BOOK-IT REPERTORY THEATRE
This season, Book-It Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Gus Menary has gone all-audio to play with the form and structure of book adaptations in five “mainstage” dramas. Single tickets are now on sale for Childfinder and The Canterville Ghost. Maflanaland goes on sale Feb. 15. Also for 2021, the company can’t tour, so they have woven the work of their artists into the structure and content of every offering: Interactive Story Kits, Story Adventure Workshops, Skills Workshops , and free Reader’s Theatre script excerpts! Learn more at click here.
CASCADE PUBLIC MEDIA
Feb. 4, Food for Thought: A Conversation with Christopher Kimball.
Feb. 16, Insurrection, Domestic Terror and White Supremacy . Guest journalists Leah Sotille and Bill Morlin will speak about this long-standing threat.
Feb. 19, CPM Community Listening Session, CPM wants to hear from your thoughts on the most pressing issues facing Central and Western WA during a lunchtime listening session.
Feb. 25, Well Beings: Centering the Mental Health of Black Youth addresses youth mental health and well-being. Learn more and register click here.
CLASSICAL KING FM & SEATTLE OPERA
Here’s a rare opportunity to listen to an operatic masterpiece in the comfort of your home, The Ring, recorded by Seattle Opera on August 2005. • Feb, 6 at 10pm: Das Rheingold. • Feb. 9 at 7pm: Die Walkiire • Feb. 11 at 7pm: Siegfried. • Feb. 13 at 10pm: Gotterdammerung . More at Seattle Opera – KINGFM
MUSEUM OF POP CULTURE (MOPOP)
lndulge in some cinematic junk food that feeds the soul, tickles the funnybone and makes your eyes roll at MoPOP’s So Bad, It’s Good movie series, featuring Con Air, Feb. 13. If the horror genre is more to your liking, check out It’s Coming from inside the House, showing Shivers on Feb. 19. More at Movies at MoPOP.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET
PNB’s next production, Romeo & Juliette, posts digitally Feb. 11-15, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Also for February, PNB offers live online re-creations of PNB’s Open Program to give adults dance students the same ballet classes they know and love from the comfort of their own home, offered Monday through Saturday. More at PNB.
POTTERY NORTHWEST
Explore your inner clay artist with a variety of two-hour classes offered online • Saturdays at 10am,
Sustainable Practices: Glorious Glaze Waste • Mondays at 6pm, Thrown Jars & Lids • Pre-recorded, Super fun
Claytime Beginner’s Handbuilding – You can also sign up for Pottery Northwest Speaks: A Roundtable Discussion with Tip Toland, Patti Warashina, and Richard Notkin, Feb. 26 at 6pm. More at Pottery Northwest
SEATTLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE
There’s a place for every child at SCT Winter Drama School Classes. From story drama to acting, to musical theatre, physical comedy, improv – and more. Class finder tools and scholarships make participation easy. More on classes and individualized experiences and Common Core Workshop and Residencies is at SCT.
SEATTLE OPERA
This romantic romp through comedy, quackery and happy truths returns for Valentine’s Day. The Elixir of Love streams online, Feb. 12-14. Learn more and buy tickets click here.
SEATTLE REP
Select Mondays at 5pm, Masterclass Mondays present former Seattle Rep artists in an interactive, behind-the scenes experience on the artistic process led by professional theater artists from across the nation. Open to artists and non-artists (ages 15+ recommended). Registration is required. Tickets are free (suggested donation of $10). Click here for more information.
SIFF
Virtual film appreciation classes are offered every Tuesday evening. Learn more about these and other film viewing options click here.
Feb. 9, The Hunt for Dr. Lecter. Slice into the world of Hannibal Lecter. Taught by John Trafton.
Feb. 16, Reel Black: Barry Jenkins and Black Skin in Color. Recognize the depth of emotional storytelling attained through
Barry Jenkins’ use of color in feature films. Taught by Isabella Price. Feb. 23, What The Femme: Rage! Investigate the cinema’s complicated relationship with revenge-seeking women. Taught by Isabella Price.
THE VERA PROJECT
Hands-on workshops for all ages and all experience levels, offered virtually during COVID-19, are taught by expert members in the VERA community. Offered in February: Gig Poster Design, Audio Production with Reaper, Music Mixing and Mastering, Zine Making 101, Embroidery & DIY Culture, and Basics to Live Streaming . Learn more click here.
Seattle Center encourages the public to explore these engaging and entertaining virtual experiences while we all await the return of live experiences on the grounds. Learn more and find additional events click here or call 206 684-7200.
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