Dec 05 Friday
Stories are shaped by the ways we tell them. In Shaping the Story: Designs for the Theatre by Carey Wong, go behind the scenes to see how theatre sets bring stories to life. During a career spanning over 50 years, Carey Wong has designed sets and costumes for more than 300 productions, including operas, plays, musicals, and ballets.
This exhibition features scale models of his designs in addition to costumes, set pieces, and stories of Washington’s rich entertainment history. From sketches of an idea to fully realized sets, explore how a designer’s decisions craft the world of a story.
LeMay – America’s Car Museum proudly presents The Birth of the American Supercar, a groundbreaking exhibition guest curated by renowned automotive innovator Steve Saleen. This one-of-a-kind display invites guests on an exhilarating journey through the evolution of American supercars. From early speed pioneers to cutting-edge modern marvels, visitors will experience a stunning lineup of vehicles that have redefined engineering, speed, and style, built by a wide range of American automotive manufacturers like Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Saleen himself, and even some more obscure ones like Vector, Cunningham, and Hennessey. From roaring V8s to sleek carbon-fiber bodies, discover how American automakers pushed boundaries, challenged European rivals, and redefined what a supercar could be. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see some of the most thrilling and historically significant American-made performance vehicles ever built—all under one roof.
Santa Claus is Coming to Village at Totem Lake! The most wonderful time of the year is almost here and Santa is making his grand arrival at the Village at Totem Lake. Bring your family and friends to capture unforgettable holiday memories with Santa from November 28 through December 24, 2025 at 11901 NE Village Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98034.Holiday Hours Overview:Santa Hours:Friday–Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PMSunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PMDecember 15–19: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PMDecember 22–23: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMChristmas Eve: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMSpecial Themed Events:Santa Paws (Pet Photos): December 2 & 9, 3:00–7:00 PMCowboy Santa: December 4 & 11, 3:00–7:00 PMPajama Night: December 10, 3:00–7:00 PMCaring Santa (Sensory-Friendly): December 7 & 14, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMSanta will wear his classic red suit most days, with fun themed looks on special event days!Santa visits are free! Come enjoy the holiday magic and meet Santa Claus.Bring your family and friends to capture unforgettable moments with Santa and make special memories this season. Families can reserve their visit in advance using our appointment link: https://www.thesantapeople.com/kirkland-washington-santa-claus-visits-village-at-totem-lakeFor questions, email contact@souvenirphotograph.com or call 833-268-8743.Make your season merry and bright with Santa at Village at Totem Lake!
Bundle up and let BIMA light your way into the season! For two unforgettable nights, the plaza transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with vendor booths, cozy vibes, and live music. Twinkle lights set the mood as you browse hand-crafted goods from talented Pacific Northwest makers—perfect for checking off your gift list with something truly one-of-a-kind.
Shop local: Discover a curated lineup of artisans and creatives offering everything from jewelry and textiles to ceramics and gourmet treats.
Play & create: Dive into all-ages DIY craft stations, snap a free photo-booth pic, or warm your hands at the fire-pit lounges.
Sip & savor: Enjoy seasonal drinks—both spirited and zero-proof—alongside delicious street food to keep you fueled while you explore.
Soak up the sounds: A live DJ keeps the energy high on the plaza, and each night features a special headlining concert inside the museum (artist announcements coming soon!).
Need a break? Head to the BIMA Classroom for cozy, free screenings of holiday film favorites.
It’s the perfect blend of light, sound, and community magic—don’t miss this joyful kickoff to the season!
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Have you ever watched a movie musical and found you really, really fantasized about being up on the screen with the cast? Well, here is your chance to almost do that! Friday Nights 6:30 - 9:30
A 30-minute dance move tutorial will be held prior to the start of each film.
FREE!!!
7/19: In The Heights
7/26: Kinky Boots
8/2: CHICAGO
8/9: DREAMGIRLS
8/16: West Side Story
8/23: HAMILTON
9/6: Sweet Charity
9/13: RENT
9/20: TBD
Welcomed by KNKX. Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, John Lewis, Tommy Emmanuel, Lionel Hampton, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List:” for the Wall Street Journal.
His dynamic genre-spanning music has brought him to 21 countries on three continents – and still growing – performing in some of the world’s most illustrious venues, including the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, New York’s Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, and the world’s oldest indoor concert hall, Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy.
Pasquale Grasso - It was the kind of endorsement most rising guitarists can only dream of, and then some. In his interview for Vintage Guitar magazine’s February 2016 cover story, Pat Metheny was asked to name some younger musicians who’d impressed him. “The best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life is floating around now, Pasquale Grasso,” said the jazz-guitar icon and NEA Jazz Master. “This guy is doing something so amazingly musical and so difficult. “Mostly what I hear now are guitar players who sound a little bit like me mixed with a little bit of [John Scofield] and a little bit of [Bill Frisell],” he continued. “What’s interesting about Pasquale is that he doesn’t sound anything like that at all. In a way, it is a little bit of a throwback, because his model—which is an incredible model to have—is Bud Powell. He has somehow captured the essence of that language from piano onto guitar in a way that almost nobody has ever addressed. He’s the most significant new guy I’ve heard in many, many years.”
Experience the magic of the season with two of music's most beloved voices in an unforgettable evening of holiday favorites and chart-topping hits!
Colbie Caillat, the 2X GRAMMY Award-winning songstress behind the 6X Platinum smash "Bubbly" and beloved holiday album Christmas in the Sand, brings her signature warm, West Coast style to the stage. With over 15 billion global streams and a catalog of multi-Platinum hits including "Realize," "Try," and her GRAMMY-winning duet "Lucky," Caillat's soulful voice has captivated audiences worldwide across pop and country music.
Gavin DeGraw, the GRAMMY-nominated powerhouse known for iconic anthems like "I Don't Want To Be" and the 4X Platinum hit "Not Over You," delivers his distinctive fusion of pop, soul, and folk. Fresh off his acclaimed Christmas EP A Classic Christmas and the 20th anniversary celebration of his breakthrough album Chariot, DeGraw's versatile artistry shines whether he's sharing the stage with Billy Joel or crafting intimate acoustic moments.
Together, these two extraordinary artists—who previously collaborated on the GRAMMY-nominated "We Both Know"—promise an evening filled with holiday warmth, beloved hits, and the kind of musical chemistry that only comes from true artistry.
Don't miss this special seasonal celebration featuring two voices that have soundtracked countless memories and will create new ones this holiday season.
BIMA presents two evenings of live virtuosic acoustic instrumental music with Wes Corbett and Simon Chrisman. This extraordinary duo brings original compositions and mind-blowing technical ability to the Frank Buxton Auditorium for a night of unforgettable music.
About the ArtistsWes and Simon started down the musical road at around the same time, on the same small island, but only met by chance and with the accidental help of Bill Frissell and a local noodle shack. Fast friends from the start, theyve made music together every chance theyve had along the way, making two records with chamber grass outfit the Bee Eaters, and stealing chances to get in a two or two when passing through each others city of residence while on tour with other bands. Now, sixteen years after meeting, theyre releasing their first duo recording
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Wesley Corbett has been playing the banjo since he was 16, after a split from the classical piano. He has performed with many of the most influential acoustic musicians of our time, including Mike Marshall, Darol Anger, Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Hull, Bruce Molsky, Robert Earl Keen, Tony Trischka, Molly Tuttle, and Laurie Lewis (among many others), as well as touring internationally with the Indie-Popgrass band Joy Kills Sorrow. From 2011-2015 Wes was the professor of banjo at Berklee School of Music in Boston, MA. He now lives in Nashville, TN and plays in the Molly Tuttle Band.
Hammer dulcimer virtuoso Simon Chrisman brings an unusual style to an instrument that has previously been thought to have limited range and technique…his inventive virtuosic touch and sophisticated rhythmic sensibilities are redefining the instrument and earning the attention of musicians from all over the world. He tours with the Jeremy Kittel Band and the Bee Eaters, and has performed with Darol Anger, Bruce Molsky, Mike Marshall, Laurie Lewis and Seamus Egan.
Tumble out of bed and stumble to the theater for this delicious workplace revenge comedy from living legend Dolly Parton. Pushed to the boiling point by their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical boss, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even—a plan that spins wildly and hilariously out of control. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?
Set in the Rolodex era, when shag rugs, pet rocks, and disco were the grooviest things around, this must-see, dance-filled musical is based on the hit 1980 film and features the blockbuster title song—plus a new score of 18 original numbers by Dolly Parton herself. Outrageous, big-hearted, and even a little romantic, 9 to 5: The Musical is about teaming up and getting credit, it’s about kicking butt and taking care of business, and it’s about to put a huge smile on your face.
For five unforgettable seasons, Harlequin’s A Christmas Carol has captured the hearts of audiences across the South Sound. Now, in our 5th anniversary production, we invite you to rediscover Dickens’ timeless tale of hope, redemption, and the true spirit of the season. Whether it’s your first visit or a return to a beloved tradition, this year promises to be the most memorable yet—with a reworked script, new characters, an updated set, new special effects, and all the warmth, music, and holiday magic you’ve come to cherish. Traditions evolve, and who knows what the future holds? Don’t miss this milestone year of A Christmas Carol at Harlequin.
