OUT & ABOUT for the week of Feb. 18

Events

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

AMC Best Picture Showcase: Feb. 21. Theater will screen all five movies nominated for Best Picture. Schedule: 10:30 a.m., “Milk” ; 1:05 p.m., “The Reader”; 3:45 p.m., “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” ; 7:15 p.m., “Slumdog Millionaire”; 9:45 p.m., “Frost/Nixon.” Cost: $30 for all-day pass, including unlimited popcorn. AMC Kent Station 14, 426 Ramsay Way, Kent. www.amctheatres.com.

Indoor Motorcycle and Quad Flat Track Racing: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Cost: $10; free for ages 5 and younger. Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W. 253-862-9391, 253-722-8009 or www.mickeyfaysraces.com.

Greater Seattle Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 21; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 22. Features displays of more than 15 million old postcards, paper collectibles and ephemera. Bring old paper collectibles for free appraisals. Admission: $5, good for both days. Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent. 626-665-9435.

Auditions

“Proof” auditions: 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 22; 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Open auditions for Renton Civic Theatre’s production of “Proof,” a play about mathematicians and mental illness. Prepare 1-2 minute monologue; bring headshot and resumé. Call backs will be 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Call for details and audition appointments. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St. 425-226-5529 and leave a message, or e-mail boxoffice@rentoncivictheater.org.

Music

The Beatniks: 7 p.m. Feb. 18 and 21. Band to play songs from Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Simon and Garfunkel and other ’50s and ‘60s groups. Cost: $20. Locations: Feb. 18 at Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St.; Feb. 21 at Kentlake High School Performing Arts Center, 21401 S.E. 300th St., Covington. 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com or www.greatwesternconcerts.org.

Kent Country-Grass Jamboree: 2-8 p.m. the third Saturday of the month through May. Open to musicians in bluegrass, country, folk, and gospel music. Includes concerts and jam sessions. Food and snacks available for purchase. Cost: Free. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. 253-856-5150 or 253-951-2949.

Theater

“Lost in Yonkers”: Feb. 20-March 7. Cost: $17-$22. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St. 425-226-5529 or boxoffice@rentoncivictheater.org.

Nightlife

Baker Street Books: 7-10 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Performers: Feb. 20, Tracy Hooker and the Hook Me Up Quartet; Feb. 27, Chris Morton Trio. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.

Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers: Feb. 21, Beat Street; Feb. 28, Trix. No cover. 17034 116th Ave. S.E., Renton. 425-226-2035.

Cutters Point Coffee: Live music various evenings. Times are 6:30 p.m. unless noted. Cost: Free; tips appreciated. 16739 S.E. 272nd St., Covington. 253-639-3458.

Firecreek Grill and Raw Bar: 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, live music; 8 p.m. Mondays, open mic for all ages. No cover. 2019 W. Meeker St., Kent. 253-856-5170.

Gonzo’s Bar and Grill: Ongoing: 9 p.m. Wednesdays, karaoke. Open to ages 21 and older. 15423 S.E. 272nd St., Suite 101, Kent. www.gonzosbarandgrill.com.

Interchange Bar & Grill: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, karaoke. Open to ages 21 and older. 8429 S. 228th St., Kent. 253-854-5650 or www.interchangebar-grill.com.

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

Kona Kai Coffee Company: Performances are 7-10 p.m. unless noted. 124 Fourth Ave. S., Kent. 206-931-6111 or www.konakaicoffee.net.

Pat’s Bar and Grill: All performances 8 p.m.-midnight unless otherwise noted. Performers: Feb. 27, Boneyard. 114 Railroad Ave. N., Kent. 253-852-7287 or www.patsbar.com.

The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: Performers: Feb. 20, Boneyard; Feb. 21, The Protektors. 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.

Comedy

Comedy at The Ave: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Comedians Owen Straw, Brett J and Collin Moulton to perform. Cost: $15-$17. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Dance

West African Dance workshop: 10 a.m. (ages 6-9) and 11:30 a.m. (ages 10 and older) Feb. 18. Awal Alhassan to lead dance workshop focusing on traditional dances from Ghana and other parts of West Africa. Cost: $15; advanced registration required. Children’s Dance Theater, 14 B St. N.E., suites 1 and 2, Auburn. 253-887-8937.

Sunday Senior Dances: 1-3:30 p.m. the last Sunday of the month. Live music by: Feb. 22, Good Times Band. No dance wax. Cost: $5. Des Moines Senior Activity Center, 2045 S. 216th St. 206-878-1642.

Ongoing dance:

Tuesday Evening Dances: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Features music by Kings of Swing big band, Randy Litch, and Charlie and Evan Brown. Open to all ages. Cost: $4. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-856-5164.

Phils and Phillies Square Dance: 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Feb. 27, Black Light Dance. Mainstream-level square dancing. Rounds, 7:30 p.m.; square dance, 8 p.m. Meridian Grange, 15422 S.E. 272nd St., Kent. 425-226-0311.

Ring ’N Swing Square Dance: 1:15-3:15 p.m. Thursdays. Cost: $3. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-856-5164.

Square Dance lessons: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Beginning lessons. Swing and ballroom also available. Cost: Free for first three lessons. Meridian Grange, 15422 Kent-Kangley Road, Kent. 253-735-3163, mehlhomes@aol.com or www.wagonwheelssquaredance.org.

Kent Tuesday Afternoon Dances: 1:15-2:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Free dances feature a variety of music styles. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-856-5164.

Readings

Open mic nights: 7 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Poetry, music, spoken word, comedy and magic are welcome. Sign-ins at 6:30 p.m. Maple Valley Creative Arts Center, 23220 Maple-Valley Highway S.E., Suite 15. www.maplevalleyarts.com.

Museums

Black Diamond Historical Society Museum: Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 32627 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2142, museum@blackdiamondmuseum.org or www.blackdiamondmuseum.org.

Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursdays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for students and seniors; free for ages 4 and younger. 5917 S. 196th St., Kent. 206-764-9453.

Kent Historical Society Museum: Exhibits: Through April 30, Thunderbird History Exhibit. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Admission: $1. Bereiter House, 855 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-854-4330 or www.kenthistoricalmuseum.org.

Renton History Museum: Free tours: 11 a.m. the third Saturday of the month. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Closed on holidays. Admission: $3 for adults; $1 for children; free for ages 7 and younger and members. 235 Mill Ave. S. 425-255-2330 or www.rentonhistory.org.

White River Valley Museum: Events: 1-3 p.m. Feb. 21, “Auburn Our Story” film screening. Exhibits: Through April 12, “Ilalko, Then Slaughter, Now Auburn: Historic Photographs of Place by Auburn Pioneer Arthur Ballard.” Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: $1-$2; free on Wednesdays. 918 H St. S.E., Auburn. 253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org.

Galleries

Auburn City Hall Gallery: Exhibits: Through Feb. 27, acrylics and mixed media by Angel F. Matamoros, and mixed media art by Susanne Werner. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Admission: Free. Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.

Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Exhibits: Through Feb. 26, watercolors by Gigi Paranada. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Admission: Free. Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. S.E. 253-931-5043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Highline Community College Library Gallery: Exhibits: Through Feb. 28, “Charles Darwin Exhibit.” Admission: Free. Call for hours. 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. http://flightline.highline.edu/exhibits.

Kent Centennial Center Gallery: Exhibits: Through Feb. 27, “Sight (Collecting)” by Paul McKee, with reception and dedication 4-7 p.m. Feb. 24. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 400 W. Gowe St., Kent. 253-856-5050, www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts.

Maple Valley Creative Arts Center: 7-9 p.m. the second Friday of the month, gallery show. 23220 Maple-Valley Highway S.E., Suite 15.

Seattle Events

Northwest Flower and Garden Show: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 18-21; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 22. Theme is “Sustainable Spaces. Beautiful Places.” See Web site for details, cost. Washington State Convention and Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle. www.gardenshow.com.

David Byrne: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Musician Byrne to perform. Cost: $45. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com.

“Betrayal”: Feb. 19-March 22. Seattle Repertory Theatre to perform this love-triangle-with-a-twist drama. Cost: $29-$55. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285 or www.seattlerep.org.

The Blind Boys of Alabama: 8 p.m. Feb. 20. Gospel music group to perform. Cost: $25-$35. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.

“Winter Nights”: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Concert presented by Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle. Cost: $20-$25. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Great Music for Great Cathedrals”: 8 p.m. Feb. 20-21. Cost: $25 donation; pay-as-you-can for students and seniors. St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., Seattle. 206-382-4874 or www.stjames-catheral.org/music.

Best of SketchFest: 8 p.m. Feb. 21. Features sketch comedy hits from the past several years of Sketchfest Seattle. Cost: $15. Annex Theatre, 1100 E. Pike St., Seattle. 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

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

Discover Music! Series—“Beethoven Lives Upstairs”: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Feb. 21. Seattle Symphony’s Discover Music concerts are designed for children ages 5-12 and their families. Cost: $15-$20. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. www.seattlesymphony.org.

Susan Tedeschi with James Hunter: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Cost: $25-$50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0888 or www.themoore.com.

UW World Series­—Jupiter String Quartet: 8 p.m. Feb. 25. Cost: $20-$33. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.

“Gee’s Bend”: Through Feb. 28. Play tells the story of African-American women in Gee’s Bend, Alabama, who piece rags, scraps and bits of thread into works of art. Cost: $10-$33. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle. 206-781-9707.

“Tomás and the Library Lady”: Through March 1. An illiterate migrant boy learns about the magic of words with the help of the Library Lady. Recommended for ages 7 and older. Cost: $13-$33. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.

“Pharaoh Serket and the Lost Stone of Fire”: Through March 7. Adventure tale set in ancient Egypt recommended for ages 8 and older. Cost: $13-$33. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.

“Always…Patsy Cline”: Through March 8. Cost: $25-$35. ACT’s Bullitt Cabaret, 700 Union St., Seattle. 206-292-7676 or www.acttheatre.org.

“Moby Dick, or The Whale”: Through March 8. Presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Cost: $15-$35. Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-216-0833 or www.book-it.org.

Disney’s “The Lion King”: Through March 15. Cost: $19.50-$130. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.theparamount.com.