Classic returns to Seattle
Seattle Children's Theatre hosts Goodnight Moon once again. The hit story based on the classic Margaret Wise Brown tale of a bunny going to bed is brought to life on stage and is sure to entertain children and adults alike. Through June 7. Call 206-441-3322 or visit www.sct.org. Pictured is Sharva Maynard, Matt Wolfe and Jayne Muirhead (operating the mouse puppet).
THEATRE
ACT Announces 2009 New Play Award: Sweet Maladies by Zakiyyah Alexander. Two staged readings, 7:30 p.m., June 6 and 2 p.m., June 7. There will be post-sghow discussions and a champagne toast and reception June 7. There is no charge and no reservations required; seating is first come, first served. ACT Theatre Ticket Office: (206) 292-7676; 700 Union St. www.acttheatre.org
Book-It Repertory Theatre presents Night Flight by Antoine De Saint-Exupery. The story is set as a new operetta by Myra Platt with music by Joshua Kohl. The show runs June 4-14 at the Moore Theatre at 1932 2nd Ave. Visit www.book-it.org for more information.
5th Avenue Theatre presents Grease, staring American Idol winner Taylor Hicks. The original high school musical, Grease runs through May 30. For ticket information visit www.5thavenue.org.
5th Avenue Theatre presents Catch Me If You Can. A precocious teenager with a silver tongue, Frank Abagnale posed as a Pan Am pilot, a doctor and a lawyer...and made off with millions! His remarkable true story, based on the DreamWorks motion picture, now comes to thrilling new life on the stage. Created by the Tony Award-winning team who brought us Hairspray, this truly promises to be the theatrical event of the season. July 23-Aug. 16.
Comedy at the Bathhouse Theater with A Wedding Story, through June 7 at 7312 W. Bathhouse Theatre. Call 206-524-1300 or visit www.seattlepublictheater.org.
A Thousand Clowns, a drama/comedy plays the Intiman Theatre through June 17. Set against the backdrop of live childrens television, A Thousand Clowns takes place in 1962, when the agents of Eisenhower era conformity first began to clash with the freethinkers who would one day change the world. Visit www.intiman.org. 201 Mercer St.
LIVE MUSIC
The ZooTunes concert line-up has just been announced. There are 12 concerts June 17 - The B-52s, $27
June 24 - Mavis Staples with special guest Allen Toussaint, $19; July 1 & 2 - Three Girls and their Buddy (Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin & Buddy Miller), $36; July 15 - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, $19; July 19 - Los Lobos, $22; July 22 - Cowboy Junkies / Son Volt, $22; July 26 - Indigo Girls, $24; July 30 - Jewel, $28; August 13 - Joan Baez, $22; August 16 - Nanci Griffith, $19; August 19 - Susan Tedeschi with JJ Grey and Mofro, $22; August 26 - Amos Lee, $22. Doors open at 5 p.m. Music starts at 6 p.m., and shows end at approximately 8:30 p.m. For more information visit www.zoo.org.
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 Northwest Craft Center showcases the ceramic sculpture works of John Benn Matt Allison and Reid Ozaki through May 31. At 305 Harrison St. Event is Free. 206-728-1555 or www.northwestcraftcenter.com.
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 35th Annual Seattle International Film Festival begins Thursday with more than 200 movies playing at locations in Seattle and on the Eastside. On Wednesday, May 27, the festival will present the Golden Space Needle Award for Outstanding Achievement in Directing to Spike Lee in recognition of his extraordinary filmmaking career. This special tribute ceremony will include a montage of clips highlighting his diverse work as a director and pioneer of contemporary cinema. Prior to the screening of Passing Strange, Lee will take the stage for an in-depth interview and Q&A session with the audience. For movie times, tickets to the Spike Lee event and other general information, visit www.siff.net.
OTHER STUFF
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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