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
“BAT Cabaret,”
Burien Actors Theatre
Angelo’s of Burien
Monday, Oct. 6
Dinner / Doors Open at 5:30, Show starts at 7:00 p.m.
“Judy Ann (Moulton) Sings Garland and Other Favorites.”
Tickets are currently sold out, but contact BAT about no-show waitlist at BATcabaret2025@gmail.com or call 206-271-8257.
Image and description taken from their website.
$20 suggested donation at the door.
“Adventures and Heroes Family Concert“
Northwest Symphony Orchestra
Highline High School Performing Arts Center, Burien
Saturday, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m.
“The NWSO is a vibrant ensemble of musicians dedicated to musical excellence, each other and our community
The mission of the Northwest Symphony Orchestra (NWSO) is to promote the music of contemporary Northwest composers while also performing, promoting and educating the public about the full spectrum of classical music.” Image and text taken from their website.
General Admission $20, Seniors $15, Students 18 and under free.
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“This Beautiful Earth”
Auburn Symphony Orchestra
Auburn Performing Arts Center, Auburn
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2:30 p.m.
“A vibrant celebration of music and nature! Experience the evocative melodies of Gabriela Lena Frank’s Elegía Andina, the passionate beauty of Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez performed by the mesmerizing Jiji, and the sun-drenched brilliance of Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony.”
Image and text taken from their website.
Ticket Price ranges from $10 – $50, depending on seating and student status.
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THEATRE AND STORYTELLING
“The Coast Starlight“
BAT Theatre
Kennedy Catholic High School, Burien
Sept. 26 – Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays
“A young man armed with a secret that can land him in terrible trouble boards the Coast Starlight, the long-distance train from Los Angeles to Seattle. With the help of his fellow travelers, all of whom are reckoning with their own choices, he has roughly one thousand miles to figure out a way forward. The Coast Starlight is a smart, funny, and compassionate story about our capacity for invention and re-invention when life goes off the rails. (Northwest premiere.)”
Image and text taken from their website.
General Admission $25, Seniors $20, Students $5. $13 tickets for Saturday, Sept 27 “Lucky Saturday” performance, $7 tickets for Sunday, Sept 28, “$7 Sunday” performance.
SPECIAL B-TOWN DISCOUNT:
Use the code “BLOG” when checking out to save $3 off per ticket!
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“The Wizard of Oz“
Auburn Community Players
Green River College, Auburn
Oct. 10 – 19, Fridays 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m.
“Join the Auburn Community Players as they follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.´
Image and text taking from their website.
Pre-sale: Regular $25 | Student/Senior $22 Door sale: Regular $30 | Student/Senior $27
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VISUAL ARTS
“Art Exhibition Opening”
Laura Scheuffle and Patricia Kelley
Normandy Park City Hall
Thursday, October 9, 6:30 p.m.
‘You’re invited to the upcoming Artist Reception at City Hall, where a vibrant new collection of artwork will be on display now through December. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate local creativity and meet the talented artists behind the pieces.
Featured Artists:
- Patricia Kelley – Stunning acrylic paintings capturing vivid landscapes and more
- Laura Scheuffele – Bold acrylic works featuring dynamic cityscapes and soft impressionistic scenes
Join us at the opening reception to connect with the artists and hear the stories and inspiration behind their work.”
Text and Image taken from their website.
Admission is free.
“Unprecedented: The Inaugural Postmark Biennial”
Postmark Center for the Arts, Auburn
July 23 – Oct. 9, 2025
“Postmark Center for the Arts and the White River Valley Museum are hosting a competitive juried biennial art exhibition, titled Unprecedented: The Inaugural Postmark Biennial. How is art informed by the exceptional moment in which we are living? Curated by two esteemed jurors, Ellen Ito and Jabari Owens-Bailey, this exhibition includes eighteen artists living and working in Washington state. Unprecedented is interested in highlighting creative explorations in all media created from 2020 to the present.”
Image and text taken from their website.
Visitors welcome Wednesdays (12:00-4:00), Thursday (12:00-6:00),
Friday (12:00-4:00)
Admission is free.
“Aliza and Her Monsters”
Aliza
Centennial Art Gallery, Kent
Sept. 1 – Oct. 24
Aliza is a contemporary wildlife artist whose work reflects the deepest truths about being human. Working in oils, her visionary animals speak to a primal desire for connection to the natural world and our true selves. With an invitation to viewers to re-wild, her art also links us to the poetry of life, complete with light and shadow.
Text and image taken from their website.
Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on holidays
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