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

Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

• “Highlights from Stage and Screen”: 3 p.m. April 13. Presented by Washington Wind Symphony. Cost: $5-$13.

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.

• “The Poet Sings”: 7:30 p.m. April 19. Presented by Bellevue Chamber Chorus. Cost: $9-$18.

• Branford Marsalis Quartet: 8 p.m. May 23. Presented as part of the Bellevue Jazz Festival. www.bellevuejazz.com.

• Spanish Harlem Orchestra—Latin Jazz Dance Party: 9 p.m. May 24. Presented as part of the Bellevue Jazz Festival. www.bellevuejazz.com.

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.

Bellevue Jazz Festival—Gail Pettis: 5 p.m. April 16. Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way N.E. 800-992-8499, 206-632-8499, www.ticketswest.com or www.bellevuejazz.com.

Music Works Northwest—Executive Series: 7:30 p.m. April 19. Top student musicians to perform. Cost: Free; donations welcome. Music Works Northwest, 14360 S.E. Eastgate Way, Suite 102, Bellevue. 425-644-0988 or www.musicworksnw.org.

Bellevue Community Band Spring Concert: 2:30 p.m. April 20. Program theme is “Music Around the World.” Cost: Free. Newport High School Theater, 4333 128th Ave., Bellevue. 425-747-3017.

Bellevue Jazz Festival—Pearl Django: 5 p.m. April 23. Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way N.E. 800-992-8499, 206-632-8499, www.ticketswest.com or www.bellevuejazz.com.

Bellevue Jazz Festival—Thomas Marriott: 5 p.m. April 30. Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave. N.E., Suite 2. 800-992-8499, 206-632-8499, www.ticketswest.com or www.bellevuejazz.com.

Theater

Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

• Diane Ferlatte: 2 p.m. April 12. Storyteller-songstress to perform. Cost: $10-$19.

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

• “If You Give a Pig a Party”: 10 a.m. and noon April 16-17. Presented by Village Theatre’s Pied Piper program.

• “Giselle”: May 16-18. Presented by International Ballet Theatre.

“Shakespeare Brewed and Skewed”: 8 p.m. April 9-12; also 3 p.m. April 12. Original play based on Shakespeare’s works features an interview with King Richard III, Queen Titania and Feste, and a surprise appearance by Puck. Cost: $5-$8. Millard Hall, Northwest University Campus, 5520 108th Ave. N.E., Kirkland. 425-889-5257.

“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”: April 10-20. Presented by Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE Ensemble. Cost: $9-$11. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org.

“The Golden Age of Radio”: 8 p.m. Fridays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays April 11-25; also 7:30 p.m. April 24. Features stage versions of “The Life of Riley,” “Sorry, Wrong Number,” “Casablanca,” “Ozzie and Harriet” and “Abbott and Costello.” Presented by Curtain Call Theatre. Cost: $9-$11. Northshore Senior Center auditorium, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. 425-487-2441 (individuals) or 425-337-1015 (groups).

Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.”: April 17-20. Presented by Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE Ensemble. Cost: $10-$12. First Stage Theatre, 120 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org.

Spencer’s Theatre of Illusion: 7:30 p.m. April 19. Cost: $25-$30. Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd St. N.E., Bothell. www.npacf.org.

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.

“Urinetown, the Musical”: Through April 26. Play offers a darkly humorous tale of greed, revolution and love, in a world where water is worth its weight in gold. Cost: $20-$26. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St., Redmond. 425-881-6777 or www.secondstoryrep.org.

“Little Women”: Through April 27. Cost: $20-$55. Village Theatre’s Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-392-2202, 866-688-8049 or www.villagetheatre.org. Also: May 2-18 at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Cost: $15-$49. 425-257-8600.

“St. Joan”: 7 p.m. April 29 and May 1-3. Outdoor adaptation of Bernard Shaw’s play presented by Cedar Park Christian School’s Drama Department. Cost: $5-$7; reservations recommended. Cedar Park Christian School, 16300 112th Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-488-9778, ext. 1641, or john.shorb@cedarpark.org.

“Unexpected Stories”: 8:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays May 2-17. Improv sketches presented by Unexpected Productions and Second Story Repertory. Cost: $10. Second Story Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St., Redmond. 425-881-6777 or www.secondstoryrep.org.

“AIDA”: May 14-July 6. Cost: $20-$55. Village Theatre’s Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-392-2202, 866-688-8049 or www.villagetheatre.org. Also: July 11-27 at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Cost: $15-$49. 425-257-8600 or 888-257-3722.

“The Three Billy Goats Gruff”: 2 and 4 p.m. May 24-25 and May 31-June1. Puppet show presented by Thistle Theatre. Bellevue Youth Theatre, 16661 Northrup Way, Bellevue. 206-524-3388 or www.thistletheatre.org.

“The Wizard of Oz”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, May 30-June 22. Cost: $10-$12. StudioEast, 402 Sixth St. S., Kirkland. 425-827-3123 or www.studio-east.org.

Auditions

Evergreen City Ballet—Accompanist: Ballet currently auditioning for experienced ballet accompanists. Call for appointments, details. 425-228-6800 or andi@evergreencityballet.org.

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.

Nightlife

Bake’s Place: All performances 8-10:30 p.m. unless noted. Cost: $22 for show; $47.50 for show and dinner. Performers: April 11-12, Jackie Ryan Quartet; April 18-19, Linda Ciofalo Trio; April 26, Greta Matassa Trio; May 9-10, Nancy Kelly Quartet; May 24, Nancy King. 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E., Issaquah. 425-391-3335, www.bakesplace.org or Events@bakesplace.org.

Crossroads Market Stage: All performances 7:30-10 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Stage is beside the food court in Crossroads Bellevue, 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue. 425-644-1111.

Laughs Comedy Spot: Live comedy shows 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, and 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Performers: April 10-12, James P. Connolly; April 18-19, Jimmy Pardo; April 23, HypnoBob’s Hypnosis Show; April 25-26, Kermit Apio; 9 p.m. May 3, Doug Stanhope.Ongoing: 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, open mic comedy; 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Hump Night Kirkland’s Bluest 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: April 19, The Paul Hanover Band. 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. 425-455-5550 or www.pogacha.com.

Trader Vic’s Bellevue: 6-8 p.m. most Tuesdays-Thursdays and Sundays. Live music, no cover. Performers: April 10, Half Pack Live; April 16, Cynthia Mullis; April 17, 20 and 22-23, Arturo Rodriquez; April 24, 27 and 29, Two Buck Chuck. 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. Performers: April 9, Good Company; April 10, Double 0/8; April 11, Take 1; April 12, R. Curtis and Soul Stay Shun; April 13, Nikko Frietas and Friends; April 16, Good Company; 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. April 17, Mambo Cadillac; April 18, Triple Treat Band; April 19, R. Curtis and Soul Stay Shun; April 20, Angelo Pizarro Project; April 23, Michael Hersman; April 24, Double 0/8; April 25, Take 1; April 26, R. Curtis and Soul Stay Shun; April 27, Tor Dietrichson/Leif Totusek; April 30, Jim Basnight Band; May 2, The Pop Tarts; May 3, R. Curtis and Soul Stay Shun. 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.

Vino Bella Wine Bar: Performances 7:30-11:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Performers: April 11-12, Midnight Walk. 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 Tuesdays and Thursdays-Saturdays, live music. Performers: April 11, Fiasco; April 12, The Pop Offs; April 18, Kennedy Brothers; April 19, Soul Proprietors; April 25, Fiasco; April 26, Robin Moxey. Ongoing: Tuesdays, Jam Dawgs open mic nights; Thursdays, Dan Purser Trio. 111 Central Way, Kirkland. 425-822-8940 or www.wilderover.com.

Dance

“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

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 April 20, “Eden Revisited: The Ceramic Art of Kurt Weiser”; through May 4, “Material Terrain: A Sculptural Exploration of Landscape and Place”; through Sept. 21, “Follow the Line: The Path to Form.” 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: 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: Through April 30, plein air paintings by Teresa Saia. 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; May 9-July 3, “Heads (dis) Embodied,” with reception 6-8 p.m. May 8; July 11-Aug. 9, “Cut and Paste.” 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 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: 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.” 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 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.

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.

DXARTS Annual Spring Concert: 7:30 p.m. April 15. An evening of music, video and dance works presented by the Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media at the University of Washington. Cost: $5-$10. Meany Hall for the Performing Arts at University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880.

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.

Seventh annual Diabetes Expo: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 19. Features free health screenings, cooking and exercise demonstrations, vendors and more. Presented by the American Diabetes Association. Admission: Free. Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle. 888-342-2383 or www.diabetes.org/SeattleExpo.

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. Cost: $15-$18. 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.

Northwest Chamber Chorus “Celebrate” 40th Anniversary Concert: 7:30 p.m. June 7-8. Cost: $14-$18; free for children 6-12. Saturday location: Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle. Sunday location: Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave. 206-523-1196 or www.northwestchamberchorus.org.

“Avenue Q”: June 10-22. Call for cost. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.