The Tractor Tavern presents Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter, Marissa Nadler, Whiting Tennis at 9:30 p.m., Friday, April 10. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, visit www.jessesykes.com, www.myspace.com/songsoftheend, and www.myspace.com/whitingtennismusic. Then at 9:30 p.m., Saturday, April 11 see Clem Snide and The Heligotas Check out their websites at www.clemsnide.com and www.myspace.com/theheligoats. At 8:30 p.m., Sunday, April 12 see Reckless Kelly and Micky & The Motocars. Check them out at www.recklesskelly.com and www.mickyandthemotorcars.com. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, visit tractortavern.ypguides.net. You can also call 789-3599. 5213 Ballard Ave NW.
THEATRE
The Intiman Theatre presents Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment through May 3. See director Sheila Daniels' 90-minute take on this deft, three-actor adaptation of Dostoevsky's famous novel. Tickets are $10 to $55. For more information, call 269-1901 or visit www.intiman.org. 201 Mercer St.
The Seattle Children's Theatre presents A Tale of Two Cities through April 12. Experience Director Dwayne Hartford's version of Charles Dickens' 1859 classic for children ages 11 and up. Tickets range from $13 to $33. Visit www.sct.org for more details. 201 Thomas St.
The Seattle Repertory Theatre presents Wishful Drinking April 2 - May 3. Author, actress and Hollywood chronicler Carrie Fisher wryly dishes on life with her famous parents (Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher), her brief marriage to pop star Paul Simon, her stint as the original Princess Leia in "Star Wars" and more. Tickets are $10 to $65. For more information, visit www.seattlerep.org or call 443-2222. 155 Mercer St.
The Seattle Repertory Theatre presents A Conversation with Carrie Fisher at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 9. "Author/actress Carrie Fisher discusses writing her autobiographic play "Wishful Drinking" (now running at Seattle Rep), and responds to audience questions about her star-studded and eventful life." Tickets are $15 to $59. For more information, visit www.seattlerep.org or call 443-2222. 155 Mercer St.
Theatre of Puget Sound presents The Rez As I Saw It at 8 p.m., Thursday, April 9 through Saturday, April 11, at 2 p.m., Sunday April 12. Come see "Caleb Penn's drama about life as a white kid on the Suquamish Indian Reservation." Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for seniors, Theatre of Puget Sound members, and students. 305 Harrison St.
The Seattle Repertory Theatre presents Breakin' Hearts and Takin' Names at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 9 through Saturday, April 11, Monday, April April 13 through Wednesday April 14. "A new piece created and performed by the quirky Minnesota writer-storyteller Kevin Kling and accordion-player Simone Perrin, directed by Seattle Repertory Theatre staffer Braden Abraham." Tickets are $10 to $55. For more information, visit www.seattlerep.org or call 443-2222. 155 Mercer St.
LIVE MUSIC
The Funhouse presents The Freeze, Heavy Guerrilla, Dreadful Children, and Schmidaholics at 9:30 p.m., Friday, April 10. Admission is $8. Check these bands out at www.myspace.com/rabidreaction, www.myspace.com/heavyguerrilla, www.myspace.com/dreadfulchildren, and www.myspace.com/schmidtaholics. Then at 9:30 p.m., Saturday, April 11 listen to One Way System, Billyclub, PooP, and Bloodclots. Tickets are $10. For more information, check out ww.myspace.com/onewaysystem, www.myspace.com/billyclub95, www.myspace.com/evilbrowncoiler and www.myspace.com/thebloodclots. Then at 9:30 p.m., Sunday, April 12, check out Gladiators Eat Fire, He Whose Ox Is Gored, The Inevitable Backlash, and Blame It On The Girl. Tickets are $5. For additional information, visit theinevitablebacklash.tumbir.com and also visit www.thefunhouseseattle.com. 206 5th Ave. N.
VISUAL ARTS
Deporting Cambodians: How Immigration Policy Shapes Our Communities, will be the newest visual exhibit through Oct. 18 at the Wing Luke Asian Museum in the International District at 719 S. King St. For more information visit www.wingluke.org.
The Fountainhead Gallery presents The Object of Our Attention, figurative paintings by Aaron Coberly through April 24. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, otherwise by appointment. For more information, visit www.fountainheadgallery.com or call 285-4467. 625 W McGraw St.
The Winston Wachter Fine Art presents Abundance, an exhibit by Betsy Eby, at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit will run through May 2. For more information, call 652-5855 or visit www.winstonwachter.com. 203 Dexter Ave. N.
CONCERTS
Town Hall presents the South Lake Union Civic Orchestra at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 17. Listen to Carl Maria von Weber's Overture to Der Freischutz, Alberto Ginastera's Harp Concerto, and Hindemith's Symphonic Metamorphosis. Tickets are $15 and $10 for students and seniors, chidren 12 and under are free. For more information visit www.luco.org. 1119 8th Ave.
READINGS
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. ... tell others about it.... always good to have more places to read and help indie business survive in these hard times.... 8 p.m., at El Diablo coffee house 1811 Queen Anne Ave. N.
CINEMA
The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) presents Skills Like This at 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 8 through Thursday, April 9. "This hilarious comedy follows Max and friends through the course of three days that will forever change their lives. Monty Miranda's able direction brings out the best in Spencer Berger's wry script." Matinee prices are $7 for adults and $2 for children. Non-matinee tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for SIFF Supporters. For more information on what's playing at SIFF during the weekend, visit www.siff.net or call 324-9996. 321 Mercer St.
OTHER STUFF
The Children's Museum presents Curious George: Let's Get Curious through May 10. Check out H.A. Rey's Curious George and The Man with The Yellow Hat! Kids can enjoy stories, a produce stand, mini golf, space adventure, and Museum within the Museum. Tickets range from $6 to $7.50. For more information, call 441-1778 or visit www.thechildrensmuseum.org. 305 Harrison St.
The Pacific Science Center presents GPS Adventures at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, through May 3. Learn to navigate your way out of a maze with a GPS unit. Get a feel for how this global positioning system satellite-based technology works. Plus be introduced to the global treasure hunting game called Geocaching. Visit www.pacsci.org for more information. 200 Second Ave. N.
Seattle Center presents Whirligig at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, April 12. Admission is free; rides $1.50/each or $4.50/day pass for ages 3 and younger, $7/day pass ages 4 to 12; free on Thursdays. Check out the bounce-house attractions and entertainment for ages 12 and younger. For more information, visit www.seattlecenter.com/programs/detail.asp?EV_EventNum=23 or call 684-7200. 305 Harrison St.
Safeco Insurance Festál 2009, a series of 22 cultural festivals presented by Seattle Center in partnership with community organizations, continues with four lively festivals scheduled during the month of May:
Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
12-5 p.m., May 3, at Center House
The festival, kicking off Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Seattle, explores the deeply rooted cultures of Asia through spectacular lion dances, youth drill teams, martial arts, Taiko drums and incredible artists from around the state. This diverse culture includes China, the Philippines, Samoa, Japan, the South Pacific Islands and Cambodia.
Spirit of West Africa 12-8 p.m., May 9, at Center House
The traditions of six West African countries are explored through hip hop, jazz, rock, exhibits and storytelling. Live performances by top local and touring artists from Ghana, Senegal, Benin, Nigeria, Gambia and Guinea highlight this day-long event. Festival-goers may take part in ritual and celebratory African drum and dance workshops, learn how a drum talks and witness the healing drums of West African drum masters trained since birth to serve their communities.
Northwest Folklife Festival May 22 - 25, various times, throughout Seattle Center
One of the largest folklife gatherings in North America celebrates the diverse cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest on Memorial Day weekend with music, art and dance. The festival hosts over 7,000 participants in more than 1,000 performances at 27 venues throughout Seattle Center campus. Folklore exhibits, diverse performances, cooking demonstrations, workshops and crafts explore the folk, ethnic and traditional arts of the region.
Glimpse of China: Chinese Culture and Arts Festival 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., May 30, at Center House
Music, art and movement tell the story of a rich and ancient culture. Festival-goers enter a virtual Chinese garden and partake in cultural traditions covering 5,000 years of China's history in this celebration of one of the world's oldest cultures. Martial arts and costumes provide the color and excitement. Gift booths offer authentic Chinese goods, and nationally acclaimed artists from the Northwest and China share their crafts and talents.
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