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Events

Vasa Park Fall Craft Show: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 16-17; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18. Features more than 95 crafters offering handmade items for the holidays. Admission: Free. 3560 West Lake Sammamish Road S.E., Bellevue. srroundy@comcast.net.

Pickering Barn Holiday Gift Show: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 30-31; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1. Features handcrafted folk art, collectibles, gifts, food, clothes and more. Admission: Free. Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah. srroundy@comcast.net.

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.

Halloween

Kenmore—Haunted Trails Celebration: 5:30-10 p.m. Oct. 17-18 and 24-25. Includes Haunted Trails Tour (for ages 8 and older), Trick or Treat Trail, Halloween story time, carnival, Hades Labyrinth, hayrides and more. Cost varies per activity. Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore.

Mercer Island Haunted House: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 24-25. Cost: $7; $5 with a pair of new socks for the homeless. Proceeds benefit youth and social outreach programs. Congregational Church on Mercer Island, 2008 4545 Island Crest Way. 206-232-7800 or www.ucc-ccmi.org.

Sammamish—Nightmare at Beaver Lake: 7-10 p.m. daily (11 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays), Oct. 24-31. Haunted indoor/outdoor attraction with a medieval theme. Less-scary family hour, 7-8 p.m. nightly. Full-fright tours, 8 p.m.-closing. Cost: $9-$15; $1 discount with donations of nonperishable food items. Proceeds support Rotary Club of Sammamish’s community and international service projects. Beaver Lake Park, corner of Southeast 24th Street and 244th Avenue Southeast, Sammamish. www.NightmareAtBeaverLake.com.

Bothell—YMCA Halloween Carnival: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 25. Children of all ages can enjoy a carnival filled with treats, games, face painting, cake walks and more. Cost: Free for YMCA members; $3 for non-members. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or mpfiester@seattleymca.org.

Kenmore—Fall Festival and Haunted House: 4:30-8 p.m. Oct. 25. Cost: Free; donations welcome of canned food for Hopelink or cat/dog food for Pasodos Safehaven. Kenmore Self Storage, 18716 68th Ave. N.E., Kenmore. kenmore@urbanstorage.com.

Bellevue—Wild and Wacky Pumpkin Derby: 1:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Bring a decorated pumpkin (not hollowed out) on wheels to roll down the track. All types of wheels allowed. Pumpkin and costume parade will precede derby. Factoria Mall, 4075 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue. 425-644-8417 or dmayer@seattleymca.org.

Bellevue—All Hallows Eve Celebration: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 26. Guests can come in costume to enjoy games for all ages, crafts, surprise activities and snacks. Free. Bellevue First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave. N.E. 425-454-2059.

Bellevue—A Mystical, Magical Halloween with Steffan Soule: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Features a magic show by Steffan Soule at 6 p.m., followed by trick-or-treating throughout the mall. Factoria Mall, 4075 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue.

Bothell—Fall Family Fun Fest: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Features inflatables, carnival games, popcorn and cotton candy, concessions, Mad Science demonstrations and hands-on experiments, and Trunk O’ Treating. All are welcome. Cost: Bring non-perishable donations for holiday food baskets. Eastside Foursquare Church, 14520 100th Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-488-2500.

City of Bothell Safe Halloween: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Children can trick-or-treat at merchants along Main Street. (Main Street closed to traffic 4:30-7:30 p.m.) Safe Halloween activities also available 4-6 p.m. at Country Village, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway. 425-486-7430 or www.ci.bothell.wa.us.

Woodinville—Eastside Gymnastics Haunted House: 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 31. Scary-but-safe Halloween fun for families. Not recommended for very young children. Hot cider and snacks available. Cost: $7-$10. Eastside Gymnastics, 15100 Woodinville-Redmond Road N.E., Suite 600, Woodinville. 425-486-7429.

Music

Music Works student soloists concert: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Cost: Free; donations welcome. Music Works Northwest, 14360 S.E. Eastgate Way, Suite 102, Bellevue. 425-644-0988 or www.musicworksnw.org.

The Coats and the Baudboys: 8 p.m. Oct. 18. Tickets include free pre-show wine tasting at 7 p.m. Cost: $10-$29. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

Keith Highlanders Pipe Band: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23-25. Cost: $16-$20. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

Puget Sound Concert Opera—Mozart’s “La Clemenza Di Tito”: 7 p.m. Oct. 23. Opera performed concert-style with piano and small ensemble. Features players from the Bellevue Opera Orchestra. Cost: $10-$15 donation. Lake Sammamish Foursquare Church, 14434 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue. 206-370-1531 or www.pugetsoundconcertopera.org.

Eastside Jazz Club Jazz Extravaganza: 2:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Performers include Madeline Eastman and The Bill Ramsay Nonet. Presented as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival. Cost: $20. Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way N.E. 425-828-9104, 206-325-6500 or www.eastsidejazzclub.com.

Kasumai Africa—Masters of African Music and Dance: 3 p.m. Oct. 26. Cost: $10-$20. 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. Oct. 26. Features soprano Katie Hochman and pianist Jessica Stevens. Cost: Free. University House, 22975 SE Black Nugget Rd., Issaquah. 206-622-6882 or www.lmcseattle.org.

Simone: 8 p.m. Nov. 1. Jazz vocalist to perform as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival. Cost: $15-$32. Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-408-7988, 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.

Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra with James Moody: 3 p.m. Nov. 2. Presented as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival. Cost: $15-$38. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 206-547-9787 or www.earshot.org.

Sara Gazarek: 8 p.m. Nov. 7. Presented as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival. Cost: $10-$29. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 206-547-9787 or www.earshot.org.

Diane Schuur: 8 p.m. Nov. 7. Jazz legend Schuur to perform, along with Seattle-based Overton Berry Trio. Cost: $40. Bastyr University Chapel, 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore. www.brownpapertickets.com.

Jack Wilkins: 8 p.m. Nov. 8. Presented as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival. Cost: $10-$29. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 206-547-9787 or www.earshot.org.

Baka Beyond: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9. Group to perform original world fusion music. Cost: $15-$32. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

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. Cost: Free. First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. Also: 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at University House, 22975 S.E. Black Nugget Road, Issaquah. 206-622-6882 or www.lmcseattle.org.

“Working Class Hero”—The John Lennon Tribute: 8 p.m. Nov. 21. Enjoy an evening of music and memories, cruising through the ’60s and ’70s. Cost: $15-$32. Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-408-7988, 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.

Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra—“Masterworks II”: Nov. 22-23. Call for cost. Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. 206-325-6500 or www.ticketwindowonline.com.

Bronn and Katherine Journey’s 27th annual Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Enjoy a casually elegant evening featuring harp music, humor and song. Cost: $15-$20. Village Theatre, 303 Front St., Issaquah. 425-392-2202 or www.bronnjourney.com. Also: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

Theater

“Little Shop of Horrors”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Oct. 17-Nov. 2. Presented by Studio East. Cost: $11-$13. Studio East Mainstage Theater, 402 Sixth St. S., Kirkland. 425-827-3123 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Private Lives”: Oct. 17-25. Noel Coward comedy presented by Bellevue Civic Theatre. Cost: $30. Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. 425-235-5087.

“Blithe Spirit”: Oct. 17-Nov. 9. Noel Coward comedy features hi-jinks and hilarity as the ghost of a man’s first wife tries to break up his current marriage. Cost: $9-$11. Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. 425-487-2441.

“Grimsby Manor—A Dinner Play”: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Bring your family for dinner, music and an interactive mystery. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Presented by Bellevue’s Parks and Community Services Department. Cost: $8. South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. 425-452-4240.

“Hansel and Gretel”: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Oct. 18-19 and 25-26. Cost: Donations of nonperishable food items for Hopelink. Molbak’s, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville. 425-398-5151.

“The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites”: 2 and 4 p.m. Oct. 19. Puppet show presented by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. Cost: $12-$14. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org.

“Fuh-Geddaboudit! An Interactive Mafia Musical”: 6 p.m. Oct. 25. Dinner-theater show presented by Events On The Edge Productions. Cost: $65, includes three-course dinner. Reservations required. Maggiano’s Little Italy, 10455 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue. 425-519-6490 or www.maggianos.com.

“Night Must Fall”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25. Presented by Redwood Theatre. Fred W. Meitzer Theatre, 8703 160th Ave. N.E., Redmond. www.redwoodtheatre.org.

Charles Phoenix’s “God Bless Americana”: 3 p.m. Oct. 26. One-man show celebrates the historical and hysterical in American culture. Cost: $10-$29. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

“Saint Heaven”: Through Oct. 26. Musical tells the story of a young doctor who returns to his hometown to settle his father’s affairs and confront the past. Presented by Village Theatre. Cost: $18-$58. Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-392-2202, 866-688-8849 or www.villagetheatre.org. Also, Oct. 31-Nov. 23 at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Cost: $16-$51. Everett tickets: 425-257-8600 or 888-257-3722.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: 3 and 8 p.m. Oct. 28. Cost: $20-$65. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

“Dracula”: Oct. 30-Nov. 2. Presented by International Ballet Theatre. Cost: $25-$50. Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. 425-284-0444, 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Defending the Caveman”: 8 p.m. Oct. 30-31; 5 and 8 p.m. Nov. 1. Solo comedy about the battle of the sexes. Pre-show beer tasting Oct. 30; costume contest Oct. 31. Cost: $34-$36. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

“It’s a Mystery”: 6 p.m. Nov. 5. Dinner-theater show is different every time, but always ends up with an audience member being led away in handcuffs. Cost: $65, includes three-course dinner. Reservations required. Maggiano’s Little Italy, 10455 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue. 425-519-6490 or www.maggianos.com.

“Noises Off”: 7 p.m. Nov. 6-8 and 13-15. Classic farce with a twist, presented by Redmond High School Theatre Arts. Cost: $5-$7. RHS Performing Arts Center, 17272 N.E. 104th St., Redmond. www.redmonddrama.org.

“Dr. Laura—In My NEVER To Be Humble Opinion”: 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 8. Dr. Laura Schlessinger will perform two shows of her one-woman theatrical performance. Cost: $65. Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. 206-260-3178 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Pinocchio”: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Nov. 8-9 and 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.

“Lazer Vaudeville”: 2 p.m. Nov. 16. Features dazzling juggling, black-light illusion, acrobatics, and zany comedy. Cost: $12-$14. Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org.

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”: Nov. 12-Jan. 4. Cost: $22-$58. Presented by Village Theatre. Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-392-2202, 866-688-8049 or www.villagetheatre.org. Also: Jan. 9-Feb. 1 at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Cost: $16-$51. Everett tickets: 425-257-8600 or 888-257-3722.

“Even Cowgirls Get the Blues”: 8 p.m. Nov. 21-22. Presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Not recommended for ages 15 and younger. Cost: $10-$29. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

“Hansel and Gretel”: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Performed in English by Bellevue Opera. Call for cost. Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. 206-260-3178 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

“The Snowman”: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13; 2 p.m. Dec. 14. Presented by Ballet Bellevue. Cost: $15-$27. Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-408-7988, 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.

“The Nutcracker”: 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20; 2 p.m. Dec. 21. Presented by Emerald Ballet Theatre. Cost: $15-$30. Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-408-7988, 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.

Comedy

Avner the Eccentric: 1 and 4 p.m. Nov. 30. Avner is described as a master of physical comedy. Cost: $10-$19. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

Auditions

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 is seeking additional string players in all sections. 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. 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: Oct. 15, Rocky Mountain Laugh Off Trials; Oct. 16-18, Dave Testroet; Oct. 19, Rebecca Corry; Oct. 22, Nate Jackson; Oct. 23-25, John Diresta; Oct. 29, Owen Straw; Oct. 30, Comedytime taping; Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Billy Wayne Davis; Nov. 8 and 21, Harrold Gomez. 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. Performers: Oct. 17 and 24, Darren Motamedy; Oct. 25, The Astro Cats; Nov. 8, The Brooke Pennock Band; Nov. 15, Paul Green and Straight Shot; Nov. 22, Ricky Venture Revue; Nov. 29 and Dec. 20, Darren Motamedy; Dec. 6, The Paul Hanover Band. 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. 425-455-5550 or www.pogacha.com.

Rock Bottom Brewery: Live music 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. Performers: Nov. 1, DJ DeNiro and guests; Nov. 8, Rosie’s Boyfriend; Nov. 15, Wired!; Nov. 22, Dan Purser Band; Nov. 29, Kenny Boudreaux. Ongoing: Fridays, DJ night. 550 106th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-462-9300 or www.rockbottom.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: Oct. 15, Kevin McCarthy Quartet; Oct. 16, Shiri Zorn; Oct. 17 and 31, Robert Stewart Fiasco; Oct. 18, SeaTown Rhythm & Blues; Oct. 22, George Grissom; Oct. 23, Jim Basnight Band; Oct. 24, Electric Jake; Oct. 25, Eastside Rhythm & Blues Combo; Oct. 29, Double 0/8; Oct. 30, Good Company. 900 Bellevue Way, Bellevue. 425-637-0808.

The Spot Off Main Neighborhood Bar and Billiards: Events include: Sundays, karaoke; Tuesdays, open mic; Wednesdays, team trivia night. 20 103rd Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-646-6434 or www.thespotoffmain.com.

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 Thursdays-Saturdays, live music. Performers: Oct. 17 and 31, Kennedy Brothers; Oct. 18, Soul Prop; Oct. 24, Robert Stewart Band; Oct. 25, Geoffery Castle. Ongoing: Thursdays, Dan Purser. 111 Central Way, Kirkland. 425-822-8940 or www.wilderover.com.

Dance

Adult Hip Hop and Salsa classes: 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Class taught by Terry McKinnon. Cost: Free for first class. Ballet Arts Center, 204 100th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-503-8977 or www.balletbellevue.org.

Belly dance classes: Thursdays through Oct. 23. 7:10 p.m., beginners; 8:15 p.m., intermediates. Cost: $80 per eight-week session; $14 per drop-in class. Bally Total Fitness, 6601 132nd Ave. N.E., Kirkland. 425-881-6245 or www.iteachebellydance.com.

Belly dance classes with Zulaika: Intermediates: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Beginners: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Dance Academy of Bellevue, 626 120th Ave. N.E., Suite B-102. 425-649-2058 or www.pcauch.com.

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. Beginners, 6 p.m.; intermediate, 7 p.m.; advanced, 8 p.m. Cost: $40 per six-week session. ClogJam Clogging Club. Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th. Ave. N.E., Redmond. 425-556-2314 or www.clogjam-Washington.com.

Hawaiian Hula dance classes: 4:45-5:45 p.m. Sundays, Advanced; 6-7 p.m. Sundays, Beginner/Intermediate. Classes taught by Laura Melelani Bergstrom. Issaquah Dance Theatre, 1575 N.W. Mall St., Issaquah. 206-818-5837.

South Bellevue line dance: 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays; 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays. Registration required. South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. 425-452-4240 or www.dothedanceomt.com.

Kirkland line dance: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, beginners. Drop-ins welcome. Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-587-3362 or www.dothedanceomt.com.

Mill Creek line dance classes: 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Beginning classes. Drop-ins welcome. Sponsored by Mill Creek Senior Services. North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. S.E., Mill Creek. 425-357-6002 or www.dothedanceomt.com.

Samena Square Dance Club: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays. Club offers lessons in beginning square dance. Juanita Community Club, 13027 100th Ave. N.E., Kirkland. 425-823-6125 or 425-823-0571.

Scottish country dancing: 7 p.m. Tuesdays through May. Kirkland Woman’s Club, 407 First St. 425-488-7643 or www.rscds-seattle.org.

Sounds of Swing Big Band dance: 2-4 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Dance to the music of the Sound of Swing Big Band. Cost: $3. North Bellevue Community and Senior Center, 4063 148th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-452-7681.

Swing dance lessons: Mondays-Fridays. Lessons in Lindy Hop, jitterbug, balboa and collegiate shag for all ages offered in small group classes and private lessons. Cost: $65 for six weeks. 425-891-1443 or www.alleycatsswing.com/calendar.

Yoga Trance Dance: 7:15-8:45 p.m. the second and last Fridays of the month. Playful style of yoga leads to a creative free flow dance. Cost: $15; free for ages 14 and younger. Flow Yoga of Redmond, 15744 Redmond Way, Redmond.

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: Through Nov. 30, “John Grade: Disintegration–Sculpture Through Landscape”; Dec. 17-March 22, “Intertwined—Contemporary Baskets from the Sara and David Lieberman Collection”; through Jan. 25, “Randy Shull: Crossing Boundaries”; through Feb. 8, “Tip Toland: Melt, The Figure in Clay”; through March 8, “Etsuko Ichikawa: Traces of the Molten State.” 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

ArtEAST: Ongoing: Art collective presents new “Collective Works” exhibits the first Friday of each month. Hours: 11-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Up Front Art, 48 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-996-8553 or www.arteast.org.

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.

East Shore Gallery: Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Narthex of East Shore Unitarian Church, 12700 S.E. 32nd St., Bellevue. 425-747-3780 or www.eastshoreunitarian.org.

Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery: Exhibits: Through Nov. 9, new paintings by Holly Ballard Martz and Valaree Cox. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays-Mondays. 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.

Kaewyn Gallery: Exhibits: Through Nov. 18, “Brush with Change” paintings by Kirkland artist Joanne Shellan. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. 10101 Main St., Bothell. 425-483-7385 or www.kaewyngallery.com.

Kirkland Arts Center: Exhibits: Through Nov. 12, “Stalemate” art by Buddy Bunting and Cynthia Consentino. Events: 6:30 p.m. the last Friday of the month, “ArtLuck” for artists to share food, show artwork and network. 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 Oct. 31, watercolors by Jon Noack, and watercolors and oil pastels by John Ebner; through Nov. 13, oil paintings by Kasia Gorski; 6-9 p.m. Nov. 13, trunk show featuring jewelry by Roberta Martinez-Banks. 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 Nov. 2, First Annual Open Juried Exhibition. 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.

Pogacha of Bellevue: Exhibits: Through Oct. 25, ““Elements of Nature” paintings by Christina Strigenz; Oct. 26-Dec. 6, “Wild Things!” photographs by Greg Schatzlein and Dusty Cavaliere. 119 106th Ave. N.E. 425-455-5670 or www.pogacha.com.

Pogacha of Issaquah: Exhibits: Through Oct. 25, “Wild Things!” photographs by Greg Schatzlein and Dusty Cavaliere. 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd. 425-392-5550 or www.pogacha.com.

Rhino Studios & Gallery: Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; noon-7 p.m. Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. 195 Front St. N., Studio B, Issaquah. 425-392-5040 or www.rhinostudios.net.

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: 1 p.m. Oct. 15, “Scare-rific String Art” ($3, registration required); Oct. 21-26, Health Education Week; 4:30-7 p.m. Oct. 27, Halloween Spooktacular ($3-$5). 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

Jackie Ryan: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Cost: $23.50. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle. 206-441-9729 or www.jazzalley.com.

Laurie Anderson’s “Homeland”: 8 p.m. Oct. 16. Features live music, poetry and storytelling. Cost: $40-$100. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787, www.ticketmaster.com or www.themoore.com.

UW World Series—MOMIX: 8 p.m. Oct. 16-18. Presented as part of the University’s 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.

Esperanza Spalding: Oct. 16-18. Acoustic bassist/vocalist/composer Spalding to perform. Cost: $24.50. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle. 206-441-9729 or www.jazzalley.com.

“Elektra”: Oct. 16-Nov. 1. Agamemnon’s daughter seeks revenge for her father’s murder. Presented by Seattle Opera. Call for cost. McCaw Hall, 305 Harrison St., Seattle Center. www.seattleopera.org.

“Bluenose”: Oct. 17-Dec. 14. Red-nosed pirates meet a blue-nosed girl, and learn a lesson about prejudice. Cost: $17-$34. Seattle Children’s Theatre’s Charlotte Martin Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.

Seattle Baroque Orchestra “Portrait of a Baroque Diva—Francesca Cuzzoni”: 8 p.m. Oct. 18; 3 p.m. Oct. 19. Call for cost. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-322-3118 or www.seattlebaroque.org.

“Quest for a Queendom”: Through Oct. 19. Cabaret dinner-theater show features comedians, acrobats, singers and a clown. Call for cost, details. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle. www.zinzanni.org.

“Spring Awakening”: Through Oct. 19. Musical described as “a fusion of morality, sexuality and rock ’n roll.” Call for cost. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.

Fleet Foxes: 8 p.m. Oct. 19. Cost: $15-$17. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. www.ticketmaster.com or www.themoore.com.

Judy Wexler: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Jazz singer Wexler to perform. Cost: $23.50. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle. 206-441-9729 or www.jazzalley.com.

Seattle Classic Guitar Society Guitar Night: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Features top Northwest musicians in solo and ensemble performances. Cost: $19-$24. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-297-8788.

Red Beans and Rice: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Presented by Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society. Cost: $8-$11. Ballard Elks Lodge, 6411 Seaview Ave. N.W., Seattle. 425-776-5072.

“The War Party”: Through Oct. 19. Political drama follows Senator Laura Smith on the night of her failed reelection bid. Bathhouse Theatre, 7312 W. Green Lake Drive N., Seattle. 206-524-1300 or www.seattlepublictheater.org.

UW World Series—Emerson String Quartet: 8 p.m. Oct. 21. Cost: $35. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.

Tierney Sutton and Band: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21-22. Cost: $23.50. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle. 206-441-9729 or www.jazzalley.com.

“Black Gold”: Oct. 22-Nov. 15. An African-American man strikes it rich with an oil rig he purchases on eBay in this vaudevillian satire of class, race and greed. ArtsWest Playhouse, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle. 206-938-0339 or www.artswest.org.

Randy Newman: 8 p.m. Oct. 22. American singer-songwriter to perform. Cost: $29.50-$49.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. www.ticketmaster.com or www.themoore.com.

Linda Ronstadt and Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano—“A Romantic Evening in Old Mexico”: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23. $45-$75. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.

“Becky’s New Car”: Oct. 23-Nov. 16. Comedy depicts what happens when a middle-class housewife gets a taste of life with a billionaire. Cost: $37.50-$55. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle. 206-292-7676 or www.acttheatre.org.

“A Rosa de Rio – The Rose of Rio”: Oct. 23-Feb. 15. Features acrobatics, vaudevillian humor, contortionist tricks and cabaret music under the spiegeltent. Cost: $104-$170; includes five-course dinner. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-802-0015 or www.zinzanni.org.

“The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights”: Oct. 25-26. Play is based on the Nickelodeon TV special. Cost: $17-$41. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.

Seattle Food and Wine Experience: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 25; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26. Features more than 1,000 wines, gourmet food, cooking demos and more. Proceeds benefit Heroes for the Homeless. Cost: $59. Quest Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Suite 100, Seattle. www.seattlefoodandwineexperience.com.

Trick or Treating on the Waterfront: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26. Includes Halloween fun at the Seattle Aquarium ($10-$15 admission fee required), and free trick-or-treating at waterfront neighborhood businesses. Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way. 206-386-4300 or www.seattleaquarium.org.

Cecil Taylor: 8 p.m. Oct. 26. Jazz pianist Taylor to perform as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival. Cost: $25-$32. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave. 206-547-9787 or www.earshot.org.

“The Night Watcher”: Through Oct. 26. Charlayne Woodard to perform in one-woman play presented by Seattle Repertory Theatre. Cost: $10-$15. Seattle Repertory Theatre’s Leo K. Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285 or www.seattlerep.org.

“Bobbie and Jerome”: Through Oct. 26. Drama depicts the struggle of two cousins to save a stone yard while settling an old score. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Cost: $15-$24. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S., Seattle. 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

Alison Moyet: 7 p.m. Oct. 29. British pop singer to perform. Cost: $37. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. www.ticketmaster.com or www.themoore.com.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”: Oct. 29-Nov. 16. Cost: $22-$81. The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-625-1900, 888-584-4849 or www.5thavenue.org.

UW World Series—Gabriela Montero: 8 p.m. Oct. 29. Venezuelan pianist to perform. Cost: $34. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.

The Sonics with Special Guests: 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Cost: $26.50-$62. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com or www.theparamount.com.

Brian Posehn and Judah Friedlander: 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Comedians Posehn and Friedlander to perform. Cost: $31.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.themoore.com.

Charlie Haden’s Liberation Music Orchestra: 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Features guest performer Carla Bley. Presented as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival. Cost: $25-$32. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave. 206-547-9787 or www.earshot.org.

Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra with James Moody: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Presented as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival. Cost: $15-$38. Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-547-9787 or www.earshot.org.

“Night of the Living Dead”: Through Nov. 1. Presented by Seattle Children’s Theatre. Recommended for ages 13 and older. Cost: $20-$24. Seattle Children’s Theatre’s Charlotte Martin Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.

Halloween Murder Mystery aboard the Historic Steamship Virginia V: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 1. Show presented by It’s a Mystery interactive mystery theater company. Halloween costumes welcome. Cost: $87. Departs from Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle. 206-624-9119 or www.virginiav.org.

“The Green Sheep”: Through Nov. 2. Interactive theater program aimed at ages 1-4 with parents. Cost: $13. Seattle Children’s Theatre’s Charlotte Martin Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.

The Second City’s “One Nation Under Blog”: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Touring comedy troupe to perform. Cost: $25-$35. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.

Experience Hendrix – 2008 Tribute Tour: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6. Cost: $49.50-$69.50. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.theparamount.com.

Eric Bibb and Ruthie Foster: 8 p.m. Nov. 6. Cost: $36-$40. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-292-2787.

“So Many Words”: Nov. 7-Dec. 6. What happens when the “right” woman knocks at your door, and your wife answers? Cost: $15-$18. Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave. 206-324-5801 or www.schmeater.org.

“All the King’s Men”: Through Nov. 8. Play is an adaptation of the novel about a Louisiana governor facing complexities and temptations of power. Call for cost. Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-269-1900 or www.intiman.org.

Medeski, Martin and Wood: 8 p.m. Nov. 12. Musicians John Medeski, Billy Martin and Chris Wood to perform. Cost: $25. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. www.ticketmaster.com or www.themoore.com.

McCoy Tyner Quartet: 8 p.m. Nov. 14. Cost: $30-$45. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787, www.ticketmaster.com or www.themoore.com.

Eduardo Fernández: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Fernández to perform as part of the Seattle Classic Guitar Society’s International Concert Series. Cost: $24-$30. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-297-8788.

“The Three Musketeers”: Through Nov. 16. Presented by Seattle Repertory Theatre. Call for cost. Seattle Repertory Theatre’s Bagley Wright Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285 or www.seattlerep.org.

UW World Series—Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet: 8 p.m. Nov. 20-22. Presented as part of the University’s World Dance Series. Cost: $38. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.

“The Wizard of Oz”: Nov. 21-Jan. 17. Presented by Seattle Children’s Theatre. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Cost: $20-$40. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 205-441-3322 or www.sct.org.

“A Chekhovian Resolution”: 8 p.m. Nov. 21-22. Presented by Spectrum Dance Theater and Seattle Theatre Group. Cost: $15-$29.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.themoore.com.

Taj Mahal: Nov. 21-30. Cost: $28.50. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle. 206-441-9729 or www.jazzalley.com.

“My Ántonia”: Nov. 25-Dec. 21. Play depicts friendship and hardship on the Great Plains. Presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Call for cost. Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-216-0833 or www.book-it.com.

Sheraton Seattle’s 16th annual Gingerbread Village: Nov. 25-Jan. 4. Display, themed “A Superhero Holiday,” features elaborate gingerbread structures designed by top Seattle architects. Cost: Free; donations welcome for Northwest Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Lobby of Sheraton Seattle, 1400 Sixth Ave. 206-621-9000.

“Plaid Tidings”: Nov. 28-Dec. 23. Holiday edition of the musical comedy “Forever Plaid.” Call for cost, details. ArtsWest Playhouse, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle. 206-938-0339 or www.artswest.org.

“Dan Zanes and Friends Holiday House Party”: 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 6-7. Multi-cultural musical fun for the whole family. Cost: $35. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.themoore.com.

Greg Behrendt: 7 p.m. Jan. 24. Stand-up comedian Behrendt to perform. Cost: $29.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.

“Chicken Sunday”: 11 a.m. Feb. 21. Play tells the story of three best friends from different cultures. Presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Cost: $10-$12. Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-216-0833 or www.book-it.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.