Elsewhere

Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.

Cougar Mountain Zoo’s Wildlife Theatre Show: 1: 30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission: $8-$11. Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 S.E. 54th, Issaquah. www.cougarmountainzoo.org.

Free Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. April 11. Ages: 0 through 5th grade. Thousands of stuffed eggs, refreshments, games, crafts, prizes and face painting. Grace Lutheran Church 22975 24th Ave. S., Des Moines. 206-878-2460 or www.gotograce.com.

Puyallup Spring Fair: April 16-19. Features more than 300 exhibits, plus rides, food, animal shows and a garden show. Admission: $7-$8; free for ages 5 and younger. 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup. 253-841-5045 or www.thefair.com.

Wine, Women, Wow: 6-10 p.m., May 8, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. Now celebrating its fourth year, the all-girl event provides an evening out for women to try different wines, shop from more than 50 women-owned businesses, visit with their moms and girlfriends, and enjoy a little pampering. Proceeds from ticket sales for the nonprofit event will benefit the Kent Downtown Partnership and the YWCA’s Domestic Violence Program. 253-813-6976, www.winewomenwow.com.

Auditions

“Junie B. Jones & A Little Monkey Business” : Every Tuesday and Thursday starting April 9, with performances June 19, 20, 26-27. Heavier Than Air Family Theater, Green River Community College’s resident community theater. Informal read-through type auditions will be held for adults, ages 18 and above, on Tuesday, March 31, and Thursday, April 2, from 7-9 p.m. Auditions will be held in the Performing Arts Building of Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Auditioners should, but are not required to, bring a picture and lead sheet. Needed are community actors and actresses, with strong singing, dancing and acting skills. 253- 833- 9111. ext. 4966, www.heavierthanair.com/

ArtRageous: Seeking artists for participation in Auburn’s ArtRageous, a one day event on Saturday, July 25. Features special guest speaker, door prizes, healing therapists, readers, metaphysical projects, and arts and crafts from around the world. Cost: Free. Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. bepcexpo@yahoo.com or www.bepcweb.org.

Music

Reilly & Maloney: 2 p.m., April 5. Reilly and Maloney, an American folk duo, composed of Ginny Reilly and David Maloney. Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Tickets: $17 regular, $15 students, seniors). 253-931-3043, auburnave@auburnwa.gov , or in person at 910 Ninth St. SE. Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/58388

Gaelic Storm: 7:30 p.m. April 17. Celtic/world music group to perform. Cost: $15-$17. Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Waterland Music Series—The Main Attraction: 7 p.m. April 21. A cappella vocal group to perform. Series is sponsored by the Des Moines Arts Commission. Cost: $5-$15. Highline Community College Performing Arts Center, 2400 S. 240th St. 206-870-6582.

Uncle Bonsai: 7:30 p.m., May 2. American contemporary folk trio. Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Tickets: $17 regular, $15 students, seniors). 253-931-3043, auburnave@auburnwa.gov , or in person at 910 Ninth St. SE. Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/58390.

Kent Country-Grass Jamboree: Noon-6:30 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.

West Hill Band Festival: 7 p.m. April 2. Concert features band students from Bryn Mawr, Campbell Hill, Lakeridge, Talbot Hill, Dimmitt and Renton High. Call for cost, details. IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton. 425-204-3460.

Rainier Symphony: 7:30 p.m. April 18. Classical concert features concertmaster Ilkka Talvi and guest conductor Darko Butorac. Call for cost. IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton. 206-781-5618 or tickets@RainierSymphony.org.

Total Experience Gospel Choir: 7 p.m. April 19. Free concert. Kennydale United Methodist Church, 3005 Park Ave. N., Renton. 425-255-4127.

George Winston: 7:30 p.m. April 22. Pianist Winston to perform as part of the Kent Spotlight Series. Cost: $20-$26. Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., Covington. 253-856-5051 or www.kentarts.com.

Northwest Sound Men’s Chorus—”Hearts Full of Spring”: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 30. Annual spring show with special guests, ‘The Coats’. Cost: $10-$22. Renton Ikea Performing Arts Center, 400 S. 2nd St. Renton. www.brownpapertickets.com.

Theater

Thistle Puppet Theater’s “Aesop Fables”: 2 p.m. April 25. Presented as part of the Avenue Kids Series. Cost: $6. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Linda Severt’s Ruby-Gazooby in the Music Room: 2 p. m., May 16. Lips Loudspeaker, Sweet-Pete-McBeat, and a mischievous Metro Gnome are just a few of the zany characters that Ruby meets in the Music Room. Part of the Avenue Kids Series. Cost: $6. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Evergreen City Ballet—“Cinderella”: 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. April 4; 1:30 p.m. April 5. Ballet to perform the story of Cinderella. Cost: $18-$38. IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton. 425-228-6800.

Nightlife

Baker Street Books: 7-10 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.

The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: Performers: April 10-11, Black Dog. 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.

Comedy

Avner the Eccentric—“Exceptions to Gravity”: 2 p.m. April 4. Physical comedian, ventriloquist and actor Avner to entertain as part of the Kent Spotlight Series. Cost: $12-$15. Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St., Kent. 253-856-5051 or www.kentarts.com.

Comedy Mayhem Tour: 7:30 p.m., April 24, featuring award-wininng comedians Eric Haines and Louie Foxx. Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Recommended for audiences 18 and older. Tickets: $17 regular, $15 students, seniors). 253-931-3043, auburnave@auburnwa.gov , or in person at 910 Ninth St. SE. Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/58389.

Jet City Improv: 7:30 pm., May 9. Created in 1992 by Mike Christensen and Andrew McMasters, Jet City Improv has grown over the years into one of Seattle’s most popular theatre experiences. Tickets: $17 regular, $15 students, seniors). 253-931-3043, auburnave@auburnwa.gov , or in person at 910 Ninth St. SE. Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/58391.

Dance

Pi-R Squares Square Dance Club: 7:30-10:30 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. March 14, Wearing of the Green Dance; March 28, 59th Anniversary Dance – Spring Fling. 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.

Square Dance workshops: 7-9 p.m. March 18, first session. Mainstream workshops offered Wednesdays. Sponsored by Phils and Phillies. Meridian Grange, 15422 Kent-Kangley Road, Kent. 253-804-3244 or 425-226-0311.

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.

White River Valley Museum: Events: 2-3 p.m., April 5. John Christgau, author of “Kokomo Joe, The Story of the First Japanese American Jockey in the United States,” will host a discussion and book signing. 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: 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.

Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Exhibits: Through 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.