Events
Camlann Medieval Village Summer Festivals: 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through Aug. 24. Experience a 14th century village, with sword and archery displays, craft demonstrations, calligraphy, dancing, plays, and medieval-style food. Cost: $10 for adults; $6 for seniors and children 6-12; free for ages 5 and younger. 10320 Kelly Road N.E., Carnation. 425-788-8624 or www.camlann.org.
Antique Doll and Toy Market: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 24. Features antique and vintage dolls, toys, teddy bears and miniatures. Admission: $6. Bellevue Inn Red Lion, 11211 Main St., Bellevue.
Movies
Movies @ Marymoor: 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 27. Seating opens at 7 p.m.; movies start at dusk. Lineup: Aug. 20, “The Muppet Movie”; Aug. 27, viewer’s choice. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Cost: $5 donation per person; $15 for families. Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond. 206-296-4999.
Music
Concerts at Marymoor
Marymoor Amphitheatre, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond. 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com or www.concertsatmarymoor.com.
• Sound Tribe Sector 9 and Blackalicious: 4:30 p.m. Aug. 23. Cost: $30.50.
• Willie Nelson: 7 p.m. Aug. 28. Cost: $42.50-$69.50.
• The Backstreet Boys: 7 p.m.
More music:
Kirkland Summer Performing Arts Concerts: 10 a.m. Aug. 20; 7 p.m. Aug. 21. Series features live evening concerts and morning kids’ shows. Cost: $2 donation. Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza Drive, Kirkland. 425-587-3352.
Kenmore’s Summer Concert Series: 6-8 p.m. Aug. 21. Finale with Big World Breaks. Cost: Free. Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore.
Redmond Summer Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 28. Free live music series includes: Aug. 21, The Daily Flash. Center Street Plaza at Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave. N.E., Redmond. www.redmondtowncenter.com/events.
Bothell Music in the Park: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22. Finale with Magic Bus. Performance is rain or shine. Bring blankets or chairs. Cost: Free. Bothell Landing Amphitheater, 9919 N.E. 180th St. 425-486-7430 or www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
India Children’s Choir Concert: 5 p.m. Aug. 23. Cost: Free. Mountain Ridge Community Church, 18133 N.E. 68th St., Suite D-100, Redmond. 425-558-2265 or www.mountain-ridge.org. Choir will also perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at Highland Covenant Church, 15022 N.E. Bellevue-Redmond Road, Bellevue. 425-746-7676.
Theater
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: 6 p.m. Aug. 20. Outdoor play presented by St. Edward Environmental Learning Center. Cost: Free. St. Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore. www.seelc.org.
“Cinderella”: 7 p.m. Fridays, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Aug. 22-31. Also 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. Cost: $13-$15. Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St., Mercer Island. 206-232-4145, ext. 109, or www.youththeatre.org.
“Annie Get Your Gun”: Through Aug. 24. Youth musical presented by Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE program. Cost: $10-$12. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org.
Auditions
Bellevue Chamber Chorus: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 25 and Sept. 2. Auditions open for tenors and bases. Call for appointments. Locations: Aug. 25, Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 411 156th Ave. N.E., Bellevue; Sept. 2, Bellevue Christian High School, 1601 98th Ave. N.E. 425-881-0445 or www.bellevuechamberchorus.net.
Youth Theatre Northwest: Sept. 8-10. Open auditions for ages 6-18 to perform in 2008-2009 season plays. Audition workshops, Sept. 4; Meet-the-Director Open House, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 6. Call for appointments and details. Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St., Mercer Island. 206-232-4145, ext. 100, or www.youththeatre.org.
Evergreen City Ballet—Accompanist: Ballet auditioning for experienced ballet accompanists. Call for appointments, details. 425-228-6800 or andi@evergreencityballet.org.
Issaquah Chamber Orchestra: Orchestra seeking players for trumpet, trombone, first violin, and second oboe/English horn, as well as violists and cellists for upcoming season. Rehearsals Monday evenings at Providence Point. 425-392-1866 for information; 425-643-5227 for auditions.
Master Chorus Eastside: Auditions open for all sections to perform in winter and spring concerts. All interested singers must have choral music experience and basic music reading ability. Appointments: 425-392-8530 or 425-392-8446. Details: www.masterchoruseastside.org.
Pontiac Bay Symphony Orchestra: Auditions for ages 12 to 18. Group performs music from film, theater and television in large public concerts. Auditions: 206-364-0907 or www.pontiacbay.org.
Sammamish Symphony: Symphony has openings in all string sections. Call and leave name and contact information, and you will be contacted for an audition. Sammamish Symphony meets Thursday evenings in Sammamish. 206-517-7777 or www.sammamishsymphony.org.
Nightlife
Bake’s Place: All performances 8-10:30 p.m. unless noted. Cost: $22 for show; $47.50 for show and dinner. Performers: Aug. 22, Kristi King Quartet; Aug. 23, Amandah Jantzen Quartet. 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E., Issaquah. 425-391-3335, www.bakesplace.org or Events@bakesplace.org.
Laughs Comedy Spot: Live comedy shows 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, and 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Performers: Aug. 21-23, Andrew Overdahl and Owen Straw; Aug. 27, Chilidog and Friends. 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.
Old Fire House: 8 p.m. Fridays and some Saturdays. Cost: $6. 16510 N.E. 79th St., Redmond. 425-556-2370 or www.theoldfirehouse.org.
Pogacha of Issaquah: 8-11 p.m. Saturdays. Live music, no cover. 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. 425-455-5550 or www.pogacha.com.
Rock Bottom Brewery: Live music 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. Performers: Aug. 23, Pop-Offs; Aug. 30, Revolver. Ongoing: Fridays, DJ night. 550 106th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-462-9300 or www.rockbottom.com.
Trader Vic’s Bellevue: 6-8 p.m. most Tuesdays-Thursdays and Sundays. Live music, no cover. 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue. 425-455-4483, www.tradervicsbellevue.com or eric@tradervicsbellevue.com.
Twisted Cork Wine Bar: Performances 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 6-9 p.m. Sundays. Performers: Aug. 20, Jim Basnight Band; Aug. 21, Shiri Zorn; Aug. 22, SeaTown Rhythm & Blues; Aug. 27, George Grissom. 900 Bellevue Way, Bellevue. 425-637-0808.
Vertigo Lounge and Grill: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, live jazz performances. 989 112th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. www.jazzatvertigo.com.
Vino Bella Wine Bar: Performances 7:30-11:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ongoing: 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays, comedy nights. 99 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-391-1424 or www.vinobella.com.
Wilde Rover: 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Pub Quiz. Cost: $10 per team. 9 p.m.-closing Tuesdays and Thursdays-Saturdays, live music. Performers: Aug. 22, Kennedy Brothers; Aug. 23, Them Blokes; Aug. 29, Robert Stewart Band. Ongoing: Thursdays, Dan Purser. 111 Central Way, Kirkland. 425-822-8940 or www.wilderover.com.
Dance
Belly dance classes: 7:10 p.m. Thursdays, beginners; 8:15 p.m. Thursdays, intermediates. Bally Total Fitness, 6601 132nd Ave. N.E., Kirkland. www.iteachebellydance.com.
Kirkland line dance: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, beginners; 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, intermediates. Drop-ins welcome. Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-587-3360, 425-747-2433, DoTheDanceOMT@yahoo.com or www.dothedanceomt.com.
Scottish country dancing: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Kirkland Woman’s Club, 407 First St. 425-488-7643.
Tango nights: 8:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Performance: 8:30 p.m.; open dancing: 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Restaurant, 148 Lake St. S., Kirkland. 425-803-3310 or www.mixtura.biz.
Readings/Books
SoulFood Poetry Night: 7-9:30 p.m. every third Thursday. Includes two featured readers and an open-mic reading. SoulFood Books Cafe, 15748 Redmond Way, Redmond. 425-881-5309 or www.soulfoodbooks.com.
Museums
Bellevue Arts Museum: Exhibits: Aug. 26-Nov. 30, “John Grade: Disintegration–Sculpture Through Landscape”; through Sept. 7, “Sherry Markovitz: Shimmer, Paintings and Sculptures 1979-2007”; through Sept. 21, “Anna Skibska: Follow the Line: The Path to Form.” Ongoing events include monthly Tea and Tour, free First Friday Lectures, film screenings, tours and children’s “Drop-in Art” activities. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $5-$7; free for ages 5 and younger and for all on the first Friday of the month. 510 Bellevue Way N.E. 425-519-0770 or www.bellevuearts.org.
Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art: Exhibits: Through October, “Pale By Comparison: Untinted Bisque Dolls.” Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $5-$8; free for ages 4 and younger. 1116 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-455-1116 or www.dollart.com.
Galleries/Exhibits
ArtStage Gallery at Kirkland Performance Center: Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and during scheduled performances. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.
Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery: Exhibits: Through Sept. 7, “Summer Sizzle.” Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. 127 Lake St. S., Kirkland. 425-827-2822 or www.gunnarnordstromgallery.com.
Howard/Mandville Gallery: Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. Cost: Free. 120 Park Lane Suite D, Kirkland. 425-889-8212 or www.howardmandville.com.
Kirkland Arts Center: Exhibits: Through Sept. 6, KAC Members’ Exhibit. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Cost: Free. 620 Market St., Kirkland. 425-822-7161 or www.kirklandartscenter.org.
Kirkland Second Thursday: 6-8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Downtown galleries host receptions and feature new artists’ work. Downtown Kirkland. 425-889-8212 or 800-544-4712.
Lakeshore Gallery: Exhibits: Through Aug. 31, watercolors by Mary Gibbs. Ongoing: Kirkland Art Walk, 6-9 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Gallery showcases American-made art, with new featured artist each month. Hours: Open daily. Admission: Free. 107 Park Lane, Kirkland. 425-827-0606 or lakegalkirkland@comcast.net.
Parklane Gallery: Exhibits: Through Aug. 31, paintings and photographs by Jerry Baldwin and Chuck Johnson. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. 130 Park Lane, Kirkland. 425-827-1462 or www.parklanegallery.com.
Patricia Rovzar Gallery: Hours: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. 118 Central Way, Kirkland. 425-889-4627 or www.rovzargallery.com.
Family
Cougar Mountain Zoological Park: Zoo is home to cougars, reindeer, cranes, macaws, emu, lemurs, alpaca, wallabies and tigers. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: $8-$10.50; free for children 1 and younger and members. 19525 S.E. 54th St., Issaquah. 425-392-6278 or www.cougarmountainzoo.org.
KidsQuest Children’s Museum: Events: Aug. 21, Cardboard Box Day; through Aug. 24, KidsQuest Olympics; Aug. 26, Doggone Good Day. Ongoing attractions include “The Backyard,” a large-scale replica of backyard nature; “The PACCAR Garage,” a workshop for art, music and more; and “Waterways,” an area for building bridges, racing boats and more. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $7 for ages 1 and older; free for all 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue. 425-637-8100 or www.kidsquestmuseum.org.
Seattle Events
“Intimate Exchanges”: Aug. 21-Sept. 14. Call for cost. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle. 206-292-7676 or www.acttheatre.org.
“Big River”: Through Aug. 23. Musical is an adaptation of Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Cost: $26-$33. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle. www.taproottheatre.org.
“Aida”: Through Aug. 23. Opera tells the story of forbidden love between a general and a slave girl in ancient Egypt. Presented by Seattle Opera. Call for cost. McCaw Hall, 305 Harrison St., Seattle Center. www.seattleopera.org.
“Urinetown, The Musical”: Through Aug. 23. Presented by Seattle Children’s Theatre. Cost: $8. Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.
