Kirkland Reporter A&E Calendar | Nov. 19

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Events

Vasa Park Christmas Craft Show: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 20-21; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 22. Features handcrafted items by more than 95 crafters. 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Road S.E., Bellevue. srroundy@comcast.net.

Puget Sound Bead Festival: Nov. 22-23. Features dozens of bead merchants and artists, as well as beading demonstrations and classes. Admission: $6. Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way N.E. www.bellevuebeadfestival.com.

Kirkland Arts Center Holiday Arts Sale Preview Party: 7:30-11 p.m. Dec. 5. Features wine and hors d’oeuvres, live Brazilian music and a look at art for sale by more than 120 regional artists. Sale runs Dec. 6-21; part of the proceeds go toward the arts center. 620 Market St., Kirkland. 425-822-7161, ext. 107.

Music

“Working Class Hero”—The John Lennon Tribute: 8 p.m. Nov. 21. Enjoy an evening of music and memories, cruising through the ’60s and ’70s. Cost: $15-$32. Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-408-7988, 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.

Washington Wind Symphony—“Dance, Dance, Dance!”: 3 p.m. Nov. 23. Cost: $5-$13. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

“It’s Christmas All Over Town”: 2 p.m. Nov. 30. Windjammers Barbershop Quartet to perform with Victory and the Northlake Choir. Cost: $15 donation. Northlake Lutheran Church, 6620 N.E. 185th St., Kenmore. 425-485-4698.

“Little Maestros—Holiday Hooray”: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 5. Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra offers a dynamic introduction to classical music for children age six and younger. Cost: $10. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

Lake Washington Singers—“Holiday Lights”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Cost: $10-$14. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-893-9900, www.kpcenter.org or www.lakewashingtonsingers.org.

Bellevue Youth Symphony—“Magic of Mistletoe”: 7 p.m. Dec. 7. Call for cost. Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. 206-260-3178 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

Master Chorus Eastside—“Welcome, Sir Christmas”: 3 p.m. Dec. 7. Cost: $15-$20. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

Theater

“Even Cowgirls Get the Blues”: 8 p.m. Nov. 21-22. Presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Not recommended for ages 15 and younger. Cost: $10-$29. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

“The Wizard of Oz”: Nov. 21-30. Presented by Bellevue Youth Theatre. Cost: $9. Bellevue Youth Theatre, 16661 Northup Way. 425-452-7155.

“Saint Heaven”: Through Nov. 23. Musical tells the story of a young doctor who returns to his hometown to settle his father’s affairs and confront the past. Presented by Village Theatre. Cost: $16-$51. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600, 888-257-3722 or www.villagetheatre.org.

“Hansel and Gretel”: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Performed in English by Bellevue Opera. Call for cost. Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. 206-260-3178 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

“It’s a Wonderful Life—A Live Radio Play”: Dec. 4-13. Beloved Frank Capra film reenacted as a live 1940s radio broadcast. Presented by Evergreen Family Theatre. Cost: $12-$14. RedWood Family Church, 11500 Redmond-Woodinville Road, Redmond. 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

Bethlehem Inn Dinner Theater: 7 p.m. Dec. 5-6. Presented by Sammamish Presbyterian Church’s Choir and Youth. Cost: $10-$20. Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 N.E. Inglewood Hill Road. 425-868-5186 or mainoffice@spconline.org.

“A Christmas Carol”: Dec. 5-7. Presented by Bellevue Youth Theatre. Cost: $12. Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. 425-452-7155.

Comedy

29th Annual Seattle International Stand-up Comedy Competition: 8 p.m. Nov. 28. Annual comedy competition presented by Comedy Underground. Not recommended for young children. Cost: $20-$29. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

Avner the Eccentric: 1 and 4 p.m. Nov. 30. Avner is described as a master of physical comedy. Cost: $10-$19. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

Nightlife

Bake’s Place: All performances 8-10:30 p.m. unless noted. Performers: Nov. 22-23, Nancy Kelly and Houston Person live recording session. Cost: $22 for show; $47.50 for show and dinner. 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E., Issaquah. 425-391-3335, www.bakesplace.org or Events@bakesplace.org.

Hector’s: Live music various nights. Performers: Nov. 19, Geoffrey Castle; 7-10 p.m. 112 Lake St., Kirkland. www.hectorskirkland.com/events.htm.

Laughs Comedy Spot: Live comedy shows 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, and 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Performers: Nov. 20, Seattle International Comedy Competition; Nov. 21-22, Rick Delia; Nov. 26, Brooks McBeth; Nov. 27-29, Brad Upton; Dec. 5-6, Tommy Savitt; Ongoing: 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, open mic comedy. 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland. 425-823-6306, www.ticketweb.com or www.laughscomedy.com.

Rock Bottom Brewery: Live music 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. Performers: Nov. 22, Dan Purser Band; Nov. 29, Kenny Boudreaux. Ongoing: Fridays, DJ night. 550 106th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-462-9300 or www.rockbottom.com.

Twisted Cork Wine Bar: Performances 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 6-9 p.m. Sundays. Performers: Nov. 21, Pop Tarts; Nov. 22, SeaTown Rhythm and Blues. 900 Bellevue Way, Bellevue. 425-637-0808.

Vertigo Lounge and Grill: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, live jazz performances. 989 112th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. www.jazzatvertigo.com.

Wilde Rover: 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Pub Quiz. Cost: $10 per team. Performances 9 p.m.-closing unless noted. Performers: Nov. 21, Robert Stewart Band; Nov. 22, Geoffrey Castle; Nov. 23, Herding Cats; Nov. 28, Big Luv; Author Unknown. Ongoing: Mondays, “Celtic Mondays” with Geoffrey Castle, Dan Connolly and friends; Tuesdays, Jamdawgs; Thursdays, Dan Purser. 111 Central Way, Kirkland. 425-822-8940 or www.wilderover.com.

Dance

“Swing Into Action”: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 22. Open to ages 13-20. Starts with half-hour lesson by Eastside Swing Dance. Admission: $7, or $5 with one or more cans of food for Hopelink. Kirkland Teen Union Building, 348 Kirkland Ave. 425-822-7355.

Ongoing dance:

Kirkland line dance: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, beginners. Drop-ins welcome. Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-587-3362 or www.dothedanceomt.com.

Samena Square Dance Club: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays. Club offers lessons in beginning square dance. Juanita Community Club, 13027 100th Ave. N.E., Kirkland. 425-823-6125 or 425-823-0571.

Scottish country dancing: 7 p.m. Tuesdays through May. Kirkland Woman’s Club, 407 First St. 425-488-7643 or www.rscds-seattle.org.

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