Featured image: Streamside, a public domain landscape painting by American Artist Edward Mitchell Bannister (1828–1901).
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
Want to get out and do something interesting? There’s something for everyone in our South King County Fine Arts Roundup!
“Thunderstruck: A Classic Rock Tribute“
Highline (High School) Performing Arts Center, Burien
Tuesday, Oct. 6: 7:00 p.m.
“Expect a high-voltage evening featuring dramatic reimaginings of:
Thunderstruck – AC/DC Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd Devil Went Down to Georgia – The Charlie Daniels Band Kashmir – Led Zeppelin Footloose – Kenny Loggins Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin
With each piece built live on stage using looped violin and atmospheric soundscapes, this candlelit concert invites the audience into a space where tradition meets rebellion—and every note resonates deeper in the glow of candlelight.” Image and text taken from their calendar listing.
General Admission $35.98 – VIP Experience $46.65 Youth 6-17 $18.91 Family Pass $87.21
Tickets available online via their Eventbrite.
“Second Saturdays: Music and Arts of India”
Postmark Center for the Arts, Auburn
Saturday, Oct. 10: 12 Noon
“Join us at the Postmark for a celebration of Indian music and art! This event is completely FREE, with interactive and educational elements designed to be fun for the whole family. All programming is presented by local artists from Auburn and the surrounding area.
12PM – 1:30 p.m.: Learn the geometric forms of Kolam, a traditional Indian art form that uses sand to create intricate patterns. Participants will learn the fundamentals using guided practice sheets before creating their own Kolam designs on the floor with step-by-step instruction.
2PM – 3:30 p.m.: After the workshop, relax and unwind with the music of South Indian fusion band, Dhwayam.”
Image and text taken from their calendar listing.
“Sounds of the American West Family Concert”
Northwest Symphony Orchestra
Highline (High School) Performing Arts Center, Burien
Saturday, Oct 10: 7:30 p.m.
- “Philharmonic Fanfare — Gina Gillie (NWSO 40th and America’s 250th Anniversaries)
- Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo — Aaron Copland
- Cascadiana — Scott Henderson
- Sketches from the Northwest — Nina Iorik (featured student composer)
- Cowboy Suite — Brent Irwin (World Premiere)
A Festival Rondo — Richard Meyers and A Pioneers Tale — Alan Lee Silva — with students from Highline School District, Key to Change Studio and West Seattle High School”
Text and image taken from their website.
Adult – $20 Senior (Over 60) – $15 Students up to 18 years of age – FREE.
Tickets can be purchased at the door starting 45 minutes before the concert begins, or can be purchased by calling the Northwest Symphony Orchestra at (206) 242-6321.
Andy McKee
Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, Kent
Saturday, Oct 10: 7:30 p.m.
“Andy McKee is one of the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. He magically transforms the steel string guitar into a full orchestra using altered tunings, tapping, partial capos, percussive hits, and a signature two-handed technique. Youthful energy, attention to song structure, and melodic content further elevate his performances. McKee has achieved millions upon millions of YouTube viewers, underscoring his emergence as one of today’s most unique and influential artists.”
Image and text taken from the Kent Spotlight Series website.
Tickets: $36 general, $34 senior, $30 youth Click here for tickets and more info.
“Eternal Seasons”
Auburn Symphony Orchestra
Auburn Performing Arts Center, Auburn
Sunday, Oct. 11: 2:30 p.m.
“Vivaldi’s Four Seasons has been loved for centuries. Max Richter steps inside that familiar world and hears it anew.
Four Seasons Recomposed keeps Vivaldi close while weaving in Richter’s cinematic, post-minimalist voice, creating music that feels faithful, fresh, and alive in the present. Auburn Symphony Concertmaster Emilie Choi takes center stage as soloist.
Then Mozart’s final symphony, later nicknamed Jupiter, brings the afternoon to a brilliant close with grandeur, wit, and one of the most dazzling finales in classical music.”
Text and image taken from their website.
Tickets start at $20.65 for Adults, $10.33 for Students, and go up depending on seating choice.
Click here for tickets and more info.
“Anjan Dutta and Bhumi: UTTORON PRESENTS TWO MUSICAL LEGENDS”
Highline (High School) Performing Arts Center, Burien
Saturday, Oct. 17: 5 p.m.
A night of music and food presented by the Bengali Community of Greater Seattle
Adult Non-Member Admission $60 Kids (12-18) Non-Member Admission $30 Kids under12 FREE.
Info taken from their website.
THEATRE AND STORYTELLING
“Movie Musical Karaoke:
Burien Actors Theatre
Tin Room Theatre, Burien
Tuesday, Oct. 13: 6 p.m.
“BAT Movie Musical and Karaoke Fans, join us in singing along to your favorite film musical soundtracks!!! Costumes and choreography are encouraged but not required. Bring along your favorite movie musical DVDs for possible inclusion in the lineup. Event is for 21 and older.”
Image and text taken from their website
Admission is $10.
“The Little Mermaid”
Auburn Community Players
Green River College Student Affairs Building, Auburn
Friday, Oct. 16 – Sunday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
“Join the Auburn Community Players as they bring Disney’s The Little Mermaid to life in this magical undersea adventure! Featuring unforgettable songs like “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World,” this beloved musical follows Ariel as she dreams of life beyond the sea and risks everything for love. Filled with colorful characters, heartwarming moments, and spectacular music, this family favorite is sure to capture hearts of all ages. Dive into the magic!”
Text and image taken from their calendar listing.
Pre-sale: Regular $25; Student/Senior: $22 At the door: Regular $30 & Student/Senior $27.
Click here for tickets and more info.
“7 Stories : Skeletons in the Closet”
Highline Heritage Museum, Burien
Friday, Oct. 23: 7 p.m.
“This free program presents an evening of true stories told by members of our community on a given theme. There are 7 storytellers and 7 real stories @ 7 minutes each.”
Image and text taken from their website.
Admission is FREE.
Click here for more info.
“Beyond Treaties: Native Stories of Survival and Strength”
John Halliday, Highline Heritage Museum, Burien
Wednesday, Oct. 14: 1 p.m.
“Explore Native resilience through the personal journey of John Halliday (Coyote), a Muckleshoot artist, speaker, and former tribal leader. After surviving a near-death experience and losing much of his sight, Halliday turned to traditional Native values of endurance and adaptation to remake his life through art, music, and storytelling.
Blending drumming, flute music, painting, and lived history, he shares how Native communities have survived beyond the signing of treaties. Audiences will gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous history, strength, and creativity today.
“John Halliday is a Muckleshoot artist and speaker with expertise in Native cultures and Washington history. Halliday retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs as Deputy Regional Director for the Navajo Region after serving as CEO for both the Muckleshoot and Snoqualmie tribes. He has shown his art at Lakewold Gardens, ANT Gallery, and the Sacred Circle Galleries of American Indian Art under the artist name “Coyote”.”
VISUAL ARTS
“Closing Reception: Handwork 2026″
Northwest Designer Craftartists, Postmark Center for the Arts, Auburn
Thursday, Oct. 8: 5 p.m.
“Visit Postmark Center for the Arts the closing reception of Handwork 2026! Numerous participating NWDC artists are anticipated to speak about their work in a gallery tour. Light snacks provided.
The last day to view this exhibition will be October 9, 2026!
Founded in Seattle in 1954, Northwest Designer Craftartists is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to promoting excellence in contemporary craft throughout the Pacific Northwest. NWDC brings together professional craft artists, educators, arts leaders, and supporters to strengthen and celebrate the region’s vibrant craft community. NWDC joins Handwork, a nationwide celebration of craft in conjunction with the country’s 250th anniversary.”
Text and image from their calendar listing.
Admission is FREE.
“Rat City Art Walk”
Various Artists & Locations, White Center
Thursday, Oct. 15, 5 p.m.+
“Join us for the Rat City Artwalk every third Thursday of each month from 5pm-8pm. The Rat City Artwalk is self-guided, all ages & pet friendly!”
Image and text taken from their website.
Admission is FREE.
“Art Reception”
Normandy Park City Hall, Normandy Park
Thursday, Oct. 22: 6 p.m.
“Explore the intersection of science and art in a special exhibition featuring the scientific work of researcher Nathan Ivy, including work connected to the salmon CSI study at Miller/Walker Creek. The exhibit offers a fascinating look at salmon research and the science happening right here in our local community.”
Text and image taken from their calendar listing.
“Night Weeds: Collage & Painting”
Annie Walker, Highline Heritage Museum, Burien
July – October 2026, Thursday – Sunday, 1–5 p.m.
Image taken from their website.
Admission is FREE for gallery exhibit only.
“Dia de Los Muertos Art Show”
Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery, White Center
Oct. 3 – Nov. 1 Thursday-Sunday: 12–6 p.m.
Burien Temporary Public Art Exhibits
Burien Community Center
Merrill Gardens
Admission to all exhibits is FREE.
Click here for more information.
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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.
