exhibits
Seattle
“Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear”: At the Pacific Science Center, discover why our hearts race, our knees shake and our bodies sweat when we are scared; meet Mr. Goose Bumps, a larger-than-life figure that illustrates, through animation, and explore “Fear in the Wild,” “Coping with Fear” and other themed areas; through Sept. 5; $14 for adults; $9 for youth 6 to 15; $7 for kids 3 to 5 and $12 for seniors 65 and over; call 206-443-2001 or go to pacificsciencecenter.org.
“Wolves and Wild Lands in the 21st Century”: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily to Sept. 7 at the Burke Museum, on the University of Washington campus at the corner of 17th Ave. NE and NE 45th St., Seattle. Tickets are $10, $8 and $7.50. Call 206-543-5590 or visit www.burkemuseum.org. This traveling exhibit presents a contemporary perspective on wolves in North America and focuses on how wolves and humans have coexisted for thousands of years, including the story of wolves in Washington state.
“The Owl and the Woodpecker”: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Aug. 7 at The Burke Museum, on the University of Washington campus at the corner of 17th Ave. NE and NE 45th St., Seattle. Tickets are $10, $8 and $7.50. Call 206-543-5590 or visit www.burkemuseum.org. Visitors learn about the most important species of owls and woodpeckers in North America while viewing photos and learning how these birds define specific habitats.
“Dinosaurs. Real Close”: Take a journey back in time and discover life-size, animatronic creatures that roar, snarl, hiss, spit and move; through Sept. 5 at the Woodland Park Zoo, 750 N 50 St., Seattle. Exhibit entry is $3 in addition to zoo admission or membership; free for children 2 and under. Go to www.zoo.org.
Theater
“Treasure Island”: Avast ye theater goers and prepare to be entertained by this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale, presented by a multi-aged cast of youth actors and directed by Martha Murphy with choreography and musical direction by Melinda Mack; performances at 7:30 p.m. July 15 and 16 with the last show at 2 p.m. July 17 at the Martha Murphy Mainstage Theater, 222 Anthes Ave., Langley. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Call 360–221-2282 or go to www.whidbey.com/wct/.
“Disney’s High School Musical”: Driftwood Summer Teen Ensemble presents this teen love story where Troy Bolton, captain of the East High basketball team and Gabriella Montez, a shy top student, both audition for the school’s musical despite lack of support from their friends and competition from Sharpay and Ryan Evans, the school’s top thespians. With a musical score that includes “Break Free” and “Status Quo”; shows are 8 p.m. July 15 and 16 and 2 p.m. July 17 at Driftwood Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds. Call 425-774-9600 or www. driftwoodplayers.com.
events
Kla Ha Ya Days: 5 p.m. to dusk July 20, 3 p.m. to dusk July 21, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 22, 8 a.m. to dusk July 23, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 24 in downtown Snohomish; kids’ activities, parades, contests, community barbecue, carnival and stage entertainment; all-class reunion from 4 to 11 p.m. July 22 at Harvey Field, 9900 Airport Way, Snohomish; Kla Ha Ya Days Car Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a new location, the west side of Harvey Field, 10530 Airport Way, Snohomish; admission is free; 425-493-7824; www.klahayadays.com.
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