TODAY, March 2
‘QUARTET’
Where: Palace Theater, Hilo
When: 7 p.m. March 2, 4-5
Details: Also Sunday, March 3, at 2:30 p.m. Starring Billy Connolly, Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, directed by Dustin Hoffman. Three retired musicians get a special shock when a new arrival to their retirement home turns out to be their former singing partner.
Contact: Palace Theater, 934- 7010, info@hilopalace.com
VOLCANO VARIETY SHOW
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 6:30 p.m. March 2; 2 p.m. March 3
Details: Sketch, comedy, music, dance appropriate for all ages. Tickets $8/$5.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
NIGHT OF IMPROV
Where: Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle
When: 7:30 p.m. March 2
Details: The Alohahas Improv- Comedy-Sketch troupe will be performing their first show of the year. Cost is $10, 18 years and over. The show line-up will consist of five cast members performing a series of improvisational games with suggestions from the audience. Visit www.thealohahas.com.
Contact: Roxanne Fox, 345- 2751, thealohahas@gmail.com
TUESDAY, March 5
A WALK INTO THE PAST
Where: Whitney Vault, HVNP
When: 10 a.m. March 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
FRIDAY, March 8
KRIS FUCHIGAMI
Where: Prince Kuhio Plaza, 111 East Puainako St., Hilo
When: 6:30 p.m. March 8
Details: Ukulele performance at Center Court.
Contact: 959-3555, beverly. crudele@ggp.com
THE IMPOSSIBLE
Where: Palace Theater, Hilo
When: 7 p.m. March 8-9, 11-12
Details: Also on Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Starring: Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts, Tom Holland. Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona. Account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers in the mayhem of the Southeast Asia tsunami, one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time. Based on true story of journey of hope and survival.
Contact: 934-7010, info@hilopalace.com
ONGOING
HILO HULA DAYS
Where: Mo’oheau Bandstand
When: 11 a.m. Tuesdays
Details: Hilo Improvement Program, Downtown Improvement Association welcome cruise ship passengers. Live Hawaiian music and hula. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday, or when a ship is in port during the week. Free; www.downtownhilo.com.
Contact: Eden Patino, 935- 8850, eden.c.patino@gmail.com
HAWAIIANA LIVE
Where: Palace Theater, Hilo
When: 11 a.m. Wednesdays
Details: Now in seventh year: 45-minutes of Hawaiian hula, chant, songs, “talk story” and hands-on learning with cultural practioner Leilehua Yuen. Call for special group rates.
Contact: 934-7010, info@hilopalace.com
COMING
HULA ARTS AT KILAUEA
Where: Hula Platform near VAC Gallery, HVNP
When: 10:30 a.m. March 9
Details: Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko performance featuring Halau Hula Manaolana ‘O Kohala, visiting halau, Hula Halau Pi’o O Ke Anuenue of Ashland, Ore., and Halau Hula Keao ‘O Kala of Pahoa under the direction of kumu hula Roy Leabig. Their performance honors late kumu hula Raylene Kawaia‘ea. Free; park fees apply.
