Events

Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the Web site: www.auburntourism.com.

15th annual Uniquely Auburn celebration: 2 p.m., Jan. 24, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. A free community-sponsored celebration of cultural diversity recognizing people, places, and events that make Auburn unique. Uniquely Auburn 2010, “We Are More Than We Imagine” will feature performances by Taiko Drummers, a Marshallese Stick Dancing group, the Buena Vista Elementary Multicultural Choir, a Puhrepecha Danza group, Striped Water Poets, Cascade Middle School Hip Hop dance group, Auburn Follies, Leatha Turchiano, and more. The event will include food, games, exhibits and other activities. Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Soroptimist International of Auburn, Segale Properties, City of Auburn Arts Commission, Auburn School District, and Trillium sponsor the event. For more information, please call Janice Nelson at 206-349-3061, or visit www.uniquelyauburn.org.

23rd annual Washington Sportsmen’s Show: Jan. 27-31. Show hours: noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday (Jan. 27-29), 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Saturday (Jan. 30), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 31), Western Washington Fairgrounds, 110 9th Ave. SW, Puyallup. Exhibits, seminars, kids’ activities, a true “buyers show” with hundreds of exhibitors and dealers offering show discounts on fishing and hunting gear, outdoor clothing, camping equipment, sport fishing boats, RVs and accessories. Admission: adults $10 ($8 exchange with coupon); juniors (6-16) $5; children 5-under free. For weekday discount coupons, visit www.otshows.com. For more information, 503-246-8291.

27th annual Tacoma Home & Garden Show: Jan. 27-31. Show hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday (Jan. 27 and 28), 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday and Saturday (Jan. 29-30), 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday (Jan. 31), Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St. More than 1,000 exhibits, display gardens and a full schedule of “how-to” seminars. Admission: $10 adults; $8 seniors (weekdays only, 62-older); free (with ID) for American Horticulture Society Members; free to children 16 and under. Two-day passes: $16 adults, $12 seniors. Weekday discount coupons online. For more information, call 253.756.2121 or visit www.otshows.com.

Enumclaw Chocolate Festival: noon-9 p.m. Jan. 29-30, noon-5 p.m., Jan. 31, Exhibit Hall at the Enumclaw Expo Center (formerly the King County Fairgrounds), 45224 284th Ave. SE. Featuring chocolate sampling, wine tasting, food, shopping, seminars and demonstrations. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 kids, 3-and-under free. Sunday admission is $5 for everyone. For more details, visit www.enumclawchocolatefestival.com.

The Chinook District of Garden Clubs: 10 a.m., Feb. 3, Grace Lutheran Church, 22975 – 24th Ave S., in Des Moines. The district, consisting of 12 South King County garden clubs, will hold a general meeting/luncheon, including a program on horticulture featuring Seth Bynum “Birds of the Hylebos.” The design program will be presented by ELLE Designers, “Picture This – “Designs Using Frames and Panels. ” For reservations, call 425-255-6236. To learn more about a garden club in your area, please call 253-862-8772.

Northwest Flower & Garden Show: Feb 3-7. Show hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. , Wednesday-Saturday (Feb. 3-6); 9 a.m.- to 6 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 7), Washington State Convention and Trade Center, 7th and Pike, Seattle. Lineup includes 25 display gardens, internationally-known speakers, more than 350 exhibitors and activities. Theme: “Beauty and Functionality.” Advance “early bird” tickets available at a discounted price of $16 for adults (normally $20 at the door). Visit www.gardenshow.com for advance ticket sale locations or to purchase tickets online. Admission: $20 adults; $15 group (per ticket; minimum purchase of 20 tickets): $10 half-Day (purchased online or at the door after 3 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday); $5 youth (ages 13-17); free children (ages 12 and under).

Valley Christian School open house: 7 p.m., Feb. 4, Valley Christian School, 1312 2nd St. SE, one block south of Main Street, Auburn. Open house for current and prospective students ages preschool-eighth grade. Tour the school, meet the teachers, preview the curriculum, enjoy refreshments. 253-833-3541.

Miss Auburn Scholarship Pageant: 7 p.m., Feb. 4-5, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. (Talent competition Thursday evening only). Tickets: Main floor (reserved seating) Thursday/Friday combination package $35; individual tickets may be purchased at the door, $20, first-come, first-serve. Main floor assigned seating will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis (front to back); balcony (festival seating) $15; Thursday/Friday combination package $20. To order, visit www. www.missauburn.org.

4th annual Daddy Daughter Date Night : 6:30-9 p.m., Feb. 19-20, Auburn Senior Activity Center, located at 808 Ninth St. SE. Presented by the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department. Girls age 4-10 years will enjoy an evening with their daddy or special date. Dancing, dinner and dessert are included in the $45 per couple registration fee ($10 each additional girl; non-resident fees apply). Visit the Parks, Arts & Recreation Office at 910 Ninth Street SE to register or call 253-931-3043.

Benefits

Auburn Eagles crab feed: 3-5 p.m., Feb. 21, Aubun Eagles, 702 M St. SE. Tickets: $20, includes 1½ crab, cole slaw, salads, garlic bread, baked beans, hot butter, pop, coffee and beer. Tickets on sale at the bar. Deadline to purchase tickets is Feb. 16. Non-members welcome. Proceeds go for building maintenance. For more information, contact Phil Peterson, 253-261-6761, or the Eagles at 253-833-2298.

Recycle

Holiday light strands: Until Jan. 22. Presented by Ilalko Elementary School PTA Green Team. Collecting broken, mangled, snarled and unusable light strands. Extension cords are fine, too. Collection boxes established near the school’s front office center, 301 Oravetz Place SE; Top Food & Drug (1406 Lake Tapps Parkway E.); Lakeland Family Chiropractic (4220 A St. SE, Suite 103); Children’s Dance Theater (14 B St. NE); Auburn Family YMCA (1620 Perimeter Road SW); and Bank of America (Southcenter branch, Tukwila). Proceeds will benefit the Ilalko Library Fund.

Classes

Introduction to ICS (Incident Command System): 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 27. City of Pacific is offering a six-hour class on the ICS tool that is used in emergency management and response. ICS 100 and higher is required for all workers operating in emergency and disaster response. Class limited to 30. Pre-registration is recommended. Although first preference will be given to Pacific residents, class is open to all who wish to attend. There is no charge. Attendees who take the test online will receive a printable certificate from FEMA. For more information or to register, send name, address and contact information to pacificmayor@aol.com. A signup sheet also will be available at City Hall, 100 3rd Ave. SE.

Scrapbooking: 3:30-4:15 p.m., Jan. 27, Auburn Gateway School, 410 H St. NE, Auburn. Free classes offered for all Auburn school-aged children and a parent. Classes taught by an expert from Close To My Heart Scrapbooking. Materials provided. For more information, call 253-735-2242 or e-mail auburngatewayschool@gmail.com.

Pilates: 3:30-4:15 p.m., Jan. 22, 29, Auburn Gateway School, 410 H St. NE, Auburn. Free after-school classes offered to elementary school-aged children (and a parent) living in the Auburn community. Classes taught by an expert from Corestar Pilates in Auburn. For more information, call 253-735-2242 or e-mail auburngatewayschool@gmail.com.

Art with Artists series: Register in person at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 Ninth Street SE (8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday) or by calling 253-931-3043. • Bead embroidery, embellishment with Teresa K. Owens: 1-4 p.m., Jan. 30, Les Gove Building, 1020 Deal’s Way SE. Ages 16 and older. Fee: $25 residents, $31 non-residents; $4 supply fee payable in class. • Monotype printmaking without a press with Dorothy McCuistion: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 5, Veterans Memorial Building, 405 E St. NE. Ages 18 and older. Fee: $30 residents, $37.50 for non-residents; $25 senior discount; $10 supply fee. • Artists workshop: Noon-1 p.m., Feb. 10, Veterans Memorial Building, 405 E St. NE. Free. No registration required. • Oil painting with a palette knife with Arlon Rosenoff: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 20; noon-4 p.m., Feb. 21, Les Gove Building, 1020 Deal’s Way SE. Ages 16 and older. Fee: $100 residents, $125 non-residents. Supply list to be provided upon registration.

Health

Blood drives for Cascade Regional Blood Center: For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center blood drives: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Jan. 27, Glacier Room, Lindbloom Center, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., Jan. 29, Auburn Regional Medial Center, at 2nd Street entrance; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., Jan. 30, SuperMall, bus by the Burlington Coat Factory, 1101 Supermall Way, Auburn; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Feb. 2, Boeing Auburn 17-44, bus on west side of Cafe 17-44, 700 15th St. SW; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Feb. 15, First United Methodist Church, 100 N. St. SE, Auburn; 2-8 p.m., Feb. 18, St. Vincent de Paul, 30525 8th Ave. S, Federal Way; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., Feb. 22, Zones, Inc., 1102 15th St. SW, Auburn; 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Feb. 23, Jefferson High School, little gymnasium, 4248 S. 288th St., Auburn. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Libraries

Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S., Auburn. 253-931-3018. Library events include:

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Toddler ABC Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 22. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.

Tuesday Baby Tales and Bounces Story Times: 10:05 a.m., (repeated at 11 a.m.) Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23. Newborn to 24 months with adult.

Preschool ABC Story Times: 11 a.m., Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 22. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome.

Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24. Ages 3 to 6, siblings welcome.

Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime story time.

Early Literacy Parties in Spanish: 10:30 a.m., Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4. A series of free workshops for Spanish-speaking families with children ages newborn to 5. Families learn about early literacy and how to prepare their children for kindergarten. Free books in Spanish.

Book Club Party for Kids: 4 p.m., Feb. 19. Grades 3-8. Join us for a lively and fun half hour discussion of our favorite books. Our party includes ice cream and juice.

TEENS

Study Zone: 5 p.m., Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 22; 6 p.m., Jan. 19, 20, 26, 27, Feb. 2, 9; 4 p.m., Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11; 6:30 p.m., Feb. 3, 10. Grades K-12. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors. .

Study Zone Online Now Available: 3-8 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays; 3:30-6 p.m., Sundays. Grades K-12. Join an online Study Zone classroom to get help in math, science, English and social studies from a volunteer tutor.  For more information, www.kcls.org/studyzone. At this time Study Zone Online is available only through a library computer.

Game On!: 3:30 p.m., Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24. Play your favorite games for the Wii, Xbox 360, GameCube and PS2.

Teen Book Club: 4:30 p.m., Feb. 23, “Monster” by Walter Dean Myers.

Writing Group: 3:30 p.m., Feb. 9, 23. Group meets twice a month to do writing exercises and discuss our work.

Anime/Manga Club: 4 p.m., Feb. 1. Bring your favorite or new anime and manga to discuss, watch movies, practice drawing in the manga style and munch on snacks.

Anti-Valentine’s Days: Feb.14-18. Make hilarious anti-valentines, create break-up story mad-libs and change those mushy romance novels into something more exciting.

ADULTS

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 1, 3, 8, 10, 17, 22, 24. (No class Jan. 18). Presented by Green River Community College. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

AARP Tax-Aide: 4 p.m., Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23. Free tax help for taxpayers with middle and low income, with special attention to those age 60 and older.

Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., Jan. 26, Feb .23. The Friends support the library and programs. Join us.

Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 6, 10, 13, 24; 7 p.m., Jan. 11, Feb. 8. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.

Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or call 253-931-3018. • Excel Level 2: 10 a.m., Jan, 23; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., Jan. 26; Blog Basics: 10 a.m., Jan. 30; • Microsoft Excel Level 3: 12:30 p.m., Jan. 30.

Computer Classes: Beginning Jan. 21. Sign up at the information desk or call 253-931-3018. • E-mail basics: 10 a.m., Feb. 4; • Internet Level 1: 10 a.m., Feb.9; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., Feb. 9; • Microsoft Word Nivel 2 (Microsoft Word Level 2)­, 7 p.m., Feb. 11. Registro comenzará el 21 de noviembre. Favor de registrarse en el escritorio de Información o llamar al 253-931-3018. • Introduction to computers: 10 a.m., Feb. 13; • Microsoft Excel Level 2: 12:30 p.m., Feb. 13; • Microsoft Word Level 1: 10 a.m., Feb. 17; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., Feb. 23; • Microsoft Word Level 2: 10 a.m., Feb. 27; Internet Level 2: 12:30 p.m., Feb. 27.

Share your Love of Reading with Someone Who Cannot Visit the Library: Volunteer to select, deliver and return library materials to a shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. You must be age 18 or older and have reliable transportation. Training is provided and takes about an hour. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie, 425.369.3235 or 877.905.2008.

Resume Help: 10 a.m., Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24. Receive one-on-one assistance with your resume. Sign-up at the Information Desk or call 253.931.3018.

Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., Jan, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this free English conversation group.

Citizenship Class: 3 p.m., Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27. Get help with the citizenship interview process.

Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., Feb. 2, “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larson.

Bakra Bata Music and Dance Ensemble: 2 p.m., Feb. 21. Ensemble utilizes steel drums, dance and movement to present the musical traditions of the Caribbean, Africa and South America.

Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:

CHILD

Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.

Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Join us for a special one-on-one bonding time with bounces, rhymes, stories and play time. One baby per lap, please.

Wombat Stew: 11 a.m., Feb. 28. Ages 3 and older. Join us for a gooey, yummy, funny puppet show based on the book by Marcia Vaughan. Enjoy the Kookaburra song, listen to an Emu play a didgeridoo and bounce along with Wallaby Volleyball. Written and produced by Charlie Williams, the Noiseguy.

Kids Friday Movie Matinee: 1 p.m., Feb. 19. Ages 5 to 12, ages 8 and younger with adult. Join us in the afternoon to enjoy a great movie.

TEEN

Study Zone: 3:30 p.m., Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24. Grades K-12. Drop in during scheduled Study Zone hours for homework help from volunteer tutors.

Teen Movie Afternoon: 3 p.m, Jan. 27. Join us to watch a movie after school.

Game On!: 3 p.m., Feb. 3, 10, 17. Teens in middle, junior high and high school. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube games.

Anime Club: 3 p.m., Feb. 24. Teens in middle and high school.Watch anime videos and practice your manga drawing. Check out the library’s collection of manga material too!

ADULT

Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 17

“Love in Black and White” by William S. Cohen: Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers at our monthly book group. Copies of this title have been reserved for participants and are available for check out at the library. New members are always welcome.

Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:

Stories and Strings: 11 a.m., Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24. Please join us for stories, sing-alongs and other fun activities.

Computer Classes: Looking to sharpen your technology skills?  If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779.  • Excel Level I, 6 p.m., Feb. 4; • Internet Level I, 10 a.m., Feb. 23.

Tutoring

Study Zone: 5-7 p.m., Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Children’s Special Program

Wombat Stew: 2 p.m., Feb. 6. A Gooey, yummy, zany, funny, puppet-show based on Marcia Vaughan’s popular books. Enjoy the Kookaburra song and listen to an Emu play a didgeridoo. See the story of SNAP! and bounce along with Wallaby Volleyball. Brimming with songs and stories, this variety show is noisy fun for all ages. Written and produced by Charlie Williams, performed by Melody, Charlie and/or the Sound Safari Players.

Teen Special Program

Poetry Night at Muckleshoot Library: 6:30 p.m., Feb. 11. Share your poetry, song lyrics, or short stories at our Poetry Night, hosted by Joel Keeline. Light refreshments will be provided.

Network

Telelpone town hall: 6:50 p.m., Jan. 26. Rep. Skip Priest, R-Federal Way, will host an hour-long telephone town hall for his constituents. To participate, call toll-free 1-877-229-8493 and enter pin number 15471. Participants can stay on the call as long as they choose. Residents who are unable to participate in the call, but would like to communicate with Priest on a specific issue or offer ideas and solutions on everything from education to the state budget, can contact his legislative office at 360-786-7830 or e-mail him at priest.skip@leg.wa.gov.

Auburn Area Chamber new member orientation: 8:30-10 a.m., Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW, Auburn. For more information, contact Kathy Schneider, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, 253-833-0700.

Fierce Job-Hunting Workshops: 3:30-5 p.m., every Thursday, White River Museum, 918 H Street SE, Auburn. Get free help finding a job, provided by JobBait.com and sponsored by the City of Auburn. Get more detail at http://jobbait.com/a/auburn-workshops.htm.

Auburn Area Chamber “Connecting for Success” Networking Breakfast: 8-9 a.m. the first Wednesday of every month. Sponsored by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $5, includes continental breakfast. Auburn Area Chamber Board Room, 108 S. Division, Suite B. 253-833-0700.

Marketplace Ministries Networking Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Presented by River of Life Fellowship Church. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Copper Falls Restaurant at the Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE, Auburn. www.mpmlive.org.

Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce After Hours/Mixer: 5-7 p.m., Jan. 21, Krondlund Chiropractic, 3820 S. 320th St.

Seniors

Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-3016 or www.auburnwa.gov. Senior activities include:

• Senior Coffee Hours with the Mayor and Councilmembers: 10-11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month.

• Lunch: Noon Mondays-Fridays. Registration for lunch begins at 11 a.m. Choose from soup and sandwich or the main meal menu. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and older; $5.75 for those younger than 60.

• Movie screenings: 12:45 p.m. , Wednesdays. Refreshments provided. Cost: Free.

• Monday Supper Club: 5-6 p.m. the third Monday of the month. Cost: $5; registration required.

• Meals on Wheels: Senior Services’ Meals on Wheels program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information call the Auburn Senior Center at 253-931-3016.

• Enhance Wellness Program: Registered nurse and social worker are on-site to help individuals work towards their own health and wellness goals. Call for details.

Music, theater

Live jazz: 5:30-7:30 p.m., every Saturday, featuring local musicians. Pazzo Coffee, 3312 Auburn Way S., Suite A, Auburn. Free admission for anyone who likes jazz.

Comedy At The Ave: 7:30 p.m., Jan. 22, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Show features three standup comedians, headlined by Sean Kent, winner of the 2009 Int’l Comedy Competition. Comedy at The Ave is not recommended for children under 18 years. Tickets: $17-$15 college students. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/95084.

“When Animals Were People”: 2 p.m. Jan. 23, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Presented by Avenue Kids’ Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre. Folktales from Mexico and Argentina are brought to life in this puppet play, telling the story of Turtle, Squirrel, Grandfather Vulture and Wolf. The story is paired with the fable of The Lazy Bee. All tickets $6. Tickets only available through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Chicago City Limits “Wikiphobia”: 7:30 p.m., Jan. 30, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St.. New York City’s legendary improv comedy group, Chicago City Limits, presents a unique style of comedy by combining sketches, musical theater and audience-inspired improvisations. Tickets: $18-$16. Purchase online through Brown Paper Tickets or call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

“McManus in Love”: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 12-13, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Live at the Ave presents McManus Comedies, “A wonderful cross between Mark Twain and Bill Cosby.” Tickets: $17-$15 college students. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/95097.

Theater Camp: Feb. 15-26, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Sign your children up for a fabulous opportunity to perform in a play. Ages 7 through ninth grade. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation: 253-931-3043.

Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 20, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Three stand up comedians keep you laughing all night long. Comedy at The Ave is not recommended for children under 18 years. Tickets: $17-$15 college students. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/95085.

Barbara Duffy & Company “Stages”: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 26. Stages incorporates song, dance, dialogue and improvisation into an evening of high energy entertainment, paying tribute to the masters who shaped the tap dance as an art form, providing a unique perspective on its future, and celebrating life through the universal power of rhythm. Tickets: $18-16. Purchase online through Brown Paper Tickets or call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

“The Little Mermaid”: 2 p.m., Feb. 27-28, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Presented by Avenue Kids’ Theater Camp. Play based on Hans Christian Andersen beloved story of the little mermaid who wished to be a human girl, and featuring a cast of young Auburn performers . All tickets $6. Tickets only available through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Buddy Holly Winter Dance Party Tour: 7:30 p.m., March 12, 13; 2 p.m., March 14. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Rock the night away with Buddy Holly (Ryan Coleman), Ritchie Valens (Paul Eddy) and The Big Bopper (Jim Kleinbeck) backed by a live eight-piece band. Hear favorites like “La Bamba”, “Chantilly Lace”, “That’ll Be the Day”, “Maybe Baby”, “Peggy Sue” and “Oh Boy!” Summit Productions show. Tickets: $15-17. Group discount rate for 10 or more. Tickets soon will be available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/. Call 253-200-5905 to reserve tickets.

Frank & Malachy McCourt’s “A Couple of Blaguards”: 7:30 p.m., March 26. Performed by Howard Platt and Jarlath Conroy, “A Couple of Blaguards” is a bubbling stew of humor with dashes of poignancy to sharpen the flavor. Written by Frank McCourt (“Angela’s Ashes,” “Tis”) and brother Malachy McCourt (“A Monk Swimming”), “A Couple of Blaguards” is a fast-paced romp and the result of the McCourt brothers listening to stories of their elders, which tunes the ear, the eye and the tongue to give voice to even the most trivial of events. Tickets: $18-16. Purchase online through Brown Paper Tickets or call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Cabiri “Carpathian Dawn”: 7:30 p.m., April 24. The Cabiri performance troupe is a Seattle-based ensemble devoted to exploring the mysteries and tales of long-lost cultures from all around the world. These modern muses depict ancient myths and legends using theatre, music, aerial arts, dance, puppetry, and a little sprinkling of magic fairy dust. Discover the timeless tales and myths hidden in the dusty tomes of the long forgotten Land of Rus. The development of Carpathian Dawn is partially supported with funding from 4Culture of King County and The National Endowment for the Arts American Recovery Act Funds. (Single tickets for this event will be available after Jan. 30).

Calling all musicians: The Auburn Senior Activity Center will be hosting jam sessions for musicians on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Musicians who play acoustic and electric instruments are invited to play. Jam sessions will be conducted from 10-11:30 a.m. at the center, 808 9th St. SE. For more information, please call 253 931-3016.

That 80’s Show: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., every Tuesday, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Club Galaxy, 21-and-over. No cover. 253-939-7484, www.muckleshootcasino.com.

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. All events are free, no cover.

The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.

Dance

Children’s Dance Theater: 14 B St. NE, Nos. 1, 2, Auburn. Call 253-887-8937 or visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com for more information.

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.

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.

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: • Exhibit: Jan. 13-Apri. 18. “On Track: The Railroad Photographs of Warren McGee.” Collection chronicles and pays tribute to 20th century Northern Pacific trains from Montana to Washington state. Jointly sponsored by Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association, Montana Department of Transportation and Montana Historical Society, the exhibit features nearly 40 stunning photographs taken by McGee over a 60-year period, beginning in the 1930s and continuing through the 1990s. 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: • Exhibit: Jan. 4-29. Featuring the work of photographers Victoria Bjorklund and Ann Quinn, 25 W. Main St. Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.

Cheryl Sallee Gallery: 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.