Events<\/p>\n
Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.<\/p>\n
Indoor Motorcycle and Quad Flat Track Racing: 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17 and 31. Cost: $10; free for ages 5 and younger. Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup. 253-862-9391, 253-722-8009 or www.mickeyfaysraces.com.<\/p>\n
Washington Sportsmen\u2019s Show: Jan. 21\u201325. Cost: $5-$10; free for ages 5 and younger. Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup. 503-246-8291 or www.otshows.com.<\/p>\n
Music<\/p>\n
\u201cBroads of Broadway\u201d: Jan. 16-17. Musical revue pays tribute to great women on Broadway. Cost: $15. Renton Civic Theater, 507 S. Third St. 425-226-5529.<\/p>\n
Kent Country-Grass Jamboree: 2-8 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cAunt Dottie\u2019s (early bird) Sing-Along Cabaret\u201d: 2 p.m. Jan. 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.<\/p>\n
Pacific Rims Percussion Quartet: 4 p.m. Jan. 18. Presented as part of the Auburn Symphony Chamber Series. Cost: $15. St. Matthew\u2019s Episcopal Church, 123 L St. N.E., Auburn. 253-939-8509 or www.auburnsymphony.org.<\/p>\n
James Cotton: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23. Blues musician Cotton to perform as part of the Kent Spotlight Series. Cost: $20-$24. Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St., Kent. 253-856-5051 or www.kentarts.com.<\/p>\n
Theater<\/p>\n
\u201cPrairie Heart\u201d: Jan. 16-31. Play tells the story of Scandinavian pioneers in North Dakota. Cost: $20; includes wine tasting and hors d\u2019oeuvres. E.B. Foote Winery, 127-B S.W. 153rd St., Burien. 206-824-9462, breederstheater@aol.com or www.breederstheater.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Wonder Bread Years\u201d: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24. Part stand-up comedy, part theater production, show offers a hilarious salute to the baby-boomer generation. Cost: $15-$17. Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov\/arts.<\/p>\n
Nightlife<\/p>\n
Baker Street Books: 7-10 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Performers: Jan. 16, Mike Nelson Trio; Jan. 23, Gary Scott Trio. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.<\/p>\n
Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers: Jan. 17, Thunderhead; Jan. 24, Kickstart. No cover. 17034 116th Ave. S.E., Renton. 425-226-2035.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/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. Thursdays-Saturdays, karaoke. Open to ages 21 and older. 8429 S. 228th St., Kent. 253-854-5650 or www.interchangebar-grill.com.<\/p>\n
Kona Kai Coffee Company: Performances are 7-10 p.m. unless noted. Performers: Jan. 16, Darren Motamedy. $7 cover. 124 Fourth Ave. S., Kent. 206-931-6111 or www.konakaicoffee.net.<\/p>\n
Pat\u2019s Bar and Grill: All performances 8 p.m.-midnight unless otherwise noted. Performers: Jan. 23, House Arrest; Jan. 24, Boomerang Band. 114 Railroad Ave. N., Kent. 253-852-7287 or www.patsbar.com.<\/p>\n
The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: Performers: Jan. 30-31, Black Dog. 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.<\/p>\n
Comedy<\/p>\n
Comedy at the Ave: Jan. 23. Features comedians Drew Barth, Dax Jordan, and Tommy Savitt. Recommended for ages 18 and older. Cost: $15-$17. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. 253-931-3043 or www.brownpapertickets.com.<\/p>\n
Dance<\/p>\n
Square dance lessons: 3-5 p.m. Jan. 18, first session. No experience or partner needed. Sponsored by Cedar Grange and Solo Squares Square Dance and Round Dance Club. Cedar Grange, 22531 S.E. 218th St., Maple Valley. 206-525-2189 or solosquares@hotmail.com.<\/p>\n
Museums<\/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
Kent Historical Society Museum: Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Admission: $1. Bereiter House, 855 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-854-4330 or www.kenthistoricalmuseum.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: Events: 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, \u201cAuburn: Past, Present and Future\u201d lecture and slide show. Exhibits: Jan. 14-April 12, \u201cIlalko, Then Slaughter, Now Auburn: Historic Photographs of Place by Auburn Pioneer Arthur Ballard.\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
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
Galleries<\/p>\n
Auburn City Hall Gallery: Exhibits: Through Jan. 16, \u201cReflections\u201d PTA Student Art Competition; Jan. 20-30, City of Auburn Staff Exhibition; Feb. 2-27, acrylics and mixed media by Angel F. Matamoros, and mixed media art by Susanne Werner. 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 Feb. 26, watercolors by Gigi Paranada. 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
Highline Community College Library Gallery: Exhibits: Through Jan. 31, \u201cThe Paintings of Jan Pollard.\u201d Admission: Free. Call for hours. 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. http:\/\/flightline.highline.edu\/exhibits\/index.php.<\/p>\n
Kent Centennial Center Gallery: 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
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
Tacoma Events<\/p>\n
Tacoma Home and Garden Show: Jan. 28-Feb. 1. Features display gardens, garden and home renovation ideas and more. Cost: $8-$10; free for ages 12 and younger. Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma. www.otshows.com.<\/p>\n
Seattle Events<\/p>\n
UW World Series\u00ad\u2014Tak\u00e1cs String Quartet: 8 p.m. Jan. 14. Cost: $20-$35. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.<\/p>\n
Borealis String Quartet: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14. Presented as part of the Seattle Symphony\u2019s Beethoven String Quartet Series. Cost: $35. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4747 or 866-833-4747.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Road to Mecca\u201d: Jan. 15-Feb. 14. Play tells the story of an elderly woman\u2019s struggle to maintain her independence. Cost: $10-$59. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285 or www.seattlerep.org.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley\u201d: 5 p.m. Jan. 16; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jan. 17. Musical based on the children\u2019s book series by Jeff Brown. Cost: $17-$35. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cAct a Lady\u201d: Jan. 16-Feb. 14. Cost: $15-$21. Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave., Seattle. 206-324-5801 or www.brownpapertickets.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Wizard of Oz\u201d: Through Jan. 17. Presented by Seattle Children\u2019s Theatre. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Cost: $15-$40. Seattle Children\u2019s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 205-441-3322 or www.sct.org.<\/p>\n
Paul Mesner Puppets\u2014\u201cWiley and the Hairy Man\u201d: Jan. 17-Feb. 1. African-American folktales told through puppetry. Cost: $8.50-$9. Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. N.E., Seattle. 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.<\/p>\n
Divine Performing Arts Chinese New Year Spectacular: 2 and 7 p.m. Jan. 18. Show features Chinese music and dance. Cost: $35-$105. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 800-910-8901 or www.theparamount.com.<\/p>\n
Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Jazz music and dance presented by Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society. Cost: $8-$11. Ballard Elks Lodge, 6411 Seaview Ave. N.W., Seattle. 425-776-5072 or www.pstjs.org.<\/p>\n
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: 9:30 a.m.-noon Jan. 19. Includes: 9:30-10:45 a.m., workshops; 11 a.m., rally with speakers, poetry and music; noon, march to downtown Federal Building. Events start at Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave., Seattle. 206-353-5770 or www.MLKseattle.org.<\/p>\n
Staged Reading of MLK Speeches: 2;30 p.m. Jan. 19. Performers will read excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s speeches. Cost: Free. Center House Pavilion, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-323-4032 or www.cdforum.org.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell\u201d: Jan. 21-Feb. 15. One-woman show tells the story of a woman\u2019s ability to heal a neighborhood, despite her inability to heal herself. ArtsWest Playhouse, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle. 206-938-0339 or www.artswest.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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