THEATER
Phoenix Theatre: 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. Call 206-533-2000 or go to www.tptedmonds.org. The slapstick comedy “Women in Jeopardy” will run May 24 through June 16. Mary and Jo think their best friend Liz’s new beau, Jackson, is a serial killer. When Jackson announces plans to take Liz’s 19-year-old daughter on a camping trip, the women snap into FBI mode to apprehend him. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students, seniors, military.
Red Curtain: The Red Curtain Arts Center, 9315 State Ave., Suite J, Marysville (in the Goodwill shopping center, behind the Everett Community College cosmetology school); 360-322-7402; redcurtainfoundation.org. The one-act musical “[Title of Show]” chronicles its own creation as an entry in the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Playing May 31 through June 16. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors, students, military.
“Relationships”: You’re never too old for love. St. John’s Episcoplayers present seven one-act plays that explore mature dating and romance with humor. Performances are 7 p.m. June 1 and 2 p.m. June 2 at Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Includes live music by the Bassett-Beede-Boswell Trio. Tickets are $10. Call 360-568-9412 or go to www.thumbnailtheater.org.
Everett Community College: 2000 Tower St. Everett; 425-388-9525; www.everettcc.edu. EvCC theater students will perform Oscar Wilde’s comedy “Lady Windermere’s Fan” at 7:30 p.m. June 6-8 and 13-15 in Baker Hall’s room 120. Set in 1895, the play tells the story of Lady Windermere, who suspects her husband is having an affair after she learns he’s spending time with the scandalous Mrs. Erlynne. Not recommended for children younger than 10.
Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or 425-774-9600. See the mystery play “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily,” June 14-30. Someone has stolen the intimate letters Lillie Langtry exchanged with the Prince of Whales — and now she is being blackmailed. Performances are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $28 general, $25 youth, senior, military.
Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org/everett. “Million Dollar Quartet” is showing June 28 through July 28. The musical based on a jam session between Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins premiered at Village Theatre 12 years ago. Tickets are $40-$80.
DANCE
Reflections School of Dance: The 22nd annual Dance Recital is 3 p.m. June 8 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Featuring student dance performances, this year with the theme “Arise.” Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Festival seating. Tickets, sold at the door, are $15 for adults and $12 for children and seniors. Call 425-338-9056 or go to reflectionsschoolofdance.com.
Haven Dance Academy: The Lynnwood dance studio’s annual recital will be performed at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. on June 10 at Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline. Featuring hip-hop, tap, ballet, jazz, modern, Broadway and more. Tickets are $14.50 for adults and $11.50 for children 7-12. Children 6 and younger get in free. Call 425-678-2800 or go to www.havendanceacademy.com.
Mountlake Terrace Dance Academy: The Terrace academy’s year-end recital is scheduled for June 15 and features Mountlake High School theater and academy dance students. This year’s theme is Pacific Northwest icons and highlights local artists, sights and common activities. Show times are 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $14 and will be available in advance through Brown Paper Tickets. If there are still some left, tickets will also be sold at the door. More at www.mltrec.com/435/academy-classes.com.
Alderwood Dance Spectrum: The Lynnwood-based dance studio’s annual dance recital is at 7:30 p.m. June 21-22 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Students of all ages will perform a variety of dance styles. Tickets are $10. Cash or check only. Seating is not reserved. Call 425-771-2994 or go to www.alderwooddancespectrum.com.
COMEDY
Comedy Garage: A weekly comedy showcase and open mic held Mondays at Tony V’s Garage, 1716 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Features regional comedians working out their longer sets and local amateurs trying new material. Next showcase is May 27 with Laura Lyons. No cover. All ages. Sign up at 7:15 p.m.; show is at 8:30 p.m.
A Night of Improv: Exit 192 Improv will perform improvisational comedy 8 p.m. May 28 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. This adults-only show is completely unscripted and inspired by suggestions from the audience. Tickets are $12. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.historiceveretttheatre.org.
Jubal Flagg: The stand-up comedian, Marconi Award-winning radio host and television personality will take the stage at 8 p.m. June 7 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Flagg is best known as the host of the nationally syndicated radio show “Brooke & Jubal in the Morning.” Tickets are $17-$26. Call 425-258-6766. More at www.historiceveretttheatre.org.
Rolling For A Cause: Everett’s own Jet City Roller Derby will host their second annual comedy show 6 p.m. June 8 at the Northwest Music Hall in the Everett Mall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. Featuring stand-up by Joe Vespaziani, Geoff Young and Brad Upton. There will also be a beer and cider garden and a silent auction. The event is a fundraiser for the all-female team that plays the roller skating contact sport. Tickets, $20 each, are available via Brown Paper Tickets. More at www.jetcityrollerderby.com.
Everett Comedy Night: Emory’s on Silver Lake, 11830 19th Ave. SE, Everett, hosts a second-Sunday monthly comedy night with Cory Michaelis. Tickets are $10. All ages. The evening begins at 8:30 p.m. and features touring and local comedians. To reserve a table, call 425-337-7772. Next show is June 9.
The Comedy Caravan: The stand-up comedy show — featuring comics Erik Griffin, Ari Mannis and Mikey McKernan — is June 11 in the Destination Ballroom at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, 3003 Colby Ave., Everett. Doors open at 6:30; show is at 7:30 p.m. Purchase reserved tickets for $33 and general seating for $28 via Brown Paper Tickets. Unlimited tacos are $15. There will be a cash bar.
Chuckles on the Pilchuck: Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish, hosts a third-Tuesday monthly comedy show with Blake Kiltoff. No cover. Must be at least 21. The show starts at 8 p.m. and showcases the talents of Northwest comedians. Next show is June 18.
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