What’s happening in music, theater and more in Snohomish County
Music
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.
Holiday Variety Show: Stitch Mitchell will emcee this show at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 3rd St. The show will feature The Jewel Tones’ Motown Christmas melodies, Holiday Harmony Pop’s jazzy renditions and a special intermission of staged holiday readings by local children. Tickets are $18. Beer, wine and holiday refreshments will be available for purchase. For more, go to www.marysvillewa.gov.
EMI Holiday Party: Local artists — Road Trups, Sylvi, Funeralhomes, The Porters, Maxwell Mooney and more — will sing holiday and winter-themed covers, as well as original songs, 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Lucky Dime, 1618 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Tickets are $10 at the door. Donations of diapers, feminine products and other needs are asked for local Afghan refugees. For more, go to www.everettmusicinitiative.com.
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, this group, 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, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $25-$30. More at www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.
Joan Osborne & the Weepies: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Osborne is a singer-songwriter who came to prominence, 1996 with the Grammy-winning album “Relish.” The Weepies are led by singer-songwriters Deb Talan and Steve Tannen. They’ve sold more than 1 million records. Tickets are $59.60-$66. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.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, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. 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, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $25-$30. More at www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.
International Guitar Night: This event returns with a brand new lineup featuring acoustic rock sensation Luca Stricagnoli (Italy), progressive classical guitarist, Thu Le (Vietnam), Slack Key master Jim Kimo West (Hawaii) and Latin Swing pioneer Lulo Reinhardt (Germany). 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $41.60-$51. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
Jenny Don’t and the Spurs: They’ll play at 8 p.m. Jan. 29 at Lucky Dime, 1618 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Smoker Dad also will perform. The show begins at 7:30 with a DJ set of classic country gold. For more, go to www.everettmusicinitiative.com.
Peter Rivera: The drummer and lead singer for 1969-‘75 hitmakers Rare Earth returns to the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Tickets are $20. More at www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.
Enumclaw: The buzzy band named after the Seattle exurb is slated to perform Feb. 12 at the Lucky Dime, 1618 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Tres Leches will open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12, advance, $15 at the door. For more, go to www.everettmusicinitiative.com
I Am King: This Michael Jackson tribute is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $28-$45. More at www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.
Nightclubs
FRIDAY
Café Zippy, Everett: Steven Padilla (acoustic/country), 6-8 p.m.
Maltby Pizza & Pasta, Snohomish: Doug Rusk (Acoustic/Rock), 6 p.m.
The Grape & Grain, Everett: Joshua Red Uttech (Rock/Pop/Eclectic), 6:30-9 p.m.
Looking Glass Coffee, Snohomish: Ella Molsee (Acoustic), 7-9 p.m.
Madison Avenue Pub, Everett: Stacy Jones Band, Chester Dennis Jones & The Groovetramps, Papa G and The J’s 7-10 p.m.
Port Gardner Bay Winery, Everett: Larry and Vicki (Americana), 7 p.m.
Soundbite Cider, Everett: Rock n Roll Bingo with Badd Chicken (Rock), 7-9 p.m.
Tulalip Casino Canoes Cabaret: FEVER 103 (Foreigner Tribute), 7 p.m.
Vessel Taphouse, Lynnwood: Green Jelly, R.C.K., Shizerdome, Boxcutter PNW, Javelin (Rock+), 7 p.m.
Historic Everett Theatre, Everett: Cherry Cherry (Neil Diamond Tribute), 7:30 p.m.
Collector’s Choice Restaurant, Snohomish: The Rumor (Classic Rock), 8 p.m.
PUB 282, Camano: Jimmy Wright Band (Rock n Roll), 8-10 p.m.
Rocko’s Fireside, Everett: Robbie Dee’s Tribute to Elvis (Rock), 8 p.m.
Scuttlebutt Taproom, Everett: Queen Mother, Mysterious Ways (Queen & U2 Tribute), 8 p.m.
Mirkwood Public House, Arlington: Skablins (Ska), Jeremy Abbott (Acoustic/Reggae), 8:30 p.m.
Oxford Saloon, Snohomish: Sea of Green (Classic Rock), 8:30 p.m.-12am
Engel’s Pub, Edmonds: The Dogtones (Rock/Pop), 9 p.m.
Peabo’s Sports Bar & Grill, Mill Creek: The Bel Reds (Rock), 9 p.m.
Quil Ceda Creek Casino, Tulalip: Judas Rising (Judas Priest tribute), 9 p.m.
Tulalip Casino Canoes Cabaret: The Phoenix (Top 40/R&B), 9:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
Café Zippy, Everett: Jim Page (Acoustic/Folk), 4-6 p.m.
Maltby Pizza & Pasta, Snohomish: Doug Rusk (Acoustic/Rock), 6 p.m.
The Grape & Grain, Everett: Howard Mack (Pop/Classic Rock/Blues/Jazz), 6:30-9 p.m.
Bits, Mukilteo: Cory Vincent (Acoustic/Grunge/Blues), 7-10 p.m.
Port Gardner Bay Winery, Everett: Twin Harbors (Acoustic Rock), 7-9 p.m.
Sound to Summit Brewing, Snohomish: Eden (Rock/Pop), 7-10 p.m.
Village Taphouse & Grill, Marysville: Polly O’Keary and The Rhythm Method (Power Blues), 7-10 p.m.
Historic Everett Theatre, Everett: Bee Gees Gold (Bee Gees Tribute), 7:30 p.m.
Collector’s Choice Restaurant, Snohomish: The Vandalls (Classic Rock), 8 p.m.
Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, Stanwood: Mama Dirty Skirt (Classic Rock), 8-11:30 p.m.
Looking Glass Coffee, Snohomish: Olizar (Acoustic), 8-10 p.m.
Lynnwood Eagles 2888: The Shortcutz (Classic & Modern Rock), 8 p.m.
PUB 282, Camano: False Sense of Security (Classic Rock), 8-10 p.m.
Tony V’s Garage, Everett: Punk Rushmore, The Barbarinos and The Pilchuck Boyz (Rock/Punk/Reggae), 8 p.m.
Oxford Saloon, Snohomish: Heartbreaker (Tribute to Led Zeppelin), 8:30 p.m.-12am
Bubba’s Roadhouse, Sultan: The Adarna (Jet City Rock), 9 p.m.
Engel’s Pub, Edmonds: Nick Mardon Trio (Rock/Blues), 9 p.m.
Quil Ceda Creek Casino, Tulalip: The Hipsters (Rock), 9 p.m.
Tulalip Casino Canoes Cabaret: Rumor 6 (Rock/Pop), 9:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
Oxford Saloon, Snohomish: Bob Theis (Acoustic), 1:30-4:30 p.m. Swingtime Express (Swing/Jazz), 6 to 9 p.m.
Tulalip Casino Canoes Cabaret: Non Jovi (Bon Jovi Tribute), 8 p.m.
Source: Everett Rock
Stage
THEATER
“A Christmas Carol: The Radio Show”: A staged reading of the Dickens classic is set for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Marysville Opera House. It’s free. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more, go to www.marysvillewa.gov.
Red Curtain Arts Center: “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas Carol” runs through Dec. 19 at the theater, 9315 State Ave. #J, Marysville., 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, 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, runs through Dec. 19. 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” (Feb. 18-March 13), “The Book Club Play” (April 8-May 1), “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” (May 27-June 19) and “Raisin” (July 15-Aug. 7). Season tickets for all four shows are $104-$312. Single tickets for each show also are now on sale. Go to the website for prices.
DANCE
Reflections School of Dance: The Mill Creek school plans its annual holiday performance at 4 p.m. Dec. 11 at Jackson High School, 1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek.
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, 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. 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, 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. Dec. 9-12, 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, 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, through 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.
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, through Dec. 18. Trees cost $40 to $100 and are planted, 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 at the Everett Public Library. 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. Cascadia’s annual exhibition of vintage Christmas cards by noted Northwest artists and designers runs through Jan. 9. New additions to the collection this year include an extremely rare original Christmas card watercolor by Mark Tobey from 1955.
“Honey, I Shrunk the Art”: The 32nd annual small works show takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Jan. 23 at Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. More at www.matzkefineart.com.
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. Gallery North: The gallery’s holiday show, “An Artful Holiday,” features work by 16 local artists at the gallery, 401 Main St., Edmonds. For more information, go to www.GalleryNorthEdmonds.com.
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