Our critics have already recommended 60 awesome things to do this week, but if you’re looking for something a little more out of the ordinary, we’ve got you covered—from a drag show about environmental activism to Marvel Universe Live to Lewis Black.
TUESDAY
Cheese Class: Beer & Cheese!
Culture Club Cheese Bar (from The Calf & Kid owner Sheri LaVigne) will showcase the under-appreciated pairing of beer and cheese at this evening class.
WEDNESDAY
The Walk Across America for Mother Earth
Part play about activism, part “bedazzled drag show.” Presented in partnership with the Washington Ensemble Theatre. Written by Taylor Mac, music by Ellen Maddow, and directed by Ali el-Gasseir. (Through Sun)
The Art of Alzheimer’s: Improv Demonstration
Learn about improv and its relationship to memory, creativity, and dementia at this free event with instructors from Taproot Theatre’s Memory Loss classes.
THURSDAY
The Seattle Fringe Festival
“Seattle Fringe Festival showcases local talent that doesn’t often get play on larger stages. This a good thing for several reasons… [including that ] there’s a bunch of weird stuff you’re more likely to embrace in a festival-type setting than in an evening at the thea-tah-type setting, such as the Libertinis’ Uncle Seagull, a ‘mash-up of burlesque, clown, dance, and drama’ that they describe as a ‘love letter and ransom note to your favorite turn-of-the-century Russian poet Anton Chekhov!'” -Rich Smith (Through Sun)
Brett Hamil
Described as “Seattle’s only intentionally funny talk show” and “a mudpie lobbed into the halls of power,” the local Stewart-like presence of Brett Hamil is one of exasperation, information, and comedy.
Marvel Universe LIVE!
A live-action “arena experience” featuring Marvel superheroes (The Avengers, Spider-Man, and Wolverine) traveling the globe to unite the Cosmic Cube’s broken fractals. (Through Sun)
A Night to Remember: Corsages, Cake, and Cabaret
This dinner theater performance combines comedy, burlesque cabaret, and nostalgia for an evening at the Old Ranchero High School’s prom in 1957. They promise performances by Lily Verlaine, Babette La Fave, Tory Peil, Isobella Bloom, Jasper McCann, and the music of Prom Queen. (Through Sat)
Short Takes: The World of Emily Dickinson
Join the UW English Department to learn more about the life and poetry of the always-inscrutable Emily Dickinson.
Brass Monkeys and #All4Doras
A Beastie Boys tribute band, and “Seattle’s first ever boy band.” What could possibly go wrong?
Twisted Flicks: War of the Worlds
The only way to watch War of the Worlds is re-dubbed live by improvisers according to audience suggestion. (Through Sat)
FRIDAY
Shamanic Dance
This shamanic dance ceremony is meant to clear “mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual blocks that prevent you from living in your highest & greatest state of openness, confidence, joy, and empowerment.” Which sounds positive! Guests are asked to bring loose fitting and comfortable clothes and a water bottle. Go open your heart.
Techlandia
A one-woman show by Bridget Quigg, Techlandia is a hilariously painful take on the absurd place that Seattle is becoming/has already become. (Through Sat)
Lover’s Ball
Acid Tongue are going to Europe! Go send them off in style, with equally weird, lo-fi indie rockers Guantanamo Baywatch, Bred and Butter, and Stallion.
SATURDAY
Lewis Black
The acclaimed and acerbic comedian Lewis Black brings his “Emperor’s New Clothes: Naked Truth Tour” to the Paramount.
Vampire Club Helsing
This DJ night at the Mercury invites “all immortals, old ones and cold ones, bloodsuckers and fangbangers” to a night of “darkness and decadence.”
SUNDAY
Twisted Cabaret: My Twisted Valentine
Frank Oliver brings his multi-faceted talents to Hale’s for an evening of juggling, magic, and other hijinks.
