Calendar Submissions<\/p>\n
Calendars are published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Items for the Wednesday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Thursday. Items for the Saturday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Music<\/p>\n
Kent Soulful Sounds of Summer: Through Aug. 30. Noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays (in conjunction with Kent Summer Concert Series), 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays; 3-5 p.m. Saturday. Free concert series at Kent station. Performers include: Aug. 20, The Islanders; Aug. 23, 2 Buck Chuck; Aug. 27, Raucous Band; 1-3 p.m. Aug. 30, Jazz Horn Trio. Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way. www.kentstation.com.<\/p>\n
Des Moines Beach Park Jazz & Blues Series: 7 p.m. Aug. 23. Finale with the Kim Archer Band. Cost: Free. Presented by the Snohomish Artist Guild. Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Ave. S. 206-870-6527.<\/p>\n
Maple Valley Music in the Park: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 28. Finale of free concert series features Groove House Band, with a showing of \u201cRatatouille\u201d to follow. Lake Wilderness Park, 22500 S.E. 248th St., Maple Valley. 425-413-8800 or parks@ci.maple-valley.wa.us.<\/p>\n
Nightlife<\/p>\n
Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Nightly band performances, including: Aug. 23, Thunderhead; Aug. 30, Saucy Jack. 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: Aug. 22 and 30, Tess and Carson Henley; Aug. 23, 17 Queens. 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. Ongoing: 8 p.m. Mondays, open mic. 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: Aug. 22, Cylas; Sept. 5, Stevie and the Hot Rods. 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
Pat\u2019s Bar and Grill: All performances 8 p.m.-midnight unless otherwise noted. Ongoing: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Andy Burnett. 114 Railroad Ave. N., Kent. 253-852-7287 or www.patsbar.com.<\/p>\n
Poppa\u2019s Pub: 9:30 p.m.-1:15 a.m. Saturdays, live music. 510 Washington Ave. N., Kent. 253-850-2812.<\/p>\n
The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: Performers: Aug. 23, Whiskey Creek. 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.<\/p>\n
Movies<\/p>\n
Summer Sounds and Comcast Cinema Series: 7-11 p.m. Aug. 22. Live concert with The Islanders, followed by screening of \u201cThe Sandlot.\u201d Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. S.E., Auburn. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.<\/p>\n
Moonlight Movies: Dusk Aug. 23. \u201cSurf\u2019s Up.\u201d Final movie in free outdoor movie series. Bring low-back chairs or blankets. Henry Moses Aquatic Center, 1719 S.E. Maple Valley Highway, Renton. 425-430-6700 or www.rentonwa.gov.<\/p>\n
Momtopia Free Family Movies: 10 a.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays through Aug. 27. Free G and PG movies offered for moms and kids. Call for movie lineup. Regal 17 Cinemas, 1101 Supermall Way, Auburn. 253-735-8052.<\/p>\n
Theater<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re a Good Man, Charlie Brown\u201d: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21-23; also 2 p.m. Aug. 23. Presented by the Auburn Mountainview Theatre Company. Cost: $8. Auburn Mountainview High School theater, 28900 124th Ave. S.E., Auburn.<\/p>\n
\u201cGerda\u2019s Journey\u201d: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Audience will follow actors through the park as this outdoor adaptation of \u201cThe Snow Queen\u201d unfolds. Presented by theater simple and Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services. Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St., Kent. 253-856-5050 or www.kentarts.com.<\/p>\n
Dance<\/p>\n
Ensemble Ballet Theatre Summer Mini-Intensive: Aug. 21-24. Open to ages 9 and older to learn contemporary hip hop, ballet and more. Dance Expressions, 23730 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road S.E., Maple Valley. misskim.wooten@gmail.com.<\/p>\n
Sunday Senior Dance: 1-3:30 p.m. Aug. 24. Dance on hardwood floors to live big band music by Gary Hausam. Cost: $4. Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 S. 216th St. 206-878-1642.<\/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
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 Aug. 28, Kent Summer Art Exhibit, featuring juried artwork by 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.<\/p>\n
Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Exhibits: Through Aug. 29, marquetry art by Dennis Harrison; Sept. 2-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: Through Aug. 31, photography by Alan Caddey and miniature paintings by Bonnie Chance. Ongoing: Paintings by Nancy Bogni, Marianne Perkins and Cathy Woo. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays; noon-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 15210 10th Ave. S.W., Burien. 206-244-7844 or www.seahurstgallery.org.<\/p>\n
Seattle Events <\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cIntimate Exchanges\u201d: Aug. 21-Sept. 14. Call for cost. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle. 206-292-7676 or www.acttheatre.org.<\/p>\n
\u201cBig River\u201d: Through Aug. 23. Musical is an adaptation of Mark Twain\u2019s \u201cAdventures of Huckleberry Finn.\u201d Cost: $26-$33. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle. www.taproottheatre.org.<\/p>\n
\u201cAida\u201d: Through Aug. 23. Opera tells the story of forbidden love between a general and a slave girl in ancient Egypt. Presented by Seattle Opera. Call for cost. McCaw Hall, 305 Harrison St., Seattle Center. www.seattleopera.org.<\/p>\n
\u201cUrinetown, The Musical\u201d: Through Aug. 23. Presented by Seattle Children\u2019s Theatre. Cost: $8. Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.<\/p>\n
Boyz II Men: 8 p.m. Aug. 29. Cost: $29.50-$39.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787, www.ticketmaster.com or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n
Bumbershoot\u2014Seattle\u2019s Music and Arts Festival: Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Features live music, book signings, comedy, One Reel Film Festival, dance performances, art and more. Cost: $35-$40 per day; $80-$100 standard pass for weekend. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. www.bumbershoot.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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