Upcoming Events
Its more important than ever to loudly celebrate freedom, culture, and community. Join us at SOUL THING: Juneteenth Edition—a high-energy night of music, movement, and connection in downtown Hilo!
Join us Friday, June 19th at the Keawe Theater for an all-ages dance party featuring the irresistible sounds of Motown, soul, funk, and disco. With beats curated by DJ Sapience, DJ Uplifter, and DJ Haskel, you’ll be on your feet from start to finish.
From 7PM to 11pm, come vibe, celebrate, and honor Juneteenth through music that moves the soul. Admission is $20 at the door! Don’t miss this unforgettable night!
Mondays are such a drag!
Clock in with Palehua every week for WERQ! Hilo’s only weekly drag show, promoting sickening local drag entertainers!
Presented by Hilo Community Players, this show is bound to make your Mondays so much more fabulous!
The Keawe Theater, 280 Keawe St., Hilo
$10 adv. $15 at the door
You’re HIRED! So don’t forget to clock in on time! Doors open at 7pm, with the show starting at 7:30pm.
See you at Werq!
The Ing Crowd is back at it! They’ll be returning in July for another amazing tribute concert featuring the music of Bob Dylan! The last one was absolutely jammin’ and was sold out, so be sure to get your tickets early for this epic night!
Hilo Community Players’ 49th Annual Shakespeare in the Park Festival!
Hilo Community Players is proud to present THE COMEDY OF ERRORS as part of our 49th annual Shakespeare in the Park Festival!
Double the trouble, double the laughter. Step into a whirlwind of mistaken identities, mischievous mix-ups, and unstoppable chaos as Shakespeare’s THE COMEDY OF ERRORS takes the stage. Two sets of twins, one bustling city, and a cascade of misunderstandings ignite a fast-paced farce that will keep audiences laughing from the first entrance to the final reveal. Join us for a night where confusion has never been this entertaining.
July 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 7:30pm
July 19 and 26 at 2:30pm
@UH Hilo Performing Arts Center Lawn
FREE ADMISSION!!! Bring your own seats. Concessions will be available.
Bring the whole family and join us for Hilo Community Players’ Kidshakes production A BITE-SIZED COMEDY OF ERRORS!
Get ready for double the giggles and double the chaos. Based on Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors, this show is bursting with look‑alike twins, wild mix‑ups, and hilarious surprises around every corner. When two sets of twins end up in the same city, everyone gets confused — and nonstop laughs will ensue. It’s fast, funny, and full of “Wait… what just happened?” moments. Great for all ages!
July 18, 19, 25, and 26 at 5pm
@UH Hilo Performing Arts Center Lawn
FREE ADMISSION!!! Bring your own seats. Concessions will be available.
⚠️ Accessibility Note: The Keawe Theater requires ascending one large flight of stairs. Those needing special accommodations should contact Hilo Community Players (hilocommunityplayers@gmail.com) at least five days in advance of the event.