TODAY, June 23
LAST CALL AT THE OASIS
Where: Palace Theater
When: 7 p.m. June 23
Details: June 23, 7 p.m.; June 24, at 2:30 p.m.; June 25-26, 7 p.m. Jessica Yu documentary on why global water crisis will be central issue facing our world this century. $5-7.
Contact: info@hilopalace. com, 934-7010, info@hilopalace.com
THURSDAY, June 28
GO FOR BROKE
Where: The Palace Theater
When: 7 p.m. June 28
Details: Memories of Hawaii Japanese Nisei; winner of the Best of Hawaii Honolulu Film Awards, 2012; documentary on American-born sons of Japanese immigrants and their role in the Japanese- American 442nd Regimental Combat Team which served in Europe during World War II.
Contact: info@hilopalace. com, 934-7010
FRIDAY, June 29
LEE EISENSTEIN
Where: Prince Kuhio Plaza Center Court, Hilo
When: 6 p.m. June 29
Details: Acoustic guitar musical performance.
Contact: 959-3555, beverly. crudele@ggp.com
THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL
Where: The Palace Theater
When: 7 p.m. June 29
Details: June 29-30, 7 p.m.; July 1, 2:30 p.m.; July 2-3, 7 p.m. British retirees decide to “outsource” their retirement to less expensive and seemingly exotic India. Tickets $5-7.
Contact: info@hilopalace. com, 934-7010
COMING
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP FINAL CONCERT
Where: Akebono Theater
When: noon-1:30 p.m. July 14
Details: Campers ages 10-18 demonstrate the results of six nights of immersion into a high energy jazz, blues, rock, pop and Hawaiian music program with all-star faculty. Free concert open to public.
Contact: Elena Welch, 982- 8418, Elena@iDigArt.org
BIG ISLAND HAWAIIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Where: Afook-Chinen Civic
When: noon July 14-15
Details: Vendors of locally created goods invited to sign up with host East Hawaii Cultural Center. Stop by 141
Kalakaua St. or email: admin@ehcc.org.
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711
ONGOING
HAWAIIANA LIVE AT THE PALACE
Where: Palace Theater
When: 11 a.m. Wednesdays
Details: Leilehua Yuen has hosted more than 250 shows over the last six years. Accompanied by Manu Josiah, she shares history and traditions of Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; organ preshow at 10:50 a.m. $5; free for 12 and under.
Contact: info@hilopalace. com, 934-7777
HULA ARTS AT KILAUEA
Where: VAC Gallery
When: 10:30-11:20 a.m. last Saturday of month
Details: Hula kahiko informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen, Manu Josiah. Hands-on cultural demos, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at gallery.
Contact: Julie, 967-8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
JUNGLE TALES AT LIBRARIES
Where: Six public libraries
When: times, dates vary
Details: Storyteller Antonio Rocha will bring the jungles of Brazil and Africa to life June 27, 10 a.m. at Mountain View Public & School Library (968- 2322) and 5 p.m. at Hilo Public Library (933-8890); June 28, 9:30 a.m. at Laupahoehoe Public & School Library (962- 2229) and 2 p.m. at Honokaa Public Library (775-8881); July 2, 9:30 a.m. at Naalehu Public Library (939-2442) and at noon at Pahala Public & School Library (928-2015). Free.
Contact: Call host libraries
OPERA ON THE ROCKS
Where: Huggo’s, Kailua-Kona
When: 7 p.m. July 2
Details: Hawaii Performing Arts Festival takes opera out of the opera house to informal gathering of song and drink on Kailua Bay. $8. Visit www. hawaiiperformingartsfestival. org.
Contact: Genette Freeman, 303-221-0399, Freemangenette@gmail.com
HPAF OPENING NIGHT
Where: Four Seasons-Hualalai
When: 7:30 p.m. July 6
Details: Violin virtuoso Chee- Yun and Iggy Jang perform Vivaldi’s all-time classic Four Seasons and Mendelssohn’s Octet, joined by Hawaii Performing Arts Festival faculty and students. Sponsored by a friend of HPAF. $20. Visit www. hawaiiperformingartsfestival. org
Contact: Genette Freeman, 303-221-0399, Freemangenette@gmail.com
SONGS OF A SUMMER NIGHT
Where: Davies Chapel at HPA
When: 7:30 p.m. July 7
Details: Voices unite in celebration of the romance and sensuality of high summer. Sponsored by Lenore & Howard Klein Foundation. Free.
Contact: Genette Freeman, 303-221-0399, Freemangenette@gmail.com
QUARTET AT MAUNA KEA
Where: Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
When: 1 p.m. July 8
Details: Enjoy a delicious Sunday brunch to the sounds of string music. Visit www. hawaiiperformingartsfestival. org.
Contact: Genette Freeman, 303-221-0399, Freemangenette@gmail.com
