Want to get out and do something interesting? There’s something for everyone in our South King County Fine Arts Roundup column by Amy Robinson.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Duende Libre
Postmark Center for the Arts, Auburn
Friday, May 16, 7:30 p.m.
“Duende Libre presents euphoric new jazz that honors its historical roots! This award-winning jazz trio combines jazz virtuosity with roots rhythms from Cuba, Brazil, and West Africa to create a “strikingly authentic blend” in their original music. Each performer, having apprenticed with direct descendants and master musicians of these traditions, they consider themselves disciples of their teachers. Duende Libre pushes the boundaries of the genre to invoke a powerful sonic freedom!”
Image and text taken from their website.
Regular: $22 Student/Senior: $19 Click here for tickets and more information.
“Roar,” Highline Symphonic Band
Highline High School Auditorium, Burien
Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m.
The program will focus on musical selections for pet lovers. Part of the proceeds donated will go to support Burien C.A.R.E.S. Image taken from their Facebook event.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
“Community Concert,” Seattle Symphony
Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien
Tuesday, May 27, 7:30 p.m.
“Join the Seattle Symphony in a performance and celebration of the music of Southeast Asia.” This is a side-by-side concert with the Mount Rainier High School Orchestra. Image and quoted text taken from their website.
RSVPs requested for this free concert; walk-ups are welcome. More info and reservations on their website.
“Heroes and Dreamers,” Rainier Symphony
Foster Performing Arts Center, Tukwila
Saturday, May 31, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 1, 3 p.m.
This concert from the Rainier Symphony will focus on popular movie scores including “Jurassic Park,” “Spiderman,” and “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” among others. Image taken from their website.
Adults/general admission: $22 Students & seniors 62+: $15 Children 12 and under: Free.
THEATRE AND STORYTELLING
“Mean Girls Jr.,” Hi-Liners Musical Theatre
Highline College, Des Moines
Friday May 16, 7:00 p.m., Saturday May 17, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Sunday, May 18 4 p.m.
“Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign with Cady going undercover as an aspiring Plastic. When the lines between the real Cady and her Plastic self get blurred, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends.”
Text and image from their website.
All Tickets $22.
“7 Stories,” Highline Heritage Museum, Burien
Friday, May 23, 7 p.m.
Suggested theme for May is “First Time”
Who hasn’t been held captive by a powerful, funny, or frightening story? 7 STORIES is a night of such storytelling – to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity.
Each 7 STORIES night has a theme and storytellers sign up and are selected in advance. Real stories are spellbinding and raw. They are not a theatrical performance, but true life stories from your friends, acquaintances, or someone you have never met. These stories are told from the heart. Each program is introduced by our host for the evening, with a short bio of each storyteller.”
Text and image from their website
Admission is free.
NOTE: If you can’t make it to this event in person, be sure to “Like” The B-Town Blog on Facebook here to get a notification, as we hope to be streaming it live starting at 7 p.m.
VISUAL ARTS
“Artist Reception for Heather Pasley“
City Hall, Normandy Park
Monday, May 26, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
“Enjoy ‘Covers’ the new series of paintings on display at City Hall from artist Heather Pasley. Join the celebration of art at this free reception and open house where you can view the series and meet the artist.”
Text and image from their website.
Admission is free.
“Arts of Love Festival”
Postmark Center for the Arts, Auburn
Saturday, May 31, 4 p.m.
“Join us on Saturday, May 31st for the Arts of Love Festival! Enjoy cultural performances, crafting, food, lei-making, fashion, and of course, Postmark’s Arts Gallery! We hope to see you there!”
Text and image taken from their website.
Admission is free. Click here for more info.
“Wool and Flowers,” Trisha Gilmore
Highline Heritage Museum, Burien
April – June, 2025
The Highline Heritage Museum hosts a gallery with a quarterly featured local artist.
Image taken from their website.
Admission is free for the gallery only. Click here for more info.
Open every week Thursday – Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
“Seattle Print Arts Annual Print Exchange“
Postmark Center for the Arts, Auburn
April 16 – July 19, 2025
“The 2025 Annual Seattle Print Arts Print Exchange invites Seattle Print Arts (SPA) members to showcase their work in an unjuried celebration of fine art printmaking. This exhibition highlights the diversity and creativity of both traditional and non-traditional printmaking, fostering knowledge sharing, professional development, and community engagement within the vibrant SPA network. “
Logo taken from the SPA website. Text from the Postmark Gallery’s page.
Visitors welcome Wednesdays (12–4 p.m.), Thursday (12–6 p.m.), Friday (12–4 p.m.).
Admission is free.
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Looking to stretch your entertainment budget, and willing to go a little further afield? Budget Arts in King County, https://budget-arts.blogspot.com, for listings of theatre, dance, and classical music under $15 throughout the Greater Seattle area.
