Events

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“A Grand Affair” Waltz Gala Ball: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Features Italian dinner, no host bar, ice cream sundae bar ($4-$5), raffle, ballroom dance performance by Pacific Ballroom Dance Company, waltz lesson, and live music by Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra. Dress is black tie optional. Cost: $50; proceeds support the youth orchestra. Olson Mansion, 21401 244th Ave. S.E., Maple Valley. 425-358-1640 or www.mvyso.org.

For the Love of Wine and Chocolate: 4-7 p.m. Feb. 13; noon-5 p.m. Feb. 14. Includes materials for bottling two bottles of wine, personalized labels, bag of chocolate hearts and four wine tastings. Cost: $30 for up to two people. Castle Bridge Winery, 7645 S. 180th St., Kent. 425-251-0983 or www.castlebridgewinery.com.

Singing Valentines: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 13-15. Barbershop quartet from the Federal Way Harmony Kings will deliver a rose, Valentine’s card and two “sweetheart songs” to your special someone. Cost: $40 for unspecified time; $50 for specific time. Call to place orders: 253-838-0126 or 253-951-3814.

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.

AMC Best Picture Showcase: Feb. 21. Theater will screen all five movies nominated for Best Picture. Schedule: 10:30 a.m., “Milk” ; 1:05 p.m., “The Reader”; 3:45 p.m., “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” ; 7:15 p.m., “Slumdog Millionaire”; 9:45 p.m., “Frost/Nixon.” Cost: $30 for all-day pass, including unlimited popcorn. AMC Kent Station 14, 426 Ramsay Way, Kent. www.amctheatres.com.

Indoor Motorcycle and Quad Flat Track Racing: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 21. 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.

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.

“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.

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.

Auditions

“Proof” auditions: 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 22; 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Open auditions for Renton Civic Theatre’s production of “Proof,” a play about mathematicians and mental illness. Prepare 1-2 minute monologue; bring headshot and resumé. Call backs will be 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Call for details and audition appointments. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St. 425-226-5529 and leave a message, or e-mail boxoffice@rentoncivictheater.org.

“The Princess and the Pea” auditions: 4-6 p.m. March 16. Open auditions for first-12th grade students to perform in Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production on March 21. Auditions are free. Cast fee: $55. Glenridge Elementary School, 19405 120th Ave. S.E., Renton. www.kentarts.com.

Music

Auburn Symphony Orchestra—“The Passions and Perils of Love”: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Orchestra will perform with mezzo soprano Melissa Plagemann. Cost: $20-$25. Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. 253-939-8509 or www.auburnsymphony.org.

Special Musical Night with Richard Dean: 7 p.m. Feb. 15. Pianist Dean to perform. Cost: $5. Kennydale United Methodist Church, 3005 Park Ave. N., Renton. 425-255-4127.

The Beatniks: 7 p.m. Feb. 18 and 21. Band to play songs from Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Simon and Garfunkel and other ’50s and ‘60s groups. Cost: $20. Locations: Feb. 18 at Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St.; Feb. 21 at Kentlake High School Performing Arts Center, 21401 S.E. 300th St., Covington. 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com or www.greatwesternconcerts.org.

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.

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.

Chris Tomlin: 7 p.m. March 8. Christian singer to perform. Cost: $27-$33. ShoWare Center at Kent, 625 W. James St. 253-856-6999 or www.showarecenter.com.

Concordia University-Portland Choral Ensembles Concert: 7 p.m. March 24. Free concert. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1024 Monroe Ave. N.E., Renton. 503-280-8614.

Tom Rush: 7:30 p.m. March 28. Guitarist Rush to perform as part of the Kent Spotlight Series. Cost: $20-$22. Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St., Kent. 253-856-5051 or www.kentarts.com.

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.

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

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.

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.

Theater

“Lost in Yonkers”: Feb. 20-March 7. Call for cost. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St. 425-226-5529 or boxoffice@rentoncivictheater.org.

“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.

“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.

Book-It All Over’s “Jungle Books”: 2 p.m. March 14. Kipling’s characters come to life on stage. Presented as part of the Avenue Kids Series. Cost: $6. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Missoula Children’s Theatre’s “The Princess and the Pea”: 3 and 7 p.m. March 21. Presented as part of the Kent Spotlight Series. Cost: $5. Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St., Kent. 253-856-5051 or www.kentarts.com.

“Five Guys Named Moe”: 7:30 p.m. March 21. Cast of five Moes create a swingin’ party in this Louis Jordan review. Cost: $15-$17. Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

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.

Nightlife

Baker Street Books: 7-10 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Performers: 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.

Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers: Feb. 14, The Jet City Players; Feb. 21, Beat Street; Feb. 28, Trix; March 7, Thunderhead; March 14, One Way Out; March 21, Kickstart; March 28, Trix. 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.

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: Feb. 13, Soul Stripper; Feb. 14, Goldy McJohn and Friendz; Feb. 20, Boneyard; Feb. 21, The Protektors; March 13-14, Black Dog; March 20, Gunshy; March 27, Trix; March 28, Randy Hansen; 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.

Dance

Pi-R Squares Valentine’s Dance and Spaghetti Feed: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Judging for best spaghetti sauce recipe, 5:30 p.m.; dinner, 6:15 p.m. Dinner cost: $4-$7; free for ages 6 and younger. Square 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.

West African Dance workshop: 10 a.m. (ages 6-9) and 11:30 a.m. (ages 10 and older) Feb. 18. Awal Alhassan to lead dance workshop focusing on traditional dances from Ghana and other parts of West Africa. Cost: $15; advanced registration required. Children’s Dance Theater, 14 B St. N.E., suites 1 and 2, Auburn. 253-887-8937.

Sunday Senior Dances: 1-3:30 p.m. the last Sunday of the month. Live music by: Feb. 22, Good Times Band. No dance wax. Cost: $5. Des Moines Senior Activity Center, 2045 S. 216th St. 206-878-1642.

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; 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.

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.

BodyVox: 7:30 p.m. March 14. Portland-based dance company to perform as part of the Kent Spotlight Series. Cost: $18-$20. Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., Covington. 253-856-5051 or www.kentarts.com.

Square Dance workshops: March 18, first session. Mainstream workshops offered Wednesdays. Sponsored by Phils and Phillies. Call for details and location. 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. Feb. 27, Black Light Dance. 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: 1-3 p.m. Feb. 21, “Auburn Our Story” film screening; 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: Through Feb. 27, acrylics and mixed media by Angel F. Matamoros, and mixed media art by Susanne Werner; 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.

Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Exhibits: Through Feb. 26, watercolors by Gigi Paranada; 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.” Admission: Free. Call for hours. 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. http://flightline.highline.edu/exhibits.

Kent Centennial Center Gallery: Exhibits: Through Feb. 27, “Sight (Collecting)” by Paul McKee, with reception and dedication 4-7 p.m. Feb. 24; 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.

The Circus Starring Britney Spears: 10 a.m. April 9. Cost: $35-$96. Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St. www.britneyspears.com.

Seattle Events

Seattle Symphony—“Ravel, Rachmaninov and Romance”: 8 p.m. Feb. 14; 2 p.m. Feb. 15. Cost: $17-$107. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4747 or www.seattlesymphony.org.

Shoshinz—“We Love You Too”: 8 p.m. Feb. 14. SketchFest Seattle presents Shoshinz on a triple-bill with Seattle’s Ubiquitous They and The People’s Republic of Komedy Sketch Troupe. Cost: $12. The Rendezvous/JewelBox Theatre, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle. www.sketchfest.org.

“Act a Lady”: Through Feb. 14. Cost: $15-$21. Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave., Seattle. 206-324-5801 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

“The Road to Mecca”: Through Feb. 14. Play tells the story of an elderly woman’s 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.

David Crowe’s Laugh Lovers Ball: Feb. 14. Valentine’s 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.

“Verbruggen Plays Vivaldi”: Feb. 14-15. Seattle Baroque Orchestra to perform with recorder virtuoso Marion Verbruggen. Cost: $10-$35. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-322-3118 or www.seattlebaroque.org.

Holotradband: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Presented by Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society. Cost: $8-$11. Ballard Elks Lodge, 6411 Seaview Ave. N.W., Seattle. 425-776-5072 or www.pstjs.org.

“Monkey Goes Fishing” Chinese hand-puppet play: Through Feb. 15. Call for cost. Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. N.E., Seattle. 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Memphis”: Through Feb. 15. New musical about the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Cost: $22-$81. The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-625-1900, 888-584-4849 or www.5thavenue.org.

“A Rosa de Rio – The Rose of Rio”: 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.

“Well”: Through Feb. 15. One-woman show tells the story of a woman’s 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.

Pianist Angela Hewitt: 8 p.m. Feb. 17. Cost: $20-$34. Meany Hall at University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.

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.

Northwest Flower and Garden Show: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 18-21; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 22. Theme is “Sustainable Spaces. Beautiful Places.” See Web site for details, cost. Washington State Convention and Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle. www.gardenshow.com.

“Betrayal”: Feb. 19-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 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.

“Winter Nights”: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Concert presented by Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle. Cost: $20-$25. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

Best of SketchFest: 8 p.m. Feb. 21. Features sketch comedy hits from the past several years of Sketchfest Seattle. Cost: $15. Annex Theatre, 1100 E. Pike St., Seattle. 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Chicken Sunday”: 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.

Discover Music! series—“Beethoven Lives Upstairs”: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Feb. 21. Seattle Symphony’s Discover Music concerts are designed for children ages 5-12 and their families. Cost: $15-$20. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. www.seattlesymphony.org.

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.

UW World Series­—Jupiter 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.

“The Seafarer”: Feb. 26-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.

Locust and Cruz Control: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. Seattle-based dance crews perform hip hop and modern dance. Cost: $18-$20. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.

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-$25. 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. Call for cost. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. 425-296-0612 or www.KirklandChoralSociety.org.

The Bad Plus and Wendy Lewis: March 12-15. Call for cost. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle. 206-441-9729.

“When the Messenger Is Hot”: March 13-April 11. Play presents an ensemble portrayal of a single woman’s inner life. Call for cost. Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave., Seattle. 206-324-5801 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

2009 Seattle Golf Show: March 13-15. Admission: $4-$12; free for children 10 and younger with an adult. Quest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle. www.seattlegolfshow.com.

UW World Series­—Maskanda: 8 p.m. March 14. South African music ensemble to perform. Cost: $33. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.

Brett Dennen: 8 p.m. March 14. Cost: $22.50-$25. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Black Label Society: 8 p.m. March 14. Cost: $32. Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com.

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.

“A Tale of Two Cities”: March 20-April 12. Recommended for ages 11 and older. Cost: $17-$34. Seattle Children’s Theatre’s Charlotte Martin Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.

Big Head Todd and the Monsters: 9 p.m. March 20. Cost: $27-$30. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Paul Galbraith: 7:30 p.m. March 21. Presented by Seattle Classic Guitar Society. Cost: $24-$30. Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-297-8788.

Bonnie “Prince” Billy: 7:30 p.m. March 26. Cost: $20. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.STGPresents.org.

Blue October: 9 p.m. March 27. Cost: $30. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Seattle Baroque Orchestra—“Fantastic Style – Virtuoso Violin and Cornetto”: March 28-29. Call for cost. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-322-3118 or www.seattlebaroque.org.

The Tallis Scholars: 8 p.m. March 29. Preconcert lecture at 7 p.m. Performance sponsored by Early Music Guild. Cost: $25-$42. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. 206-325-7066 or www.earlymusicguild.org.

UW World Series­—Grupo Corpo: 8 p.m. April 2-4. Presented as part of the World Dance Series. Cost: $42. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.

Seattle Symphony—Brahms’ Violin Concerto: April 2, 4-5. Cost: $17-$102. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4747 or www.seattlesymphony.org.

“Ten Grands”: 7 p.m. April 3. Second annual musical extravaganza features 10 grand pianos and 10 concert pianists. Proceeds benefit The Snowman Foundation, which funds music education for youth throughout Washington and Oregon. Cost: $40-$120. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson: 8 p.m. April 3. Cost: $45-$65. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.stgpresents.org.

Travis: 8:30 p.m. April 5. Cost: $25-$28. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com.

“Goodnight Moon”: April 10-June 14. Play follows Little Bunny’s imagination as he prepares for bedtime. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Cost: $17-$34. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.

“The Ultimate Doo Wop Show”: 8 p.m. April 11. Cost: $45-$65. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.STGPresents.org.

UW World Series­—Claremont Trio: 8 p.m. April 14. Part of the International Chamber Music Series. Cost: $33. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.

“The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears”: April 14-May 9. Presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Call for cost. Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-216-0833 or www.book-it.org.

“Gutenberg! The Musical!”: April 15-May 17. Spoof depicts two aspiring playwrights performing a backers’ audition of their new project: a musical about the inventor of the printing press. Call for cost. ArtsWest Playhouse, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle. 206-938-0339 or www.artswest.org.

Seattle Symphony—“The Miraculous Mandarin”: 7:30 p.m. April 16; 8 p.m. April 18. Cost: $17-$97. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4747 or www.seattlesymphony.org.

Yonder Mountain String Band: 9 p.m. April 18. Cost: $22.50-$25. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Seattle Baroque Orchestra—“Back to Bach”: April 18-19. Call for cost. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-322-3118 or www.seattlebaroque.org.

Ingrid Matthews—Baroque Violin: 1 p.m. April 19. Baroque violinist Matthews to perform in Early Music Guild Discovery Concert series. Cost: $5-$10. Downstairs at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave. 206-325-7066 or www.earlymusicguild.org.

“Sunday in the Park with George”: April 21-May 10. The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-625-1900 or www.5thavenue.org.

Cold War Kids: 9 p.m. April 22. Cost: $20. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com.

UW World Series­—Ballet Preljocaj: 8 p.m. April 23-25. Part of the World Dance Series. Cost: $42. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.

Seattle Symphony—“An Evening of Schubert and Liszt”: 7:30 p.m. April 23; 8 p.m. April 25; 2 p.m. April 26. Cost: $17-$97. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4747 or www.seattlesymphony.org.

“The Jungle Books”: 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.

Ensemble Caprice—“La Follia and the Gypsies”: 8 p.m. April 25. Ensemble 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.

David Burgess: 7:30 p.m. April 25. Presented by Seattle Classic Guitar Society. Cost: $24-$30. Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-297-8788.