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

Robert Bruce Inverarity (1909-1999), Pacific Northwest Forms – Haida, circa 1937. Oil on canvas. Private Collection. Exhibited at the 1939 New York World’s Fair

Robert Bruce Inverarity (1909-1999), Pacific Northwest Forms – Haida, circa 1937. Oil on canvas. Private Collection. Exhibited at the 1939 New York World’s Fair

MUSIC

Green Drinks: The Sidekickers will be performing at Green Drinks Edmonds, set for July 27 at the Salish Sea Brewing Boathouse in Harbor Square, Edmonds. Green Drinks starts at 6 p.m., with music at 7:30 p.m. Green Drinks Edmonds is held the fourth Thursday of each month. It’s a chance for people interested in environmental issues.

Riders in the Sky: Western music and colorful cowboy garb in the tradition of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. 7:30 p.m. July 29, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $17-$63. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-riders.

The FABBA Show: A Tribute to ABBA: The title of the show says it all. 7 p.m. July 30 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $45-$150. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-FABBA.

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

Sounds of Africa Festival: Organized by the Washington West African Center, set for 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 4-5 at Everett Community College. Explore African cuisines, fashion, languages and music, with free workshops on traditional African musical instruments slated for Aug. 4. The schedule for Aug. 5 includes a fashion show showcasing African clothing, a dance competition and performances by noted West African artists. For more information, go to www.wawac.org.

Wild Rumours: Fleetwood Mac tribute, focusing on the band’s mid-1970s music. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $25-$35. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-wild-rumours.

Kings of Hollywood / Just One Look: Eagles and Linda Ronstadt tributes, 7 p.m. Aug. 18, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $20-$30. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-kings-look.

Evergreen State Fair: The grandstand concert lineup is Neon Trees on Aug. 29, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony with Twista on Aug. 31, and Nate Smith on Sept. 1. For more information, go to www.evergreenfair.org/272/Grandstand-Events.

Daughtry: The Platinum-selling rock band fronted by “American Idol” finalist Chris Daughtry, with guest Ayron Jones. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets start at $17. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-daughtry.

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

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

The Lettermen: The vocal trio are slated to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $45-$69. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-lettermen.

Manhattan Transfer: Celebrating their 50th anniversary, the much-loved vocal quartet is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $44-$85. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-manhattan-transfer.

STAGE

THEATER

Shakespeare in the Park: Wooden O Theatre Group will present “The Tempest” at 4 p.m. July 29 at Wiggums Hollow Park, 2808 10th St., Everett. There will be free snacks for kids as well as hot dogs for purchase. The Schack Art Center will also host children’s art activities. In addition there will be a raffle to win prizes from Charcuterie by Stephanie, Bargreens and AquaSox tickets. The event is presented by the Delta Neighborhood Association

Edmonds Driftwood Players: The theater’s 65th season will include four productions at Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds. “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” is set for Sept. 15-Oct. 8; “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka,” will be staged Nov.24-Dec. 17; “Ada and the Engine” is slated for March 1-17, 2024; and “The Savannah Sipping Society” will show May 3-19, 2024. Season 65 subscriptions are $96-$106. For more, go to www.EdmondsDriftwoodPlayers.org. The last day to purchase season 65 subscriptions will be Oct. 4.

Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts: The theater’s 2023-2024 season will celebrate Shakespeare: “Something Rotten,” a musical, Sept. 8-24; “Ripeness is All,” an all-female version of “King Lear,” Oct. 20-Nov. 5; “A Midwinter Night’s Dream,” which moves the play’s setting to Britain in winter, Dec. 1-23; “Shakespeare’s R&J,” told by four parochial school students, Jan. 19-Feb. 4; ““The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged] [revised] [again],” in which three actor present all 37 of The Bard’s plays, March 1-17; “Into the Breeches,” a WWII-set story in which a group of women on the home front stage “Henry V,” April 12-28; and the musical version of “Twelfth Night,” May 24-June 9. Red Curtain Arts Center is located at 9315 State Ave, Suite J, in the Goodwill shopping center, behind the EvCC cosmetology school, in Marysville. For more information, go to www.redcurtainfoundation.org.

“Hello, Dolly!”: The musical theater classic returns to Village Theatre’s Everett venue, 2710 Wetmore Ave., closing July 30. For times, dates and ticket prices, go to villagetheatre.org/shows/hello-dolly.

COMEDY

Rodney Carrington: The comedian, actor, singer and writer is slated to do two shows Aug. 5 at Angel of the Winds Casino north of Arlington. Tickets start at $49. More at angelofthewinds.com/entertain/rivers-run-entertainment.

Chris Tucker: The actor and comedian best known for starring roles in the films “Rush Hour” and “The Fifth Element” is scheduled to perform Aug. 11 at Angel of the Winds Casino Resort north of Arlington. Tickets start at $59. For more, go to angelofthewinds.com.

Pauly Shore: The 1990s icon is slated to do comedy show at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $25-$35. Must be 18 to attend. More at tinyurl.com/EDH-shore.

FILM

Summer movies in the park in Mukilteo: “Moana” will show Aug. 9 at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St., Mukilteo. Seating will open at 7:30 p.m. Bring blankets and low back chairs. Kids younger than 13 must be accompanied by an adult. The show will start at dusk.

VISUAL ARTS

Schack Art Center: 23rd Juried Exhibition runs through Aug. 26. It’s a celebration of contemporary art, allowing visitors to experience a diverse collection of works and engage with the artistic expressions of local and national artists. The center is located at 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett. More at www.schack.org.

Fresh Paint: Purchase art fresh off the easel during Schack Art Center’s biggest summer arts festival, set for Aug. 19-20. Fresh Paint is described as a dynamic and immersive event that celebrates creativity and artistry by featuring more than 100 artist booths, live entertainment, interactive art activities, glassblowing and more. More at www.schack.org.

Gallery North: “Flight of Fancy,” a solo show by photographer and digital artist Anne Prather, is the featured exhibit for July. The gallery, 410 Main St., Edmonds, is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Cascadia Art Museum: Now showing is “Native American Modern: Shared Expressions in Northwest Art,” the first exhibition to center around the art of Julius “Land Elk” Twohy (Two-vy-nah-auche) (1902-1986) and his local contemporaries. One of the region’s earlier modernists, he was best known for his paintings and prints created in Seattle through the Federal Art Projects of the 1930s and ’40s. Twohy and his younger contemporary, Delbert J. McBride (Cowlitz/Quinault 1920-1998), produced fascinating art and objects utilizing modern and abstract designs inspired by their Native American heritage. Their works will be displayed alongside non-Native contemporaries such as Worth D. Griffin (1893-1981), R. Bruce Inverarity (1909–1999) and others who were highly influenced by Northwest indigenous design aesthetics and culture. 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.

Shin Chansoon art show: Chansoon’s paintings will be on display at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo, through July 29.

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