Bellevue A&E Calendar | Dec. 27
Dec 27 2008
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Events
Black-tie premiere for independent film “The Knights Divide”: 7 p.m. Dec. 29. Film produced by local students Jeff Prahl, Zach Wittman, Devin Greger, Silas Strickland and Stoney Strickland. Cost: $10. Lincoln Square Cinemas, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue. 425-802-7108 or www.bfbsite.com.
New Year’s Eve dinner/belly dance floor show and party: 8 p.m. Dec. 31. Enjoy belly dance floor show, dinner, dancing, games, snacks and champagne, and midnight reception. Presented by Ottoman Trading Company. Open to ages 12 and older. Cost: $45; advance registration required. Country Village’s Courtyard Hall, 23634 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425-368-0369 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/50126.
Garden d’Lights: 5-10 p.m. nightly through Jan. 3. Annual holiday display uses more than 500,000 lights throughout the gardens. Cost: Free; donations encouraged. Parking: $5. Bellevue Botanical Gardens, 12001 Main St., Bellevue. 425-451-3755 or www.bellevuebotanical.org.
Auditions
Master Chorus Eastside: Through mid-January. Auditions open for all sections. Must have choral experience and be able to read music. Call for audition appointments. 425-392-8446 or www.masterchoruseastside.org.
Music
20th annual Duke Ellington Sacred Music Concert: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27. Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra to perform with guest vocalist Dee Daniels. Presented by Earshot Jazz Society. Cost: $24-$28. First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, 1717 Bellevue Way N.E. 206-547-6763 or www.earshot.org.
Public Opera: 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 4. Singing group to perform favorite opera arias, duets, trios and quartets for diners. Reservations recommended. Salute of Bellevue, 10134 Main St., Bellevue. 425-688-7613.
Ladies Musical Club concert: 3 p.m. Dec. 28 and Jan. 25. Cost: Free. University House, 22975 S.E. Black Nugget Road, Issaquah. 206-622-6882 or www.lmcseattle.org.
Asleep at the Wheel: 3 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11. Western swing band to perform. Cost: $15-$39. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.
David Harsh concert: 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 11. Christian singer/songwriter to perform. Cost: Free. Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 N.E. Inglewood Hill Road, Sammamish. 425-868-5186 or mainoffice@spconline.org.
Eastside Jazz Club concert: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Musicians from Seattle’s Origin Record Label to perform. Cost: $6-$13. Sherman Clay, 1000 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue. 425-828-9104.
Tyva Kyzy: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15. All-female Tuvan throat-singing and folk music ensemble to perform. Cost: $10-$29. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.
Eric Tingstad and Mary Youngblood: 8 p.m. Jan. 17. Southwestern concert featuring guitarist Tingstad and flutist Youngblood. Cost: $10-$29. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.
James Cotton Band: 7 p.m. Jan. 25. Cost: $15-$30. Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-408-7988, 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.
Concert Opera—“Suor Angelica” and “Zanetto”: 7 p.m. Jan. 31. Puget Sound Concert Opera and Bellevue Opera will perform works by Giacomo Puccini and Pietro Mascagni. Cost: $10-$15. First United Methodist Church, 934 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 206-370-1531 or www.pugetsoundconcertopera.org.
Eastside Jazz Club Mardi Gras Concert: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Call for cost. Sherman Clay, 1000 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue. 425-828-9104.
Judy Fowlis: 8 p.m. Feb. 21. Scottish folk musician Fowlis to perform. Cost: $15-$28. Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-408-7988, 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.
Theater
“The Snowman”: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28. Presented by Ballet Bellevue. Cost: $15-$27. Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. 425-455-1345 or www.balletbellevue.org.
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”: Through Jan. 4. Cost: $22-$58. Presented by Village Theatre. Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-392-2202, 866-688-8049 or www.villagetheatre.org. Also: Jan. 9-Feb. 1 at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Cost: $16-$51. Everett tickets: 425-257-8600 or 888-257-3722.
“Man 1, Bank 0”: 8 p.m. Jan. 16. Patrick Combs tells the true story of how he deposited a $95,093.35 junk-mail check marked ‘non-negotiable’ – hoping to spread a little banking cheer to tellers – and how it erupted into a staggering and funny David vs. Goliath-like adventure. Cost: $10-$25. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.
“The Importance of Being Earnest”: Jan. 21-March 1. Presented by Village Theatre. Cost: $18-$58. Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-392-2202, 866-688-8049 or www.villagetheatre.org.
“Chapter Two”: Jan. 23-31. Neil Simon comedy about a newly remarried widower struggling to settle into a new chapter in life. Presented by Bellevue Civic Theatre. Cost: $30 for adults; senior/student pricing available. Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. 425-235-5087.
“A Little Princess”: Jan. 23-Feb. 8. Cost: $11-$13. Studio East Mainstage Theater, 402 Sixth St. S., Kirkland. 425-827-3123 or www.studio-east.org.
“A Man of No Importance”: 8 p.m. January 24; 2 p.m. Jan. 25. Showtunes Theatre Company presents a concert version of the musical about a man determined to stage Oscar Wilde’s “Salome” at his church in Dublin. Cost: $15-$24. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.
Mike Daisey in “Monopoly” and “Invincible Summer” : 8 p.m. Jan. 30-31. Storyteller Daisey performs solo act, “Monopoly!,” exploring everything from Nikola Tesla’s war with Thomas Edison to Microsoft’s antitrust lawsuit, on Jan. 30; and “Invincible Summer,” the story of the last summer in Brooklyn before 9/11, on Jan. 31. Recommended for ages 16 and younger. Cost: $10-$25. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.
“Goldilocks and the Three Bears”: Jan. 31-Feb. 1; Feb. 7-8. Storybook Theater presents a twist on the classic folktale. Cost: $9. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 877-827-1100 or www.storybooktheater.org.
“Chocolate Confessions”: 8 p.m. Jan. 31; 2 p.m. Feb. 1. One-woman musical comedy performed by Joan Freed. Cost: $15-$24. Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-408-7988, 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.
Cirque Voila: 7 p.m. Feb. 8. Circus show features acrobatics, juggling, physical comedy, clowning, aerial performances and more. Cost: $15-$35. Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-408-7988, 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”: 8 p.m. Feb. 28. Cost: $32-$45. Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-408-7988, 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.
Comedy
The Best of The Comedy Underground—New Year’s Eve Special: 8 p.m. Dec. 31. Ring in the New Year with stand-up comedy. Not recommended for ages 16 or younger. Cost: $33-$40. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.
Nightlife
Bake’s Place: Performers: Dec. 27, Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto; 8 p.m.-midnight Dec. 31, Little Bill and the Bluenotes New Year’s Eve Celebration ($95, includes dinner). Cost: $27 for show only. 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E., Issaquah. 425-391-3335, www.bakesplace.org or Events@bakesplace.org.
Café Harlequin: Live music Thursdays-Saturdays. Performers include: 8-11 p.m. Jan. 8, Jonathan Hanson’s Jazz Trio. No cover. 107 Lake St., Kirkland. 425-296-1616 or www.cafeharlequin.com.
El Gaucho Bellevue: Performers: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays, The Trish Hatley Trio. 555 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-455-2715.
Hector’s: Live music various nights. 112 Lake St., Kirkland. www.hectorskirkland.com/events.htm.
Laughs Comedy Spot: Live comedy shows 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, and 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Performers: Dec. 27 and 31, Bengt Washburn; Jan. 2-3, Brent Weinback; Jan. 8-10, Chris Fairbanks; Jan. 15-17, Tom Rhodes; Jan. 22-24, Iann Bagg; Jan. 29-31, Karen Rontwoski; Feb. 12-14, Valentines Weekend with Ryan Hamilton; Feb. 27-28, Kevin Nealon. Ongoing: 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, open mic comedy. 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland. 425-823-6306, www.ticketweb.com or www.laughscomedy.com.
Old Fire House: 8 p.m. Fridays and some Saturdays. Cost: $6. 16510 N.E. 79th St., Redmond. 425-556-2370 or www.theoldfirehouse.org.
Pogacha of Issaquah: 8-11 p.m. Saturdays. Live music, no cover. Performers: Dec. 27, Astro Cats. 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. 425-455-5550 or www.pogacha.com.
Rock Bottom Brewery: Live music 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, including: Dec. 27, Off Suit Blues Band; Jan. 3, The Unoriginals. Ongoing: Fridays, DJ night. 550 106th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-462-9300 or www.rockbottom.com.
Twisted Cork Wine Bar: Performers: Dec. 27, R. Curtis; Dec. 31, Clinton Ellison Project. Performance times: 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 6-9 p.m. Sundays. 900 Bellevue Way, Bellevue. 425-637-0808.
The Spot Off Main Neighborhood Bar and Billiards: Events include: Sundays, karaoke; Tuesdays, open mic; Wednesdays, team trivia night. 20 103rd Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-646-6434 or www.thespotoffmain.com.
Vertigo Lounge and Grill: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, live jazz performances. 989 112th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. www.jazzatvertigo.com.
Vino Bella Wine Bar: Performances 7:30-11:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ongoing: 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays, comedy nights. 99 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-391-1424 or www.vinobella.com.
Wilde Rover: 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Pub Quiz. Cost: $10 per team. Performers: Dec. 27, Geoffrey Castle; Dec. 31, New Year’s Celebration with Pop Offs. Performances 9 p.m.-closing unless noted. Ongoing: Tuesdays, Jamdawgs; Thursdays, Dan Purser. 111 Central Way, Kirkland. 425-822-8940 or www.wilderover.com.
Dance
Adult Hip Hop and Salsa classes: 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Class taught by Terry McKinnon. Cost: Free for first class. Ballet Arts Center, 204 100th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-503-8977 or www.balletbellevue.org.
Belly dance classes with Zulaika: Intermediates: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Beginners: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Dance Academy of Bellevue, 626 120th Ave. N.E., Suite B-102. 425-649-2058 or www.pcauch.com.
Cameo/Carrabba dance: Classes available in tap dancing, dance exercise, jazz, hip hop and ballet. Call for location. 425-483-4272 or www.cameodance.com.
Clogging: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays. It’s like “Riverdance”; fast, fun and no partner needed. Beginners, 6 p.m.; intermediate, 7 p.m.; advanced, 8 p.m. Cost: $40 per six-week session. ClogJam Clogging Club. Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th. Ave. N.E., Redmond. 425-556-2314 or www.clogjam-Washington.com.
Dance Sanctuary: 8 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. Lightly facilitated, freestyle dancing in a substance-free environment. Features world music, drumming, rock, electronica, pop and more. Enso Center, 8708 196th Ave. N.E., Redmond. 425-881-8598 or DanceSanctuary@gmail.com.
Hawaiian Hula dance classes: 4:45-5:45 p.m. Sundays, Advanced; 6-7 p.m. Sundays, Beginner/Intermediate. Classes taught by Laura Melelani Bergstrom. Issaquah Dance Theatre, 1575 N.W. Mall St., Issaquah. 206-818-5837.
South Bellevue line dance: 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays; 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays. Registration required. South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. 425-452-4240 or www.dothedanceomt.com.
Kirkland line dance: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, beginners. Drop-ins welcome. Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-587-3362 or www.dothedanceomt.com.
Learn to Dance: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Waltz, polka, hambo lesson and dance. Cost: $5. Kenmore Community Club, 7304 N.E. 175th St. entrocon@yahoo.com.
Mill Creek line dance classes: 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Beginning classes. Drop-ins welcome. Sponsored by Mill Creek Senior Services. North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. S.E., Mill Creek. 425-357-6002 or www.dothedanceomt.com.
Samena Square Dance Club: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays. Club offers lessons in beginning square dance. Juanita Community Club, 13027 100th Ave. N.E., Kirkland. 425-823-6125 or 425-823-0571.
Scottish country dancing: 7 p.m. Tuesdays through May. Kirkland Woman’s Club, 407 First St. 425-488-7643 or www.rscds-seattle.org.
Sounds of Swing Big Band dance: 2-4 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Dance to the music of the Sound of Swing Big Band. Cost: $3. North Bellevue Community and Senior Center, 4063 148th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-452-7681.
Swing dance lessons: Mondays-Fridays. Lessons in Lindy Hop, jitterbug, balboa and collegiate shag for all ages offered in small group classes and private lessons. Cost: $65 for six weeks. 425-891-1443 or www.alleycatsswing.com/calendar.
Yoga Trance Dance: 7:15-8:45 p.m. the second and last Fridays of the month. Playful style of yoga leads to a creative free flow dance. Cost: $15; free for ages 14 and younger. Flow Yoga of Redmond, 15744 Redmond Way, Redmond.
Readings/Books
SoulFood Poetry Night: 7-9:30 p.m. every third Thursday. Includes two featured readers and an open-mic reading. SoulFood Books Cafe, 15748 Redmond Way, Redmond. 425-881-5309 or www.soulfoodbooks.com.
Museums
Bellevue Arts Museum: Exhibits: Through Jan. 25, “Randy Shull: Crossing Boundaries”; Jan. 27-May 31, “American Quilt Classics, 1800-1980: The Bresler Collection”; through Feb. 8, “Tip Toland: Melt, The Figure in Clay”; Feb. 24-June 14, “The Book Borrowers”; through March 8, “Etsuko Ichikawa: Traces of the Molten State”; through March 22, “Intertwined—Contemporary Baskets from the Sara and David Lieberman Collection.” Ongoing events include: monthly Architectural Tour, daily docent-led tours at 1 p.m., Free First Friday, artist lectures, demonstrations and “Get Crafty Saturday!” for kids. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $7-$9; free for ages 5 and younger. 510 Bellevue Way N.E. 425-519-0770 or www.bellevuearts.org.
Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $5-$8; free for ages 4 and younger. 1116 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-455-1116 or www.dollart.com.
Galleries/Exhibits
ArtEAST: Art collective presents new “Collective Works” exhibits the first Friday of each month. Hours: 11-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Up Front Art, 48 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-996-8553 or www.arteast.org.
ArtStage Gallery at Kirkland Performance Center: Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and during scheduled performances. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.
East Shore Gallery: Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Narthex of East Shore Unitarian Church, 12700 S.E. 32nd St., Bellevue. 425-747-3780 or www.eastshoreunitarian.org.
Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery: Through Jan. 11, “Holiday Group Exhibit” and grand re-opening. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays. 800 Bellevue Way N.E.,, Suite 111, Bellevue. 425-827-2822 or www.gunnarnordstrom.com.
Howard/Mandville Gallery: Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. Cost: Free. 120 Park Lane Suite D, Kirkland. 425-889-8212 or www.howardmandville.com.
Kaewyn Gallery: Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. 10101 Main St., Bothell. 425-483-7385 or www.kaewyngallery.com.
Kirkland Arts Center: Exhibits: Jan. 10-Feb. 6, “Site: Unseen,” with reception 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 9. Events: 6:30 p.m. the last Friday of the month, “ArtLuck” for artists to share food, show artwork and network. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Cost: Free. 620 Market St., Kirkland. 425-822-7161 or www.kirklandartscenter.org.
Kirkland Second Thursday: 6-8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Downtown galleries host receptions and feature new artists’ work. Downtown Kirkland. 425-889-8212 or 800-544-4712.
Lakeshore Gallery: Gallery showcases American-made art, with new featured artist each month. Hours: Open daily. Admission: Free. 107 Park Lane, Kirkland. 425-827-0606 or lakegalkirkland@comcast.net.
Open Satellite: Exhibits: Through Jan. 17, Chris Lipomi’s “YSKKI WAKIPI.” Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon-8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. 989 112th Ave. N.E., Suite 102, Bellevue. 425-454-7355 or www.opensatellite.org.
Parklane Gallery: Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. 130 Park Lane, Kirkland. 425-827-1462 or www.parklanegallery.com.
Pogacha of Bellevue: Exhibits: Through Jan. 17, “Statements” paintings by Lucille Berkowitz. 119 106th Ave. N.E. 425-455-5670 or www.pogacha.com.
Pogacha of Issaquah: Exhibits: Through Jan. 17, “Thirst” acrylic paintings by David Repyak. 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd. 425-392-5550 or www.pogacha.com.
Rhino Studios & Gallery: Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; noon-7 p.m. Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. 195 Front St. N., Studio B, Issaquah. 425-392-5040 or www.rhinostudios.net.
Family
Cougar Mountain Zoological Park: Zoo is home to cougars, reindeer, cranes, macaws, emu, lemurs, alpaca, wallabies and tigers. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: $8-$10.50; free for children 1 and younger and members. 19525 S.E. 54th St., Issaquah. 425-392-6278 or www.cougarmountainzoo.org.
KidsQuest Children’s Museum: Events: Jan. 5-11, “Destination: South America” crafts and games; Jan. 13-18, “Destination: Africa” crafts and games; 6 p.m. Jan. 14, “Parent Education, Raising a Healthier Generation” free class; 2:30-4 p.m. Jan. 14 and 28, QuestClub science program ($5-$8); noon-2 p.m. Jan. 16, “Go Healthy Play Day”; Jan. 20-25, “Destination: Europe” crafts and games; Jan. 27-31, “Destination: Asia” crafts and games. Ongoing attractions include “The Backyard,” a large-scale replica of backyard nature; “The PACCAR Garage,” a workshop for art, music and more; and “Waterways,” an area for building bridges, racing boats and more. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $7 for ages 1 and older; free for all 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue. 425-637-8100 or www.kidsquestmuseum.org.
Seattle Events
“The Christmas Foundling”: Through Dec. 27. Presented by Taproot Theatre Company. Call for cost. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle. 206-781-9707 or www.taproottheatre.org.
Christmas Carol Concert: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27. Performance by the Tudor Choir. Cost: $20. Blessed Sacrament Church, 5041 Ninth Ave. N.E., Seattle. www.tudorchoir.org.
“A Christmas Carol”: Through Dec. 27. ACT Theatre’s 33rd annual production of Dickens’ classic tale. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle. 206-292-7676 or www.acttheatre.org.
“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”: Through Dec. 28. Cost: $22-$81. The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-625-1900, 888-584-4849 or www.5thavenue.org.
Oprah Winfrey presents “The Color Purple”: Through Dec. 28. Musical based on the novel by Alice Walker. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.
Pacific Northwest Ballet—Stowell/Sendak “Nutcracker”: Through Dec. 30. PNB performs Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” ballet with choreography by Kent Stowell and costume and scenic design by Maurice Sendak. Cost: $24-$130. Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-441-2424 or www.pnb.org.
Qwest Carousel: Through Dec. 31. Part of the KING 5 Holiday Wonderland in downtown Seattle. Cost: $2 donation. Westlake Park, 401 Pine St., Seattle.
New Year’s at the Rep: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Evening kicks off with a performance of “You Can’t Take It With You,” followed by black-tie-optional New Year’s Eve party with dancing, midnight buffet and view of the Space Needle fireworks. Cost: $45-$85. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285 or www.seattlerep.org.
Xtreme Theatresports New Year’s Eve Party: 10 p.m.-midnight Dec. 31. Audience members score competing improv teams. Stay for New Year’s party afterward till 2 a.m. Cost: $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle. www.unexpectedproductions.org.
Sheraton Seattle’s 16th annual Gingerbread Village: Through Jan. 4. Display, themed “A Superhero Holiday,” features elaborate gingerbread structures designed by top Seattle architects. Cost: Free; donations welcome for Northwest Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Lobby of Sheraton Seattle, 1400 Sixth Ave. 206-621-9000.
Trader Joe’s Silent Movie Mondays: 7 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 5-26. Series, titled “Oh the Horror!” features a different classic silent horror film each week. Cost: $12. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.
Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary on Tour: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8. The Blue Note 7 to perform. Cost: $28-$42. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.themoore.com.
“Tomás and the Library Lady”: Jan. 9-March 1. An illiterate migrant boy learns about the magic of words with the help of the Library Lady. Recommended for ages 7 and older. Cost: $13-$33. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.
UW World Series—Peking Acrobats: 2 and 8 p.m. Jan. 10. Cost: $20-$35. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.
UW World Series—Takács String Quartet: 8 p.m. Jan. 14. Cost: $20-$35. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.
“The Road to Mecca”: Jan. 15-Feb. 14. Play tells the story of an elderly woman’s struggle to maintain her independence. Cost: $10-$59. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285 or www.seattlerep.org.
“The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley”: 5 p.m. Jan. 16; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jan. 17. Musical based on the children’s book series by Jeff Brown. Cost: $17-$35. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.themoore.com.
“Act a Lady”: Jan. 16-Feb. 14. Call for cost. Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave., Seattle. 206-324-5801 or www.brownpapertickets.com.
“The Wizard of Oz”: Through Jan. 17. Presented by Seattle Children’s Theatre. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Cost: $15-$40. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 205-441-3322 or www.sct.org.
Paul Mesner Puppets—“Wiley and the Hairy Man”: Jan. 17-Feb. 1. African-American folktales told through puppetry. Cost: $8.50-$9. Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. N.E., Seattle. 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.
Divine Performing Arts Chinese New Year Spectacular: 2 and 7 p.m. Jan. 18. Show features Chinese music and dance. Cost: $35-$105. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 800-910-8901 or www.theparamount.com.
Staged Reading of MLK Speeches: 2;30 p.m. Jan. 19. Performers will read excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches. Cost: Free. Center House Pavilion, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-323-4032 or www.cdforum.org.
“Well”: Jan. 21-Feb. 15. One-woman show tells the story of a woman’s ability to heal a neighborhood, despite her inability to heal herself. ArtsWest Playhouse, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle. 206-938-0339 or www.artswest.org.
“An Evening with Garrison Keillor”: Jan. 22. Author and host of NPR’s “A Prairie Home Companion” Keillor to entertain. Call for cost. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.
Smucker’s Stars on Ice “On the Edge”: 3 p.m. Jan. 24. Skaters include Sasha Cohen, Jeffrey Buttle, Todd Eldredge, Yuka Sato and more. See Web site for cost. KeyArena, 305 Harrison St., Seattle Center. 206-628-0888 or www.starsonice.com.
“Video Games Live”: 8 p.m. Jan. 24. Multimedia concert highlights music from popular video games throughout history. Cost: $25-$65. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.
Greg Behrendt: 7 p.m. Jan. 24. Stand-up comedian Behrendt to perform. Cost: $29.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.
“Memphis”: Jan. 27-Feb. 15. New musical about the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Cost: $22-$81. The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-625-1900, 888-584-4849 or www.5thavenue.org.
Etta James and the Roots Band: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28. Cost: $35-$65. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.
UW World Series—Kodo: 8 p.m. Jan. 30-31. Japanese drum performance. Cost: $20-$40. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.
“Pharaoh Serket and the Lost Stone of Fire”: Jan. 30-March 7. Adventure tale set in ancient Egypt recommended for ages 8 and older. Cost: $17-$34. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.
Savion Glover’s “Bare Soundz”: 8 p.m. Jan. 31. Glover and company to perform in concert-style tap dance production. Cost: $30-$55. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.themoore.com.
Ensemble Electra: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Performance sponsored by Early Music Guild and Trinity Parish Church. Cost: $10-$25. Trinity Parish Church, 609 Eighth Ave., Seattle. 206-325-7066 or www.earlymusicguild.org.
UW World Series—Lar Lubovitch Dance Company: 8 p.m. Feb. 5-7. Cost: $38. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.
“L’Orfeo”: Feb. 6-8. Italian opera company La Venexiana performs Monteverdi’s masterpiece. Presented by Early Music Guild. Call for cost. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.
“Monkey Goes Fishing” Chinese hand-puppet play: Feb. 7-15. Call for cost. Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. N.E., Seattle. 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.
“Moby Dick, or The Whale”: Feb. 10-March 8. Presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Call for cost. Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-216-0833 or www.book-it.org.
Disney’s “The Lion King”: Feb. 11-March 15. Cost: $19.50-$130. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.
Louis C.K.: 8 p.m. Feb. 13. Stand-up comic to perform. Cost: $27.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.
David Crowe’s Laugh Lovers Ball: Feb. 14. Valentine’s Day comedy show features stand-up, sketch, music, audience participation and more. Call for cost. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.
“Verbruggen Plays Vivaldi”: Feb. 14-15. Seattle Baroque Orchestra to perform with recorder virtuoso Marion Verbruggen. Call for cost. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-322-3118 or www.seattlebaroque.org.
“A Rosa de Rio – The Rose of Rio”: Through Feb. 15. Features acrobatics, vaudevillian humor, contortionist tricks and cabaret music under the spiegeltent. Cost: $104-$170; includes five-course dinner. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-802-0015 or www.zinzanni.org.
David Byrne: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Musician Byrne to perform. Cost: $45. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com.
The Blind Boys of Alabama: 8 p.m. Feb. 20. Gospel music group to perform. Cost: $25-$35. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.
“Chicken Sunday”: 11 a.m. Feb. 21. Play tells the story of three best friends from different cultures. Presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Cost: $10-$12. Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-216-0833 or www.book-it.org.
Susan Tedeschi with James Hunter: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Cost: $25-$50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.
UW World Series—Jupiter String Quartet: 8 p.m. Feb. 25. Cost: $33. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.
Locust and Cruz Control: Feb. 27. Seattle-based dance crews perform hip hop and modern dance. Call for cost. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.
Antony and the Johnsons: 8 p.m. Feb. 28. Cost: $27.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.
Piffaro: 8 p.m. Feb. 28. Renaissance band Piffaro to perform as part of Early Music Guild’s International Series. Cost: $20-$38. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave. 206-325-7066 or www.earlymusicguild.org.
“The Jungle Books”: 11 a.m. April 25. Presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Cost: $10-$12. Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-216-0833 or www.book-it.org.
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