Events
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Western Washington All Breed Dog Show Cluster: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 9-11. Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup. 253-267-1919 or mistihil@comcast.net.
Indoor Motorcycle and Quad Flat Track Racing: 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17 and 31. 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.
Music
“Aunt Dottie’s (early bird) Sing-Along Cabaret”: 2 p.m. Jan. 11 and 18. Aunt Dottie and her nephew, Aaron, take the audience on a journey through some classic and not-so-classic songs. Cost: $10. Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St. auntdottiesings@hotmail.com.
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.
James Cotton: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23. Blues musician Cotton to perform as part of the Kent Spotlight Series. Cost: $20-$24. Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St., Kent. 253-856-5051 or www.kentarts.com.
Theater
Disney’s “High School Musical”: Jan. 9-11. One-act version of the popular play presented by Hi-Liners DownStage Center. Cost: $10. Carco Theater, 1717 Maple Valley Highway, Renton. 206-617-2152 or www.hi-liners.org.
“Juggle Mania’s Science Circus”: 2 p.m. Jan. 10. Learn the physics of motion and balance through the fun of juggling. Part of the Avenue Kids series, aimed at children in kindergarten through fourth grade. Cost: $6. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.
“Prairie Heart”: Jan. 16-31. Play tells the story of Scandinavian pioneers in North Dakota. Cost: $20; includes wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. E.B. Foote Winery, 127-B S.W. 153rd St., Burien. 206-824-9462, breederstheater@aol.com or www.breederstheater.com.
“The Wonder Bread Years”: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24. Part stand-up comedy, part theater production, show offers a hilarious salute to the baby-boomer generation. Cost: $15-$17. Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.
Nightlife
Baker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.
Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers: Jan. 10, Energy; Jan. 17, Thunderhead; Jan. 24, Kickstart. 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.
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. 114 Railroad Ave. N., Kent. 253-852-7287 or www.patsbar.com.
RC Bar and Grill: 8 p.m. Jan. 8, 3rd Degree Burn. 112 E. Main St., Auburn.
The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: Performers: Jan. 30-31, Black Dog. 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.
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. 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.
Pi-R Squares Square Dance Club: 7:30-10:30 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Round dance workshop 7:30-8 p.m.; dancing 8-10:30 p.m. Kent-Meridian Grange, 15422 S.E. 272nd St., Kent. fun-squaredancing@pi-r-squares.org or www.pi-r-squares.org.
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.
Tuesday Afternoon Dances: 1:15-2:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Free dances feature a variety of music styles with musicians Richard Dean, Randy Litch, and Evan and Charlie Brown. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-856-5164.
Readings
Radio Theater of Thrills: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Radio drama listeners of all ages can enjoy broadcasts from “Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills.” Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-856-5164.
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: 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: 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, “Auburn: Past, Present and Future” lecture and slide show. Exhibits: Jan. 14-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 Jan. 16, “Reflections” PTA Student Art Competition; Jan. 20-30, City of Auburn Staff Exhibition. 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: Jan. 7-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 Jan. 31, “The Paintings of Jan Pollard.” Admission: Free. Call for hours. 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. http://flightline.highline.edu/exhibits/index.php.
Kent Centennial Center Gallery: Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 400 W. Gowe St., Kent. 253-856-5050, www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts.
Seahurst Art Gallery: Exhibits: Ongoing, rotating displays of paintings, pottery and jewelry by local artists. Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. 15210 10th Ave. S.W., Burien. 206-244-7844.
Seattle Events
Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary on Tour: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8. The Blue Note 7 to perform. Cost: $28-$42. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787 or www.themoore.com.
“Tomás and the Library Lady”: Jan. 9-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.
UW World Series—Peking Acrobats: 2 and 8 p.m. Jan. 10. Cost: $20-$35. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.
UW World Series—Takács String Quartet: 8 p.m. Jan. 14. Cost: $20-$35. Meany Hall at the University of Washington, 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle. 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.
“The Wizard of Oz”: Through Jan. 17. Presented by Seattle Children’s Theatre. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Cost: $15-$40. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 205-441-3322 or www.sct.org.
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