 Storybook Theatre 3 Pigs
November 3 | Various Times | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
When the wolf is on the hunt for some succulent pork, the shakin’ bacon starts makin’ a sturdy, tooth-proof home for protection. This zany rendition of the favorite tale will have audiences, small and tall, rooting for the little porkers as they scramble to save their skins.
Twisted Flicks: The Blob
November 3 | 8 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | http://www.kpcenter.org
Get ready for a Twisted Flicks take on The Blob! Jet City Improv’s Twisted Flicks is Seattle’s only live movie re-dubbing show that merges improv comedy with classic B movies for a hilarious cinematic experience like none other.
Maria Schneider with SRJO
November 4 | 2 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
World-renowned composer and four-time GRAMMY-winning artist Maria Schneider leads the SRJO in a concert of her celebrated works. Schneider’s genre-bending style combines ethereal, layered sounds with full-throated density and unexpected rhythms, and she will lift the performance of the SRJO to new heights with her expressive conducting style.
Cello Loops that Map the Heart: Gretchen Yanover
November 4 | 2 p.m. | Kirkland Arts Center Gallery
Join the Kirkland Arts Center and KBCS 91.3 in welcoming Gretchen Yanover who will present a 90-minute cello recital with a short talk.
The Brothers Four: 60th Anniversary Show
November 7 | 7 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Folk revival pioneers the Brothers Four are national icons of American music. With hits like “Try to Remember,” “Greenfields” and “Michael, Row the Boat Ashore,” their elegant harmonies blend flawlessly with traditional folk instrumentation of the guitar, mandolin, banjo and bass.
Rise Up
November 9 & 10 | 8 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Don’t throw away your shot to see Rise Up, the Hamilton Tribute Band! Rise Up is an ensemble of top Seattle vocalists and musicians that performs the amazing music of the record-breaking Broadway musical and winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
An Evening with Andy McKee
November 11 | 7 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Andy McKee is among the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. His youthful energy and attention to song structure and melodic content elevates him above the rest. He entertains both the eye and the ear as he magically transforms the steel string guitar into a full orchestra via his use of altered tunings, tapping, partial capos, percussive hits and a signature two-handed technique.
Imagination Theatre
November 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Imagination Theater is back! Mystery, drama and laughter abound in America’s leading radio drama series regularly featuring private detective Harry Nile and tales of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Recorded live at KPC, America’s leading radio drama series is heard from coast to coast on more than 50 radio stations in North America, including KIXI in Seattle.
Meet the Author: Alexander McCall Smith
November 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Join the King County Library System and the Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission for an evening with Alexander McCall Smith. McCall Smith is the author of the bestselling No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, the bestselling Isabel Dalhousie series, and many more books. His work has been translated into more than 45 languages and sold millions of copies around the world. Book sales and signing to follow.
Uncle Bonsai CD Release Concert
November 16 | 8 p.m. Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Uncle Bonsai returns to the Kirkland Performance Center to celebrate the release of their latest album, The Family Feast: The Study of the Human Condition, First World Problems, and the Lasting Physiological and Psychological Effects of Eating Our Young.
David Grisman Folkjazz Trio
November 17 | Times Vary | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Mandolinist David Grisman is a longtime friend and collaborator of the late Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia. His music is known as “Dawg” music. For nearly half a century, mandolinist, composer, bandleader, producer David Grisman has been a guiding force in the evolving world of acoustic music. His musical range is wide and deep, embracing many styles, genres and traditions.
Warren Miller’s Face of Winter
November 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Loving the unadulterated joys of winter is something we all have in common with the late, great Warren Miller—who helped create and capture the magic of skiing. This year, new and veteran athletes alike pay tribute to the man who started it all in Face of Winter, the 69th installment from Warren Miller Entertainment (WME), presented by Volkswagen.
Seattle International Comedy Competition
November 23 | 8 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
America’s biggest touring comedy festival, the Seattle International Comedy Competition brings five of the top comics from around the country to compete for top honors and a shot at cash and prizes. Watch the 2017 finals at KPC!
Parklane Gallery November Featured Artists
November 5–December 7 | Parklane Gallery | https://www.parklanegallery.org
Parklane Gallery’s November featured artist is Sylvia Portillo. The featured artist reception is November 9.
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