Dance

International Ballet Theatre
Dracula
October 26-31
Theatre at Meydenbauer
IBT's cult classic is now in its 4th year, and better than ever! With beautiful new costumes, custom-made in Russia, and a troupe of Irish cloggers. Also join IBT's masquerade gala, "Twilight in Transylvania", on October 28.
Tickets: (425) 284-0444 or TicketWindowOnline.com

Kirkland Performance Center
Carmona Flamenco
November 9, 8:00pm
This award-winning group has made extensive concert, festival and cabaret appearances throughout Spain and the United States and is a perennial favorite at KPC.
Tickets: (425) 893-9900 or KPCenter.org

Heritage

Eastside Heritage Center
Coal Creek History Hike
Sunday, October 28, 2-4pm
Coal Creek Park.
Meet at the parking lot of the Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, Red Town Trailhead, 7336 Lakemont Boulevard S.E., Bellevue.
This easy walk along narrow, wooded trails has a few stair steps and some hills. EHC staff and volunteers will interpret the rich coalmining history of this special area. Bring all-weather clothing, good walking/hiking footwear and a water bottle.
Registration required: call 425-450-1049.

Eastside Heritage Center
Generations: Kemper Freeman, Jr. and the Freeman Family
Thursday, November 15, 7pm
Bellevue City Hall (450 110th Ave NE), Free Parking
3rd generation Bellevue businessman, Kemper Freeman, Jr., talks about the recently published Freeman biography, "Generations", and shares memories of life on Marymoor Farm, his transition into the family business, and his commitment to community involvement.
Info: (425) 450-1049 or EastsideHeritageCenter.org

Music

Sammamish Symphony Orchestra
Spooktacular
Sunday, October 28, 2pm
Eastlake Performing Arts Center, Sammamish
A collection of your favorite scary music!
Tickets: 1-800-965-4827 or SammamishSymphony.org

Music Works Northwest
First Friday Concert
November 2, 7:30 pm
14360 SE Eastgate Way, Suite 102, Belleuve
Special guest, pianist Dr. Ian Altman plays works by Hayden, Copland, Schuman, Chopin, and Liszt. Free admission, donations accepted at door, kids welcome. MusicWorksNW.org/Concerts

Kirkland Performance Center
Gene Bertoncini
Friday Nov. 2, 8:00pm
Gene Bertoncini is one of the most eloquent and versatile masters of the unaccompanied acoustic jazz guitar, weaving soft, seductive arrangements that cherish the melodies and harmonies of great songs. Part of the 2007 Earshot Jazz Festival.
Also: Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra presents: Great American Songbook IV with Greta Matassa on Sunday Nov. 4 at 3:00pm.
Tickets: (425) 893-9900 or KPCenter.org

The Bellevue Philharmonic
"Roll Over, Beethoven"
Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 pm
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2:00 pm
Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
Fusao Kajima, music director; Dan Williams, soloist.
Beethoven: Coriolan Overture; Strauss: Oboe Concerto; Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major
Tickets: BellevuePhil.org or from TicketWindow: (206) 325-6500 (Tues-Sat, 12-6pm)

Kirkland Performance Center
Seattle Opera Young Artists
Saturday Nov. 10, 8:00pm
Catch these rising opera stars in Leonard Bernstein's Trouble in Tahiti and Donizetti's Rita (a marital comedy).
Tickets: (425) 893-9900 or KPCenter.org

Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra
Free Concert
Sunday Nov. 11, 2pm
Crossroads Mall, 156th and NE 8th, Bellevue
Sinfonia with conductor Joseph Kempisty will be performing. Info: BYSO.org

Lyric Opera NW
La Traviata
November 11 to 18
Kirkland Performance Center (11, 18)
Theatre at Meydenbauer Center (15-17)
Verdi's opera masterpiece tells the heartbreaking story of Violetta and her love for Alfredo.
Ticket information at: LONW.org

Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra
Showcase Concert No. I
Sunday, Nov. 18
Sammamish High School Theatre, 140th and Main St, Bellevue 98005
Concert A, 3:30 p.m. Debut String Orchestra, Sinfonia, Flute Orchestra
Concert B, 6:00 p.m. Premiere Orchestra, Youth Symphony
Tickets available at the door or BYSO.org

Kirkland Performance Center
Highland, Heath & Holler: Celtic Music's Voyage To Appalachia
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 8:00pm
Featuring Martin Hayes, Dennis Cahill, Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Bruce Molsky, celebrating the remarkable musical heritage brought to southern Appalachia by Scottish and Irish settlers. Part of KPC's season-long Fiddlefest.
Tickets: (425) 893-9900 or KPCenter.org

Theatre

Bellevue Youth Theatre
Hocus Pokus
November 2 to 11, (7pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Suns)
Bellevue Youth Theatre, 16661 Northup Way
An Original Musical written and directed by Daniel Alpern. Aliens, witches, robots and time travel combine in a wacky story that you won't want to miss! Suitable for ages 4 and up.
Tickets: $9; reserved seating. Bellevuewa.gov/youth_theatre_productions

SecondStory Repertory
'A Chorus Line'
November 2 - December 1
The legendary Broadway musical about auditioning for a Broadway musical! Memorable tunes include What I Did for Love and One (Singular Sensation). Directed by Stan Gill, musical direction by Cathy Domeck, choreographed by Kasey Nusbickel, Stephanie Farhood, and Mary Boerema.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:15pm, Sundays at 2:15pm. Pay-what-you-can preview on Nov 1 at 8:15pm.
Tickets: (425) 881-6777 (Tue-Sat 1-5) or SecondStoryRep.org

StoryBook Theater (Studio East)
Chicken Little
Sat & Sun Nov 10, 11, 17, 18 (1pm & 3pm, also Sats @ 11am)
Kirkland Performance Center
Adaptation by Lani Brockman. Music & Lyrics by Susan Bardsley. The sky is falling and Chicken Little must go to the palace to tell the King! Along the way, the little clucker meets a variety of gullible, but loveable, baffoons who join him on his royal mission. Download Teacher Guide and more details.
Tickets: 1-877-827-1100 or Studio-East.org
Also on Sun Dec 2 @ 1pm & 3pm at Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. East, Seattle: 2 for 1 Coupon

Village Theatre - Issaquah
The King and I
November 14 to January 6
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Tony Award-winning classic is a stunning tale of learning to love and learning to change, and is perfect for the entire family.
Tickets: (425) 392-2202 or VillageTheatre.org

Bellevue Youth Theatre
Beauty and the Beast
November 23 - December 2 (Fri-Sun)
Bellevue Youth Theatre, 16661 Northup Way
Adapted and directed by James McClain. Suitable for ages 4 and up.
Tickets: $9; reserved seating. Bellevuewa.gov/youth_theatre_productions

Kirkland Performance Center
28th Annual Seattle International Stand-Up Comedy Competition
Friday Nov. 23, 8:00pm
The Comedy Underground conducts a national search for outstanding comedians who come to the Northwest to compete for $13,000. High stakes make for comedy at its best. *Not recommended for youths under 16.
Tickets: (425) 893-9900 or KPCenter.org

Studio East
'Twas the Night...
Nov 24 - Dec 16
Fridays @ 7pm, Saturdays @ 10, 1, 4, & 7pm, Sundays @ 1 & 4 pm
Studio East Mainstage Theater, 402 Sixth Street South, Kirkland
Now in its 7th season. Join us for this hilarious spin on the familiar holiday poem - a live musical guaranteed to have the whole family laughing! Written and directed by Lani Brockman & Susan Bardsley. Recommended for all ages. (90 mins)
Tickets: (425) 827-3123 or Studio-East.org

Kirkland Performance Center
Sister's Christmas Catechism
November 24 - 26
Fast becoming a KPC Holiday tradition, last year's run was nuttier than the Nutcracker, more of a kick than the Rockettes and a smash sold-out success! Bring your cameras and loved ones to participate in the onstage living nativity.
Tickets: (425) 893-9900 or KPCenter.org

Visual Art

Bellevue Arts Museum
Gord Peteran and Glenn Adamson
Thursday, November 1
Join artist Gord Peteran and curator Glenn Adamson as they lead a walking tour of the exhibition "Gord Peteran: Furniture Meets Its Maker" from 2-3 pm (free with Museum admission) or attend a Gallery viewing with hors d'oeuvres from 5:45-6:30 pm, followed by a lecture from 6:30-8:00pm (complimentary for members, $10 for non-members)
BellevueArts.org

Bellevue Arts Museum
Wine + Fine Design
Thursday, November 8, 6-9 pm
Join us for an elegant evening celebrating wine and fine design. Activities include private tours with the Director and the museum Curator along with wine tasting from 15 wineries, fine foods, jazz music, door prizes, and more. Proceeds benefit Bellevue Arts Museum. ($40 members, $50 non-members, $75 at the door)
BellevueArts.org

Bellevue Arts Museum
Lino Block Printing Demo
Saturday, Nov 10, 1-3 pm
Theresa Neinas, a local Lino block print artist will demonstrate how to create prints with a linoleum block. Free to the public. BellevueArts.org

Kirkland Arts Center
Holiday Arts Sale Benefit Preview Party
November 30, 6:30-10pm
For tickets to this festive, arts filled event, call (425) 822-7161. KirklandArtsCenter.org

Classes, Camps & Auditions

Kirkland Choral Society is holding open auditions throughout the season. Schedule yours by emailing Auditions@KirklandChoralSociety.org

SecondStory Repertory
New Classes
Improvisation (Ages:7-12)
Meets Wednesdays Nov 7-28 2:30-4:00pm
Auditioning for Musical Theatre (Ages: 13-17)
Meets Wednesdays, Nov 7-28 4:15-5:45pm
Under the Big Top (Ages: 5-8)
Meets Saturdays Nov 3-Dec 1 11:30am-1:30pm
More details: (425) 881-6777 (Tue-Sat 1-5) or SecondStoryRep.org

SecondStory Repertory
Winter Break Camps
No Fear Shakespeare (Ages: 11-18)
Meets Dec 19-21 10am-4pm
Musical-Where the Sidewalk Ends (Ages: 7-14)
Meets: Dec 26-28 10am-4pm
More details: (425) 881-6777 (Tue-Sat 1-5) or SecondStoryRep.org