MUSIC
Justin Moore with Granger Smith: The “Country On It” tour with guests Earl Fiddles Jr. and Heath Sanders comes to Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, 7:30 p.m. May 12. Tickets start at $29.95. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-justinm.
Stevie Ray Visited: A Stevie Ray Vaughn tribute by guitarist Roby Duron, along with Bell Bottom Blues, an Eric Clapton tribute act. 7:30 p.m. May 13, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $30-$35. More at www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.
For King & Country: The Christian pop duo is set to perform 7 p.m. May 14 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett. Tickets start at $20. More at www.angelofthewindsarena.com/events/detail/for-king-country.
The Special Consensus: A bluegrass band that has achieved a contemporary sound. 7:30 p.m. May 14 at Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 4th St., Snohomish. Tickets are $25. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
Reminiscin’ with Joey G and Jinky Vidal: Two prominent Filipino pop stars perform 7 p.m. May 14 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are listed at $90-$125. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-reminis.
The Pilchuck Boyz: These comedic reggae masterminds throw down hilarious rawksteddy from 7-9 p.m. May 14 at SnoTown Brewery, 511 2nd St., Snohomish. Admission is free, and all ages and well-behaved dogs are welcome. More at facebook.com/pilchuckboyz.
Everett Chorale: Tickets are now on sale for the Everett Chorale’s first concert at the Everett Performing Arts Center in two years. The “Journey On” concert is set for 3 p.m. May 15 at the center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. The program will feature both contemporary and traditional pieces centering on a theme of resilience, love, hopefulness, and the power of music to carry us forward. Tickets may be purchased from the Box Office at the Everett Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $22 for general admission and $18 for seniors, military, and students. More at everettchorale.org.
Fisherman’s Village Music Festival: Headlining the Everett festival are American hip-hop trio Digable Planets; Portland songwriter Haley Heynderickx; Austin blues group Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears; Seattle-based indie band Deep Sea Diver; and Issaquah-born indie pop project SYML. May 19-21, downtown Everett. Tickets are $99 for three days of music; single-day passes also are available. For more, go to www.thefishermansvillage.com.
Brubeck Brothers Quartet: Chris and Dan Brubeck, sons of jazz immortal Dave Brubeck, curate a multimedia show. 7:30 p.m. May 20 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $19-$49. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-brubeck.
Diamond Rio: The popular country band is set to perform 8 p.m. May 20 at the Tulalip Resort Casino. Tickets are $55-$65. For more, go to www.tulalipresortcasino.com/Entertainment/OrcaBallroom.
Mukilteo Community Orchestra: The orchestra will present its final concert of this season at 2 p.m. May 22 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. The program will include traditional Gaelic and Irish orchestral works. There is no admission fee. The concert will be preceded by a stage-side audience conversation at 1:20 p.m. with conductor and artistic director Trevor Lutzenhiser.
Edmonds Jazz Walk: Hear 14 bands and 75 musicians at 10 venues in downtown Edmonds, 6 p.m.-midnight May 21. Tickets are $20-$30. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-edjazz.
The Shirtless Violinist: He’s Matthew Olshefski, a classical violinist in Seattle who went viral on YouTube because he’s a master violinist who also looks good with his shirt off. 7:30 p.m. May 21 at Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell. Tickets are $18-$33. More at npacf.org/shirtless.
Damon Buxton: This guitarist draws on musical traditions of fingerstyle, classical, new age and jazz. 7:30 p.m. May 21 at Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 4th St., Snohomish. Tickets are $20. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
Croce Sings Croce: A.J. Croce sings songs by his father, Jim Croce, 7:30 p.m. May 21 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $35-$40. More at www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.
Miss Sydney & The Downtown Saints: Original music and well-loved rock, R&B and soul songs from these Edmonds-based musicians. Bass player Gerald Johnson, a sideman for Steve Miller, Crosby, Stills & Nash and many others, will be performing songs from his new album alongside Miss Sydney & The Downtown Saints. 7:30 p.m. May 27 at at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $30-$35. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-miss-sydney.
Everclear and Tonic: A couple of 1990s alt-rock standouts are scheduled to come to Everett, courtesy of Everett Music Initiative and the Cruzin to Colby car show. 5 p.m. May 28 in downtown Everett. Tickets are $40-$65. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-everclear-tonic.
Geoff Tate: The former Queensrÿche frontman and his band are slated to perform 7:30 p.m. June 3 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $25-$35. More at www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.
Arijit Singh: The Indian singer-songwriter is set to perform 7 p.m. June 4 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett. Tickets start at $59. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-arijit.
Pacifica Chamber Orchestra: The group led by artistic director Fred Chu plans a summer concert 3 p.m. June 5 at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. Tickets are $15-$20, sold at the door, cash or check only. The program includes works by Albert Roussel, Niccolo Paganini, Hidayat Inayat and Grazyna Bacewicz.
A Sondheim Serenade: Sno-King Community Chorus and The Kulshan Chorus perform songs by the famed composer, 3 p.m. June 11 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $15-$25. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-serenade.
“Spellbound in Seattle”: Hear favorite tunes from “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Frozen” and more, sung by Disney University alum Krista Cassidy. 2 p.m. June 12 at Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell. Tickets are $18-$28. More at npacf.org/spellbound.
Ben Folds: The genre-bending artist will appear at 7:30 p.m. June 13 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $54-$89. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-ben-folds.
Kapil Sharma: The Indian stand-up comedian is set to perform 8 p.m. June 19 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett. Tickets start at $49. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-kapil.
Ordinary Elephant: Wife-and-husband folk music duo Crystal and Pete Damore are set to perform 7:30 p.m. June 25 at Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 4th St., Snohomish. Tickets are $25. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds: The venerable rockers are slated to gig June 25 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Medicine Hat will open. Tickets are $40-$50. More at www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.
Summer Meltdown: Tickets to the 2022 event are on sale now at tinyurl.com/EDH-meltdown. The music festival is set for July 28-31 at Sky Meadows Park, 18601 Sky Meadows Lane, Snohomish.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series: Shows set for June that are not yet sold out include She & Him, June 17; and John Fogerty, June 18. Shows set for July that are not yet sold out include Trombone Shorty (July 2); Michael Franti & Spearhead (July 22); David Gray (July 25); and The Revivalists (July 30). Shows for August that are not yet sold out include Amos Lee (Aug. 6), The Australian Pink Floyd Show (Aug. 17), Fitz and the Tantrums and Andy Grammer (Aug. 21) and Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes (Aug. 26). September shows that are not yet sold out are Chicago (Sept. 2-3). For ticket info, go to www.wineryconcerts.com.
STAGE
THEATER
Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., www.villagetheatre.org/everett. The 2022 season includes: “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” (May 27-June 19) and “Mamma Mia” (July 15-Aug. 7). Single tickets for each show are on sale. Go to the website for prices.
Kamiak High School: Kamiak Drama presents its first full-fledged show since the pandemic began, with “Chicago: High School Edition,” 7 p.m. May 13-14 and 2 p.m. May 14 at Kamiak Performing Arts Center, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 for students and seniors. More at kamiakarts.org.
“Into the Woods”: Red Curtain Arts Foundation in Marysville will stage Stephen Sondheim’s spin on Brothers Grim fairy tales, May 20-June 5 at the theater, 9315 State Ave., Suite J, Marysville. Tickets are $22. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-into-woods.
Atomic Bombshells: The burlesque troupe plans a “Naughty Spring Concert,” 7:30 p.m. May 20 at Whidbey Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Tickets are $30-$45. Must be 18 or older to attend. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-bombshells.
Acting class: Andy McPhee, an Australian actor known for roles in “Sons of Anarchy,” “Saving Mr. Banks,” “Wolf Creek” and “Animal Kingdom” and an acting coach who has mentored Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominee Kodi Smit McPhee and others, will be leading an acting class for adults May 27-29 and June 3-5 at Everett Foursquare, 5217 S. 2nd Ave. in Everett’s Lowell neighborhood. The cost is $195. For more, go to tinyurl.com/EDH-acting-class.
“Apostrophe”: This new play by Liza Powel O’Brien is set at a prominent private high school with a troubled past, where a legendary drama teacher employs unorthodox and intimate methods with her star student; a reforming headmistress uses silence and erasure to protect the vulnerable; a father tries to protect a daughter; and two friends lurch bewildered through the unnamed space between girlhood and womanhood. June 9-25 at Whidbey Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Tickets are $25-$45. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-apos.
“Rag Head: An American Story”: This solo show written and performed by Sundeep Morrison explores how lives are changed by hateful acts committed against Sikhs, Muslims and other immigrant communities. 7:30 p.m. June 11 at Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell. Tickets are $15-$33. More at npacf.org/rag-head.
COMEDY
Ryan Hamilton: A rising star of stand-up drops by Angel of the Winds Casino’s Rivers Run Event Center, 3438 Stoluckquamish Lanw, Arlington, 8 p.m. June 18. Tickets are $25-$35. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-Hamilton.
Cory Michaelis hosts Ryan Niemiller: Niemiller, who was born with a disability in both arms, bills himself as the “Cripple Threat of Comedy,” 8 p.m. June 24 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $20-$35. More at tinyurl.com/edh-niemiller.
DANCE
Olympic Ballet Theatre: The troupe presents a three-act production of the classical comedic ballet ”Don Quixote,” 2 and 7 p.m. May 14 and 5 p.m. May 15 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $27-$48 and and can be purchased at www.olympicballet.org/tickets or by calling the box office at 425-774-7570. For more, go to www.olympicballet.org/performance-season/don-quixote.
Summer Performance: A dance program that includes the classical ballet piece “Paquita Grand Pas Classique” with original choreography by Marius Petipa, and a contemporary piece premiere choreographed by Olympic Ballet Theatre company dancer Alberto Gaspar, 7 p.m. June 4 at at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $27-$40. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-sumperf.
Reflections School of Dance: The school presents “Celebrate Life,” a benefit dance performance, 7:30 p.m. May 14 at Glacier Peak High School Performing Arts Center. 7401 144th Place SE, Snohomish. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $18 at the door. Then, on June 18, the school presents its 25th annual Silver Anniversary Dance Recital, with three shows at 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Jackson High School, 1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-reflect.
VISUAL ARTS
Arts of Snohomish: Featured artists for May are Fran Martiny, jewelry, and Gina Hanzsek, collage and assemblage. The gallery, 1024 First St., Suite 104, Snohomish, is open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Rob Schouten Gallery: Featured in May is “Tiny Dancers — Intimate Floral Portraits” by Susan R. Lytle, who “offers us a close up look at the colors, patterns, and textures of our flower relatives, revealing the incredible variety of ways in which plants appeal to our senses,” the gallery states in a news release. 101 Anthes Ave., Langley. More at www.robschoutengallery.com.
Gallery North: The featured show for May is “Beauty Is Around Us” by painter Leanna Leitzke, who says she loves sharing her inner self and her love for life through her art. The exhibit runs through May 31. A “Meet the Artist” reception is set for 5-8 p.m. May 19 during the monthly art walk. The gallery, 410 Main St., Edmonds, is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Camano Studio Tour: The 23rd annual event continues May 14-15. The tour features 24 studios and more than 30 artists, in addition to five participating galleries. For more, go to www.camanostudiotour.com.
Cascadia Art Museum: Showing through July 10 are two exhibitions: “A Luminous Journey: The Art of Maria Frank Abrams,” more than 40 original works in a variety of mediums by Seattle artist Abrams (1924-2013). Also showing is “Twilight Interlude: The Art of Sherrill Van Cott.” Van Cott (1913-1942) was a legendary figure in Northwest art who used tempera and watercolor on mulberry paper to produce moody visual poems of the Northwest landscape and the human figure. Morris Graves was Van Cott’s lover and mentor before the latter’s death from heart failure brought on by scarlet fever in his childhood. Ongoing through November is “The Art of Howard Duell,” featuring the work of a leading mid-century Northwest sculptor and painter who lived in Edmonds. The museum, 190 Sunset Ave. S., Edmonds, is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. More at www.cascadiaartmuseum.org.
Schack Art Center: “Story Tellers: Two Friends, Two Cultures,” featuring the work of David A. Boxley and Chris Hopkins, shows through June 4. Alaskan native Boxley is considered to be the finest First Nations Tsimshian artist of his generation. Hopkins is a narrative painter who formerly worked as a Hollywood illustrator and now creates art that celebrates American perseverance. Boxley and Hopkins say they strive to produce authentic versions of the their cultures. The art center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett, is open daily except Sunday. More at www.schack.org.
Museum of Northwest Art: “A Precarious Edge,” featuring the environmentally themed work of Meg Holgate and Steve Klein, runs through May 15. “Migrant Youth/Chicana Perspectives: Living in Multiple Spaces,” featuring photos and writing by migrant youth, runs through May 15. The museum, 121 S. First St., La Conner, is open daily. More at www.monamuseum.org.
Penn Cove Gallery: Featured artist for May is photographer Marianne Borozny, who creates “close-up” naturescapes with which she tries to capture a moment while distilling and crystallizing a scene’s shapes and textures, a gallery news release states. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 9 Front St., Coupeville.
Cole Gallery: Featured artists for May are painters Susan Deihl and Bev Jozwiak. Also on display through May 30 are paintings by Michelle Waldele, Andy Eccleshall, Lori Twiggs, Michele Usibelli and Brooke Wetzel. The gallery, 107 5th Ave. S., Edmonds, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
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