Events
Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.
32nd annual Green River Glass and Collectible Sale and Show: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 28. Features nearly 200 tables of Depression-era, ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s glass, pottery, china and other collectibles. Special guests Randy and Debbie Coe will identify attendees’ glassware for free (two item limit). Admission: $3. Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. 253-852-5250.
Fifth annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival: Noon-7 p.m. Feb. 28; Noon-5 p.m. March 1. Features 20 Northwest wineries, plus entertainment by local musicians. Open to ages 21 and older with photo ID. Sponsored by Des Moines Rotary. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Free parking and shuttle from South Marina Park. Landmark On The Sound, 23660 Marine View Drive S. 206-824-9462 or www.dmrotary.org.
Olympic Kennel Club and Eastside Hushpuppies 4H Club All-Breed Fun Match: March 1. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Event is a Sanctioned-B and OC Obedience Fun Match, and includes Conformation, Obedience (including advanced Open and Utility), Rally, Juniors, and CGC testing. Also features drawing, concessions, and bake sale. Call or see Web site for cost. Enumclaw Exposition Center, 45224 284th Ave. S.E., Enumclaw. 425-644-9770 or http://pckc.club.home.comcast.net/~pckc.club/OKC_FunMatch.pdf.
“A Powerful Noise—LIVE”: 8:30 p.m. March 5. Features screening of documentary film about the lives of three women in Vietnam, Bosnia and Mali in honor of International Women’s Day, followed by town hall forum with experts and celebrity activists, simulcast from New York. Cost: $15-$18. Locations: AMC Kent Station 14, 426 Ramsay Way; Auburn 17 Theatres, 1101 Supermall Way, Suite 901. www.FathomEvents.com.
Music
Chamber music concert: 2 p.m. March 1. Features Fairwood United Methodist Church organist Matt Johnston and other local musicians. Cost: Free; non-perishable food items welcome for Renton Food Bank. Fairwood United Methodist Church, 15255 S.E. Fairwood Blvd., Renton.
Family Chamber Concert with Northwoods Wind Quintet: 4 p.m. March 8. Presented as part of the Auburn Symphony Chamber Series. Cost: $10-$15. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 123 L St. N.E., Auburn. 253-939-8509 or www.auburnsymphony.org.
Aunt Dottie’s (early bird) Sing-Along Cabaret: 2 p.m. March 8, 15 and 22. Cost: $10. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton. 425-226-5529.
Seattle Pacific University Gospel Choir: 5 p.m. March 8. Benefit concert. Wabash Presbyterian Church, 18325 S.E. 384th St., Auburn. 651-206-7951.
Theater
“Annie Jr.”: 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.
“Goldilocks and the Three Bears”: 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.
“Noises Off”: March 4-7, and 11-14. Cost: $5-$7. Kentlake Performing Arts Center, 21401 S.E. 300th St., Kent. 253-373-4659, www.kentlakedrama.com or www.brownpapertickets.com.
“Lost in Yonkers”: Through March 7. Cost: $17-$22. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St. 425-226-5529 or boxoffice@rentoncivictheater.org.
“Crayon Court”: 2 p.m. March 8. Come along to King Royal Purple’s Rainbow Ball. Performance recommended for preschool-third grade. Presented as part of the Kent Spotlight Series. Cost: $10. Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St., Kent. 253-856-5051 or www.kentarts.com.
Nightlife
Baker Street Books: 7-10 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Performers: Feb. 27, Chris Morton Trio. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.
Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers: Feb. 28, Trix; March 7, Thunderhead; March 14, One Way Out. No cover. 17034 116th Ave. S.E., Renton. 425-226-2035.
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.
DC’s Bar and Grill: Events include: March 6, DJ Benny; March 19, Comedy Night. Ongoing: 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Triviality Tuesdays. 907 S. Third St., Renton. 425-255-2511 or www.dcsbarandgrill.com.
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.
Gonzo’s 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.
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.
Jack’s Pub and Grill: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays, live music. 3901 N.E. Fourth St., Renton.
Kona Kai Coffee Company: Performances are 7-10 p.m. unless noted. 124 Fourth Ave. S., Kent. 206-931-6111 or www.konakaicoffee.net.
Pat’s Bar and Grill: All performances 8 p.m.-midnight unless otherwise noted. Performers: Feb. 27, Boneyard. 114 Railroad Ave. N., Kent. 253-852-7287 or www.patsbar.com.
The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: Performers: March 13-14, Black Dog; March 20, Gunshy. 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.
Dance
Thunderstruck Dance Competition: Feb. 28-March 1. Dance competition features performers ages 4 and older from local dance studios. Cost: Free. IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton. 702-838-5131.
Pi-R Squares Square Dance Club: 7:30-10:30 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Feb. 28, Presidents’ Day Dance. 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.
Dance classes, session 2: Mondays March 2-23. Includes: 6 p.m., intermediate salsa; 7 p.m., intermediate rumba; 8 p.m., beginning East Coast Swing. Classes open to all ages. Cost: $44 per four weeks. Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 S. 216th St. 206-878-1642.
Ongoing dance:
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.
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.
Creative Dance Movement: 10 a.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Dance movement class for ages 3-5. Ballet classes for older children available 4-5 p.m and 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost: $25 per month. Black Diamond Gym, 25511 Lawson St. 360-886-1011.
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.
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.
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.
Ring ’N Swing Square Dance: 1:15-3:15 p.m. Thursdays. Cost: $3. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-856-5164.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Readings
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.
Museums
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.
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.
Kent Historical Society Museum: Exhibits: Through April 30, Thunderbird History Exhibit. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Admission: $1. Bereiter House, 855 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-854-4330 or www.kenthistoricalmuseum.org.
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.
White River Valley Museum: Events: Noon-4 p.m. March 14, Family Day: Celebrating Places. Exhibits: Through April 12, “Ilalko, Then Slaughter, Now Auburn: Historic Photographs of Place by Auburn Pioneer Arthur Ballard.” 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.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall Gallery: Exhibits: March 2-31, acrylics/mixed media artwork by Michelle Knowlen, and encaustic artwork by Tia Matthies; April 1-30, artwork by Billie Andrew and Sharon Carr. 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.
Carco Theatre Lobby Gallery: Exhibit: Through March 28, original mixed media artwork by Daniel Wend, with reception 4-7 p.m. Feb. 28. 1717 Maple Valley Highway. 425-430-6589 or www.artscommission.rentonwa.gov.
Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Exhibits: March 4-April 24, photography by Mike Dilbeck. 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.
Highline Community College Library Gallery: Exhibits: Through Feb. 28, “Charles Darwin Exhibit”; March 2-31, “Paintings of Joyce Roberts.” Admission: Free. Call for hours. 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. http://flightline.highline.edu/exhibits.
Kent Centennial Center Gallery: Exhibits: March 9-20, Student Art Exhibit, with reception 5-8 p.m. March 13; April 2-May 28, “paired-parings of time” by Kim Kopp. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 400 W. Gowe St., Kent. 253-856-5050, www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts.
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.
Tacoma Events
Tacoma Young Artists Orchestra concerts: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28; 3 p.m. March 8. Cost: $4-$14. Rialto Theater, 310 S. Ninth St., Tacoma. 253-627-2792.
Seattle Events
Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble—“Medelssohn, Purcell and Handel Celebrations”: 8 p.m. Feb. 28. Cost: $20-$25. St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., Seattle 206-782-2899 or www.opus7.org.
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.
“Gee’s Bend”: Through Feb. 28. Play tells the story of African-American women in Gee’s Bend, Alabama, who piece rags, scraps and bits of thread into works of art. Cost: $10-$33. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle. 206-781-9707.
Piffaro: 8 p.m. Feb. 28. Renaissance band Piffaro to perform as part of Early Music Guild’s International Series. Cost: $20-$38. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave. 206-325-7066 or www.earlymusicguild.org.
“Tomás and the Library Lady”: Through 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’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.
“Gracieusette”: 7:30 p.m. March 3. Medieval and traditional French fiddles and song, presented by Early Music Guild. Cost: $10-$25. Trinity Parish Church, 609 Eighth Ave., Seattle. 206-325-7066 or www.earlymusicguild.org.
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet with Seattle Symphony: 7:30 p.m. March 3. Cost: $17-$63. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. www.seattlesymphony.org.
“The History Boys”: March 4-28. Call for cost. ArtsWest Playhouse, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle. 206-938-0339 or www.artswest.org.
UW World Series—Compagnie La Calebasse: 8 p.m. March 5-7. French-African dance troupe to perform. Cost: $38. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.
“Magnify”: 8:15 p.m. March 6; 8 p.m. March 7. Seattle Pro Musica performs English sacred music for the cathedral. Cost: $22-$32. St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., Seattle. 206-781-2766 or www.seattlepromusica.org.
Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra—Jazz4Kids: 4 p.m. March 7. Free concert; tickets required. Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-523-6159 or nicolebarnes@srjo.org.
“Hello, Dolly!”: March 7-29. Cost: $22-$81. The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-625-1900 or www.5thavenue.org.
Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra with Toshiko Akiyoshi: 7:30 p.m. March 7. Cost: $15-$38. Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-523-6159 or www.srjo.org.
“Pharaoh Serket and the Lost Stone of Fire”: Through March 7. Adventure tale set in ancient Egypt recommended for ages 8 and older. Cost: $13-$33. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.
Pontiac Bay Symphony Orchestra—“How the West Was Won”: 6-7:30 p.m. March 8. Concert includes music from classic Western films and television shows. Cost: $15-$17. Museum of History and Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle. 206-364-0907, www.pontiacbay.org or www.brownpapertickets.com.
“Always…Patsy Cline”: Through March 8. Cost: $25-$35. ACT’s Bullitt Cabaret, 700 Union St., Seattle. 206-292-7676 or www.acttheatre.org.
Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra: 3 p.m. March 8. Cost: $8-$40. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-362-2300 or www.syso.org.
“Moby Dick, or The Whale”: Through March 8. Presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Cost: $15-$35. Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-216-0833 or www.book-it.org.
Kirkland Choral Society—“Bernstein and Britten–20th Century Masters”: 2 p.m. March 8. Choir to perform accompanied by the Aeolian Skinner pipe organ. Cost: $15-$20. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. 425-296-0612 or www.KirklandChoralSociety.org.
Disney’s “The Lion King”: Through March 15. Cost: $19.50-$130. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.
“Betrayal”: Through March 22. Seattle Repertory Theatre to perform this love-triangle-with-a-twist drama. Cost: $29-$55. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285 or www.seattlerep.org.
“The Seafarer”: Through March 28. Four friends in Dublin get into a game of cards, and when a stranger joins in, the stakes grow devilishly high. Cost: $10-$59. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285 or www.seattlerep.org.
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