2 Best Performing Arts Venues in Big Island, Hawaii

Beautifully restored through community support, this historic theater dating from the silent-movie era (1925) survived Hilo's many tsunamis and now showcases everything from film festivals and old movies to musical productions and holiday concerts. There are even $10 jazz nights in the lobby and performances by big-name artists. It's open during the day, so you can have a peek through the curtains at the lovely vintage details and feel as if you stepped back in time.

A local community theater group stages musicals and plays at this charming 1930s-vintage theater in Kainaliu. The theater also hosts concerts and film festivals.