Calendar Submissions

Calendars are published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Items for the Wednesday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Thursday. Items for the Saturday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Tuesday.

Music

Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. 206-325-6500 or www.ticketwindowonline.com.

• Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra—“Cirque de Classic: Hi-Low Big Top Circus”: 2 and 3:30 p.m. April 12. Presented as part of the orchestra’s Little Maestro series for children. Cost: $10.

• Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra—“Around the World”: 7:30 p.m. April 12; 2 p.m. April 13. Features soloist Kyung Sun Lee. Presented as part of the Masterworks@Medenbauer series. Cost: $12.25-$36.

Concert Spirituel: 7:30 p.m. April 5. Features flute sonatas by Johann Bach. Cost: $15 donation; free for ages 17 and younger. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8398 N.E. 12th St., Medina. 800-281-8026 or www.concertspirituel.org.

Eastside Jazz— New Stories Trio: 7:30 p.m. April 8. Entertainment and birthday cake to celebrate the Eastside Jazz Club’s sixth anniversary. Cost: $6-$12. Sherman Clay Piano, 1000 Bellevue Way, Bellevue. 425-828-9104 or 425-454-0633.

Bellevue Jazz Festival—Jovino Santos Neto: 5 p.m. April 9. Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way N.E. 800-992-8499, 206-632-8499 or www.ticketswest.com or www.bellevuejazz.com.

Theater

Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. 206-325-6500 or www.ticketwindowonline.com.

• “The Enchanted Child” and “Gianni Schicchi”: April 5-6. One-act operas presented by Seattle Opera Young Artists Program.

Cirque du Soleil—“Corteo”: April 24-May 25. Theatrical circus presents “Corteo,” described as “a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown.” Cost: $38.50-$210. Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond. www.cirquedusoleil.com.

Nightlife

Trader Vic’s Bellevue: 6-8 p.m. most Tuesdays-Thursdays and Sundays. Live music, no cover. Performers: April 6 and 10, Half Pack Live. 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. 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.

Dance

Spring Fling Dance: 7:30-11:30 p.m. April 5. Sponsored by Seattle Sleepless Singles. Dress code is spring dresses or dress slacks. Cost: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Highland Community Center, 14224 Bellevue-Redmond Road, Bellevue. 206-527-7400.

Spring Fling Swing Dance: 2-4 p.m. April 8. Dance to the 18 piece big band Sound of Swing. Cost: $3. North Bellevue Community and Senior Center, 4063 148th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-452-7681.

“Shut Up & Dance!”: 7 p.m. April 11-12. Features Kirkland Dance Center students, faculty and guest performers showcasing dance styles ranging from jazz to tap to lyrical. Cost: $12. Cadle Theatre at Lake Washington High School, 12033 N.E. 80th St., Kirkland. 425-828-6362 or www.kirklanddance.org.

Bala Music & Dance: 8 p.m. April 25. Aniruddha Knight and ensemble to perform. Cost: $10-$26. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

Amazingly Easy Swing Dance Lessons: Mondays-Fridays. Lessons for all ages offered in small group classes and private lessons. Cost: $65 for six weeks. 425-891-1443 or www.alleycatsswing.com/calendar.

Belly dance at the YMCA: 7:30-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays through April 22. Cost: $20-$40. Bellevue Family YMCA, 14230 Bellevue-Redmond Road, Bellevue. 425-746-9077, ext. 3206, or kstout@seattleymca.org.

Belly dance basics: 8-9 p.m. Mondays through May 5. Cost: $60 for residents; $66 for non-residents; $15 for drop-ins. Lytle House, 9929 N.E. 180th St., Bothell. 425-486-7430 or www.ci.bothell.wa.us.

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.

Belly dance classes: Beginners: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Intermediates: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays. Wednesday location: Dance Academy of Bellevue, 626 120th Ave. N.E., Suite B-102. Thursday location: Bally Total Fitness, 6601 132nd Ave. N.E., Kirkland. 425-649-2058 or www.pcauch.com.

Cameo/Carrabba dance: Classes available in tap dancing, dance exercise, jazz, hip hop and ballet. Cameo/Carrabba Dance, 18104 102nd Ave. N.E., Suite 104, Bothell. 425-483-4272 or www.cameodance.com.

Clogging: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Fast and fun; no partner needed. ClogJam Clogging Club. Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th. Ave. N.E., Redmond. www.clogjam-Washington.com.

North Bellevue line dance: 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Mondays; 11 a.m.-noon Fridays. Cost: $6-7. North Bellevue Community & Senior Center, 4063 148th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/north_bellevue_senior_center.htm.

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, 425-747-2433, DoTheDanceOMT@yahoo.com or www.dothedanceomt.com.

Kirkland line dance: 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, beginners; 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays, 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.

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, 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.

Square dancing: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays through May 27. Cost: $4 per lesson. Sammamish Valley Grange, 14654 148th Ave. N.E., Woodinville. 425-385-2191 or 360-863-8112.

Swing 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. 325-452-7681.

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

Readings, Open Mic: 7:30 p.m. the first Saturday of the month. Presented by the Redmond Association of Spokenword (RASP). Stone House Cafe, 16244 Cleveland St., Redmond. 425-867-1914, www.rasp.cc or www.thestonehousecafe.com.

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: April 8-Sept. 21, “Follow the Line: The Path to Form”; through April 20, “Eden Revisited: The Ceramic Art of Kurt Weiser”; through May 4, “Material Terrain: A Sculptural Exploration of Landscape and Place.” Ongoing events include monthly Tea and Tour, 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: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $8 for adults; $7 for seniors; $5 for children 5-17; free for ages 4 and younger. 1116 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-455-1116 or www.dollart.com.

Galleries/Exhibits

“Beyond Angkor Wat—The Children of Cambodia”: Through April 15. Exhibit features photography by Kirkland artist Jeff Speigner. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Omega Photo, 1100 Bellevue Way N.E., Suite 6, Bellevue.

ArtEAST: Exhibits: Through April 28, juried exhibit of the Contemporary QuiltArt Association. 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.

City of Bellevue: Cost: Free. Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., and Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave. N.E. 425-452-4852 or www.cityofbellevue.org/arts.asp.

East Shore Gallery: Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. 12700 S.E. 32nd St., Bellevue. 425-747-3780.

Gallery Space: Hours: 11 a.m.-2:50 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Room 271 in Building D, Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., Bellevue.

Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery: Exhibits: Through April 6, “Thom Ross: Invitation to a Pow-wow.” Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. 127 Lake St. S., Kirkland. 425-827-2822, www.gunnarnordstromgallery.com.

Howard/Mandville Gallery: Exhibits: April 5-30, plein air paintings by Teresa Saia, with reception 6-8 p.m. April 5. 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: Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Main Street and 101st Avenue Northeast, Bothell. 425-483-7385 or www.kaewyngallery.com.

Kirkland Arts Center: Exhibits: April 11-May 3, “Weldon Butler: Visual Abstractions,” with artist’s reception 6-8 p.m. April 10, and artist’s lecture 7 p.m. April 14. 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: Hours: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays; 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays; 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. 107 Park Lane, Kirkland. 425-827-0606 or www.lakeshoregallerykirkland@yahoo.com.

Mercer Island Gallery and Arts Council: Hours: 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Mondays-Fridays; 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturdays; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sundays. Cost: Free. 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island. 206-236-3545.

Ming’s Asian Gallery: Ongoing exhibits representing 5,000 years of Asian art and furnishings. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. 10217 Main Street, Bellevue. 425-462-4008, www.mingsgallery.com.

Parklane Gallery: Exhibits: Through April 6, “Colors of Nature” by Rob Tilley and “Raku Magic” by Jay Levey; April 8-May 4, paintings by Tom Traeger and Nadia Kasko, with reception 6-9 p.m. April 10. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. 130 Park Lane, Kirkland. 425-827-1462 or www.parklanegallery.com.

Patricia Rovzar Gallery: Exhibits: Through April 7, Tom Anderson’s “Mixed Media on Aluminum.” Hours: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. 118 Central Way, Kirkland. 800-889-4278 or www.rovzargallery.com.

Pogacha of Bellevue: Exhibits: Through May 10, “Impressions of Italy,” with reception 1-4 p.m. April 5. 119 106th Ave. N.E. 425-455-5670 or www.pogacha.com.

Pogacha of Issaquah: Exhibits: Through May 10, “A Splash of the Caribbean!” 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd. 425-392-5550 or www.pogacha.com.

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

Sammamish City Hall: Exhibits: April 11-May 16, King County Public Art Collection, with reception 6-8 p.m. April 11. 801 228th Ave. S.E. www.4culture.org.

University House in Issaquah: Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Cost: Free. 22975 S.E. Black Nugget Road. 425-557-4200.

Family

Cougar Mountain Zoological Park: Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. 19525 S.E. 54th St., Issaquah. www.cougarmountainzoo.org.

KidsQuest Children’s Museum: Events: Through April 12, Spring Break Nano Days; April 11, Arbor Day events; April 17, Frog Day; April 22, Earth Day activities. 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, www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Seattle Events

Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley: Performers: April 6, David Sanborn; April 8-9, Sophie Milman; April 10-13, Diane Schuur; April 17-20, John Densmore’s Tribal Jazz; April 22-23, OREGON; April 24-27, Billy Cobham Spectrum Band; April 29-30, Connie Evingson and Pearl Django; May 1-4, Les McCann Swiss Movement Revisited with Javon Jackson; May 6-7, Rachel Price; May 8-11, The Rippington’s; May 15-18, Bobby Hutcherson Quartet with Nicholas Payton; May 20-21, Herb Alpert and Lani Hall; May 22-25, Bobby Caldwell; May 29-June 1, Crescent Boogaloo; June 23-24, Maceo Parker. Call for cost. 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle. 206-441-9729 or www.ticketmaster.com.

“Arlo Guthrie Solo Reunion Tour”: 8 p.m. April 5. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.theparamount.com.

“The Hundred Dresses”: Through April 6. Play tells the story of Maddie, a schoolgirl who must choose between her popular friends and the outsider, a Polish immigrant girl named Wanda. Cost: $17-$33. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle Center. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.

Czech and Slovak Genealogy Symposium: April 11-12. Features lectures on genealogy, history, language and folk art, as well as tours of the Seattle area. Presented by Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International. Doubletree Guest Suites Seattle-Southcenter, 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle. www.cgsi.org.

Luis Bravo’s “Forever Tango”: April 11-13. Argentine dance troupe to perform. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.themoore.com.

“Blessed are the Peacemakers”: 8 p.m. April 12. Cost: $20 for adults; pay-as-you-can for students and seniors. St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., Seattle. 206-782-2899 or www.opus7.org.

“La Serva Padrona”: 8 p.m. April 12; 3 p.m. April 13. Presented by the Seattle Baroque Orchestra. Cost: $10-$35. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-322-3118 or www.seattlebaroque.org.

Seattle Women’s Chorus—“Vixen Fiction/Siren Song”: April 12-13. Meany Hall for the Performing Arts at University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-388-1400 or www.flyinghouse.org.

“Bridge To Bosnia—a Musical Journey”: 3 p.m. April 13. Multi-cultural concert to benefit the people of Bosnia. Cost: $5-$10 donation per person; $20 per family. Temple Beth Am, 2632 N.E. 80th St., Seattle. 206-789-7643 or www.bridgetobosnia.com.

Ilkhom Theatre Festival: Through April 13. Uzbekistan theater company to perform mini-festival of plays. Cost: $10-$55. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle. 206-292-7676 or www.acttheatre.org.

“Cabaret”: Through April 13. Musical brings to life the decadent world of 1930s Berlin. Call for cost. 206-625-1900 or www.5thavenue.org.

Katherine Jacobson Fleisher: 7:30 p.m. April 16. University House at Wallingford, 4400 Stone Way N., Seattle. 206-545-8400.

“The Mysteries of Life” dance performance: 7 p.m. April 17; 8 p.m. April 18-19. Presented by Next Stage Dance Theatre. Cost: $15-$20. Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle. www.brownpapertickets.com or www.nextstagedance.org.

“The Highest Tide”: April 18-May 10. Play looks into the sea-changes of both adolescence and the Puget Sound. Presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Cost: $15-$32. Seattle Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-216-0833 or www.book-it.org.

Seattle Choral Company—“Fauré Requiem”: 2 p.m. April 19. Cost: $15-$40. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 800-838-3006 or www.seattlechoralcompany.org.

Judicaël Perroy: 7:30 p.m. April 19. French guitarist to perform. Presented by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society. Cost: $24-$30. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-297-8788.

Pearl Django and Combo de Luxe: 12:30-5 p.m. April 20. Presented by the Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society. Snacks and coffee available. Cost: $8-$11. Ballard Elks Lodge, 6411 Seaview Ave. N.W., Seattle. 425-776-5072 or www.pstjs.org.

Dave Brubeck and Ramsey Lewis: 8 p.m. April 25. Jazz musicians to perform. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.theparamount.com.

“The American Pilot”: April 25-May 24. The story of what happens when an American pilot parachutes into a small third-world village. Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave., Seattle. 206-324-5801 or www.schmeater.org.

Mehr and Sher Ali: 8 p.m. April 26. Palestinian-born musicians perform qawwali music. Cost: $20-$32. Meany Hall for the Performing Arts at University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.

Dan Zanes and Friends: 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. April 26. Children’s folk musician Zanes to perform. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.

Charlie Murphy: 9 p.m. April 26. Stand-up comedian to entertain. Cost: $31.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Capitol Steps: 8 p.m. April 26. Political satire group to perform. Cost: $22.50-$65. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.

Spotlight Night—“Shrek the Musical”: 3-4:30 p.m. April 27. Cast and crew offer a behind-the-scenes peek at new musical, opening Aug. 14 in Seattle. Cost: Free; reservations recommended. The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. www.5thavenue.org/spotlight.

American Roots Series—Horizon and Cabin Fever NW: 2 p.m. April 27. Two Northwest folk groups to perform. Cost: $20-$25. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com or www.rainierconcerts.com.

“My Fair Lady”: April 29-May 4. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-467-5510, www.theparamount.com.

“Fathers and Sons”: May 1-25. Three generations of a family struggle to breach the walls between them and learn to love each other as fathers and sons. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle. 206-292-7676 or www.acttheatre.org.

Hop Scotch Spring Beer and Scotch Festival: 5 p.m.-midnight May 2; 1 p.m.-midnight May 3. Features seasonal microbrews, tequila and scotch tastings. Open to ages 21 and older. Admission: $20-$25; $10 for designated drivers. Jonas Jensen Studios in Fremont, 155 N. 35th St., Seattle. 206-633-0422 or www.hopscotchtasting.com.

“I Puritani”: May 3-17. Cost: $25. Presented by Seattle Opera. Cost: $25-$169. McCaw Hall at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. 206-389-7676 or www.seattleopera.org.

“The Cure at Troy”: Through May 3. Play shows the Trojan War up close and thoroughly human. Cost: $15-$59. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-443-2222 or www.seattlerep.org.

Joe Jackson: 7:30 p.m. May 4. Cost: $37.50-$47.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.

“Aurélia’s Oratorio”: May 7-11. Performance takes the audience into the world of the strange and surreal. Cost: $10-$35. Bagley Wright Theatre at Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle. www.seattlerep.org.

“More Music @ The Moore”: 7:30 p.m. May 9. Seventh annual student music night features exceptional local talent. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.

“According to Coyote”: Through May 11. Performance is a collection of Native American trickster stories. Cost: $17-$33. Seattle Children’s Theatre’s Eve Alvord Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle Center. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.

Mark Morris Dance Group: 8 p.m. May 16-17; 2 p.m. May 18. Dance troupe will perform with the Seattle Symphony. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-467-5510, www.theparamount.com.

“The Diary of Anne Frank”: Through May 17. Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-269-1900 or www.intiman.org.

SteveSongs: 11 a.m. May 17. Cost: $10-$12; free for ages 1 and younger. Concert geared toward children ages 2-10 and their families. Proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center. Kane Hall, University of Washington, 3917 University Way N.E., Seattle. www.stevesongs.com.

Opus 7—“Spring Folly”: 8 p.m. May 17. St. Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle. 206-782-2899 or www.opus7.org.

“Ten Grands”: May 17. Ten artists and ten grand pianos make for one great night of entertainment. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4747, www.benaroyahall.org or www.ticketmaster.com.

“High School Musical”: May 20-25. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-467-5510, www.theparamount.com.

“Namaste Man”: May 30-June 22. One-man show explores what it means to be an artist, and what it means to go home. Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-269-1900 or www.intiman.org.