Bellevue

Late Night Music at Crossroads

Ongoing Live music, 7:30-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Crossroads Bellevue, 15600 N.E. Eighth St. Jan. 5: Mongrel Kings Of Folk Orville Johnson And Mark Graham. Jan. 6: First Saturday Big Band Dance With Maia Santell And House Blend. Jan. 12: Jack Cook And The Phantoms Of Soul. Jan. 13: Reggie Garrett And The Snake Oil Peddlers. Jan. 19: Folk Rock Group Crookshank. Jan. 20: Katy Bourne Group. Jan. 26: Chris Stevens And The Surf Monkeys. Jan. 27: The Tall Boys. Feb. 2: The Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra. (425-644-1111 or www.crossroadsbellevue.com)

“It’s A Wonderful Life”

Sat Radio Enthusiasts of Puget Sound presents a radio show adaptation of the classic movie followed by conversation and stories with cast member Karolyn Grimes who played Zuzu in the original film, 2 p.m. Jan. 6, Bellevue Community College Carlson Theater, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E. Tickets: $9.50. (206-542-6231 or www.repsonline.org)

Buccaneer Blast

Sun Children’s entertainers Captain Bogg & Salty play calypso, pop and buccaneer rock for the whole family, 2 p.m. Jan. 7, Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St. Tickets: $5-$10. (206-325-6500 or www.ticketwindowonline.com)

Singer-Songwriter Showcase

Ongoing Kristen Connell, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Crossroads Bellevue, 15600 N.E. Eighth St. Jan. 18: Brian Butler. Jan. 25: Brad Warren. (425-644-1111or www.crossroadsbellevue.com)

A Grand Night for Singing

Plan Ahead The Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra with soprano Jennifer Check, tenor Daniel Ebbers and baritone Victor Benedetti perform arias, duets and trios from both Opera and the Broadway stage, 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13-14, Theatre at Meydenbauer, 11100 N.E. Sixth St. Tickets: $10-$30. (206-325-6500 or www.ticketwindowonline.com)

PFLAG

Plan Ahead Provides support for parents, families and friends of lesbians and gays. Guest speakers Dotti Berry and Robynne Sapp share the story their year-long journey, “Gay into Straight America.” 7 p.m. Jan. 18 First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave N.E. (425-483-6642 or www.bellevue-pflag.org)

Botanical Garden Docent Training

Plan Ahead Volunteer docents give guided tours of the gardens and serve as weekend hosts in the visitors center. Docent training will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 18-March 8. Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St. (register: 425-451-3755 or www.bellevuebotanical.org)

Bothell

“In the Mood”

Sun A 1940s big band musical review, 7 p.m. Jan. 7, Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E. Tickets: $44.50. (425-489-6018 or www.npacf.org)

Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble

Plan Ahead 25th anniversary celebration with traditional bluegrass and percussive dance from around the world, 8 p.m. Jan. 13, Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E. Tickets: $29.50. (425-489-6018 or www.npacf.org)

Carnation

Scottish Fiddle & Guitar

Sat Fiddle Champion Brandon Vance and guitarist Mark Minkler perform, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6, Miller’s Community and Arts Center, 4597 Tolt Ave. (425-333-5007 or www.millersarts.com)

Swil Kanim

Plan Ahead Storytelling, poetry and music with Native American violinist Swil Kanim, 8 p.m. Jan. 13, Miller’s Community & Arts Center, 4597 Tolt Ave. (425-333-5007 or www.millersarts.com)

Cedar Bark Baskets

Plan Ahead Beginning workshop on weaving native Pacific Northwest baskets, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan 14, Miller’s Community and Arts Center, 4597 Tolt Ave. Cost: $35. (register: 425-333-5007 or www.millersarts.com)

Issaquah

“Seussical”

Starts Fri Village Theatre’s TeenSelect Issaquah performs this musical based on the children’s books of Dr. Seuss, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 5-14, First Stage Theatre, 120 Front St. N. Tickets: $8-$10. (425-392-2202 or www.villagetheatre.org)

Glitz & Glam

Plan Ahead Crafts, games, glamour and karaoke for girls age 5-10, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 12, Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S. Cost: $15. (register: 425-837-3300)

Pickering Barn & Tibbetts Creek Manor Open House

Plan Ahead Tours, rental information and information from caterers, florists, musicians and other vendors, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 13, Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. and Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. N.W. (425-837-3367)

Family Fridays

Plan Ahead Swimming, activities, games, crafts and indoor playground, 6:30-9 p.m. Jan. 19, Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S. Cost: $5/family. (425-837-3300)

Kirkland

Opera Preview: “Don Giovanni”

Thur Opera expert Norm Hollingshead discusses Mozart’s “greatest opera” with musical excerpts, 7 p.m. Jan. 4, Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Ave. (425-822-2459 or www.kcls.org)

Kirkland Art Walk

Wed 18 downtown Kirkland galleries have extended hours with artists’ receptions at some galleries, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 10. Maps available at the galleries. (425-889-8212)

Eastside CHADD Meeting

Plan Ahead Attorney Charlotte Cassady discusses IEPs and 504s, 7 p.m. Jan. 16, Evergreen Hospital, room TAN 101, 12040 N.E. 128th St. (206-622-2127 or www.nwchadd.org)

Mercer Island

Opera Preview: “Don Giovanni”

Wed Opera expert Norm Hollingshead discusses Mozart’s “greatest opera” with musical excerpts, 7 p.m. Jan. 10, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. (206-236-3537 or www.kcls.org)

Creative Writing Workshop for Home Schoolers

Plan Ahead Author Clare Meeker shares writing techniques and how to become a writer, 9 a.m. Jan. 12, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. (register: 206-236-3537)

Film and Discussion: “An American in Paris”

Plan Ahead View an discuss this classic film, 1 p.m. Jan. 13, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. (206-236-3537 or www.kcls.org)

Redmond

Marymoor Park Bird Walk

Fri Watch for birds along the nature trail; bring binoculars, 8 a.m. Jan. 5. Meet in the Southwest corner of parking lot D, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E. Cost: $1 parking fee. (425-576-8805 or www.elwas.org)

Brothers From Different Mothers

Fri-Sun Half-brothers and master jugglers Matt Baker and Alex Zerbe perform their show of juggling feats and silly stunts, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 5-7, SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St. Tickets: $10. (425-881-6777 or www.secondstoryrep.org)

Renton

Tingstad & Rumbel in Concert

Plan Ahead Northwest acoustic duo, 7 p.m. Jan. 12, Renton Ikea Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St. Tickets: $20-$24. (425-204-3455 or www.ikeapac.org)

Snoqualmie

Fireside Fridays: “Salish Moon”

Plan Ahead Flutist Gary Stroutsos shares music from his CD inspired by “the people of the moon,” the Snoqualmie; wine and cheese tasting, 5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 12, Salish Lodge, 6501Railroad Ave. (425-888-2556 or www.salishlodge.com)

Fireside Fridays: Avalanches in the Northwest

Plan Ahead Ken Turner shares stories of the power of Mother Nature from his years of experience with the Wilderness Medical Associates and Seattle Member Rescue; complimentary wine and cheese tasting, 5-6:30 Jan. 19, Salish Lodge, 6501 Railroad Ave. S.E. (425-888-2556 or www.salishlodge.com)

Woodinville

Woody Debris Recycling

Starts Fri City residents can recycle woody storm debris up to 12 inches in diameter, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 5-6 and 12-13 at Bobby Wolfort Trucking and Demolition, 22014 W. Bostian Road. Free; proof of residency required. (425-489-2700 ext. 2240 or www.ci.woodinville.wa.us)

Compiled by Nyssa Rogers

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