Music
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will perform Christmas favorites and originals 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $29-$64. Call 425-275-9595 or go to www.ec4arts.org.
AJ Croce: The piano man and son of the late Jim Croce will perform 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $19-$49. Call 425-275-9595 or go to www.ec4arts.org.
Heart by Heart: The band featuring original Heart members Steve Fossen and Michael Derosier will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $25-$30. More at www.historiceveretttheatre.org.
Curtis Salgado in Arlington: The veteran Northwest bluesman returns for Arlington’s 8th Annual Legends of the Blues concert Nov. 20 at Arlington High School, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington. The show is a fundraiser for the Arlington Arts Council. The music will begin at 7:30 p.m. with Arlington’s Randy Norris and Jeff Nicely. Tickets are $25 at Brown Paper Tickets (fees apply), or with no fee at Flowers by George, 335 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington. Tickets will be available at the door while supplies last. Children under 12 get in free.
The Lonely Hearts Club: The Beatles tribute band will perform 4 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Tickets are $20. Call 360-568-9412. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
Music in the Museum: Cascadia Art Museum, 190 Sunset Ave. S. in Edmonds, continues its classical chamber music concert series at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 with violist Mara Gearman from the Seattle Symphony and internationally acclaimed pianist Paige Roberts Molloy. The program includes sonatas for viola and piano by Johannes Brahms and J. S. Bach and a selection by British-American composer Rebecca Clarke. Tickets are $18 ($12 for museum members), which includes admission to the museum. Tickets are available online at www.CascadiaArtMuseum.org/Music-in-the-Museum or by calling 425-336-4809.
Local band to perform at TEDx event: Snohomish County’s Marshall Law Band will perform at “TEDxSeattle 2021: Where We Are,” a virtual event set for Nov. 22 in which nine speakers will talk about making positive changes in 2022. The event is free; register at tedxseattle.com. Known for its social activism, the Marshall Law Band performed live at Black Lives Matter protests in Seattle in summer 2020. Its album, “12th & Pine,” was written at the CHOP (Capitol Hill Organized Protest).
Everett Philharmonic Orchestra: After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, the orchestra, led by music director Paul-Elliott Cobbs, has set its 2021-22 season. At the first performance, scheduled for 3 p.m. Nov. 28 at Everett Civic Auditorium, the orchestra will perform Symphony No. 5 “Reformation” by Felix Mendelssohn and Violin Concerto by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, featuring Carrie Rehkopf on violin. Tickets are $20-$25. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. For more information, go to www.everettphil.org.
Christmas with the Gothard Sisters: The world-traveling sisters return home for their annual Celtic Christmas concert scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $10-$25. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
The Shed Players: The Snohomish-based quintet will perform 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Tickets are $15. Call 360-568-9412. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
Pacifica Chamber Orchestra: The winter concert will be performed 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at Archbishop Murphy High School, St. Thomas Chapel, 12911 39th Ave. SE, Everett. Program includes Hope’s “Momentum Suite for String Orchestra” and Snohomish County Music Teachers Association’s Concerto Competition winners performing works by Beethoven, Rutter and Schumann. Tickets are $15-$20. More at www.pacificachamberorchestra.org.
Jake Shimabukuro’s Christmas in Hawaii: The ukulele master will perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $29-$64. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
Cherry Cherry: The Neil Diamond tribute band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $25-$30. More at www.historiceveretttheatre.org.
Bee Gees Gold: The Bees Gees tribute band will perform the pop group’s biggest hits at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $30-$40. Call 425-258-6766. More at www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.
Cascade Symphony Orchestra The Holiday Pops concert will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. The program includes Mozart’s “Sleigh Ride from Three German Dances,” “Procession of the Sardar from Caucasian Sketches” by Ippolitov-Ivanov and Strauss’ “Fireproof Polka.” Tickets are $10-$27. More at www.cascadesymphony.org.
Nightclubs
FRIDAY
Maltby Pizza & Pasta, Snohomish: Doug Rusk (Acoustic/Rock) 6 p.m.
Cafe Zippy, Everett: Hambone Wilson + Jan Peters (Blues/Rock) 7 p.m.
Looking Glass Coffee, Snohomish: Brittany Collins (Americana) 7-9 p.m.
McMenamins Anderson School, Bothell: Norman Baker (Americana) 7-10 p.m.
Port Gardner Bay Winery, Everett: Nikki Schilling (Jazz/Eclectic Genres) 7-9 p.m.
Soundbite Cider, Everett: Joshua Red Uttech (Rock/Pop/Eclectic) 7-9 p.m.
Tulalip Casino Canoes Cabaret: Kingsryche (Queensryche Tribute) 7 p.m.
Vessel Taphouse, Lynnwood: Atrocity Girl, Vesuvian, Shizerdome and DTI 7 p.m.
Historic Everett Theatre, Everett: Heart By Heart (Classic Rock) 7:30 p.m.
Tony V’s Garage, Everett: Greyhawk, Lacabra, Telomyras (Metal) 7:30 p.m.
Black Lab Gallery, Everett: Trash Sound Conglomerate , Screen Frogs, No Counts 8-11:45 p.m.
Collector’s Choice Restaurant, Snohomish: Scratch Daddy (Blues) 8-11 p.m.
Mirkwood Public House, Arlington: Tin Foil Tophat (Indie/Rock) 8 p.m.
PUB 282, Camano: Andrew Love and The Lottery Band (Country/Americana) 8-10 p.m.
Rocko’s Fireside, Everett: General Admission (Classic Rock) 8 p.m.
Oxford Saloon, Snohomish: The Weatherheads (Classic Rock) 8:30 p.m.-midnight
Peabo’s Sports Bar & Grill, Mill Creek: Gray Area (Classic Rock) 9 p.m.
Quil Ceda Creek Casino, Tulalip: Third Stage (Boston Tribute) 9-10:30 p.m.
Tulalip Casino Canoes Cabaret: Radio 80 (80’s Rock) 9:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
Cafe Zippy, Everett: Kevin Sutton Blues/Rock) 4-6 p.m.
Maltby Pizza & Pasta, Snohomish: Doug Rusk (Acoustic/Rock) 6 p.m.
The Grape & Grain, Everett: Howard Mack (Pop/Classic Rock/Blues/Jazz) 6:30-9 p.m.
Port Gardner Bay Winery, Everett: Doug Williams & Chris Christophersen (Acoustic) 7-9 p.m.
Rustic Cork Wine Bar, Lake Stevens: Casey Freedom (Acoustic) 7-10 p.m.
Vessel Taphouse, Lynnwood: Chamber 6, Massacre at the Opera, + 3 more bands (Metal) 7-11:45 p.m.
Village Taphouse & Grill, Marysville: Jeremy Abbott (Acoustic/Reggae) 7 p.m.
Byrnes Performing Arts Center, Arlington: Curtis Salgado, Randy Norris and Jeff Nicely 7:30 p.m.
Edmonds Center For the Arts, Edmonds: A.J. Croce (Folk/Roots) 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Black Lab Gallery, Everett: Clothing Optional, Orange Comfort, No Counts 8-11:45 p.m.
Collector’s Choice Restaurant, Snohomish: The Shortcutz (Classic & Modern Rock) 8 p.m.-midnight
Doc’s Riverside Taphouse, Snohomish: The Stove Shakers (Country/Rock) 8 p.m.
Haven Showbar & Lounge, Mill Creek: OMEGA Band (Soul/Funk) 8 p.m.
Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, Stanwood: The Davanos (Rock/Pop/Country) 8-11 p.m.
Looking Glass Coffee, Snohomish: Deano’s Motel (Classic Rock/Country) 8-10 p.m.
Mirkwood Public House, Arlington: Jordan Biggs, Anthony Brock Group, The Cockaphonics 8 p.m.
PUB 282, Camano: Andrew Love and The Lottery Band (Country/Americana) 8-10 p.m.
Tony V’s Garage, Everett: Hell Awaits [Slayer] and Judas Rising [Judas Priest] 8 p.m.
Oxford Saloon, Snohomish: Jimi Lee’s Allstars (Classic Rock) 8:30 p.m.-midnight
Lucky Dime, Everett: Black Ends, Biblioteka (Alt-Pop/Rock) 9 p.m.
Quil Ceda Creek Casino, Tulalip: The Machine (Classic Rock) 9 p.m.
The Lime, Kirkland: The Hipsters (Rock) 9 p.m.
Tulalip Casino Canoes Cabaret: Beat Frequency (Pop/Rock/R&B) 9:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, Snohomish: The Lonely Hearts Club (Beatles Tribute) 4 p.m.
Tulalip Casino Canoes Cabaret: WingsNThings (Paul McCartney Tribute) 8 p.m.
Source: Everett Rock
Stage
THEATER
Phoenix Theatre: 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds; 206-533-2000; www.tptedmonds.org. The madcap Christmas comedy “Inspecting Carol” opens on Nov. 26. Behind the scenes of a struggling theatre’s annual clumsy production of “A Christmas Carol,” rehearsals are at a standstill. Tim is no longer Tiny, Scrooge wants to do the play in Spanish (Feliz Navidad), and the play’s funding is on hold pending an inspection. Tickets are $20-$25.
Village Theatre holiday concert: The theater plans to celebrate the return of live entertainment with “Welcome Home, a Holiday Concert,” set for Nov. 19 through Dec. 15 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. The night of music will feature vocalists Andi Alhadeff, Kyle Nicholas Anderson, Jordan Bolden, Kataka Corn and Shaunyce Omar. Tickets are $47-$62. More at villagetheatre.org.
Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org; 425-774-9600. “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” based on the 1946 Christmas classic that everybody knows by heart, opens Nov. 29. Tickets are $25-$28.
Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600; www.villagetheatre.org/everett. The 2022 season includes: “Songs for a New World,” “The Book Club Play,” “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” and “Raisin.” Season tickets for all four shows are $104-$312.
COMEDY
Brendan Schaub: The stand-up comedian will perform 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave, Everett. He hosts three podcasts, including “The Fighter and the Kid” with Mad TV’s Bryan Callen and “The King and the Sting” with comedian Theo Von. Schaub is also on Bravo’s “Play by Play,” E!’s “After Party,” Showtime’s “Below the Belt” and Comedy Central’s “This is Not Happening.” Tickets are $22-$60. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.
DANCE
The Dance School’s “Nutcracker”: The Everett dance school will perform the ballet at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. Go to www.thedanceschool.org for more information.
Northshore “Nutcracker”: The ballet will be performed at 2 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 11 and 12 at the Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NW, Bothell. For more information, go to www.npacf.org.
Olympic Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker”: The Edmonds ballet company will perform an abridged version at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10, and full versions 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 11, as well as 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 12, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. The ballet is based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s 1816 fairy tale “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.” Tickets are $8-$39. More at www.olympicballet.com/obthome/tickets.
Family fun
The Lights of Christmas: This year’s “A Drive-Thru Christmas” is 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 26-28, Dec. 1-5, 8-12, 15-23, 26-30, and Jan. 2-8, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. Drive through a winter wonderland featuring more than 1 million lights and 24 Christmas displays. Wave to Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty and Rudolph. Mini doughnuts, kettle corn, coffee and hot chocolate available for purchase. Tune in to KTAH-FM and enjoy Christmas music along with radio host Bruce the Spruce. Tickets are $25-$55. Registration required. More at www.thelightsofchristmas.com.
Pacific Ice: The Port of Everett has partnered with Blue Line Sports & Entertainment to bring an outdoor community ice rink to Waterfront Place this holiday season, from Nov. 27 to Jan. 31. The rink overlooking the Everett Marina at Pacific Rim Plaza, 1028 13th St., Everett, features holiday lights, music, firepits and a concessions stand. Tickets are $12-$15. More at www.portofeverett.com/pacificice.
Trees of Christmas: Bible Baptist Church, 805 W. Casino Road, Everett, plans a free drive-thru event featuring Christmas trees and music at 6-8 p.m. Dec 2-5. There will be interactive activities for families and free refreshments.
Holiday on the Bay: The festival is noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Port of Everett’s Pacific Rim Plaza, at the corner of Seiner Drive and 14th Street, Everett. Featuring a holiday market, lighted boat parade, a tree lighting and Santa visit, ice skating, arts and crafts, a toy drive and concessions stand. Some activities have a fee. More at www.portofeverett.com/holidayonthebay.
Holiday trees for salmon: The Adopt A Stream Foundation is selling”live and wild” Christmas trees at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, on Dec. 4-18. Trees cost $40 to $100 and are planted in pots. After the holidays, return them to the Stream Center to be planted next to local salmon streams. For more information, go to www.streamkeeper.org.
Interactive virtual concert: Musician, author and child development specialist Jim Gill will perform a live virtual concert for children at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 11. The concert is free. Reserve your spot by going to www.epls.org/signmeup.
Film
Warren Miller’s “Winter Starts Now”: The Warren Miller production team is back and here to tell you: “Winter starts now.” Kick off winter with a 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 screening of the 72nd annual film at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. As always, the documentary features the best snow riding of the year — from the mom and pop ski hill down the street to the highest peak on the horizon. Tickets are $21. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.
“Priceless”: A free showing of this 2016 film centered around human trafficking will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Brookview Church, 22730 Brier Road, Brier. The presentation is hosted by The Gatekeepers, a local group formed to increase awareness of the global issue of human trafficking. The group will have additional information following the showing of “Priceless” concerning how to help combat trafficking locally. The film is rated PG-13.
Visual arts
Schack Art Center: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Admission is free. Tour the Schack Art Center’s galleries, store, hot shop and silversmithing studio. The annual “Holiday Art” exhibit, this year featuring the Northwest Watercolor Society, will open on Nov. 18. An opening reception is set for 5-8 p.m. Nov. 18. For information, call 425-259-5050 or go to www.schack.org.
Cascadia Art Museum: The museum, at 190 Sunset Ave. S., Edmonds, is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Admission for members and students is free, adults $10, military and seniors $7, and families (two adults and up to three children) $25. Free during Art Walk Edmonds, third Thursdays, 5 to 8 p.m. More at 425-336-4809 or www.cascadiaartmuseum.org. Through Feb. 20, on display is “Kenjiro Nomura, American Modernist: An Issei Artist’s Journey.” Nomura’s paintings serve as an important record of the Japanese-American experience during World War II.
Art walk and wreath walk in Edmonds: An art walk is set for 5-8 p.m. Nov. 18. Also, the second annual Wreath Walk Edmonds will feature holiday wreaths created by artists at downtown storefronts and businesses starting Nov. 18. Win your favorite wreath in an online auction set for Nov. 18 through Dec. 16.
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