Arts and entertainment calendar: Music, theater and more

Music

Everett Philharmonic Orchestra: After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, the orchestra, led by music director Paul-Elliott Cobbs, has set its 2021-22 season. At the first performance, scheduled for 3 p.m. Nov. 28 at Everett Civic Auditorium, the orchestra will perform Symphony No. 5 “Reformation” by Felix Mendelssohn and Violin Concerto by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, featuring Carrie Rehkopf on violin. Tickets are $20-$25. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. For more information, go to www.everettphil.org.

Christmas with the Gothard Sisters: The world-traveling sisters return home for their annual Celtic Christmas concert scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $10-$25. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

The Shed Players: The Snohomish-based quintet will perform 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Tickets are $15. Call 360-568-9412. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.

Pacifica Chamber Orchestra: The winter concert will be performed 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at Archbishop Murphy High School, St. Thomas Chapel, 12911 39th Ave. SE, Everett. Program includes Hope’s “Momentum Suite for String Orchestra” and Snohomish County Music Teachers Association’s Concerto Competition winners performing works by Beethoven, Rutter and Schumann. Tickets are $15-$20. More at www.pacificachamberorchestra.org.

Jake Shimabukuro’s Christmas in Hawaii: The ukulele master will perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $29-$64. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

Cherry Cherry: The Neil Diamond tribute band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $25-$30. More at www.historiceveretttheatre.org.

The Makaha Sons: Celebrate Christmas Hawaiian style with this award-winning group at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets start at $36. Proof of vaccination is required. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

Bee Gees Gold: The Bees Gees tribute band will perform the pop group’s biggest hits at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $30-$40. Call 425-258-6766. More at www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.

Cascade Symphony Orchestra The Holiday Pops concert will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. The program includes Mozart’s “Sleigh Ride from Three German Dances,” “Procession of the Sardar from Caucasian Sketches” by Ippolitov-Ivanov and Strauss’ “Fireproof Polka.” Tickets are $10-$27. More at www.cascadesymphony.org.

Patterson Hood: The co-founder of Drive-By Truckers is scheduled to perform a solo show 8 p.m. Dec. 18 at Cope Gillette Theater, 2730 Wetmore Ave., Everett. All ages are welcome, and proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will be required. Tickets are $25. The show is presented by the Everett Music Initiative. For more, go to www.everettmusicinitiative.com.

A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Jose Gonzales Trio will play the beloved show’s beloved soundtrack at 4 p.m. Dec. 19 at Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Tickets are $25.75. Call 360-568-9412. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.

Heart by Heart: Founding Heart bassist Steve Fossen and original Heart drummer Michael DeRosier perform in this gorup, which will appear at 7 p.m. Dec. 24 at the Tulalip Resort Casino’s Canoes Cabaret. The band’s website says it’s a free show, but you have to be 21 and older. More at www.heartbyheart.com.

George Michael Reborn: Robert Bartko’s tribute to the singer who was a key figure of the 1980s MTV era is set for 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Historic Everett Theatre. Tickets are $25-$30. More at www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.

Hell’s Belles AC/DC Tribute: An all-woman salute to the Australian rockers is set for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Historic Everett Theatre. Tickets are $20-$30. More at www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.

Nite Wave: The band that pays homage to 1980s New Wave rock is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Historic Everett Theatre. Tickets are $25-$30. More at www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.

Nightclubs

FRIDAY

The Repp in Snohomish: Kurt Lindsay (Solo Rock), 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Crossroads Market Stage in Bellevue: Eduardo Mendonca (Brazilian), 7-9 p.m.

Looking Glass Coffee in Snohomish: Sarah Brunner (Americana), 7-9 p.m.

SnoTown Brewery in Snohomish: Jim Marcotte (Acoustic/Eclectic Genres), 7 p.m.

Sound to Summit Brewing in Snohomish: Terryn Bunnell (Acoustic/Rock), 7 p.m.

Black Lab Gallery in Everett: DJ, plus Hip Hop Artists 8 p.m.-12am

Doc’s Riverside Taphouse in Snohomish: Under the Puddle (Modern & Classic Rock), 8-11 p.m.

Engel’s Pub in Edmonds: Retro Radio (Classic Rock/Blues), 8 p.m.

Rocko’s Fireside in Everett: Open Jam (Rock), 8 p.m.

Tony V’s Garage in Everett: Evelyn’s Casket, The Evenings, The Adverse Effect 8 p.m.

Vessel Taphouse in Lynnwood: The Davanos (Rock/Pop/Country), 8 p.m.

Aurora Borealis in Shoreline: Stacy Jones Band (Blues), 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Oxford Saloon in Snohomish: Stone Blue (Classic Rock), 8:30 p.m.-12am

Engel’s Pub in Edmonds: Retro Radio (Classic Rock/Blues), 9 p.m.

Peabo’s Sports Bar & Grill in Mill Creek: Dana Osborn Band (Classic Rock/Pop), 9 p.m.

Quil Ceda Creek Casino in Tulalip: Big Me (Foo Fighters Tribute), 9 p.m.

Tulalip Casino Canoes Cabaret: Sway (Rock/Pop/Dance), 9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

Arlington Farmers Market: PK Dwyer (Folk/Acoustic/Blues), 12 p.m.

Hogland House B & B in Mukilteo: Siggie The Vintage Man (Americana)(Seniors Only), 1 p.m.

Cafe Zippy in Everett: Nick Vigarino (Delta Funk Blues), 4-6 p.m.

Tulalip Casino Canoes Cabaret: Triple Shot (Rock), 5 p.m.

Maltby Pizza & Pasta in Snohomish: Doug Rusk (Acoustic/Rock), 6 p.m.

The Cottage in Bothell: Emily McIntosh & Howard Mack (Jazz/Pop), 6-9 p.m.

The Repp in Snohomish: David Lee Howard (12 String Guitarist), 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Port Gardner Bay Winery in Everett: Rich Rorex Guitarist ( Acoustic/Classic/Jazz/Blues} 7-9 p.m.

Rustic Cork Wine bar in Lake Stevens: Pat D’Angelo (Pop), 7-10 p.m.

Rockfish Grill in Anacortes: Amanda Richards & The Good Long Whiles (Americana), 7:30-10 p.m.

Snohomish Eagles FOE #195: The Vandalls (Classic Rock), 7:30 p.m.

Village Taphouse & Grill in Marysville: Under the Puddle (Rock/Blues/Alt), 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Bubba’s Roadhouse in Sultan: The Shortcutz (Classic & Modern Rock), 8 p.m.

Collector’s Choice Restaurant in Snohomish: Engage (Pop/Rock), 8 p.m.

Darrell’s Tavern in Shoreline: Velvet Jupiter, E-Brake, Dogstrum (Rock), 8 p.m.

Doc’s Riverside Taphouse in Snohomish: Polly O’Keary and The Rhythm Method (Blues), 8 p.m.

Easy Monkey Taphouse in Shoreline: Mark DuFresne Band (Blues), 8-10 p.m.

Haven Showbar & Lounge in Mill Creek: Copastetic (Funk/R&B), 8 p.m.

Looking Glass Coffee in Snohomish: Blue Healers (Roots/Blues), 8-10 p.m.

Lucky Dime in Everett: Small Paul & Linda From Work (Duo Set), 8 p.m.-12am

Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon in Stanwood: Robert Henry Band (Country), 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Oxford Saloon in Snohomish: The Everyleaf Band (Classic & Country Rock), 8:30 p.m.-12am

Tony V’s Garage in Everett: The Takers, Joe Hellmore (Rock), 8:30 p.m.

Engel’s Pub in Edmonds: The Bel Reds (Rock), 9 p.m.

Mirkwood Public House in Arlington: James Carr Band, Toby C Brady (Americana), 9 p.m.

Quil Ceda Creek Casino in Tulalip: Midlife Crisis & the Alimony Horns (Rock/Funk), 9 p.m.

Tulalip Casino Canoes Cabaret: The Spazmatics (80’s Rock), 9:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

Looking Glass Coffee in Snohomish: Jeff Rohr & Emily Hamner (Folk/Americana), 4-5:30 p.m.

Spar Tree Bar And Grill in Granite Falls: Open Acoustic Mic Hosted by “Uncle Doug” Cooper (Americana), 5 p.m.

Peabo’s Sports Bar & Grill in Mill Creek: Peabo’s Sunday Music Review w/Michael Powers 7-10 p.m.

Sunday’s: Mirkwood Public House in Arlington: Jam night 7-10 p.m.

Tulalip Casino Canoes Cabaret: Wildflower – Sheryl Crow Tribute 8 p.m.

Source: Everett Rock

Stage

THEATER

O Christmas Tea: This zany British show is recommended for fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean and Dr. Seuss. It’s set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $19-$44. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

Red Curtain Arts Center: “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas Carol” opens Nov. 26 and runs through Dec. 19 at the theater, 9315 State Ave. #J, Marysville. In it, a troupe renowned for their famously incompetent performances stages the Dickens classic. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $18-$22. Proof of vaccination required. For more, go to www.redcurtainfoundation.org.

Phoenix Theatre: 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds; 206-533-2000; www.tptedmonds.org. The madcap Christmas comedy “Inspecting Carol” is showing through Dec. 19. Behind the scenes of a struggling theatre’s annual clumsy production of “A Christmas Carol,” rehearsals are at a standstill. Tim is no longer Tiny, Scrooge wants to do the play in Spanish (Feliz Navidad), and the play’s funding is on hold pending an inspection. Tickets are $20-$25.

Village Theatre holiday concert: The theater is celebrating the return of live entertainment with “Welcome Home, a Holiday Concert,” through Dec. 15 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. The night of music features vocalists Andi Alhadeff, Kyle Nicholas Anderson, Jordan Bolden, Kataka Corn and Shaunyce Omar. Tickets are $47-$62. More at villagetheatre.org.

Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org; 425-774-9600. “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” based on the 1946 Christmas classic that everybody knows by heart, opens Nov. 29. Tickets are $25-$28.

Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600; www.villagetheatre.org/everett. The 2022 season includes: “Songs for a New World,” “The Book Club Play,” “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” and “Raisin.” Season tickets for all four shows are $104-$312.

STUDENT THEATER

Snohomish High School Theatre Club: The students’ fall play is “Pride and Prejudice.” Performances are set for 7 p.m. Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 27.

COMEDY

Brendan Schaub: The stand-up comedian will perform 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave, Everett. He hosts three podcasts, including “The Fighter and the Kid” with Mad TV’s Bryan Callen and “The King and the Sting” with comedian Theo Von. Schaub is also on Bravo’s “Play by Play,” E!’s “After Party,” Showtime’s “Below the Belt” and Comedy Central’s “This is Not Happening.” Tickets are $22-$60. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.

DANCE

The Dance School’s “Nutcracker”: The Everett dance school will perform the ballet at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. Go to www.thedanceschool.org for more information.

Northshore “Nutcracker”: The ballet will be performed at 2 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 11 and 12 at the Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NW, Bothell. For more information, go to www.npacf.org.

Olympic Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker”: The Edmonds ballet company will perform an abridged version at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10, and full versions 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 11, as well as 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 12, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. The ballet is based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s 1816 fairy tale “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.” Tickets are $8-$39. More at www.olympicballet.com/obthome/tickets.

Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s “The Nutcracker”: The theater presents its 29th season of the classic at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Dec. 10, 17 and 18 and 2 p.m. Dec. 11, 12 and 19. Tickets are $20-$25. For more, go to wicaonline.org.

Family fun

The Lights of Christmas: This year’s “A Drive-Thru Christmas” is 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 26-28, Dec. 1-5, 8-12, 15-23, 26-30, and Jan. 2-8, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. Drive through a winter wonderland featuring more than 1 million lights and 24 Christmas displays. Wave to Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty and Rudolph. Mini doughnuts, kettle corn, coffee and hot chocolate available for purchase. Tune in to KTAH-FM and enjoy Christmas music along with radio host Bruce the Spruce. Tickets are $25-$55. Registration required. More at www.thelightsofchristmas.com.

Pacific Ice: The Port of Everett has partnered with Blue Line Sports & Entertainment to bring an outdoor community ice rink to Waterfront Place this holiday season, from Nov. 27 to Jan. 31. The rink overlooking the Everett Marina at Pacific Rim Plaza, 1028 13th St., Everett, features holiday lights, music, firepits and a concessions stand. Tickets are $12-$15. More at www.portofeverett.com/pacificice.

Trees of Christmas: Bible Baptist Church, 805 W. Casino Road, Everett, plans a free drive-thru event featuring Christmas trees and music at 6-8 p.m. Dec 2-5. There will be interactive activities for families and free refreshments.

Holiday on the Bay: The festival is noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Port of Everett’s Pacific Rim Plaza, at the corner of Seiner Drive and 14th Street, Everett. Featuring a holiday market, lighted boat parade, a tree lighting and Santa visit, ice skating, arts and crafts, a toy drive and concessions stand. Some activities have a fee. More at www.portofeverett.com/holidayonthebay.

Holiday trees for salmon: The Adopt A Stream Foundation is selling”live and wild” Christmas trees at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, on Dec. 4-18. Trees cost $40 to $100 and are planted in pots. After the holidays, return them to the Stream Center to be planted next to local salmon streams. For more information, go to www.streamkeeper.org.

Interactive virtual concert: Musician, author and child development specialist Jim Gill will perform a live virtual concert for children at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 11. The concert is free. Reserve your spot by going to www.epls.org/signmeup.

Arlington Nativity Festival: This free event is set for Dec. 17-19 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Letter-Day Saints, 17222 43rd Ave. NE, Arlington. Featured will be hundreds of nativity displays from around the world, a Christmas Concert and activities for children.

Visual arts

Schack Art Center: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Admission is free. Tour the Schack Art Center’s galleries, store, hot shop and silversmithing studio. The annual “Holiday Art” exhibit, this year featuring the Northwest Watercolor Society, runs through Jan. 2. For information, call 425-259-5050 or go to www.schack.org.

Cascadia Art Museum: The museum, at 190 Sunset Ave. S., Edmonds, is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Admission for members and students is free, adults $10, military and seniors $7, and families (two adults and up to three children) $25. Free during Art Walk Edmonds, third Thursdays, 5 to 8 p.m. More at 425-336-4809 or www.cascadiaartmuseum.org. Through Feb. 20, on display is “Kenjiro Nomura, American Modernist: An Issei Artist’s Journey.” Nomura’s paintings serve as an important record of the Japanese-American experience during World War II.

Art walk and wreath walk in Edmonds: The second annual Wreath Walk Edmonds features holiday wreaths created by artists at downtown storefronts and businesses starting Nov. 18. Win your favorite wreath in an online auction through Dec. 16.

Gallery North: The gallery’s holiday show, “An Artful Holiday,” features work by 16 local artists. It opens Dec. 1 at the gallery, 401 Main St., Edmonds. Fore more information, go to www.GalleryNorthEdmonds.com.

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