Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County

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MUSIC

Ice Cube: An original member of the hip-hop supergroup N.W.A., Ice cube is today is an icon of music, movies and sports. Now, he’s set to bring his musical skills to Everett at 8 p.m. July 18 at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. Tickets start at $55. For more, go to angelofthewindsarena.com.

Patti Labelle: Often referred to as the “Godmother of Soul,” Patti LaBelle has achieved legendary status in a career spanning seven decades. She’s set to perform at 7 p.m. July 19 at Tulalip Amphitheatre, 10400 34th Ave. NE, Tulalip. Tickets start at $90. For more, go to everythingtulalip.com.

Chateau Ste. Michelle 2024 Summer Concert Series: Tickets for all shows went on sale March 25. Go to www.chateauconcerts.com for more information.

• John Legend, July 20-21

• Stray Cats, July 27

• The Australian Pink Floyd Show, Aug. 1

• Gipsy Kings, with Nicolas Reyes, Aug. 2

• Lake Street Dive, Aug. 3-4

• O.A.R., with Fitz And The Tantrums, Aug. 13

• Gary Clark Jr., Aug. 14

• Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, with Berlin, Aug. 15

• Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, with JD McPherson, Aug. 16-17

• Michael Franti and Spearhead, with Citizen Cope and Bombargo, Aug. 18

• John Fogerty, with George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Aug. 19

• The Beach Boys, Aug. 23

• Chris Isaak, Sept. 12

• Wynonna Judd, Sept. 20

• Crowded House, Sept. 21

• Indigo Girls and Amos Lee, Sept. 28.

Whidbey Island Guitar Festival: Imagine a music festival where you could sit down and hear rock, jazz, classical, blues, renaissance, flamenco and world music side by side. This festival — set for July 19-21 at the Whidbey Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley — is just such a unicorn. A full festival pass is $115. For more information, day passes and indivudual show tickets, go to wicaonline.org.

Everett Public Library Summer Concert Series: This free concert series begins from 1-3 p.m. July 20 with Café Impromptu, a swing jazz concert with special guest Lisa Liu at the Everett Public Library’s main auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Everett. Electic cellist Gretchen Yanover will perform from 1-2 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Everett library, then Mariachi Mi Tierra will perform from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the library’s Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way. For more, go to epls.org.

Rock the Boat: Mudhoney and Sweet Water, with Van Eps and Cloud Cover perform July 19 and Clay Walker, Deana Carter and Smith & Tegio perform July 20 from 3:30-10:30 p.m. at Boxcar Park (200 Millwright Loop W) at the Port of Everett waterfront. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. with a DJ set. There will be food trucks and a beer garden serving beer, cider, wine and cocktails. Tickets $45-$90 for the July 19 show and $59.50-$150 for the July 20 show. For more, go to portofeverett.com.

Redfellow Music Festival: Hosted by the Redfellow Foundation, this concert will showcase nine emerging musicians from 4-8 p.m. July 20 at Starlight Meadows, 16324 51st Ave. SE, Bothell. The artists will perform their original works ranging from singer/songwriter and blues, to indie rock, folk, jazz and more. Tickets are $25-$30. For more, go to redfellowmusicfestival.com.

Dwight Yoakam with The Mavericks: The Grammy-winning country artist will be joined by one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful groups of the early ‘90s, along with special guest Landon Parker, at 7 p.m. July 20 at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. Tickets start at $55.50. For more, go to angelofthewindsarena.com.

Mill Creek Summer Concert Series: The 14th-annual concert series, which is free, continues with Point of Sail at 6-8 p.m. July 24 at The Forum at Mill Creek Town Center, 15115 Main St., Mill Creek. The Machine performs July 31, followed by Whiskey River on Aug. 7, Hair Nation on Aug. 14, The Davanos on Aug. 21, Night Fever on Aug. 28, Chapter 5 on Sept. 4, Spike and The Impalers on Sept. 11, Cherry Cherry on Sept. 18 and Groove Nation on Sept. 25. For more, go to millcreektowncenter.biz.

The Sonu Nigam Show: Sonu Nigam, an Indian playback singer, music director, dubbing artist and actor, will perform at 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. Tickets start at $59. For more, go to angelofthewindsarena.com.

Rock The Mountain: A Classic Rock Festival: Three days of music, camping, workshops, food and crafts will be held Aug. 16-18 at the foot of Whitehorse Mountain at Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, 42501 Hwy. 530 NE, Darrington. Musical performances will include the Pat Travers Band, Heart by Heart, Hell’s Belles, Lee Oskar & Friends and A New Randy Hansen Experience among many others. More information and tickets at rockthemountain.com.

Music at the Beach: This 21-plus concert series features False Sense of Security on July 27 and Legacy on Aug. 17 at Mukilteo’s Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St. Bring a blanket and a low, beach-style chair, and enjoy the music and the sunshine with the beach and lighthouse in the background. The beer and wine garden opens at 4:30 p.m., and music begins at 6 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to mukilteochamber.org.

Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers: Victor Wooten is a five-time Grammy Award-winning artist and a founding member of the eclectic group Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. The Wooten Brothers are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic bands of brothers the world has ever known. They will perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. Tickets are $62-$90. For more, go to edmondscenterforthearts.org.

Epic Queen: Come see what sets this band far apart, both sonically and visually, from the average tribute show at 8 p.m. Aug. 16 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. Tickets are $35-$65. For more, go to edmondscenterforthearts.org.

Sounds of Africa Festival 2.0: This free event — 1-7 p.m. Aug. 17 at Garfield Park, 2300 Walnut St., Everett — will feature traditional African cuisines, a fashion show and live music by African artists such as Pa Bobo Jorbarteh, The Kuyateh Arts, Selassie Soldiers, WAWAC Bideww Choir, and Gansango Dance & Music company. For more, go to wawac.org.

Sugar Ray with Better Than Ezra and Tonic: The popular rock group Sugar Ray will perform alongside New Orleans-based alternative rockers Better Than Ezra and Grammy-nominated Tonic at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at at Tulalip Amphitheatre, 10400 34th Ave. NE, Tulalip. Tickets start at $75. For more, go to everythingtulalip.com.

Pacifica Chamber Orchestra: The 2024-25 season begins Oct. 5 with music by Howard Hanson, Ernest Bloch, the U.S. premiere performance of Ruth Gipps’ Cringlemire Garden, Impression for String Orchestra, and the Concerto for Organ and String Orchestra by Jon Laukvik, Youngjin Joo, organ solo. On Dec. 7, PCO’s Annual Showcase of Local Young Musicians will present Joyce Ye, piano soloist and Alex Chen, cello soloist who will perform music by Mozart and Haydn. Also on the program is String Lake by Pulitzer Prize winner Jennifer Higdon plus music by Peter Warlock and Josef Suk. Four living composers’ works will be performed Feb. 22, 2025: Chicharra by Nicholas Repetto, The Flow of Compassion by M. Torumtay Altan, Movement for String Orchestra by Stefan Diehl, and Stephanie Ann Boyd’s A Kaleidoscoped Menagerie. Pacifica Chamber Orchestra performs at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. All four concerts are set for 3 p.m. Saturdays, with tickets sold at the door 30 minutes before each concert. Ticket prices are $25 for general admission and $20 for students 17 and younger and for adults 65 and older. For more, go to www.pacificachamberorchestra.org or call 206-972-7722.

Everett Philharmonic Orchestra: The 2024-25 season begins Oct. 6 with Barbara Harbach’s Vision’s of Hildegard, George Gershwin’s Variations on “I Got Rhythm” with pianist Duane Funderburk and Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite 1919 Version. The season continues with Music for the Imagination on Dec. 1, That Magnificent Mozart! on Feb. 23, 2025, the Everett Philharmic Orchestra Gala on April 6, 2025, and Listener’s Choice on June 1, 2025. Shows typically begin at 3 p.m. at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to everettphil.org.

STAGE

THEATER and DANCE

ASL-interpreted Shakespeare peformances: Four shows, all at 7 p.m., will be staged at Lynndale Park Ampitheater, 18927 72nd Ave. W, Lynnwood. “Two Gentlemen of Verona” is set for July 18, followed by “Henry VI Part 2 & 3” on July 25, “Twelfth Night” on Aug. 1 and “Backyard Bard” on Aug. 8. Suggested donation of $5. For more, go to lynnwoodwa.gov.

Island Shakespeare Festival: Experience outdoor classical theater on an enchanting forest stage (5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley) with consummate actors. “The Lucky Chance” opens July 19 and runs through Sept. 8. “King Lear” opens July 25 and runs through Sept. 7. Doors open at 5 p.m. and shows begin at 6 p.m., save for some matinees at 1 p.m. More information and ticket reservations are available at islandshakespearefest.org.

All Aboard: The Everett-based nonprofit activity center for adults with developmental disabilities will stage “We Welcome All Aboard” at 6 p.m. July 24 at the Snohomish County PUD Theater, 2320 California St., Everett. The show features songs and stories that explore the themes of what makes us unique and what inclusion looks like. Tickets are by donation. For more, go to allaboardwa.org.

The Curious Savage: This comedic play, written by John Patrick, is about Ethel P. Savage, an elderly woman whose husband recently died and left her approximately ten million dollars. The show opens at 7 p.m. July 25 and runs through Aug. 11, with shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. General admission tickets are $15. More at theeveretttheatre.org.

Village Theatre: The 2024-25 season comprises four musicals and a murder mystery. All five shows will be staged by the professional theater company at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. For more, go to villagetheatre.org.

• “Camelot,” the beloved musical by Lerner and Loewe, will run from Oct. 19 to Nov. 10.

• “Legally Blonde,” the stage musical version of the Reese Witherspoon movie. Jan. 4-26, 2025.

• “Dial M for Murder,” a new adaptation of the murder mystery chestnut, promising more twists and turns than the Hitchcock film. March 1-23, 2025.

• “Jersey Boys,” The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, who sang like angels and cussed like Jersey teenagers. May 3-25, 2025.

• “The Color Purple,” a musical based on Alice Walker’s novel and Steven Spielberg’s movie. July 5-27, 2025.

COMEDY

Mike E. Winfield: This Baltimore comedian will perform at 8 p.m. July 27 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets start at $20. More at theeveretttheatre.org.

John Caparulo: Known for his sharp wit, unique delivery, and brilliant affinity for cuss words, this comedian will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 17 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets start at $20. More at theeveretttheatre.org.

FILM

Geekapalooza Film Festival: Movies will be screened July 19-21 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Find a list of films, showtimes and ticket information at theeveretttheatre.org.

SnoCo Movie Club: Christopher Nolan’s “Momento,” released in the U.S. in 2001, will be screened at 2:30 p.m. July 27 at the Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. The runtime is 113 minutes and it is rated R. There will be an optional discussion after. Admission is free. More info at linktr.ee/snocomovieclub.

Sandlot Cinema: Two movies will be screened for free at dusk at Lynndale Park Ballfield, 18927 72nd Ave. W, Lynnwood. “Mamma Mia” is set for Aug. 15, followed by “Migration” on Aug. 22. Pre-movie activities begin at 6:30 p.m. For more, go to lynnwoodwa.gov.

VISUAL ARTS

Cascadia Art Museum: Current exhibitions at this venue for Northwest art from the early and mid 20th century are: “A Legacy Rediscovered: Northwest Women Artists 1920-1970,” through Jan. 5, 2025; and “Modern Forms / Modern Adornment,” through Nov. 24. Hours at the museum, 190 Sunset Ave. S., Edmonds, are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. More at www.cascadiaartmuseum.org.

Lynnwood Event Center: The “Longing For Home” art exhibit, presented by the Korean American Artists Association of Washington State, will run through Dec. 13 at 3711 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. The exhibit celebrates the rich cultural heritage and artistic expression of the Korean American community through mediums such as oil, ink, watercolor, photography and recycled materials. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more, go to lynnwoodeventcenter.com.

Whidbey Working Artists Studio Tour: Meet artists and see their work — both completed and in progress — in their own studios from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Aug. 17 and 18. For more information, go to whidbeyworkingartists.com.

COMMUNITY

Summer Fest: This free annual event from 1-4 p.m. July 20 at Evergreen Arboretum — 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett — unites families and youth-serving organizations for an extraordinary afternoon of engaging activities made possible with help from the Imagine Children’s Museum, YMCA, Dawson Place, Master Gardeners of Snohomish County, Everett Public Library, Rain City Ropeworks and others. For more, go to evergreenarboretum.com/classesandevents.

Silvana Fair: Started in 1947 to help local youth prepare for larger fairs, the one-day Silvana Fair continues to attract large numbers of exhibitors and participants. This year, the field behind Viking Hall — 1331 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood — will come alive at 9 a.m. July 27 with flag raising and opening ceremonies, followed by children’s games, judging of animal exhibits, a riding lawnmower tractor pull and a petting farm for the littlest visitors. Live music starts at noon and, of course, fair food is available all day. The day wraps with the Parade of Champions at 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more, go to silvanafair.com.

Nile Brew Festival: Beyond craft beer, this festival will feature live music by The JerKels, Steven Fletcher, Sugar Push, and Spike and the Impalers from 2:30-9 p.m. Aug. 10 at Nile Shrine Golf Course, 6601 244th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Tickets are $25, which includes five beer tastings. For more, go to nileshriners.org.