Events

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“Willy Wonka Jr.”: 7 p.m. March 13; 2 and 7 p.m. March 14. Musical performed by St. Anthony School students. Cost: $8; advance purchase required. Carco Theater, 1717 Maple Valley Highway, Renton. 425-255-0059.

“Little Shop of Horrors”: March 20-29. Performed by the Hi-Liners. Call for cost. Carco Theatre, 1717 Maple Valley Highway, Renton. 206-617-2152 or www.hi-liners.org.

Evergreen City Ballet—“Cinderella”: 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. April 4; 1:30 p.m. April 5. Ballet to perform the story of Cinderella. Cost: $18-$38. IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton. 425-228-6800.

Auditions

“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

Aunt Dottie’s (early bird) Sing-Along Cabaret: 2 p.m. March 15 and 22. Cost: $10. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton. 425-226-5529.

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.

West Hill Band Festival: 7 p.m. April 2. Concert features band students from Bryn Mawr, Campbell Hill, Lakeridge, Talbot Hill, Dimmitt and Renton High. Call for cost, details. IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton. 425-204-3460.

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.

Rainier Symphony: 7:30 p.m. April 18. Classical concert features concertmaster Ilkka Talvi and guest conductor Darko Butorac. Call for cost. IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton. 206-781-5618 or tickets@RainierSymphony.org.

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

Nightlife

Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers: March 14, One Way Out; March 21, Kickstart; March 28, Trix. No cover. 17034 116th Ave. S.E., Renton. 425-226-2035.

DC’s Bar and Grill: Events include: March 20, DJ Benny; March 19, Comedy Night. Ongoing: 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Triviality Tuesdays. 907 S. Third St., Renton. 425-255-2511 or www.dcsbarandgrill.com.

Jack’s Pub and Grill: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays, live music. 3901 N.E. Fourth St., Renton.

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: 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 March 31, acrylics/mixed media artwork by Michelle Knowlen, and encaustic artwork by Tia Matthies, with reception 5:30-7 p.m. March 12; 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.

Carco Theatre Lobby Gallery: Exhibit: Through March 28, original mixed media artwork by Daniel Wend. 1717 Maple Valley Highway. 425-430-6589 or www.artscommission.rentonwa.gov.

Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Exhibits: Through 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 March 31, “Paintings of Joyce Roberts.” Admission: Free. Call for hours. 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. http://flightline.highline.edu/exhibits.

Kent Centennial Center Gallery: Exhibits: 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

Puget Sound Youth Wind Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. March 23. Cost: $8. Schneebeck Concert Hall at University of Puget Sound, 1500 N. Warner St., Tacoma. 253-709-0420 or www.psywe.org.

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

Seattle Events

“Hello, Dolly!”: March 7-29. Cost: $22-$81. The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-625-1900 or www.5thavenue.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.

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: $13-$33. 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.

“Betrayal”: Through 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.

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.

“Tuesdays with Morrie”: March 27-April 25. Presented by Taproot Theatre Company. Call for cost. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle. 206-781-9707 or 206-292-2787.

2009 Extraordinary People Series-Gary Zukav LIVE! in Seattle: 7 p.m. March 27. Presented by BellaSpark Productions. Cost: $30. Center for Spiritual Living, 5801 Sand Point Way N.E. N., Seattle. 206-527-8801 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

“The History Boys”: Through March 28. Call for cost. ArtsWest Playhouse, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle. 206-938-0339 or www.artswest.org.

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 Seafarer”: Through 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.

Seattle Green Festival: Noon-6 p.m. March 28; noon-5 p.m. March 29. Features a Fair-Trade pavilion, speakers, live music, organic beer and wine, eco-tourism and eco-fashion displays and more. Admission: $10-$15 for two-day pass. Washington State Convention and Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle. 800-584-7336 or www.greenfestivals.org.

“Singing … in the Rain”: 2 p.m. March 28-29. Debbie Reynolds to perform a program of musical and movie music with the Seattle Men’s Chorus. Cost: $20-$65. McCaw Hall, 600 Fifth Ave., Seattle. www.flyinghouse.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.

India.Arie: 8 p.m. April 4. Cost: $29.50-$59.50. 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.

The Roots: 8 p.m. April 9. Cost: $35. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.stgpresents.org.

“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 Ventures and The Fabulous Wailers: 8 p.m. April 10. Cost: $29.50-$100. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.stgpresents.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.

Paul Weller: 7:30 p.m. April 15. Weller to perform with special guest Alberta Cross. Cost: $43. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.stgpresents.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.

“Kungfu Theatre—Tales from the Beijing Opera”: 7:30 p.m. April 17. Cost: $22-$28. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.stgpresents.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.

“Lullaby of Broadway”: 8 p.m. April 10; 2 p.m. April 11. Seattle Women’s Chorus to perform tribute to Broadway’s leading ladies. Call for cost. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-388-1400 or www.flyinghouse.org.

Thievery Corporation: 8 p.m. April 21. Cost: $35. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.stgpresents.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.

Spectrum Dance Theater’s Icono-Clan: 8 p.m. April 25; 5 p.m. April 26. Not recommended for children. Cost: $15-$29.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.stgpresents.org.

Walking with Dinosaurs­­—The Arena Spectacular: April 29-May 3. KeyArena, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.stgpresents.org.

Flight of the Conchords: 7:30 p.m. May 11-13. Cost: $35.50. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 877-784-4849 or www.stgpresents.org.