Brent Smith and the rest of Shinedown are slated to play in Everett on May 7. (Associated Press)

Brent Smith and the rest of Shinedown are slated to play in Everett on May 7. (Associated Press)

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

Florida rockers Shinedown are the next national act slated to perform at the arena in Everett.

MUSIC

Hysteria with Infinity Project: The former is a Def Leppard tribute, the latter is a Journey tribute. 7 p.m. April 28 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $20-$25. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-hysteria.

Greta Matassa: The jazz vocalist is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 29 at Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 4th St., Snohomish. Tickets are $25. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-matassa.

Cascade Symphony: Their final concert of the season will be a Sibelius Violin Concerto, 7:30 p.m. May 1 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $10-$27. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-cascade050123

Magos Herrera & Brooklyn Rider: Singer Herrera and string quartet Brooklyn Rider join forces to perform music created under oppressive regimes in Spain and much of Latin America in the 20th century. 7:30 p.m. May 4, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $19-$54. More at tinyurl.com/edh-dreamers.

Polyrhythmics: Ever-evolving funk band out of Seattle. 7:30 p.m. May 5, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $19-$35. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-Polyrhythmics.

The Pilchuck Boyz: Funky Reggae outta Machias celebrates Cinco de Mayo at 7-9 p.m. May 5 at Jamestown Saloon, 19711 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. No cover charge.

Dr. Crue and Almost Human: Motley Crue and KISS tribute acts, respectively. 7 p.m. May 5, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $20-$25. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-crue-kiss.

Ellensburg Winds: This woodwind ensemble will perform variety of music, from Handel to Scott Joplin to George Gershwin, 3 p.m. May 6 at First Presbyterian Church of Everett, 2936 Rockefeller Ave. Tickets will be available at the door. Presented by the Port Gardner Bay Music Society.

Kentucky Rain Band’s Elvis Challenge: The annual event devoted to The King will feature an Elvis impersonator contest. 7:30 p.m. May 6 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $15-$25. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-elvis-event.

The Special Consensus: An award-winning bluegrass band. 7:30 p.m. May 6, Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 4th St., Snohomish. Tickets are $25. More at tinyurl.com/edh-special-consensus.

Dru Hill: Popular R&B band out of Baltimore. 8 p.m. May 6 at Tulalip Resort Casino’s Orca Ballroom. Tickets are $50-$60. More at tulalipresortcasino.com/Entertainment/OrcaBallroom.

The Gothard Sisters: Celtic music from this popular Edmonds trio. 4 p.m. May 7, Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 4th St., Snohomish. Tickets are $25. More at thumbnailtheater.org.

Everett Philharmonic: The Listener’s Choice concert is set for 3 p.m. May 7 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Program will include Leonora Overture No. III by Ludwig van Beethoven, Scenes for Viola by José Aranda, featuring Joyce Ramee on viola, and Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) by Antonín Dvořák. Tickets are $10-$35. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-listeners.

Shinedown the Revolution Live: With fellow rockers Three Days Grace and From Ashes To New. 7 p.m. May 7, Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett. Tickets are $45-$85. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-shinedown.

Small Glories: The duo of Cara Luft, formerly of the Wailin’ Jennys, and J.D. Edwards do roots music. 7:30 p.m. May 7, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $19-$39. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-glories.

The Northwest Chorale: The group will present its spring concert featuring Schubert’s Mass No 5 in A Flat Major with the original extended fugue in the Gloria. The performances are set for 4 p.m. May 13 at Woodinville Community Church, 17110 140th Ave. NE, Woodinville, and 4 p.m. May 20 at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds. No admission fee; a free will offering will be taken to benefit Northwest Harvest. Soloists will be Catherine Haight, soprano, Sharon Buck, alto, Stephen Rumph, tenor, and David Wadden, bass. Masks will be encouraged; the choir will be masked.

Peter Rivera: The lead singer and drummer who fronted 1970s hitmakers Rare Earth returns to the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett, at 7:30 p.m. May 13.

Duplessy & Violins of the World: French guitarist and composer Mathias Duplessy brings together the rhythms and melodies of many cultures. 7:30 p.m. May 17, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $19-$44. More at tinyurl.com/eDH-matthias.

Blood Brothers Album Release: The new blues record by Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia will be celebrated. Blues guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa was one of the producers. 7:30 p.m. May 18, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $30-$35. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-blood-brothers.

Delbert Anderson Trio: Anderson is a Navajo (Diné) jazz trumpeter and composer and a leader in the Native American jazz scene. 7:30 p.m. May 19, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $19-$44. More at tinyurl.com/edh-delbert-anderson.

Jim Messina: A key figure in the development of California rock in the 1960s, he later sold millions of records with Everett native Kenny Loggins. 7 p.m. May 20, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $45-$60. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-messina.

Damon Buxton: Fingerstyle acoustic guitarist. 7:30 p.m. May 20, Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 4th St., Snohomish. Tickets are $20. More at thumbnailtheater.org.

David Arkenstone: The five-time Grammy nominee will perform at 7 p.m. May 21 at the Wagner Performing Arts Center, 639 West Main St., Monroe. Joined on stage by musicians on violin, flute, cello and percussion, David Arkenstone’s candlelit concert is a blend of neo-classical piano, new age, Celtic, progressive rock, orchestral and world music. Hosted by the Monroe Arts Council. Tickets are $20-46. More information at www.monroeartscouncil.org/events/an-evening-with-david-arkenstone-and-friends.

House of Hamill: A sophisticated indie Irish folk trio out of Pennsylvania. 4 p.m. May 21, Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 4th St., Snohomish. Tickets are $20. More at thumbnailtheater.org.

Elvin Bishop and Charlie Musselwhite: The renowned bluesmen are slated to perform 7:30 p.m. May 25 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $39-$74. More at tinyurl.com/edh-elvin-charlie.

Pacifica Chamber Orchestra: The orchestra’s 2022-23 season will continue with the Summer Concert, 3 p.m. June 3 at Zion Lutheran, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett, which will spotlight compositions by Jan Vanderroost, Astor Piazzola and Paul Hindemith, with Fred Chu, solo violin. More at pacificachamberorchestra.org.

Darrington Bluegrass Festival: This year’s event is set for July 21-23 at 42501 State Route 530 NE, Darrington. More at darringtonbluegrass.com.

Earthdance Revolution Festival: It’s scheduled for Aug. 4-6, 2023 at 42501 State Route 530 NE, Darrington. More at reevolutionfestival.com.

Chateau Ste Michelle summer concert series: Here’s the 2023 lineup. Tickets are on sale now. Go to wineryconcerts.com for showtimes and more information.

James Taylor, May 25-26 (sold out)

KWS Backroads Blues Festival with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Joe Bonamassa, May 28

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band, June 4

Rodrigo Y Gabriela with Bahamas, June 8

Elvis Costello and The Imposters with Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets, June 9

Last Summer On Earth 2023 (Barenaked Ladies with Semisonic-Del Amitri), June 18

Whiskey Myers, June 21 (sold out)

Taj Mahal Quartet and Los Lobos with North Mississippi Allstars, June 23

Kelsea Ballerini with Georgia Webster, June 24 (sold out)

Leftftover Salmon, Railroad Earth, Yonder Mountain, June 25

Charlie Puth with Alexander Stewart, July 1

Fitz And The Tantrums, July 8

Diana Krall, July 9

Jason Mraz and his Superband, July 14-15

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band with Shawn Colvin, July 16

Sheryl Crow, July 20

Trampled By Turtles with Amigo The Devil, July 21

Gary Clark Jr., July 22-23

Trombone Shorty, Ziggy Marley, Mavis Staples, Robert Randolph, July 27-30

Tori Amos, July 28

Rain – A Tribute To The Beatles, July 29

Amos Lee, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Aug. 2

Michael Franti-Spearhead with Soja, Aug. 4

Regina Spektor, Aug. 5

The Australian Pink Floyd Show, Aug. 6

Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes, Aug. 20

Glen Hansard And Markéta Irglová Of The Swell Season, Aug. 23

Pink Martini featuring China Forbes, Aug. 27

Lindsey Stirling with Walk Off The Earth, Aug. 31

Goo Goo Dolls with O.A.R., Sept. 2-3

Steve Miller Band, Sept. 15

Counting Crows with Dashboard Confessional, Sept. 16-17

Natalie Merchant, Sept. 22

STAGE

THEATER

“Mamma Mia!”: The Marysville Pilchuck High School Drama Club presents the hit musical based on ABBA music, 7 p.m. April; 27-29 and noon May 6 at the MPHS auditorium. The show features students from Marysville Pilchuck and Marysville Getchell high schools. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students with ASB, senior citizens and all others. Senior citizens can also get in free with the Senior Gold Club Card available through the district. See www.msd25.org/page/senior-gold-club for more information. Tickets will be available at the door starting 30 minutes before each showtime.

“Freaky Friday: The Musical”: The Kamiak High School Theater Department presents this body-swap comedy based on the hit Disney movie. 7 p.m. May 5, 6, 12 and 13, and 2 p.m. May 13 at Kamiak Performing Arts Center, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.

Phoenix Theatre: “I Hate Hamlet” by Paul Rudnick is running through April 30 at the Phoenix Theatre in Edmonds. In it, a TV star nervous about playing Hamlet gets some expert coaching from the ghost of John Barrymore. The theater is located at 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. For more, go to www.tptedmonds.org.

Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts: The Marysville troupe will stage “Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” about a neurodivergent teenager’s quest to find out who killed his neighbor’s dog. The show, which won a Tony Award in 2015, would be rated R if it were a movie. It shows through April 30 at the theater, 9315 State Ave. No. J, Marysville. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-curious-play.

DANCE

Reflections School of Dance: “Celebrate Life,” a benefit dance performance, is set for 7:30 p.m. May 6 at the Snohomish County PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. The show will benefit the Everett Gospel Mission Women and Children’s Shelter. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-dance-benefit. Reflections also plans “In the Beginning,” a dance recital, for June 11 at the Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE. Performances are set for 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 at the door, and $15 at a rehearsal set for June 3.

Olympic Ballet Theatre: The classical ballet “The Sleeping Beauty” will be performed 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 13 and 5 p.m. May 14 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $27-$48. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-sleeping-beauty.

COMEDY

Jackie Fabulous: This comedian was a semi-finalist on the 2019 season of “America’s Got Talent.” 8 p.m. April 29, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets start at $23.30. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-fabulous.

Rocky Dale Davis: Standup comedian who’s gone viral on social media. 8 p.m. May 19 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $20-$25. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-RDD.

FILM

“The Navigator”: The great Buster Keaton’s 1924 silent comedy screens with pipe organ accompaniment. 3 p.m. April 30, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $18-$20. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-navigator.

VISUAL ARTS

“A Precarious Edge”: An environment-themed exhibit featuring guest curators Meg Holgate and Steve Klein. Showing now through June 3 at the Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett. This exhibit explores aspects of the natural environment via abstract and hopeful works of art.

Wildlife photographer: Dan Clements shares his photos during April and May at the Red Cup Cafe, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo.

Gallery North: The featured exhibit for April is “New Paintings: Continuity snd Change,” by Ben Groff, whose work is moving to more expressionistic from realism. The gallery, 410 Main St., Edmonds, is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Cascadia Art Museum: Through July 16, see works by Northwest artists Anna Wright Rogers (1898-1971) and Paul Morgan Gustin (1886-1974), as well an exhibition of work by women printmakers active in the early and mid-20th century. 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.

Camano Arts Association: The 24th annual Camano Island Studio Tour is scheduled for May 12-14 and May 20-21. For a list of participating artists, go to www.camanostudiotour.com.

Call for artists in Edmonds: The Edmonds Arts Festival is taking applications for juried gallery art through April 29. Works in Paining, Mixed Media 2D, Prints, Drawings, Photography, Digital Art, Sculpture, Artisan Works, Miniatures and Small Paintings, as well as Small Artisan Works are accepted. For more, go to tinyurl.com/EDH-call-4-art. The festival is set for June 16-18.

Call for artists in Everett: Schack Art Center is taking applications for its 23rd Juried Art Exhibition, running June 15-Aug. 26. Entry is open to all artists with original works created within the last two years and not previously shown at the Schack Art Center gallery or store. For more information go to schack.org/get-involved.Deadline to submit is May 1.

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