Calendar Submissions<\/b><\/p>\n
The entertainment calendar is published on a space-available basis. Submit entertainment items at least a week before publication dates to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Events<\/b><\/p>\n
Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.<\/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. 503-246-8291 or www.otshows.com.<\/p>\n
14th annual Uniquely Auburn Celebration: 2 p.m. Jan. 25. Community-sponsored event recognizes people, places and events that make Auburn unique. Features AlPac\/Pioneer Elementary choir, Striped Water Poets, Auburn Onstage junior winner Jade Sweptson, Miss Auburn and more. Mexican dinner to follow. Cost: Free; donations welcome for Auburn Food Bank. Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. 206-349-3061 or www.uniquelyauburn.org.<\/p>\n
Miss Auburn Scholarship Program: 7 p.m. Jan. 30-31. Sponsored by the Auburn Noon Lions. Cost: $20-$35 for two-night package. Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. 253-833-1867 or www.missauburn.org.<\/p>\n
America\u2019s Largest Antique and Collectible Show: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 31; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 1. Cost: $3-$6; free for ages 11 and younger. Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W. 503-282-0877 or www.palmerwirfs.com.<\/p>\n
Indoor Motorcycle and Quad Flat Track Racing: 5:30 p.m. Jan. 31. Cost: $10; free for ages 5 and younger. Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W. 253-862-9391, 253-722-8009 or www.mickeyfaysraces.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cTorch of Dreams\u201d: 3 and 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Fundraiser show for Special Olympics Washington features World Teen Champion of Magic Sterling Dietz, and comedy juggling team Brothers from Different Mothers. Cost: $12 in advance; $15 at the door. IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton. 425-377-8702 or www.buyolympia.com.<\/p>\n
35th Annual Corvette and High Performance Meet: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 7; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 8. Cost: $9. Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W. 360-786-8844 or www.corvhp.com.<\/p>\n
Harlem Globetrotters: 7 p.m. Feb. 18. Cost: $18-$62. ShoWare Center at Kent, 625 W. James St. 253-856-6999 or www.showarecenter.com.<\/p>\n
Music<\/b><\/p>\n
Punching Pilate Band: 7:20 p.m. Jan. 21. Band to perform at youth event for teens in grades seven-12. Presented by Lifegate Auburn Foursquare Church. The Exit, 325 E. Main St., Auburn. 253-735-3153.<\/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<\/b><\/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
\u201cLate Nite Catechism 3\u2014\u2019Til Death Do Us Part\u201d: 8 p.m. Jan. 30. Comedy offers hilarious lessons on the sacraments of marriage and last rites. Cost: $25-$30 in advance; $28-$33 at the door. Holy Family Catholic Church, 505 17th St. S.E., Auburn. 253-833-5130 or 253-833-5740.<\/p>\n
\u201cPrairie Heart\u201d: Through Jan. 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
Nightlife<\/b><\/p>\n
Baker Street Books: 7-10 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Performers: Jan. 23, Gary Scott Trio; Jan. 30, Chris Morton Trio; Feb. 6, Doug Ostgard Trio; Feb. 20, Tracy Hooker and the Hook Me Up Quartet; Feb. 27, Chris Morton Trio. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.<\/p>\n
Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers: Jan. 24, Kickstart; Jan. 31, The Jon Casey Band. 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. Performers: Jan. 23, House Arrest; Jan. 24, Boomerang Band; Jan. 30, Gunshy Band; Jan. 31, Raucous 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; Feb. 13, Soul Stripper; Feb. 20, Boneyard; Feb. 21. 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.<\/p>\n
Comedy<\/b><\/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<\/b><\/p>\n
Sunday Senior Dances: 1-3:30 p.m. the last Sunday of the month. Live music by: Jan. 25, Randy Litch; Feb. 22, Good Times Band. No dance wax. Cost: $5. Des Moines Senior Activity Center, 2045 S. 216th St. 206-878-1642.<\/p>\n
Dance classes: Mondays, Jan. 26-Feb. 23. Includes: 6 p.m., beginning salsa; 7 p.m., beginning rumba; 8 p.m., beginning West Coast Swing. Classes open to all ages. Cost: $44 per four weeks. Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 S. 216th St. 206-878-1642.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Ongoing 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
Kent 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
Renton Thursday Afternoon Dances: 1-3 p.m. Thursdays. Free dances for seniors, with music provided by Bill Bennett. Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N., Renton. 425-430-6729.<\/p>\n
Readings<\/b><\/p>\n
Open mic nights: 7 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Poetry, music, spoken word, comedy and magic are welcome. Sign-ins at 6:30 p.m. Maple Valley Creative Arts Center, 23220 Maple-Valley Highway S.E., Suite 15. www.maplevalleyarts.com.<\/p>\n
Museums<\/b><\/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. 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: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 6, railroad lecture and museum open house. 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<\/b><\/p>\n
Auburn City Hall Gallery: Exhibits: Through Jan. 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; Feb. 2-28, \u201cCharles Darwin Exhibit.\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 Feb. 27, \u201cSight (Collecting)\u201d by Paul McKee, with reception and dedication 4-7 p.m. Feb. 24. 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
Maple Valley Creative Arts Center: 7-9 p.m. the second Friday of the month, gallery show. 23220 Maple-Valley Highway S.E., Suite 15.<\/p>\n
Seahurst Art Gallery: Events: Noon-4 p.m. Jan. 23-24, closing sale featuring paintings, pottery and cards. Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. 15210 10th Ave. S.W., Burien.<\/p>\n
Tacoma Events<\/b><\/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<\/b><\/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
\u201cThe Cody Rivers Show in \u2018Meanwhile Everywhere\u2019\u201d: 8 p.m. Jan. 23-24. Cost: $12. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave. S., Seattle. 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.<\/p>\n
62nd annual Seattle Boat Show: Jan. 23-Feb. 1. Features more than a thousand watercraft on display, seminars, boating accessories and more. Cost: $5-$10; free for ages 10 and younger. Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle. Also: \u201cAfloat\u201d events at South Lake Union, 901 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle. www.seattleboatshow.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
Trader Joe\u2019s Silent Movie Mondays: 7 p.m. Mondays through Jan. 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
\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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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