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Events<\/p>\n

Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.<\/p>\n

ShoWare Center Grand Opening: 4-9 p.m. Jan. 2. Come celebrate the opening of Kent\u2019s new events center. Cost: Free. ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6999 or www.showarecenter.com.<\/p>\n

Western Washington All Breed Dog Show Cluster: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 9-11. Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup. 253-267-1919 or mistihil@comcast.net.<\/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

Harlem Globetrotters: 7 p.m. Feb. 18. Cost: $18-$62. ShoWare Center at Kent, 625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6999 or www.showarecenter.com.<\/p>\n

Music<\/p>\n

\u201cAunt Dottie\u2019s (early bird) Sing-Along Cabaret\u201d: 2 p.m. Jan. 4, 11 and 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

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

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

International Guitar Night: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Presented 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

Dallas Brass\u2014\u201cAn American Musical Journey\u201d: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12. Presented as part of the Kent Spotlight Series. Cost: $18-$22. Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., Covington. 253-856-5051 or www.kentarts.com.<\/p>\n

Theater<\/p>\n

\u201cJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat\u201d: 8 p.m. Jan. 2-3. Presented by Auburn Regional Theatre. Cost: $15-$20; $5 discount if you bring a canned food donation. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave., Auburn. 253-929-6680 or www.auburnregionaltheatre.org.<\/p>\n

Disney\u2019s \u201cHigh School Musical\u201d: Jan. 9-11. One-act version of the popular play presented by Hi-Liners DownStage Center. Cost: $10. Carco Theater, 1717 Maple Valley Highway, Renton. 206-617-2152 or www.hi-liners.org.<\/p>\n

\u201cJuggle Mania\u2019s Science Circus\u201d: 2 p.m. Jan. 10. Learn the physics of motion and balance through the fun of juggling. Part of the Avenue Kids series, aimed at children in kindergarten through fourth grade. Cost: $6. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov\/arts.<\/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. Show offers 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

\u201cLost in Yonkers\u201d: Feb. 20-March 7. Call for cost. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St. 425-226-5529 or boxoffice@rentoncivictheater.org.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnnie Jr.\u201d: 2 p.m. Feb. 28. Auburn Parks Theater Camp kids perform short version of the Broadway show. Cost: $6. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov\/arts.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoldilocks and the Three Bears\u201d: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 28; 1 and 3 p.m. March 1. Storybook Theater presents a twist on the classic folktale. Cost: $9. Carco Theater, 1717 Maple Valley Highway, Renton. 877-827-1100 or www.storybooktheater.org.<\/p>\n

Nightlife<\/p>\n

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

Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers: Jan. 3, The Jet City Players; Jan. 10, Energy. 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. 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. 114 Railroad Ave. N., Kent. 253-852-7287 or www.patsbar.com.<\/p>\n

RC Bar and Grill: 8 p.m. Jan. 8, 3rd Degree Burn. 112 E. Main St., Auburn.<\/p>\n

The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: Performers: Jan. 3, Trix; Jan. 30-31, Black Dog; Feb. 13, Soul Stripper; Feb. 20, Boneyard; Feb. 21. 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.<\/p>\n

Dance<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/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. 425-226-0311.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/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

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/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. 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

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

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. 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: Closed through Jan. 6. Events: 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, \u201cAuburn: Past, Present and Future\u201d lecture and slide show; 6:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 6, railroad lecture and museum open house; 1-3 p.m. Feb. 21, \u201cAuburn Our Story\u201d film screening; noon-4 p.m. March 14, Family Day: Celebrating Places. 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

Galleries<\/p>\n

Auburn City Hall Gallery: Exhibits: Through Jan. 2, art by Terry DeHart and featured senior artists; Jan. 5-16, \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 Jan. 2, Senior Activity Center Featured Artists exhibit; Jan. 7-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: Exhibits: Through Jan. 2, photography by Blue Earth Alliance. 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

Sheraton Seattle\u2019s 16th annual Gingerbread Village: Through Jan. 4. Display, themed \u201cA Superhero Holiday,\u201d features elaborate gingerbread structures designed by top Seattle architects. Cost: Free; donations welcome for Northwest Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Lobby of Sheraton Seattle, 1400 Sixth Ave. 206-621-9000.<\/p>\n

Trader Joe\u2019s Silent Movie Mondays: 7 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 5-26. Series, titled \u201cOh the Horror!\u201d features a different classic silent horror film each week. Cost: $12. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.<\/p>\n

Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary on Tour: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8. The Blue Note 7 to perform. Cost: $28-$42. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n

\u201cTom\u00e1s and the Library Lady\u201d: Jan. 9-March 1. An illiterate migrant boy learns about the magic of words with the help of the Library Lady. Recommended for ages 7 and older. Cost: $13-$33. Seattle Children\u2019s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.<\/p>\n

UW World Series\u00ad\u2014Peking Acrobats: 2 and 8 p.m. Jan. 10. 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

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

\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. Call for cost. 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

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

\u201cAn Evening with Garrison Keillor\u201d: Jan. 22. Author and host of NPR\u2019s \u201cA Prairie Home Companion\u201d Keillor to entertain. Call for cost. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.<\/p>\n

Smucker\u2019s Stars on Ice \u201cOn the Edge\u201d: 3 p.m. Jan. 24. Skaters include Sasha Cohen, Jeffrey Buttle, Todd Eldredge, Yuka Sato and more. See Web site for cost. KeyArena, 305 Harrison St., Seattle Center. 206-628-0888 or www.starsonice.com.<\/p>\n

\u201cVideo Games Live\u201d: 8 p.m. Jan. 24. Multimedia concert highlights music from popular video games throughout history. Cost: $25-$65. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.<\/p>\n

Greg Behrendt: 7 p.m. Jan. 24. Stand-up comedian Behrendt to perform. Cost: $29.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n

\u201cMemphis\u201d: Jan. 27-Feb. 15. New musical about the birth of rock \u2018n\u2019 roll. Cost: $22-$81. The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-625-1900, 888-584-4849 or www.5thavenue.org.<\/p>\n

Etta James and the Roots Band: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28. Cost: $35-$65. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.<\/p>\n

UW World Series\u00ad\u2014Kodo: 8 p.m. Jan. 30-31. Japanese drum performance. Cost: $20-$40. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.<\/p>\n

\u201cPharaoh Serket and the Lost Stone of Fire\u201d: Jan. 30-March 7. Adventure tale set in ancient Egypt recommended for ages 8 and older. Cost: $17-$34. Seattle Children\u2019s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.<\/p>\n

Savion Glover\u2019s \u201cBare Soundz\u201d: 8 p.m. Jan. 31. Glover and company to perform in concert-style tap dance production. Cost: $30-$55. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n

Ensemble Electra: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Performance sponsored by Early Music Guild and Trinity Parish Church. Cost: $10-$25. Trinity Parish Church, 609 Eighth Ave., Seattle. 206-325-7066 or www.earlymusicguild.org.<\/p>\n

UW World Series\u00ad\u2014Lar Lubovitch Dance Company: 8 p.m. Feb. 5-7. Cost: $38. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.<\/p>\n

\u201cL\u2019Orfeo\u201d: Feb. 6-8. Italian opera company La Venexiana performs Monteverdi\u2019s masterpiece. Presented by Early Music Guild. Call for cost. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n

\u201cMonkey Goes Fishing\u201d Chinese hand-puppet play: Feb. 7-15. Call for cost. Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. N.E., Seattle. 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.<\/p>\n

\u201cMoby Dick, or The Whale\u201d: Feb. 10-March 8. 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

Disney\u2019s \u201cThe Lion King\u201d: Feb. 11-March 15. Cost: $19.50-$130. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.<\/p>\n

Louis C.K.: 8 p.m. Feb. 13. Stand-up comic to perform. Cost: $27.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n

David Crowe\u2019s Laugh Lovers Ball: Feb. 14. Valentine\u2019s Day comedy show features stand-up, sketch, music, audience participation and more. Call for cost. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n

\u201cVerbruggen Plays Vivaldi\u201d: Feb. 14-15. Seattle Baroque Orchestra to perform with recorder virtuoso Marion Verbruggen. Call for cost. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-322-3118 or www.seattlebaroque.org.<\/p>\n

\u201cA Rosa de Rio \u2013 The Rose of Rio\u201d: Through Feb. 15. Features acrobatics, vaudevillian humor, contortionist tricks and cabaret music under the spiegeltent. Cost: $104-$170; includes five-course dinner. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-802-0015 or www.zinzanni.org.<\/p>\n

David Byrne: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Musician Byrne to perform. Cost: $45. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com.<\/p>\n

The Blind Boys of Alabama: 8 p.m. Feb. 20. Gospel music group to perform. Cost: $25-$35. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n

\u201cChicken Sunday\u201d: 11 a.m. Feb. 21. Play tells the story of three best friends from different cultures. 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

Susan Tedeschi with James Hunter: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Cost: $25-$50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n

UW World Series\u00ad\u2014Jupiter String Quartet: 8 p.m. Feb. 25. Cost: $33. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.<\/p>\n

Locust and Cruz Control: Feb. 27. Seattle-based dance crews perform hip hop and modern dance. Call for cost. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n

Antony and the Johnsons: 8 p.m. Feb. 28. Cost: $27.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.<\/p>\n

Piffaro: 8 p.m. Feb. 28. Renaissance band Piffaro to perform as part of Early Music Guild\u2019s International Series. Cost: $20-$38. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave. 206-325-7066 or www.earlymusicguild.org.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Jungle Books\u201d: 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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