Events
Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.
“Torch of Dreams”: 3 and 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Fundraiser show for Special Olympics Washington features World Teen Champion of Magic Sterling Dietz, and comedy juggling team Brothers from Different Mothers. Cost: $12 in advance; $15 at the door. IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton. 425-377-8702 or www.buyolympia.com.
“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.
Harlem Globetrotters: 7 p.m. Feb. 18. Cost: $18-$62. ShoWare Center at Kent, 625 W. James St. 253-856-6999 or www.show
“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.
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
Washington State Music Teachers Association Winter Concert: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6. Features works for piano, voice, bassoon, organ, and choir. Includes classical pieces along with original works by local composer Steve Nehrenberg. Cost: Free. First Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Renton, 19880 108th Ave. S.E., Renton.
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.
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.
“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.
