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
Auditions<\/p>\n
Federal Way Chorale fall open auditions: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 6. Call to reserve audition time. Rehearsals start 7-9 p.m. Sept. 15. Thomas Jefferson High School, 4248 S. 288th St., Auburn. 253-250-3326 or www.fwchorale.com.<\/p>\n
Comedy<\/p>\n
\u201cUptown Comedy in Downtown Kent\u201d: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6. Features musical comedy by Professor Hokum W. Jeebs, and stand-up comedy by Kermit Apio. Also includes dessert auction and no-host bar. Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Kent. Cost: $40 per person; $75 per couple. Kent Senior Activity Center auditorium, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-632-1897.<\/p>\n
Music<\/p>\n
India Children\u2019s Choir: 6 p.m. Sept. 10. Choir will present the musical drama \u201cHeadhunters to Hearthunters.\u201d Cost: Free. First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. S.E., Renton. 253-859-8998.<\/p>\n
Nightlife<\/p>\n
Ad-Lib Bar & Grille: Nov. 8, One Way Out. Cost: Free. 23803 104th Ave. S.E., Kent. 253-854-3058.<\/p>\n
Baker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Performers: Sept. 5, Doug Ostgard Quartet; Sept. 19, Milo Petersen 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. 5, Kickstart; Sept. 6, Old School; Sept. 13, The Rock Classics. 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. 6, 17 Queens; 7-9 p.m. Sept. 10, open mic poetry night with Covington Writers\u2019 Group; Sept. 12, Steve Olson (Fireman Oly); Sept. 13, Travis Hartnett. 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: Sept. 5, Stevie and the Hot Rods; Sept. 12, James Howllett Band. 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: Sept. 19, Kickstart. 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.<\/p>\n
Theater<\/p>\n
\u201cRomeo and Juliet\u201d: 7 p.m. Sept. 5; 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 6; 2 p.m. Sept. 7. Presented by ManeStage Theatre Company. Cost: $10. Sumner Performing Arts Center, 1707 Main St., Sumner. 253-447-7645 or www.manestagetheatre.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeter Pan\u201d: Sept. 6-21. 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
Francie Dillon: 2 p.m. Sept. 13. Dillon offers uplifting music and storytelling for kids and parents. Presented as part of the Avenue Kids series. Cost: $6. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave., Auburn. 253-931-3043.<\/p>\n
Dance<\/p>\n
Square Dance lessons: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Sept. 16. 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.<\/p>\n
Ongoing dance:<\/p>\n
Boots & Laces Square Dance Club: 7:30-10:30 p.m. the first and third Fridays of the month. Meridian Grange, 15422 S.E. 272nd St., Kent. 425-413-0084 or www.bootsandlaces.org.<\/p>\n
Children\u2019s Dance Theater: Currently enrolling students for fall classes and winter performance. See Web site or call for details. 253-833-7685 or www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Ring \u2019N Swing Square Dance: 1:15-3:15 p.m. Thursdays. Cost: $3. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-856-5164.<\/p>\n
Swing dance classes: 3 and 4 p.m. Tuesdays through December. 3 p.m., Swing 1. No experience necessary; all ages welcome. 4 p.m., Swing 2 (Lindy Hop). Must pass Swing 1 or have teacher\u2019s permission; all ages welcome. Cost: $5 for students; $7 for non-students. Student Union Building, First Floor Stage, at Highline Community College, 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. Des Moines. www.kevinbuster.com.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Readings<\/p>\n
Radio Theater of Thrills: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Listeners of all ages are welcome to enjoy 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 Events: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13-14, annual Model Railroad Show (Cost: $2-$3). 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
Auburn City Hall Gallery: Exhibits: Through Sept. 19, oil pastel and watercolor paintings by Daniel Wend and Jordan Cook, with reception 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 3. 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
Kent Centennial Center Gallery: Exhibits: Sept. 4-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
Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Exhibits: Through Oct. 31, pulp painting on handmade paper by Lois James, with reception 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 5. 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: Events: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 6, Burien Art Walk. Exhibits: ongoing, rotating displays of paintings, pottery and jewelry by local artists. 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
\u201cEurydice\u201d: Sept. 5-Oct. 5. Play puts a contemporary spin on the classic Orpheus myth. Call for cost. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle. 206-292-7676 or www.acttheatre.org.<\/p>\n
Patton Oswalt: 8 p.m. Sept. 6. Comedian Oswalt to perform. Cost: $23. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. www.themoore.com or www.ticketmaster.com.<\/p>\n
Hanson: 7 p.m. Sept. 8. Cost: $23-$33. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n
Sister Hazel: 9 p.m. Sept. 9. Open to ages 21 and older. Cost: $18-$20. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com or www.showboxonline.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Vertical Hour\u201d: Sept. 10-Oct. 4. Call for details, cost. ArtsWest Playhouse, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle. 206-938-0339 or www.artswest.org.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Phantom of the Opera\u201d: Sept. 10-Oct. 4. Call for cost. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.<\/p>\n
Jewel: 8 p.m. Sept. 11. Cost: $47.50-$57.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. www.themoore.com or www.ticketmaster.com.<\/p>\n
Daniel Beatty\u2019s \u201cResurrection\u201d: Sept. 12-13. New play tells the story of six African American men whose lives intertwine. Cost: $15-$20. Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle. 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe White Devil\u201d: Sept. 12-Oct. 11. Play offers deceit, intrigue and plenty of Act 5 corpses. Cost: $15-$18. Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave., Seattle. 206-324-5801 or www.schmeater.org.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Little Dog Laughed\u201d: Through Sept. 13. Zinger-filled comedy about deception and double-dealing in Hollywood. Call for cost. Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-269-1900 or www.intiman.org.<\/p>\n
\u201cIntimate Exchanges\u201d: Through Sept. 14. Call for cost. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle. 206-292-7676 or www.acttheatre.org.<\/p>\n
Chuanyun Li: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16. Violinist \u201csuperstar\u201d to perform with George Shangrow and Orchestra Seattle. Cost: $15-$70. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. www.ticketmaster.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven Cowgirls Get the Blues\u201d: Sept. 16-Oct. 12. Presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Call for cost. Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-216-0833 or www.book-it.org.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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