Events<\/p>\n
Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.<\/p>\n
The Puyallup Fair: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Sept. 21. Features six free entertainment stages, exhibit buildings, midway rides, food, the PRCA Rodeo, animal shows and more. Admission: $8-$10; free for ages 5 and younger. Parking: $10-$12. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup. 253-854-1771 or www.thefair.com.<\/p>\n
Auditions<\/p>\n
\u201cJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat\u201d auditions: Sept. 20-21. Auditions open for Auburn Regional Theatre\u2019s upcoming musical. Call or e-mail for audition times, details. 253-929-6680 or jackie@expierence-art.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas\u201d (\u201cMiracle on 34th Street\u201d) auditions: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 23 and 25. Informal read-through auditions for adults interested in acting in Heavier Than Air Family Theater\u2019s production of \u201cAnnie.\u201d Must have strong singing, dancing and acting skills. Bring photo and lead sheet. Performing Arts Building at Green River Community College, 12401 S.E. 320th St., Auburn.<\/p>\n
\u201cHigh School Musical, On Stage!\u201d auditions: 12:30-4 p.m. Sept. 27. Auditions open to ages 7-18 for Hi-Liners musical. Lake Burien Presbyterian Church, 15003 14th Ave. S.W., Burien.<\/p>\n
Boeing Employees Choir: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, rehearsals. Openings available in all sections. Not necessary to be an employee or family member to participate. Singers are welcome to attend rehearsals to sample the season\u2019s repertoire before making a commitment. Call for details, directions. 425-385-2395 or www.boeingchoir.org.<\/p>\n
Music<\/p>\n
Kent Country-Grass Jamboree: 2-8 p.m. the third Saturday of the month, starting Sept. 20. Continues 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.<\/p>\n
East Village Opera Company: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28. Opera music group to perform as part of the Kent Spotlight Series. Cost: $20-$25. Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., Covington. 253-856-5051 or www.kentarts.com.<\/p>\n
Theater<\/p>\n
\u201cNot Now, Darling\u201d: Sept. 19-Oct. 5. Comedy presented by Valley Community Players. Cost: $14-$15. Carco Theatre, 1717 Maple Valley Highway, Renton. 425-226-5190 or www.valleycommunityplayers.org.<\/p>\n
\u201cPrivate Lives\u201d: Through Sept. 20. Cost: $17-$22. Renton Civic Theater, 507 S. Third St., Renton. 425-226-5529 or www.rentoncivictheater.org.<\/p>\n
Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20. Cost: $13-$17. Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St., Auburn. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov\/arts.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeter Pan\u201d: Through Sept. 21. Presented by the Hi-Liners youth theater. Cost: $12-$25. Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St., Burien. 206-617-2152 or www.hi-liners.org.<\/p>\n
Nightlife<\/p>\n
Baker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Performers: Sept. 19, Milo Petersen Trio; Sept. 26, Chris Morton Trio. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.<\/p>\n
Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Nightly band performances, including: Sept. 20, Trix; Sept. 27, Jon Casey Band. Open to ages 21 and older. 17034 116th Ave. S.E., Renton.<\/p>\n
Cutters Point Coffee: Live music various evenings. Times are 6:30 p.m. unless noted. Performers: Sept. 19, Dawn Angelosante; Sept. 20, Steve Olson (Fireman Oly); Sept. 27, Phil Hansen of VZ Valley Boyz. Cost: Free; tips appreciated. 16739 S.E. 272nd St., Covington. 253-639-3458.<\/p>\n
Firecreek Grill and Raw Bar: 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, live music; 8 p.m. Mondays, open mic for all ages. Performers: Sept. 19-20, Billy Shew Band; Sept. 26, Busby; Sept. 27, Streamliner Trio. Open mic night performers: Sept. 22, Rod Cook; Sept. 29, Bryn Lee. No cover. 2019 W. Meeker St., Kent. 253-856-5170.<\/p>\n
Gonzo\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Interchange Bar & Grill: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays, live music. Performers: Sept. 19, Thunderhead; Sept. 26, 4 Outta 5. Ongoing: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke. Open to ages 21 and older. 8429 S. 228th St., Kent. 253-854-5650.<\/p>\n
Kona Kai Coffee Company: Oct. 11, Darren Motamedy ($7 cover). 124 Fourth Ave. S., Kent. 206-931-6111.<\/p>\n
Pat\u2019s Bar and Grill: All performances 8 p.m.-midnight unless otherwise noted. Performers: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Ron Sanders; Sept. 19, Seatown R&B Players; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 24. 114 Railroad Ave. N., Kent. 253-852-7287 or www.patsbar.com.<\/p>\n
The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: Performers: Sept. 19, Kickstart; Sept. 27, Soul Stripper. 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.<\/p>\n
Comedy<\/p>\n
Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Comics Debbie Wooten, Drew Barth and Larry Omaha to perform. Recommended for ages 18 and older. Cost: $15-$17. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. 253-931-3043.<\/p>\n
Dance<\/p>\n
Mainstream Square Dance lessons: 3-5 p.m. Sept. 21. First class of fall series. Presented by Solo Squares Square Dance and Round Dance Club. Cost: Free for first class. Cedar Grange, 22531 S.E. 218th St., Maple Valley. 206-525-2189 or solosquares@hotmail.com.<\/p>\n
Beginning Square Dance classes: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 1. First two classes free. Meridian Grange, 15422 S.E. 272nd St., Kent. squaredancingwithKT@comcast.net.<\/p>\n
Readings<\/p>\n
Radio Theater of Thrills: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Radio drama listeners of all ages are welcome to enjoy the 24 broadcasts from \u201cRadio\u2019s Outstanding Theater of Thrills.\u201d Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-856-5164.<\/p>\n
Museums<\/p>\n
Kent Historical Society Museum: Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Admission: $1. Bereiter House, 855 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-854-4330.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
White River Valley Museum: Exhibits: Through Nov. 9, \u201cWeaver\u2019s Spirit Power: Antique to Contemporary Coast Salish Weaving.\u201d 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Galleries<\/p>\n
Kent Centennial Center Gallery: Exhibits: Through Oct. 30, \u201cWater Samples 1997-2008\u201d by Ford Gilbreath. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 400 W. Gowe St., Kent. 253-856-5050, www.ci.kent.wa.us\/arts.<\/p>\n
Auburn City Hall Gallery: Exhibits: Through Sept. 19, oil pastel and watercolor paintings by Daniel Wend and Jordan Cook; Sept. 22-Oct. 17, photography by Brian Rasmussen and Ellen Witebsky, and digital artwork by Doug Williams, with reception 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 24. 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.<\/p>\n
Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Exhibits: Through Oct. 31, pulp painting on handmade paper by Lois James. 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.<\/p>\n
Seahurst Art Gallery: Exhibits: Ongoing, rotating displays of paintings, pottery and jewelry by local artists. Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. 15210 10th Ave. S.W., Burien. 206-244-7844.<\/p>\n
Seattle Events<\/p>\n
Okkervil River: 9 p.m. Sept. 17. Cost: $16-$18. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.showboxonline.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cShrek the Musical\u201d: Through Sept. 21. World premiere of the musical based on the story of a lovable ogre and his quest to save a beautiful princess. Cost: $25-$90. The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-625-1900, 888-584-4849 or www.5thavenue.org.<\/p>\n
10th annual SketchFest Seattle: Sept. 24-27. Live sketch comedy festival. See Web site for cost, details. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave. S., Seattle. www.sketchfest.org.<\/p>\n
Lila Downs: 8 p.m. Sept. 25. Cost: $27.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n
Maceo Parker Band: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25-28. Cost: $45. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle. www.jazzalley.com.<\/p>\n
UW World Series\u2014Jade Simmons: 8 p.m. Sept. 25. Simmons to perform as part of the President\u2019s Piano Series. Cost: $34. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Night Watcher\u201d: Sept. 25-Oct. 26. Charlayne Woodard to perform in one-woman play presented by Seattle Repertory Theatre. Cost: $10-$15. Seattle Repertory Theatre\u2019s Leo K. Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285 or www.seattlerep.org.<\/p>\n
Calexico with The Cave Singers: 8 p.m. Sept. 26. Call for cost, details. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe War Party\u201d: Sept. 26-Oct. 19. Political drama follows Senator Laura Smith on the night of her failed reelection bid. Bathhouse Theatre, 7312 W. Green Lake Drive N., Seattle. 206-524-1300 or www.seattlepublictheater.org.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll the King\u2019s Men\u201d: Sept. 26-Nov. 8. Play is an adaptation of the novel about a Louisiana governor facing complexities and temptations of power. Call for cost. Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-269-1900 or www.intiman.org.<\/p>\n
Circus of Dreams: 2 p.m. Sept. 27. Benefit show features aerial artists, dance troupes and other performers. Proceeds benefit Children\u2019s Hospital and Regional Medical Center. Cost: $10-$20 (matinee); $25 (evening). The Falls Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle. www.acttheatre.org.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhose Live Anyway\u201d: 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Improv comedy show features the cast of hit TV series \u201cWhose Line Is It Anyway?\u201d Cost: $35-$60. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cLa Mariposa\u201d: 11 a.m. Sept. 27. Story follows the son of Mexican migrant workers on his journey from isolation and confusion to freedom and friendship. Presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Cost: $10-$12. Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-216-0833 or www.book-it.org.<\/p>\n
11th annual Bungalow Fair: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 27; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 28. Features arts and crafts lectures, antique show and sale, contemporary furniture and decorative arts. Presented by Historic Seattle. Cost: $5-$10. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org.<\/p>\n
My Morning Jacket: 8 p.m. Sept. 28. Cost: $34. McCaw Hall, 305 Harrison St., Seattle Center. 206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com.<\/p>\n
UW World Series\u2014Di Madre in Figlia: 7 p.m. Sept. 28. An Italian female chorus teams up with an Italian\/Celtic folk band. Cost: $33. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.<\/p>\n
Cold War Kids: 9 p.m. Sept. 29. Cost: $17. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com or www.showboxonline.com.<\/p>\n
Gavin DeGraw: 9 p.m. Oct. 1. Cost: $26.50. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com or www.showboxonline.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Green Sheep\u201d: Oct. 1-Nov. 2. Interactive theater program aimed at ages 1-4 with parents. Cost: $13. Seattle Children\u2019s Theatre\u2019s Charlotte Martin Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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