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The People’s Joker
Friday, May 1 at 7 PM “It’s filtering Vera Drew’s autobiographical story through the lens of contemporary popular culture, transforming her own life into myth while transforming corporatized IP into punk rock anarchy.” — William Bibbiani, TheWrap KPAC presents THE PEOPLE’S JOKER. In the absurdist autobiographica , ...
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Met Live in HD: Eugene Onegin
Saturday, May 2 at 10 AM Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin, which will be transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas worldwide on , ...
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Unleashing Hope: The Power of Service Dogs for Autism
Sunday, May 3 at 5 PM What happens when a boy meets his best friend for the very first time — on the big screen? Join us for a FREE community screening of UNLEASHING HOPE: The Power of Service Dogs for Children with Autism — a powerful film that shows just how transformative the bond between a child and a service dog , ...
The Society for Conservation Biology: Fish & Wildlife Film Festival
Sunday, May 3 at 7:30 PM The Society for Conservation Biology presents FISH & WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL: BEST OF THE FEST. Tickets: $7 GA / Free for Students & Under 18     , ...
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The Neighborhood Theatre: Our Town
Monday, May 4 at 7 PM The Neighborhood Theatre presents a staged reading of OUR TOWN. First produced and published in 1938, this Pulitzer Prize–winning drama of life in the small village of Grover’s Corners has become an American classic and is Thornton Wilder’s most renowned and most frequently performed play. Throug , ...
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Palouse Cult Film Revival: Machete
Tuesday, May 5 at 7 PM KPAC and Palouse Cult Film Revival present a free screening of MACHETE! After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss. Machete is messy, violent, and so much fun—precisely the p , ...
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Moscow Film Society: Midsommar
Wednesday, May 6 at 7 PM “Midsommar is no slouch on chills, but they creep up slowly, like a bad trip from one of the Swedes’ festive glasses of hallucinogenic tea, and are leavened with an occasional dash of humor. ” — Sara Stewart, New York Post You’re officially invited to the Moscow Film Society’s 4th Birthd , ...
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Groove for Good
Thursday, May 7 at 6 PM Celebrate the close of Idaho Gives with a free, high-energy evening of live jazz-fusion led by legendary WSU professor “Doc D” Daryle Singleton on drums. Bringing together a sextet of nationally recognized performers from the Palouse, Spokane, and the LC Valley, this special event promises an e , ...
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Backstage Sessions: Surf Green Machine + Maryhill + Paul Arbor
Friday, May 8 at 8 PM KPAC and Donna Parks present BACKSTAGE SESSIONS featuring SURF GREEN MACHINE + MARYHILL + PAUL ARBOR. Doors open at 7 PM and music starts at 8 PM. Sponsored by Donna Parks.  Tickets: $10 General Admission , ...
Showtune Karaoke Showdown Fundraiser at Forty Two Bar
Friday, May 8 at 8 PM Join Palouse Cult Film Revival on Friday, May 8th from 8pm to Midnight at Forty Two Bar Kitchen as we celebrate the Kenworthy Performing Arts Center with a showtunes and blockbuster-themed karaoke tournament! This also marks the conclusion of week-long fundraising for Idaho Gives! PCFR is a proud , ...
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Farmers Market Cartoons
Saturdays from 9 AM – 12 PM KPAC and the Moscow Rotary Club present FARMERS MARKET CARTOONS! Join us for a delightful selection of kid-friendly animated shorts. Admission is free and you are welcome to drop in anytime. Concessions will be available for purchase. Cartoons will run from 9 AM – 12 PM througho , ...
Petals and Pasties
Saturday, May 9 at 7 PM KPAC and local burlesque performers—Crimson Charm and Bird of Paradise—present Petals and Pasties, a springtime aerial-burlesque variety show! Join us for a night of florals, fun, and flight, featuring aerialists and dancers from across the Palouse. Event is 18+. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets: , ...
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Closed for Renovations
Closed for Renovations – All Day , ...
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Closed for Renovations
Closed for Renovations – All Day , ...
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Closed for Renovations
Closed for Renovations – All Day , ...
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Inland Northwest Magic: Stardust
Wednesday, May 13 at 7 PM Is destiny written in the stars—or is it found inside? Step into Stardust, where sleight of hand meets storytelling in an immersive magic experience designed to delight all ages. More than a show—this is a moment of wonder you will remember long after the curtain falls. Featuring Frances Morg , ...
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Robin Williams Retrospective: Dead Poets Society
Thursday, May 14 at 7 PM “On the surface Robin Williams appears to be giving his standard performance as Prof. Keating – witty, sincere and lovable. But there’s much more here.” — Hank Gallo, New York Daily News KPAC presents DEAD POETS SOCIETY as part of our Robin Williams Retrospective. Maverick teacher , ...
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The Grab
Friday, May 15 at 7 PM “The “holy sh*t” documentary of the year.” — Brian Tallerico, RogerEbert.com KPAC presents the award-winning documentary THE GRAB. The documentary exposes a growing national security and economic threat: foreign governments, multinational corporations, and unaccountable private inter , ...
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Farmers Market Cartoons
Saturdays from 9 AM – 12 PM KPAC and the Moscow Rotary Club present FARMERS MARKET CARTOONS! Join us for a delightful selection of kid-friendly animated shorts. Admission is free and you are welcome to drop in anytime. Concessions will be available for purchase. Cartoons will run from 9 AM – 12 PM througho , ...
National Theatre Live: All My Sons
Saturday, May 16 at 1 PM “The stars of a dream cast align ★★★★” — Guardian KPAC presents the National Theatre Live production of ALL MY SONS. Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, , ...
The Senders
Saturday, May 16 at 7 PM Join us for a night of live music at KPAC featuring THE SENDERS. They will be playing all the greatest hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets: $10 General Admission   , ...
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Staff Picks: Rango
Sunday, May 17 at 7 PM “Without double-crossing the kiddie contingent, “Rango” is iconic like a spaghetti Western, smart like a ’70s conspiracy thriller and lively like a Coen brothers comedy.” — Joe Williams, St. Louis Post-Dispatch KPAC presents RANGO as part of our Staff Picks series, selected by , ...
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Private Rental
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Centennial Series: North by Northwest
Wednesday, May 20 at 7 PM “A great film, and certainly one of the most entertaining movies ever made, directed by Alfred Hitchcock at his peak.” — Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader KPAC presents NORTH BY NORTHWEST as part of our Centennial Series, featuring one iconic film from each decade the Kenworthy has been operating. A , ...
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Robin Williams Retrospective: Good Will Hunting
Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM “Good Will Hunting is lyrically directed, efficiently written, side-splittingly funny, quietly devastating.” — Roxana Hadadi, RogerEbert.com KPAC presents GOOD WILL HUNTING as part of our Robin Williams Retrospective. A therapist counsels Will Hunting, a janitor with a genius IQ. Good Will Hun , ...
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The Bee Gees Tribute: You Should Be Dancing
Friday, May 22 at 7:30 PM Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre welcomes You Should Be Dancing – A Tribute to the Bee Gees on Friday, May 22, 2026. Recognized as the most explosive Bee Gees tribute experience in North America, You Should Be Dancing (YSBD) delivers the iconic sound, energy, and style of the legendary group , ...
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Farmers Market Cartoons
Saturdays from 9 AM – 12 PM KPAC and the Moscow Rotary Club present FARMERS MARKET CARTOONS! Join us for a delightful selection of kid-friendly animated shorts. Admission is free and you are welcome to drop in anytime. Concessions will be available for purchase. Cartoons will run from 9 AM – 12 PM througho , ...
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Punk Palouse Fest
Sunday, May 24 at 1 PM Punk Palouse presents THE WILD JUMPS + WORMS IN DIRT + TOLEDO PANIC BUTTON. Tickets: $60 GA Pass / $35 Under 21 Pass , ...
Project Hail Mary
Sunday, May 24 at 6:30 PM Monday, May 25 at 3 & 6:30 PM “In the most purely pleasurable movie so far this year, Ryan Gosling has a blast as a science guy who rockets into space to save all our asses with jolts, jokes and smarts that won’t quit.” — The Travers Take KPAC presents PROJECT HAIL MARY. A science teacher , ...
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Project Hail Mary
Sunday, May 24 at 6:30 PM Monday, May 25 at 3 & 6:30 PM “In the most purely pleasurable movie so far this year, Ryan Gosling has a blast as a science guy who rockets into space to save all our asses with jolts, jokes and smarts that won’t quit.” — The Travers Take KPAC presents PROJECT HAIL MARY. A science teacher , ...
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Robin Williams Retrospective: Mrs. Doubtfire
Tuesday, May 26 at 7 PM “You will laugh till your ribs ache — not because director Chris Columbus of the “Home Alone” movies has a gift for farce, which he does, but because Williams is to funny what the Energizer Bunny is to batteries.” — Rita Kempley, Washington Post KPAC presents MRS. DOUBTFIRE as , ...
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Page to Screen: Jane Eyre
Wednesday, May 27 at 7 PM “Wasikowska is the revelation here — her wary, intelligent face tells us volumes about this abused but unbowed young woman.” — Dana Stevens, Slate KPAC and BookPeople of Moscow present JANE EYRE as part of our Page to Screen series featuring book-to-film adaptations handpicked by the ex , ...
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Moscow Comedy Fest: Tyler Boeh + Jeanne Whitney
Thursday, May 28 at 7 PM Kick off Moscow Comedy Fest with a powerhouse opening night at the historic Kenworthy Theater, featuring headliners Tyler Boeh and Jeanne Whitney. Tyler’s high-energy storytelling and quick wit pair perfectly with Jeanne’s sharp, relatable humor, creating a dynamic start to the weekend. Hostin , ...
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Moscow Comedy Fest: John Roy + Alvin Williams
Friday, May 29 at 7 PM Friday night turns up the heat as Moscow Comedy Fest hits full stride with an incredible lineup at the Kenworthy Theater. Headliners John Roy and Alvin Williams bring two distinct comedic voices – John’s bold, insightful humor and Alvin’s charismatic, high-energy delivery – guarantee , ...
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Met Live in HD: El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego
Saturday, May 30 at 10 AM On May 30, the Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning p , ...
Moscow Comedy Fest: Ron G + Jen Adams
Saturday, May 30 at 7 PM Close out Moscow Comedy Fest in style with a can’t-miss Saturday night finale at the Kenworthy Theater. Headliners Ron G and Jen Adams take the stage with high-energy performances, blending sharp punchlines with engaging storytelling that keeps the audience hooked. Hosting the evening is the c , ...
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Frames of Reference ~ Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo
Sunday, May 31 at 1 PM KPAC and Moscow Contemporary present Exhibition on Screen: FRIDA KAHLO as part of Frames of Reference, a series dedicated to showcasing art in film and celebrating artists across all mediums. Frida Kahlo is a phenomenon. She is arguably the world’s favourite female artist – beloved by young and , ...
Cinema Classics: Operation Petticoat
Sunday, May 31 at 4 PM “Blake Edwards directs with his customary wit, breeziness, and acute sense of pacing.” — Don Druker, Chicago Reader KPAC presents OPERATION PETTICOAT as part of our Cinema Classics series, featuring films chosen by our Classic Films Committee. During World War II, a lieutenant commander finds hi , ...
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