Neither long locks of hair nor large locks on towers are enough to keep a rainbow-haired maiden from trying to follow her dreams. Can our hair-oine escape from her tiny room-with-a-view, or will she be trapped in her tower forever?
Join Storybook Theater as you experience the story of “Rapunzel”, on stage at the Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave.
Show time is 2 p.m. Saturday.
Tickets are $6. Order by phone at 253-931-3043 or online at ww.brownpapertickets.com/event/264598.
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AUBURN-AREA CALENDAR LINEUP
AUBURN AVENUE THEATER
Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Rodgers and Hammerstein Movie Series Package: 8 p.m. • May 12: “South Pacific”; • May 19: “The Sound of Music” . Tickets: $3.
Ave Kids presents “Rapunzel”: 2 p.m. May 11. Tickets: $6.
May Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m. May 17. Three comedians in one night. Recommended for ages 18 and above. Tickets: $17/$15.
Sci-Fi Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 10. First of four classic science fiction films begins at 10 a.m. A 90-minute intermission is scheduled between noon and 1:30 p.m. for the Auburn Days parade. Films: “Robinson Crusoe on Mars – The Criterion Edition”, (color, 1964); “Them”, (black and white, 1954); “Soylent Green”, (color, 1973); “Journey to the Far Side of the Sun”, (color, 1969). The air-conditioned theatre has been designated an official cooling station for Auburn Days. Free bottled water, pop, and snacks available at the concession window. Film program is part of Auburn Days presented by Adventure Books of Seattle. Free admission. Refreshments and snacks, passed out by Gayla Prociv, CEO of Adventure Books, also are free. Northwest Science Fiction Society supports Sci-Fi Saturday. For more details, contact Robert Blevins at 253-929-6259 or adventurebooksofseattle@gmail.com. Info: www.adventurebooksofseattle.com
AUBURN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
APAC, 700 E. Main St. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
“The Miracle Worker”: 7:30 p.m. May 10-11. Auburn Actors’ Guild presentation. Powerfully told by playwright William Gibson, this classic biographical play tells the story of fortitude and friendship between tragically deaf, blind and ultimately mute Helen Keller and her passionate, resilient teacher, Annie Sullivan. Tickets are available for presale at the AHS Bookkeeper’s Office and are also available at the door; $10 general admission and $5 for students, seniors and military. This show is recommended for adults and well-prepared children over the age of 10, and has limited on-stage seating.
ELSEWHERE
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten: 8 p.m. May 10-12, 17-18, Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H St. NE, Auburn. A stage musical adaptation of Robert Fulghum’s book of short essays – a funny, insightful and heartwarming look at what is profound in everyday life. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 kids 14 & under, $10 seniors. Info@messiahlutheranchurchauburnwa.org.
Jazz series:: 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, Auburn Wine and Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE, Auburn. Saxophone and flute master Mark Lewis performs each week with a different featured guest musician – or two – from around the region. No cover. Schedule: • May 11, Norm Bellas, Hammond B3 organ. For more information, call 253-887-8530.
Poetry at The Station Bistro: 7-10 p.m., first Mondays of each month, Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. Poets featured at the open mic venue. Presented by The Station Bistro, the Northwest Renaissance, Auburn Striped Water Poets. Open to poets of every age and skill level. For more information, contact mcbreenpost@aol.com.
Music at The Station Bistro: 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. Call for details and reservations at 253-735-1399. For more information, visit www.auburnstationbistro.com.
Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Open mic on the last Wednesday of the month. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.
Jack & The Giant: 7 p.m. June 14, 15, 21, 22; 3 p.m. June 15, 22, Green River Community College, Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Presented by Heavier Than Air Family Theatre. A boy named Jack, his mother, a giant and magical beans spin a charming musical version of the classic tale. All tickets $8. For more information, call 253-833-9111, ext. 2400, or visit www.HeavierThanAir.com.
Imagine “Remembering The Fab Four”: 7 p.m. June 15; 2 p.m. June 16, The Theatre At Mountainview, 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. Presented by Great Western Concerts. A classy Beatles tribute band that has formed the legendary group’s hits more than 20 years. Opening is local band The Saltwater Saints, with even more 1960s hit songs. Tickets: $10-$25, www. brownpapertickets.com.
Heavier Than Air Musical Theatre Camp: June 24-July 28, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. For youth ages 3-17 to participate in the entire musical theatre experience, from the audition process to final performances. Times, dates and cost vary by age group. Consult www.heavierthanair.com for details and an order form. For more information, call 253-833-9111, ext. 4966
