 Outstanding Performances on stage in Auburn
The City of Auburn has a handful of upcoming Performing Art shows featuring music, dance, and kids’ performances.
Please note, the Auburn Avenue Theater is temporarily closed, however; several shows have been moved to a different venues (as noted below). Please join us as we continue to bring the Auburn Community exciting performances to enjoy.
Friday May 20 | 7:30pm
May Comedy at the Course
Auburn Golf Course (Bogey’s Public House Event Space), 29630 Green River Rd SE, Auburn
Comedy Headliner: Past Seattle Comedy Competition winner, Damonde Tschritter, will be coming down from Vancouver, BC, to headline the May competition.Comedy Night at the Course will keep you laughing all night long as three comedians will work to twist your funny bone. Ages 18 and over only. Tickets: $18/$15.
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Saturday, May 21 | 7:30pm
Close to You - The Music of the Carpenters
Green River College Cascade Hall, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn
Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with her unabashedly catchy pop music. Singer and playwright Lisa Rock has compiled a moving tribute to the music and life of Carpenter, and brings it to the stage to perform some of Karen’s most memorable songs including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” and of course “Close to You.” Tickets: $25/$22.
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TICKET INFORMATION
For a full description of all shows and to purchase tickets, call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. or Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., or order online for print-at-home tickets at http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts. All tickets subject to $1.00 processing fee.
 Auburn Community Junior Players: Frozen Jr.
Ages 7-15 | July 11-29 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 3-week Fee: $780/$975
Location: Ilalko Elementary | Instructor: Kathryn Stahl
Performances (at Auburn Riverside High School Theater)
Friday, July 29 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, July 30 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM & Sunday, July 31 at 2:00 PM
Advanced Theater Scene Work Camp
Ages 13-17 | August 8-12 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | Fee: $260/$325
Location: The Garage (White River Valley Museum) | Instructor: Kathryn Stahl
Auburn Community Junior Players Sherlock Holmes
and the 1st Baker St. Irregular
Ages 7-15 | August 15-26 | 2 week fee: $520/$650
Location: Arthur Jacobson Elementary | Instructor: Kathryn Stahl
Performances (at Auburn Mountainview High School Theater) Saturday, August 27 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM Sunday, August 28 at 2:00 PM
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! FORMER AUBURN AVE. THEATER SHOWS TRANSITIONING TO FREE PERFORMANCES THIS SUMMER
Summer Sounds – FREE outdoor summer concerts
Every Thursday – July 7 through August 25
Les Gove Park | 6:30 pm
- Thursday, July 7 | Petty Thief – Tom Petty Tribute
- Thursday, July 14 | Auburn Symphony Orchestra
- Thursday, July 21 | Mariachi Mexico – Mariachi Music
- Thursday, July 28 | Buddy, Ritchie, and The Bopper – Honoring the day the Music Died
- Thursday, August 4 | Janice Lives – Janice Joplin Tribute
- Thursday, August 11 | New Age Flamenco – Flamenco Music
- Thursday, August 18 | Ron Stubbs - Rock N Roll Hypnotist
- Thursday, August 25 | Jessica Lynn Witty – Original Country.
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Sunday, July 31 | Auburn Farmers Market
Les Gove Park | 11:30 AM-12:15PM & 12:45-1:30PM
- Joey Jewell - Tribute to Sinatra and Friends
Friday, August 14 | Friday Night Flick Entertainment
Les Gove Park | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 AUBURN AVE THEATER STATUS UPDATE
(as of February 8, 2022)
In July 2021, a fire at the Max House Apartments in downtown Auburn completely destroyed the apartment building and several businesses. The Max House building, which was just south of the Auburn Avenue Theater, was demolished over the course of several weeks in December 2021. At the end of December 2021, the Auburn Avenue Theater was "red tagged" which is a code enforcement term that means we are unable to occupy the building.
A structural engineer evaluated the Auburn Avenue Theater on January 4, 2022. The report outlines structural damage concerns that identify potentially unsafe conditions to occupants of the building. The opinion from the structural assessment notes there are multiple building elements that pose a potential risk if not addressed.
Given this information, the Auburn Avenue Theater will remain closed. All scheduled performances for the remainder of the performing arts season (through August 2022) will be either moved or cancelled. Patrons that have tickets for performances during that timeframe will be contacted separately for information about specific performances.
The City is in the process of working with its insurance carrier to determine the appropriate avenues for an insurance claim. Once that is completed, the City will then be inviting the public to provide input regarding the next steps for the Auburn Avenue Theater.
The City of Auburn is supportive of the arts in Auburn and understands the value of having an active arts community in the downtown core. Stay up to date on next steps by subscribing to the Auburn Arts & Events eblast list.
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