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The entertainment calendar is published Wednesdays on a space-available basis. Submit entertainment items at least a week before publication dates to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.

Events

Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Convention: Nov. 13-15. Features scrapbooking classes, vendor fair, evening “crop parties” and more. Cost is per class; see Web site for details. The Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. www.ckscrapbookevents.com/wa2008.

Music

Uncle Bonsai: 8 p.m. Nov. 15. Seattle-based pop-folk group to perform. Cost: $10-$27. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

Craicmore: 2 p.m. Nov. 16. Traditional Celtic music group to perform along with the Slieveloughane Irish Dance Company. Cost: $15-$30. Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-408-7988, 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.

Ladies Musical Club concert: 3 p.m. Nov. 16. Performance by organist Kathleen Dow. Cost: Free. First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. Also: 3 p.m. Nov. 23. Performance by violinist Helena Emery. University House, 22975 S.E. Black Nugget Road, Issaquah. 206-622-6882 or www.lmcseattle.orgLake Washington Singers—“Holiday Lights”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Cost: $10-$14. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-893-9900, www.kpcenter.org or www.lakewashingtonsingers.org.

Theater

“Bye Bye Birdie”: 7 p.m. Nov. 13-15. Presented by Inglemoor High School. Cost: $6-$12. Free opening-night ticket available for classic car owners; e-mail for details. Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. ihsdramareservations@nsd.org.

“Pinocchio”: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Nov. 15-16. Musical adaptation of the classic tale presented by StoryBook Theater. Aimed at ages 3-9 and families. Cost: $9. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 877-827-1100 or www.storybooktheater.org.

Jim French’s Imagination Theatre: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Come be a part of a live double-bill radio-drama recording session. Cost: $9. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or wwwkpcenter.org.

Nightlife

Laughs Comedy Spot: Live comedy shows 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, and 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Performers: Nov. 13 and 20, Seattle International Comedy Competition; Nov. 14-15, Doug Benson; Nov. 21-22, Rick Delia; Nov. 26, Brooks McBeth; Nov. 27-29, Brad Upton; Dec. 5-6, Tommy Savitt; Dec. 11-12, Gabriel Ruthedge; Dec. 17, Adam Ray and Friends; Dec. 18-20, Dean Evans; Dec. 26-27 and 31, Bengt Washburn. Ongoing: 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, open mic comedy. 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland. 425-823-6306, www.ticketweb.com or www.laughscomedy.com.

Wilde Rover: 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Pub Quiz. Cost: $10 per team. Performances 9 p.m.-closing unless noted. Performers: Nov. 14, Kennedy Brothers; Nov. 15, Soul Proprietors; Nov. 16 and 23, Herding Cats; Nov. 21, Robert Stewart Band; Nov. 22, Geoffrey Castle; Nov. 28, Big Luv; Author Unknown. Ongoing: Mondays, “Celtic Mondays” with Geoffrey Castle, Dan Connolly and friends; Tuesdays, Jamdawgs; Thursdays, Dan Purser. 111 Central Way, Kirkland. 425-822-8940 or www.wilderover.com.

Dance

“Swing Into Action”: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 22. Open to ages 13-20. Starts with half-hour lesson by Eastside Swing Dance. Admission: $7, or $5 with one or more cans of food for Hopelink. Kirkland Teen Union Building, 348 Kirkland Ave. 425-822-7355.

Cameo/Carrabba dance: Classes available in tap dancing, dance exercise, jazz, hip hop and ballet. Call for location. 425-483-4272 or www.cameodance.com.

Clogging: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays. It’s like “Riverdance”; fast, fun and no partner needed.