TODAY, Jan. 26
BACH TO BROADWAY, THE CLASSICAL CONCERT ON STEROIDS
Where: First United Protestant Church
When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26
Details: Amy Horst and Dorothy Williams present Bach to Broadway: The Classical Concert on Steroids. Tickets $10/$7, at Basically Books, Keaau Natural Foods and at the door.
Contact: Amy Horst, 756- 7953, amysoprano@gmail.com
THE “ODD COUPLE’
Where: E.H. Cultural Center, 141 Kalakaua St., Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Jan. 26
Details: Neil Simon’s biggest comedy hit, “The Odd Couple,” is running. Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. through Feb. 9. An outrageously funny look at divorce and middle-aged men. Tickets $12/$10.
Contact: Claudine Perreira, 961-5711, admin@ehcc.org
SCOTT HUCKABAY, MALI NALI & LOVE MACHINE
Where: Uncle’s Kava Bar, Kaimu
When: 4:20 p.m. Jan. 26
Details: Guitar wizard Scott Huckabay performs original sonic guitar alchemy with Mali Nali and vintage psychedelia of Love Machine. Visit www.scotthuckabay.com.
Contact: George, (808) 276- 4341, pinkjimi23@yahoo.com
VOLCANO ART CENTER HULA ARTS AT KILAUEA
Where: VAC Gallery, HVNP
When: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 26
Details: Hula Arts at Kilauea with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah. A 50-minute narrated demonstration at the hula platform near VAC Gallery. Free. Bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. Hands-on cultural demo 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at VAC Gallery. Free, but park entrance fees apply.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
‘HITCHCOCK’
Where: Palace Theater, Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Jan. 26
Details: Also, Sunday, Jan. 27, at 2:30 p.m., and Monday/Tuesday, Jan. 28-29, at 7 p.m. Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson. The film time frame is during the making of Hitchcock’s seminal movie, “Psycho.”
Contact: 934-7010, info@hilopalace.com
SUNDAY, Jan. 27
YOUNG MUSIC STUDIO SOLO/ENSEMBLE RECITAL
Where: United CC, corner of Kinoole and Mohouli streets
When: 5 p.m. Jan. 27
Details: Violin, viola, cello and piano students perform music by Schumann, Beethoven, and Bruch. Free.
Contact: Cathy Young, 982- 9307, casey21@hawaiiantel.net
TUESDAY, Jan. 29
WAIMEA COMMUNITY CHORUS
Where: St. James Episcopal Church, Kawaihae Road
When: 7 p.m. Jan. 29
Details: Waimea Community Chorus begins its 19th Annual Spring Season leading up to concerts on June 8-9. New members welcome. Rehearsal every Tuesday at 7 p.m. New members may join until Feb. 5.
Contact: Miguel Bray, 938- 3062, hawaiimiguel@gmail.com
SUNDANCE STAR ‘AI WEIWEI — NEVER SORRY’ AT UHH
Where: UH-Hilo UCB Room 127, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Jan. 29
Details: Winner of Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Prize 2012; about Ai Weiwei, China’s famous international artist and outspoken domestic critic. Inside story of a dissident for the digital age who inspires global audiences and blurs boundaries of art and politics against a backdrop of strict censorship and an unresponsive legal system. Part of the Global Lens international film series. Free admission.
Contact: UH-Hilo International Student Services, 974- 7313, mellon@hawaii.edu
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30
RICHARD SAVINO/EL MUNDO
Where: UH-Hilo Performing AC
When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30
Details: Grammy-award nominees perform baroque music from Spain, Italy and Latin America. Tickets ($20/16/10 - gen/60+/student) at the usual outlets or the door. See www. hawaiiconcertsociety.com.
Contact: Tom Geballe, 959- 4064, tgeballe@gmail.com
FRIDAY, Feb. 1
‘THE WALL’ AT ‘IMILOA
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, 600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 1
Details: ‘Imiloa Friday night planetarium Program presents “The Wall.” Classic Pink Floyd album brought to life with stunning full-dome digital interpretation of the sounds and imagery of album’s music. Also: Feb. 8, 22; March 8, 22, 29.
COMING
A WALK INTO THE PAST
Where: Whitney Vault, HVNP
When: 10 a.m. Feb. 5
Details: Meet Thomas Jaggar (actor Dick Hershberger) and learn what drew him to the Kilauea Volcano. Every other Tuesday at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Meet at Kilauea Visitor Center. The performance is free; park entrance fees apply.
Contact: Suzi Bond, 982-7344, kden73@aol.com
‘NUNSENSE’ IN VOLCANO
Where: KMC Kilauea Theater
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8
Details: Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network (KDEN) presents the musical comedy “Nunsense” by Dan Goggin, in which nuns stage a variety show to raise funds for final four burials of poisoned sisters. Performances Feb. 8-24, Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets at Kilauea General Store, Keaau Natural Foods, Paradise Plants, The Most Irresistible Shop and at door. Call or email for reservations.
Contact: Suzi Bond, 982-7344, kden73@aol.com
SIXTH ANNUAL CHINESE FILM FESTIVAL
Where: Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 8
Details: Also, Sunday, Feb. 10, at 2:30 p.m. Visit www. hilopalace.com for information on films.
Contact: 934-7010, info@hilopalace.com
‘THE SONIC SKY’
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo
When: 6:45 p.m. Feb. 9
Details: Free to the public, Short film on new musical universe, followed by a 40-minute immersive surround sound audio adventure using “Transcendent Tonality.” Creator Stephen James Taylor, Remi winner, 45th Annual World Fest Houston International Film Festival 2012.
Contact: Belinda Cole Schwartz, 896-9853, belindacole@gmail.com
THE MAKAHA SONS VALENTINE’S CONCERT
Where: Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 9
Details: Multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners for timeless recordings and commitment to the music of Hawaii. Tickets $30 in advance, $35 at door.
Contact: Palace Theater, 934- 7010, info@hilopalace.com
‘THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES’
Where: Kahilu Theatre, Waimea
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 9
Details: Award-winning play based on V-Day founder/playwright Eve Ensler’s interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace the piece celebrates women’s sexuality and strength. Directed by Jane Sibbett (Friends), who is also performing; 90 percent of net proceeds goes to isle organizations working to end violence against women and children. The other 10 percent goes to the V-Day Spotlight Campaign (part of OneBillionRising.org.) Tickets $20/$10 at box office. Call 885-6868.
Contact: Jane Sibbett, 987-9487, sibbett.getreal@gmail.com
CHINESE NEW YEAR FEST
Where: Mooheau Park, Hilo
When: 10 a.m. Feb. 9
Details: The Dragon exits, the Year of the Snake begins: 11th annual Hilo Chinese New Year’s Festival. Free. Kobudo Taiko, Okinawan Shi Shi Mai lion, keiki fashion show, cultural demos, food, art, crafts.
Contact: Alice Moon, 935-8850, askalice@downtownhilo.com
