Galleries
- Bill Peterson’s vivacious artwork returns to Pogacha from April 30 to June 25. Peterson’s works are diverse, ranging from simple pencil sketches to complicated, multi-layered compositions involving heavy lines and vivid colors. Go to www.pogacha.com; Issaquah, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd.; 425-392-5550.
- Join ArtEast from noon-8 p.m., tomorrow, April 16 at Up Front Gallery for a special Art of the Garden Event and Marketplace. Don’t miss out on the bouquets of garden-themed art from more than 20 fabulous artists who will also be on hand to talk about their creations. Go to www.arteast.org, 95 Front Street N., Issaquah; 425-392-3191.
Music
- Ricky Venture Revue (RVR) April 23 at Pogacha. RVR’s danceable hits from the 60s through today lure listeners to boogie with songs by the Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Joan Jett, Lady Gaga and more. Go to www.pogacha.com; Issaquah, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd.; 425-392-5550.
- Leon Redbone at 8 p.m., April 23, at Kirkland Performance Center. Tickets are $32-$35 to see this solo performance featuring blues, jazz and the performance, comedy, and skilled instrumentals. Special guest, Miss Indigo Blue will open and demonstrate how she earned her rep as the comic queen of the New Burlesque. Show contains adult content. Go to www.kpcenter.org, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; 425-828-0422.
- The Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS) presents “A Celebration of John Chowning,” at 7: 30, April 27 at Meany Theater. Chowning, pioneer of Computer Music will play some of his most notable compositions over a state-of-the-art surround sound system, as well as his composition “Voices” for soprano and live electronics, performed by Maureen Chowning. Tickets are $10 ($5 students/seniors). Go to www.music.washington.edu; 4001 University Way N.E., Seattle; 206-543-4880.
Opera
- “The Magic Flute” closes Seattle Opera’s season, May 7, 8 (matinee), 11, 13, 14, 15 (matinee), 18, 20, and 21 at McCaw Hall. Mozart’s beloved fairy-tale celebrates the power of music, as a prince, a princess, and a bird-catcher try to find their own way in a world torn apart by the feud between a manipulative queen and a powerful priest. Single tickets start at $25 at seattleopera.org; Box Office: 1020 John St., Seattle; 206-389-7676.
Theater
- Tickets ($20-$60) are now on sale for Village Theatre’s production of “Jesus Christ: Super Star,” May 11 – July 12. Written by legendary team Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, this extraordinary rock opera highlights the struggles of Jesus of Nazareth and Judas Iscariot during the last week of Jesus’s life. Go to www.villagetheatre.org, 120 Front St N. Issaquah; 425-392-2202.
- “The Prisoner of Second Avenue” by Neil Simon from April 29-May 29 at ACT theater. Sparkling with Simon’s usual wit and fueled by a still-resonant anger at the dehumanizing effects of modern city life, this comedy classic pits Mel and his steadfast wife Edna against an assault by 1970s Manhattan—and it’s anybody’s guess who’ll win. Go to www.acttheatre.org; 700 Union St., Seattle; 206-292-7676.
