OUT & ABOUT For May 2

Events

Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.

The Uprising: 7 p.m. May 2. MMA Cage Fight presented by Alliance,the Northwest’s newest Professional MMA promotion founded to deliver high impact entertainment value and a platform for athletes in this fast growing sport. Admission: $30-$100; free for ages 5 and younger. ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6706 or www.showarecenter.com.

KDP’s Fourth Annual Wine, Women, Wow: 6-10 p.m. May 8. Held the Friday before Mother’s Day, this popular, all-girl event provides an evening out for women to try different wines, shop from more than 50 women owned businesses and be pampered. Proceeds benefit KDP and the YWCA’s Domestic Violence Program. Cost: $21. ShoWare Center. 625 W. James St., Kent. 253-813-6976.

Problems Solvers Job Fair: 1-7 p.m. May 14. Looking for the right person or the right job, right now? Problem Solvers and Fisher Communication present the Komo Problem Solvers Job Fair. Cost: Free. ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6706 or www.showarecenter.com.

World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions: May 23-24. Wowing audiences across the world since 1970, the Royal Lipizzaner Stallions are back for their 36th Anniversary Tour. Cost: $25-$35. ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6706 or www.showarecenter.com.

TNA Wrestling: 7 p.m. June 4. TNA Wrestling presents: TNA LIVE! Cross the Line. Cost: $23-$53. ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6706 or www.showarecenter.com.

Auditions

Performers Wanted: Now seeking performers including singers and dancers for the First Annual Kent International Festival on June 27 in Kent. The Festival will be a celebration of the cultural diversity in Kent and will feature food, booths, crafts and more. Children and adults groups and individuals are invited to submit applications. For more information please visit www.kentinternationalfestival.com.

ArtRageous: Seeking artists for participation in Auburn’s ArtRageous, a one day event on Saturday, July 25. Features special guest speaker, door prizes, healing therapists, readers, metaphysical projects, and arts and crafts from around the world. Cost: Free. Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. bepcexpo@yahoo.com or www.bepcweb.org.

Music

Kent Country-Grass Jamboree: Noon-6:30 p.m. the third Saturday of the month through May. Open to musicians in bluegrass, country, folk, and gospel music. Includes concerts and jam sessions. Food and snacks available for purchase. Cost: Free. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. 253-856-5150 or 253-951-2949.

Live at the Ave presnt’s “Uncle Bonsai”: 7:30 p.m. May 2. Unique American contemporary folk trio famous for the ir satirical and absurdist songs. No recommended for those 18 or younger. Cost: $17. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Avenue Kids present’s “Ruby Gazooby in the Music Room”: 2 p.m. May 16. Presented as part of the Avenue Kids Series. Cost: $6. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Styx/REO Speedwagon/.38 Special: 7 p.m.May 22.Presented by KZOK Rock Music 102.5 FM Cost: $40-$85. ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6706 or www.showarecenter.com.

Northwest Sound Men’s Chorus—”Hearts Full of Spring”: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 30. Annual spring show with special guests, ‘The Coats’. Cost: $10-$22. Renton Ikea Performing Arts Center, 400 S. 2nd St. Renton. www.brownpapertickets.com.

Theater

“Proof”: April 10-25. Winner of 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for best play. Combines elements of mystery, surprise with old fashioned storytelling. Call for costs and times. Renton Civic Theater, 507 South 3rd St., Renton. 425-226-5529 or www.rentoncivictheater.org.

“The Ugly Duckling”: April 19-27. A classic lovestory filled with comedy. Directed by Lee Paasch. Call for costs and times. Renton Civic Theater, 507 South 3rd St., Renton. 425-226-5529 or www.rentoncivictheater.org.

Thistle Puppet Theater’s “Aesop Fables”: 2 p.m. April 25. Presented as part of the Avenue Kids Series. Cost: $6. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Kentwood Players present ‘Curtains’: 7 p.m. May 6, 7, 8, 9 and 13, 14, 15,16. Presents the Northwest premiere of Kander & Ebb’s Curtains. . Cost: $8. Kentwood Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th S.E., Kent.

Comedy

Comedy at The Ave presents ‘ Seattle’s Jet City Improv’: 7:30 p.m. May 9. Jet City Improv has grown over the years into one of Seattle’s most popular comedy improv experiences. Not recommended for those 18 or younger. Cost: $17. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Nightlife

Baker Street Books: 7-10 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.

Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: No cover. 17034 116th Ave. S.E., Renton. 425-226-2035.

Cutters Point Coffee: Live music various evenings. Times are 6:30 p.m. unless noted. Cost: Free; tips appreciated. 16739 S.E. 272nd St., Covington. 253-639-3458.

DC’s Bar and Grill: Ongoing: 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Triviality Tuesdays. 907 S. Third St., Renton. 425-255-2511 or www.dcsbarandgrill.com.

Firecreek Grill and Raw Bar: 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, live music; 8 p.m. Mondays, open mic for all ages. No cover. 2019 W. Meeker St., Kent. 253-856-5170.

Gonzo’s Bar and Grill: Ongoing: 9 p.m. Wednesdays, karaoke. Open to ages 21 and older. 15423 S.E. 272nd St., Suite 101, Kent. www.gonzosbarandgrill.com.

Interchange Bar & Grill: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, karaoke. Open to ages 21 and older. 8429 S. 228th St., Kent. 253-854-5650 or www.interchangebar-grill.com.

Jack’s Pub and Grill: 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Karaoke every Thursday; Fridays-Saturdays, live music. 3901 N.E. Fourth St., Renton. 425-271-8851.

Kona Kai Coffee Company: Performances are 7-10 p.m. unless noted. 124 Fourth Ave. S., Kent. 206-931-6111 or www.konakaicoffee.net.

Pat’s Bar and Grill: All performances 8 p.m.-midnight unless otherwise noted. 114 Railroad Ave. N., Kent. 253-852-7287 or www.patsbar.com.

The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.

Dance

Pi-R Squares Square Dance Club: 7:30-10:30 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Round dance workshop, 7:30-8 p.m.; dancing, 8-10:30 p.m. Kent-Meridian Grange, 15422 S.E. 272nd St., Kent. fun-squaredancing@pi-r-squares.org or www.pi-r-squares.org.

Square Dance workshops: Mainstream workshops offered Wednesdays. Sponsored by Phils and Phillies. Meridian Grange, 15422 Kent-Kangley Road, Kent. 253-804-3244 or 425-226-0311.

Ongoing dance:

Ballroom dance: 2-4 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 S. 352nd St., Auburn. 253-874-4270.

Boots & Laces Square Dance classes: 6-8 p.m. Sundays. Timberlane Community Center, 29300 S.E. 267th St., Covington. 253-939-9120, 425-255-5894 or www.bootsandlaces.org.

Creative Dance Movement: 10 a.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Dance movement class for ages 3-5. Ballet classes for older children available 4-5 p.m and 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost: $25 per month. Black Diamond Gym, 25511 Lawson St. 360-886-1011.

Tuesday Evening Dances: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Features music by Kings of Swing big band, Randy Litch, and Charlie and Evan Brown. Open to all ages. Cost: $4. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-856-5164.

Phils and Phillies Square Dance: 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Mainstream-level square dancing. Rounds, 7:30 p.m.; square dance, 8 p.m. Meridian Grange, 15422 S.E. 272nd St., Kent. 425-226-0311.

Renton Chinese Dance School: Group or individual lessons offered in Chinese dances and ballet. Call or e-mail for details. 425-638-3812 or mwoodtt@comcast.net.

Ring ’N Swing Square Dance: 1:15-3:15 p.m. Thursdays. Cost: $3. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-856-5164.

Solo Squares Square Dance and Round Dance Club: 7-9 p.m. the first and third Sundays of the month. Workshop offered at 6:30 p.m. Cedar Grange, 22531 S.E. 218th St., Maple Valley. 206-525-2189 or solosquares@hotmail.com.

Square Dance lessons: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Beginning lessons. Swing and ballroom also available. Cost: Free for first three lessons. Meridian Grange, 15422 Kent-Kangley Road, Kent. 253-735-3163, mehlhomes@aol.com or www.wagonwheelssquaredance.org.

Kent Tuesday Afternoon Dances: 1:15-2:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Free dances feature a variety of music styles with musicians Richard Dean, Randy Litch, and Evan and Charlie Brown. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-856-5164.

Renton Thursday Afternoon Dances: 1-3 p.m. Thursdays. Free dances for seniors, with music provided by Bill Bennett. Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N., Renton. 425-430-6729.

Readings

Open mic nights: 7 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Poetry, music, spoken word, comedy and magic are welcome. Sign-ins at 6:30 p.m. Maple Valley Creative Arts Center, 23220 Maple-Valley Highway S.E., Suite 15. www.maplevalleyarts.com.

Museums

Black Diamond Historical Society Museum: Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 32627 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2142, museum@blackdiamondmuseum.org or www.blackdiamondmuseum.org.

Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursdays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for students and seniors; free for ages 4 and younger. 5917 S. 196th St., Kent. 206-764-9453.

Kent Historical Society Museum: Exhibits: Through April 30, Thunderbird History Exhibit. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Admission: $1. Bereiter House, 855 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-854-4330 or www.kenthistoricalmuseum.org.

Renton History Museum: Free tours: 11 a.m. the third Saturday of the month. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Closed on holidays. Admission: $3 for adults; $1 for children; free for ages 7 and younger and members. 235 Mill Ave. S. 425-255-2330 or www.rentonhistory.org.

White River Valley Museum: Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: $1-$2; free on Wednesdays. 918 H St. S.E., Auburn. 253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org.

Galleries

Auburn City Hall Gallery: April 1-30, artwork by Billie Andrew and Sharon Carr. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Admission: Free. Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.

Carco Theatre Lobby Gallery: 1717 Maple Valley Highway. 425-430-6589 or www.artscommission.rentonwa.gov.

Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Admission: Free. Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. S.E. 253-931-5043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Highline Community College Library Gallery: Admission: Free. Call for hours. 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. http://flightline.highline.edu/exhibits.

Kent Centennial Center Gallery: Exhibits: April 2-May 28, “paired-parings of time” by Kim Kopp. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 400 W. Gowe St., Kent. 253-856-5050, www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts.

Kent Summer Art Exhibit: Exhibits: June 4-August 28; Prints, photographs, paintings and works on paper are on display. This annual exhibit accomodates over 40 regional artists. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 400 W. Gowe St., Kent. 253-856-5050, www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts.

Maple Valley Creative Arts Center: 7-9 p.m. the second Friday of the month, gallery show. 23220 Maple-Valley Highway S.E., Suite 15.

Seattle Events

“Tuesdays with Morrie”: March 27-April 25. Presented by Taproot Theatre Company. Call for cost. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle. 206-781-9707 or 206-292-2787.

“Goodnight Moon”: April 10-June 14. Play follows Little Bunny’s imagination as he prepares for bedtime. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Cost: $17-$34. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.

“The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears”: April 14-May 9. Presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Call for cost. Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-216-0833 or www.book-it.org.

“Gutenberg! The Musical!”: April 15-May 17. Spoof depicts two aspiring playwrights performing a backers’ audition of their new project: a musical about the inventor of the printing press. Call for cost. ArtsWest Playhouse, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle. 206-938-0339 or www.artswest.org.

Cappella Romana—“Byzantium in Rome”: 8 p.m. May 2. A rare and breathtaking presentation of chant sung in Medieval Greek. Cost: $15-$30 Seattle Town Hall, 8th & Seneca St., Seattle. 800-494-8497 or www.cappellaromana.org.

Ingrid Matthews—Baroque Violin: 1 p.m. April 19. Baroque violinist Matthews to perform in Early Music Guild Discovery Concert series. Cost: $5-$10. Downstairs at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave. 206-325-7066 or www.earlymusicguild.org.

Thievery Corporation: 8 p.m. April 21. Cost: $35. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.stgpresents.org.

“Sunday in the Park with George”: April 21-May 10. The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-625-1900 or www.5thavenue.org.

UW World Series­—Ballet Preljocaj: 8 p.m. April 23-25. Part of the World Dance Series. Cost: $42. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.

Seattle Symphony—“An Evening of Schubert and Liszt”: 8 p.m. April 25; 2 p.m. April 26. Cost: $17-$97. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4747 or www.seattlesymphony.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.

Ensemble Caprice—“La Follia and the Gypsies”: 8 p.m. April 25. Ensemble 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.

David Burgess: 7:30 p.m. April 25. Presented by Seattle Classic Guitar Society. Cost: $24-$30. Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-297-8788.

Spectrum Dance Theater’s Icono-Clan: 8 p.m. April 25; 5 p.m. April 26. Not recommended for children. Cost: $15-$29.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.stgpresents.org.

Walking with Dinosaurs­­—The Arena Spectacular: April 29-May 3. KeyArena, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.stgpresents.org.

Flight of the Conchords: 7:30 p.m. May 11-13. Cost: $35.50. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.stgpresents.org.