Events

Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.

32nd annual Green River Glass and Collectible Sale and Show: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 28. Features nearly 200 tables of Depression-era, ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s glass, pottery, china and other collectibles. Special guests Randy and Debbie Coe will identify attendees’ glassware for free (two item limit). Admission: $3. Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. 253-852-5250.

28th annual Children’s Free Dental Day: Feb. 28. Dental offices in Pacific Medical Center building will provide free cleanings, exams, orthodontic consultations and education to children ages 3-14. Appointments required. 601 S. Carr Road, Renton. 425-228-1033.

Benefits

Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation annual Auction and Community Awards Recognition Dinner: 5:30 p.m. March 27. Theme is “There’s No Place Like Home.” Proceeds benefit Valley Cities programs throughout South King County. Cost: $49. Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. 253-876-3422.

New Horizon School 12th annual Auction: 5 p.m. March 28. Features auctioneer April Brown. Spirit of Washington Event Center, 233 Burnett Ave. S., Renton. 425-226-3717 or www.new-horizon-school.org.

HOG’s for Paws Poker Run: 9 a.m.-noon April 25. Registration opens at 9 a.m.; ride ends by noon, with food, music and prizes to follow. Sponsored by Harley Owner’s Group for Paws. Cost: $20, plus $10 per extra poker sheet. Start at finish at Downtown Harley-Davidson, 3715 E. Valley Road, Renton. 206-409-2930.

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

Josephine Howell—”Music from the Heart”: 7 p.m. Feb. 27. Cost: $10-$20; free for ages 13 and younger with adult. IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton. 206-251-8636 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

Chamber music concert: 2 p.m. March 1. Features Fairwood United Methodist Church organist Matt Johnston and other local musicians. Cost: Free; non-perishable food items welcome for Renton Food Bank. Fairwood United Methodist Church, 15255 S.E. Fairwood Blvd., Renton.

Aunt Dottie’s (early bird) Sing-Along Cabaret: 2 p.m. March 8, 15 and 22. Cost: $10. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., Renton. 425-226-5529.

Renton High School Orchestra Concert: 7 p.m. March 12. Call for details. IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton. 425-204-3463.

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.

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.

Theater

“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.

“Lost in Yonkers”: Through March 7. Cost: $17-$22. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St. 425-226-5529 or boxoffice@rentoncivictheater.org.

“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.

Nightlife

Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers: Feb. 28, Trix; March 7, Thunderhead; 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 6 and 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.

Dance

Thunderstruck Dance Competition: Feb. 28-March 1. Dance competition features performers ages 4 and older from local dance studios. Cost: Free. IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton. 702-838-5131.

Ongoing dance:

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.

Renton Thursday Afternoon Dances: 1-3 p.m. Thursdays. Free dances for seniors, with music provided by Bill Bennett. Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N., Renton. 425-430-6729.

Health

American Red Cross Free CPR Saturday: Feb. 28. Free adult CPR training and certification in honor of Renton Heart Month. Classes start at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m., and 12:30 and 2 p.m. Advance registration required. Renton Technical College, 3000 N.E. Fourth St., Renton. 206-726-3534 or www.seattleredcross.org.

Mobile mammography screenings: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 28. Free screenings offered for uninsured, income-eligible women ages 40 and older through YWCA Women’s Health Outreach Program. Women with insurance also welcome. Call for appointments. YWCA, 1010 S. Second St., Renton. 206-436-8666.

Museums

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.

Galleries

Carco Theatre Lobby Gallery: Exhibit: Through March 28, original mixed media artwork by Daniel Wend, with reception 4-7 p.m. Feb. 28. 1717 Maple Valley Highway. 425-430-6589 or www.artscommission.rentonwa.gov.

Highline Community College Library Gallery: Exhibits: Through Feb. 28, “Charles Darwin Exhibit”; March 2-31, “Paintings of Joyce Roberts.” Admission: Free. Call for hours. 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. http://flightline.highline.edu/exhibits.

Classes

“Household Hens—Raising Chickens in Your Backyard”: 6-8 p.m. March 11. Free class presented by WSU King County Extension. Renton Technical College, 3000 N.E. Fourth St., Renton. 206-205-3130 or www.king.wsu.edu/enviro/events.htm.