Events

ShoWare Center Grand Opening: 4-9 p.m. Jan. 2. Come celebrate the opening of Kent’s new events center. Cost: Free. ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6999 or www.showarecenter.com.

Auditions

“Lost In Yonkers” audition: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 4; 7-9 p.m. Jan. 5. Open auditions for Neil Simon play. Prepare 1-2 minute monologue; bring headshot and resume. Call for details, audition appointments. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St. 425-226-5529 or boxoffice@rentoncivictheater.org.

Music

“Aunt Dottie’s (early bird) Sing-Along Cabaret”: 2 p.m. Jan. 4, 11 and 18. Aunt Dottie and her nephew, Aaron, take the audience on a journey through some classic and not-so-classic songs. Cost: $10. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St. auntdottiesings@hotmail.com.

Theater

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”: 8 p.m. Jan. 2-3. Presented by Auburn Regional Theatre. Cost: $15-$20; $5 discount if you bring a canned food

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