i (The Big Island)

  1. A

    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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  2. B

    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.

    reviewed

  3. C

    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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