Spin the Bottle -- Annex Theatre's late night variety show is at 11 p.m., Friday Nov. 5 at the Annex Theatre at the corner of 11th and E. Pike Street in Capitol Hill. $10 general, $5 for students. Visit www.annextheatre.org for more.
Seattle Shakespeare Company launches its 20th anniversary season with Hamlet, Oct. 27 through Dec. 5 at the Center House Theatre at Seattle Center. Visit www.seattleshakespeare.org for more information
The Intiman Theatre presents The Scarlet Letter through Dec. 5. The famed Nathaniel Hawthorne story is adapted by Naomi Iizuka and directed by Lear deBessonet. It also features12-year-old Izabel Mar, a resident of Queen Anne.
Seattle Children's Theatre presents The Borrowers through Oct. 31 at the Charlotte Martin Theatre. Based on the beloved books about "little people" by Mary Norton. Under the floorboards, Arrietty Clock lives a quiet little life with her parents. Why, they just "borrow" whatever they may need from the humans above... until the boy who lives upstairs sees Mr. Clock. Adults $22-$37 and children $15-$31, depending on performance day/time. For more information visit www.sct.org.
Seattle Repertory Theatre presents Three Tall Women, Oct. 22-Nov. 28. The play, by Edward Albee, is directed by Allison Narver. It is a story of three, women at different stages in their lives. It won the 1994 Pulitzer Prize. For tickets and more information visit www.seattlerep.org.
Jet City Improv and Wing-It Productions present Seattle's Best Comedy, a night of hijinks and improvisational fun with audience participation. At the Historic University Theatre, 5510 University Way N.E. 206-352-8291. Visit www.jetcityimprov.com for more show times and information.
Join Seattle Repertory Theatre the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Seattle Rep PONCHO Forum at 155 Mercer Street to discover groundbreaking new works. Each reading is followed by a chatback with the playwright. This reading series is co-sponsored by the Rep's New Play Program and the Northwest Playwrights Alliance. Admission is free (donations gladly accepted). No RSVP necessary-just show up!
Check out Bach and Friends at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27 at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave. $40 General, $35 Senior 65+, $25 Side Sections, $15 Under 25. Tickets: Call (206) 325-7066 or visit www.EarlyMusicGuild.org.
The Queen Anne Movie Guild presents a free showing of For the Next 7 Generations at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Queen Anne United Methodist Church, 1606 Fifth Ave. West., the pink building next door to the Queen Anne Branch Library. Entrance is on W Garfield St. Free refreshments and discussion immediately following movie.
Landmark's Metro Cinemas is proud to announce the autumn edition of Metro Classics, a repertory film series that will run every Wednesday night through Dec. 1, at 4500 Ninth Ave. N.E. Tickets are $10 general admission, $8.25 for students with ID, and $7.50 for children and senior citizens; Landmark Discount Cards accepted.Show times and information: (206) 781-5755.
Now playing: Hereafter, Metro etc; The Last Train Home, Egyptian; Conviction, Seven Gables etc; Paranormal Activity 2, Metro etc; Oct. 29: Inside Job, Harvard Exit; Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Next, Harvard Exit; Jolene, location not set; Douchebag, Varsity; Nov. 5: Four Lions, Varsity; Due Date, location not set; Tamara Drewe, location not set; Megamind 3D, location not set; My Dog Tulip, Varsity or Metro; Fair Game, Egyptian; Monsters, location not set; Nov. 12: Morning Glory, location not set; Unstoppable, location not set; Skyline, location not set; Skyline, location not set; Waste Land, Varsity; Cool It, Varsity; Nov. 19: Vision, Varsity; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows I, location not set; 127 Hours, location not set; The Next Three Days, location not set; Today's Special, location not set; Nov. 24: Burlesque, location not set; Love and Other Drugs, location not set; Tangled, location not set; Nov. 26: Marwencol, Varsity; Outside the Law, Seven Gables; Dec. 3: Tibet in Song, Varsity; Dec. 10: Black Swan, location not set; Leaving, location not set; Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, Varsity; The Tourist, location not set; The Fighter, location not set; Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of Dawn Treader, location not set; Dec. 17: White Material, location not set; Tron Legacy 3D, location not set; How Do You Know, location not set; I Love You Phillip Morris, location not set; Tiny Furniture, Varsity; Dec. 22: Little Fockers, location not set; Dec. 25: Rabbit Hole, location not set; True Grit, location not set.
Tickets for the 2011 National Geographic Live speaker series are now on sale. Events include Ocean Adventure: An Evening with Jean-Michel Cousteau, underwater Explorer & Conservationist Jean-Michel Cousteau at 7: 30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1; America's Great Wildlife Migrations with photographer Joel Sartore, 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27 and 7:30 p.m., Monday Feb. 28 and Tuesday, March 1; Extreme Cave Diving: Exploring the Blue Holes of the Bahamas with environmental anthropoligist Kenny Broad, 2 p.m., Sunday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. March 14-15; Becoming Human: Our Evolutionary Journey with paleoanthropoligist Donald Johanson, 2 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 11-12; African Ceremonies: Documenting a Vanishing World with photographers Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher, 7:30 p.m., Monday May 16-17; For tickets and more information call 206-215-4747 or toll-free at (866) 833-4747, or visit www.benaroyahall.org
Open mic at El Diablo coffee house. Poetry readers are encouraged to join the fun the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month The event is co-hosted by Margaret Roncone and Lainne Dexter. This series is getting a trial run every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Show up to listen or bring poetry to read at this all open mic venue that can continue if enough people want to make it happen. 8 p.m., at El Diablo coffee house 1811 Queen Anne Ave. N.
The mixer group at Queen Anne Books meets every other month, usually the last Saturday at 8 p.m. The book choices tend to be a little edgier than the traditional book club fare, and discussions are focused yet fun. After about an hour talking about the book, most head to a bar or restaurant to socialize. Attendees spend book club time talking openly and in-depth about the book. Everyone is welcome to take part in the discussion, and all are encouraged to join in on social time after. Queen Anne Avenue Books 1811 Queen Anne Ave. N. www.queenannebooks.com
The Seattle Public Library invites one and all to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through Oct. 27 with programs at three library locations. All programs are free and everyone is welcome. No registration is required. Free parking is available at the branches. Parking is available in the Central Library garage at the regular rates. Día de los Muertos, a popular celebration in Mexico, the United States and many parts of Central America, is celebrated from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. Learn about Día de los Muertos and decorate a papier-mâché head with fabric, paint, yarn and wood and turn it into a Calaca (skeleton). This program is geared toward ages 5 and up. It is at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Faye G. Allen Children's Center, 206-386-4675. Visit www.spl.org for other locations and events.
Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum (EMP|SFM) announces its latest exhibition, Battlestar Galactica: The Exhibition. Organized by EMP|SFM and in partnership with Universal Cable Productions and Syfy, Battlestar Galactica features three, full-size prop spaceships, iconic costumes, new exhibition films, music and other props from the original and reimagined series. Battlestar Galactica opens to the public Oct. 23, and runs through March 4, 2012 at EMP|SFM in Seattle, more information at www.empsfm.org/bsg.
On your marks! Pacific Northwest Ballet has opened its box office for the 2010-2011 season ticket sales. To learn more, visit www.pnb.org.
Washington News Council is hosting the 2010 Gridiron West Dinner a Toast to Seattle Mayors. The event will celebrate Seattle's political past with a pre-dinner reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and entertainment at 7 p.m. at the Washington State Convention Center, Friday, Nov. 12. For tickets call 206-262-9793 or go to www.wanewscouncil.org.
Share the Music, featuring Caspar Babypants, Recess Monkey, The Not-Its!, The Board of Education and the Harmonica Pocket. Show starts at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 7 at the Central Library at 1000 Fourth Ave. The Event is FREE. For more information visit www.kindiependent.com and www.spl.org.[[In-content Ad]]
