For detailed information about upcoming events in the Seattle area, contact the Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau. Phone 206-461-5840 or 206-461-5800. http://www.visitseattle.org.

To call any of the phone numbers listed in this calendar from outside the U.S. or Canada, you must first dial your country's international access code, followed by the U.S. country code, 1.

Information in this calendar is subject to change and should be confirmed.

August, 2008

17 Aug—BrasilFest. A repertoire of art, music and dance celebrates Brazilian culture. Also demonstrations and workshops in Capoeira martial arts and samba dance, photography exhibits, films and children's activities. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 206-684-7200. http://www.brasilfest.com.

23, 24 Aug—TibetFest. Artists wearing authentic masks and costumes perform folk music and dance. Also lectures and a bazaar with traditional handmade prayer flags and other arts and crafts. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 206-444-4059. http://www.seattlecenter.com.

Late August—Performance. The Seattle Theater Group presents concerts, dance, Broadway musicals, film screenings and other performances at two venues. Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St., and Moore Theater, 1932 Second Ave. For information, call 206-467-5510. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888 or 206-292-2787. http://www.theparamount.com. Continues through early June 2009

Throughout August—Theater. A Contemporary Theatre (ACT) presents a full season of eclectic productions. Kreielsheimer Place, Union and Seventh Street. For information, call 206-292-7660. For tickets, call 206-292-7676. http://www.acttheatre.org. Continues through late November

Throughout August—Major-League Baseball. The Seattle Mariners play regular-season home games at Safeco Field, 1250 First Ave. S. For information, call 206-346-4000. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-622-4487. http://www.mariners.mlb.com. Season continues through late September

Throughout August—WNBA Basketball. The Seattle Storm play regular-season home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 206-281-5800. For tickets, call 206-217-9622. http://www.wnba.com/storm. Continues through mid September

Throughout August—Soccer. The United Soccer League Seattle Sounders men's and women's teams play regular-season home games at Seahawks Stadium, 800 Occidental Ave. S. For information, call 206-622-3415. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.seattlesounders.net. Season concludes late August

Throughout August—Theater. Intiman Theatre, one of the Northwest's premier performing-arts companies, presents a season of diverse works. Seattle Center, 201 Mercer St. For information, call 206-269-1901. For tickets, call 206-269-1900. http://www.intiman.org. Continues through late December

September, 2008

1 Sep—Labor Day. Public holiday.

6, 7 Sep—Bumbershoot. This celebrated arts festival spotlights many genres: music, spoken word, performance art, short films, readings, comedy and more. More than 2,500 artists, from international superstars to regional talent, perform on 20 stages. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 206-281-7788. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.bumbershoot.com.

26-28 Sep—Festa Italiana. A boccie tournament, grape stomp, celebrity-chef demonstrations, films, art exhibits, music, crafts and traditional Italian food highlight this annual festival. Events take place throughout the preceding week, including a wine tasting and Mass. Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., and other venues. For information, call 206-282-0627. http://www.festaseattle.com.

Early-Late September—NFL Football. The Seattle Seahawks play home games at Seahawks Stadium, 800 Occidental Ave. S. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-622-4295, or toll-free 888-635-4295. http://www.seahawks.com. Season continues through late December

Early-Late September—Theater. The acclaimed Seattle Children's Theatre presents plays for all ages of children, focusing on new works and education. Performances take place at the Charlotte Martin and Eve Alvord theaters. 201 Thomas St. For information, call 206-443-0807. For tickets, call 206-441-3322. http://www.sct.org. Continues through late June 2009

Early-Mid September—Salmon Homecoming. This festival coincides with the return of salmon to spawn. Includes a three-day powwow, Native American dances, storytelling, music, crafts, and a waterfront 5K run and walk. Waterfront Park, Piers 62 and 63, and other venues along the Seattle waterfront. For information, call 206-381-9063. http://www.salmonhomecoming.com.

Early-Mid September—WNBA Basketball. The Seattle Storm play regular-season home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 206-281-5800. For tickets, call 206-217-9622. http://www.wnba.com/storm. Concludes mid September

Mid-Late September—WHL Hockey. The Seattle Thunderbirds play regular-season home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 425-869-7825. For tickets, call 206-448-7825, or Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.seattle-thunderbirds.com. Continues through mid March 2009

Mid-Late September—Concert. The Seattle Symphony performs regularly at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. For information, call 206-215-4700. For tickets, call 206-215-4747, or toll-free 866-833-4747. http://www.seattlesymphony.org. Continues through mid July 2009

Late September—Theater. Book-It presents theater productions of classic and contemporary literature. 305 Harrison St. For tickets, call 206-216-0833. Continues through mid June 2009

Late September—Dance. Pacific Northwest Ballet presents traditional and mixed-repertory productions. Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-441-9411. For tickets, call 206-441-2424. http://www.pnb.org. Continues through mid June 2009

Throughout September—Performance. The Seattle Theater Group presents concerts, dance, Broadway musicals, film screenings and other performances at two venues. Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St., and Moore Theater, 1932 Second Ave. For information, call 206-467-5510. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888 or 206-292-2787. http://www.theparamount.com. Continues through early June 2009

Throughout September—Theater. Intiman Theatre, one of the Northwest's premier performing-arts companies, presents a season of diverse works. Seattle Center, 201 Mercer St. For information, call 206-269-1901. For tickets, call 206-269-1900. http://www.intiman.org. Continues through late December

Throughout September—Major-League Baseball. The Seattle Mariners play regular-season home games at Safeco Field, 1250 First Ave. S. For information, call 206-346-4000. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-622-4487. http://www.mariners.mlb.com. Season concludes late September

Throughout September—Theater. A Contemporary Theatre (ACT) presents a full season of eclectic productions. Kreielsheimer Place, Union and Seventh Street. For information, call 206-292-7660. For tickets, call 206-292-7676. http://www.acttheatre.org. Continues through late November

October, 2008

13 Oct—Columbus Day. Public holiday.

Early-Late October—Theater. The Seattle Repertory Theatre performs at the Bagley Wright and Leo K theaters, 155 Mercer St. For information, call 206-443-2210. For tickets, call 206-443-2222, or toll-free 877-900-9285. http://www.seattlerep.org. Continues through late April 2009

Mid-Late October—Opera. The Seattle Opera performs regularly at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-389-7600. For tickets, call 206-289-7676, or toll-free 800-426-1619. http://www.seattleopera.org. Continues through late May 2009

Late October—NBA Basketball. The Seattle SuperSonics play home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 206-281-5800. For tickets, call toll-free 800-462-2849, or Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.nba.com/sonics. Season continues through mid April 2009

Throughout October—Theater. Book-It presents theater productions of classic and contemporary literature. 305 Harrison St. For tickets, call 206-216-0833. Continues through mid June 2009

Throughout October—Theater. The acclaimed Seattle Children's Theatre presents plays for all ages of children, focusing on new works and education. Performances take place at the Charlotte Martin and Eve Alvord theaters. 201 Thomas St. For information, call 206-443-0807. For tickets, call 206-441-3322. http://www.sct.org. Continues through late June 2009

Throughout October—Theater. Intiman Theatre, one of the Northwest's premier performing-arts companies, presents a season of diverse works. Seattle Center, 201 Mercer St. For information, call 206-269-1901. For tickets, call 206-269-1900. http://www.intiman.org. Continues through late December

Throughout October—Dance. Pacific Northwest Ballet presents traditional and mixed-repertory productions. Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-441-9411. For tickets, call 206-441-2424. http://www.pnb.org. Continues through mid June 2009

Throughout October—Performance. The Seattle Theater Group presents concerts, dance, Broadway musicals, film screenings and other performances at two venues. Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St., and Moore Theater, 1932 Second Ave. For information, call 206-467-5510. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888 or 206-292-2787. http://www.theparamount.com. Continues through early June 2009

Throughout October—WHL Hockey. The Seattle Thunderbirds play regular-season home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 425-869-7825. For tickets, call 206-448-7825, or Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.seattle-thunderbirds.com. Continues through mid March 2009

Throughout October—Theater. A Contemporary Theatre (ACT) presents a full season of eclectic productions. Kreielsheimer Place, Union and Seventh Street. For information, call 206-292-7660. For tickets, call 206-292-7676. http://www.acttheatre.org. Continues through late November

Throughout October—NFL Football. The Seattle Seahawks play home games at Seahawks Stadium, 800 Occidental Ave. S. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-622-4295, or toll-free 888-635-4295. http://www.seahawks.com. Season continues through late December

Throughout October—Concert. The Seattle Symphony performs regularly at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. For information, call 206-215-4700. For tickets, call 206-215-4747, or toll-free 866-833-4747. http://www.seattlesymphony.org. Continues through mid July 2009

November, 2008

1, 2 Nov—Dia de Muertos: A Celebration of Latino Culture. Seattle celebrates the Day of the Dead with a Latino cultural festival featuring music and dance performances, traditional altars, ethnic food, cooking demonstrations, films, art exhibits, workshops and children's activities. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 206-684-7200. http://www.seattlecenter.com.

8 Nov—Hmong New Year Celebration. Seattle's Hmong community celebrates the lunar new year with a public festival of arts and crafts, games, exhibits, performances and costumes. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For more information, call 425-388-3269. http://www.seattlecenter.com.

11 Nov-Veterans Day. Public holiday.

27 Nov—Thanksgiving. Public holiday.

Throughout November—Theater. The acclaimed Seattle Children's Theatre presents plays for all ages of children, focusing on new works and education. Performances take place at the Charlotte Martin and Eve Alvord theaters. 201 Thomas St. For information, call 206-443-0807. For tickets, call 206-441-3322. http://www.sct.org. Continues through late June 2009

Throughout November—Theater. Book-It presents theater productions of classic and contemporary literature. 305 Harrison St. For tickets, call 206-216-0833. Continues through mid June 2009

Throughout November—Theater. Intiman Theatre, one of the Northwest's premier performing-arts companies, presents a season of diverse works. Seattle Center, 201 Mercer St. For information, call 206-269-1901. For tickets, call 206-269-1900. http://www.intiman.org. Continues through late December

Throughout November—Dance. Pacific Northwest Ballet presents traditional and mixed-repertory productions. Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-441-9411. For tickets, call 206-441-2424. http://www.pnb.org. Continues through mid June 2009

Throughout November—Performance. The Seattle Theater Group presents concerts, dance, Broadway musicals, film screenings and other performances at two venues. Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St., and Moore Theater, 1932 Second Ave. For information, call 206-467-5510. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888 or 206-292-2787. http://www.theparamount.com. Continues through early June 2009

Throughout November—Opera. The Seattle Opera performs regularly at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-389-7600. For tickets, call 206-289-7676, or toll-free 800-426-1619. http://www.seattleopera.org. Continues through late May 2009

Throughout November—Concert. The Seattle Symphony performs regularly at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. For information, call 206-215-4700. For tickets, call 206-215-4747, or toll-free 866-833-4747. http://www.seattlesymphony.org. Continues through mid July 2009

Throughout November—WHL Hockey. The Seattle Thunderbirds play regular-season home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 425-869-7825. For tickets, call 206-448-7825, or Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.seattle-thunderbirds.com. Continues through mid March 2009

Throughout November—NBA Basketball. The Seattle SuperSonics play home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 206-281-5800. For tickets, call toll-free 800-462-2849, or Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.nba.com/sonics. Season continues through mid April 2009

Throughout November—Theater. The Seattle Repertory Theatre performs at the Bagley Wright and Leo K theaters, 155 Mercer St. For information, call 206-443-2210. For tickets, call 206-443-2222, or toll-free 877-900-9285. http://www.seattlerep.org. Continues through late April 2009

Throughout November—Theater. A Contemporary Theatre (ACT) presents a full season of eclectic productions. Kreielsheimer Place, Union and Seventh Street. For information, call 206-292-7660. For tickets, call 206-292-7676. http://www.acttheatre.org. Concludes late November

Throughout November—NFL Football. The Seattle Seahawks play home games at Seahawks Stadium, 800 Occidental Ave. S. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-622-4295, or toll-free 888-635-4295. http://www.seahawks.com. Season continues through late December

December, 2008

25 Dec—Christmas. Public holiday.

Throughout December—Concert. The Seattle Symphony performs regularly at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. For information, call 206-215-4700. For tickets, call 206-215-4747, or toll-free 866-833-4747. http://www.seattlesymphony.org. Continues through mid July 2009

Throughout December—NFL Football. The Seattle Seahawks play home games at Seahawks Stadium, 800 Occidental Ave. S. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-622-4295, or toll-free 888-635-4295. http://www.seahawks.com. Season concludes late December

Throughout December—Theater. The Seattle Repertory Theatre performs at the Bagley Wright and Leo K theaters, 155 Mercer St. For information, call 206-443-2210. For tickets, call 206-443-2222, or toll-free 877-900-9285. http://www.seattlerep.org. Continues through late April 2009

Throughout December—NBA Basketball. The Seattle SuperSonics play home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 206-281-5800. For tickets, call toll-free 800-462-2849, or Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.nba.com/sonics. Season continues through mid April 2009

Throughout December—WHL Hockey. The Seattle Thunderbirds play regular-season home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 425-869-7825. For tickets, call 206-448-7825, or Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.seattle-thunderbirds.com. Continues through mid March 2009

Throughout December—Dance. Pacific Northwest Ballet presents traditional and mixed-repertory productions. Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-441-9411. For tickets, call 206-441-2424. http://www.pnb.org. Continues through mid June 2009

Throughout December—Theater. Intiman Theatre, one of the Northwest's premier performing-arts companies, presents a season of diverse works. Seattle Center, 201 Mercer St. For information, call 206-269-1901. For tickets, call 206-269-1900. http://www.intiman.org. Concludes late December

Throughout December—Theater. Book-It presents theater productions of classic and contemporary literature. 305 Harrison St. For tickets, call 206-216-0833. Continues through mid June 2009

Throughout December—Theater. The acclaimed Seattle Children's Theatre presents plays for all ages of children, focusing on new works and education. Performances take place at the Charlotte Martin and Eve Alvord theaters. 201 Thomas St. For information, call 206-443-0807. For tickets, call 206-441-3322. http://www.sct.org. Continues through late June 2009

Throughout December—Opera. The Seattle Opera performs regularly at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-389-7600. For tickets, call 206-289-7676, or toll-free 800-426-1619. http://www.seattleopera.org. Continues through late May 2009

Throughout December—Performance. The Seattle Theater Group presents concerts, dance, Broadway musicals, film screenings and other performances at two venues. Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St., and Moore Theater, 1932 Second Ave. For information, call 206-467-5510. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888 or 206-292-2787. http://www.theparamount.com. Continues through early June 2009

January, 2009

1 Jan-New Year's Day. Public holiday.

19 Jan—Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Public holiday.

Throughout January—Concert. The Seattle Symphony performs regularly at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. For information, call 206-215-4700. For tickets, call 206-215-4747, or toll-free 866-833-4747. http://www.seattlesymphony.org. Continues through mid July

Throughout January—Theater. The Seattle Repertory Theatre performs at the Bagley Wright and Leo K theaters, 155 Mercer St. For information, call 206-443-2210. For tickets, call 206-443-2222, or toll-free 877-900-9285. http://www.seattlerep.org. Continues through late April

Throughout January—WHL Hockey. The Seattle Thunderbirds play regular-season home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 425-869-7825. For tickets, call 206-448-7825, or Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.seattle-thunderbirds.com. Continues through mid March

Throughout January—NBA Basketball. The Seattle SuperSonics play home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 206-281-5800. For tickets, call toll-free 800-462-2849, or Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.nba.com/sonics. Season continues through mid April

Throughout January—Theater. The acclaimed Seattle Children's Theatre presents plays for all ages of children, focusing on new works and education. Performances take place at the Charlotte Martin and Eve Alvord theaters. 201 Thomas St. For information, call 206-443-0807. For tickets, call 206-441-3322. http://www.sct.org. Continues through late June

Throughout January—Theater. Book-It presents theater productions of classic and contemporary literature. 305 Harrison St. For tickets, call 206-216-0833. Continues through mid June

Throughout January—Dance. Pacific Northwest Ballet presents traditional and mixed-repertory productions. Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-441-9411. For tickets, call 206-441-2424. http://www.pnb.org. Continues through mid June

Throughout January—Opera. The Seattle Opera performs regularly at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-389-7600. For tickets, call 206-289-7676, or toll-free 800-426-1619. http://www.seattleopera.org. Continues through late May

Throughout January—Performance. The Seattle Theater Group presents concerts, dance, Broadway musicals, film screenings and other performances at two venues. Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St., and Moore Theater, 1932 Second Ave. For information, call 206-467-5510. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888 or 206-292-2787. http://www.theparamount.com. Continues through early June

February, 2009

16 Feb—Presidents Day. Public holiday.

Throughout February—Dance. Pacific Northwest Ballet presents traditional and mixed-repertory productions. Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-441-9411. For tickets, call 206-441-2424. http://www.pnb.org. Continues through mid June

Throughout February—Theater. Book-It presents theater productions of classic and contemporary literature. 305 Harrison St. For tickets, call 206-216-0833. Continues through mid June

Throughout February—Theater. The acclaimed Seattle Children's Theatre presents plays for all ages of children, focusing on new works and education. Performances take place at the Charlotte Martin and Eve Alvord theaters. 201 Thomas St. For information, call 206-443-0807. For tickets, call 206-441-3322. http://www.sct.org. Continues through late June

Throughout February—Opera. The Seattle Opera performs regularly at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-389-7600. For tickets, call 206-289-7676, or toll-free 800-426-1619. http://www.seattleopera.org. Continues through late May

Throughout February—Performance. The Seattle Theater Group presents concerts, dance, Broadway musicals, film screenings and other performances at two venues. Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St., and Moore Theater, 1932 Second Ave. For information, call 206-467-5510. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888 or 206-292-2787. http://www.theparamount.com. Continues through early June

Throughout February—Concert. The Seattle Symphony performs regularly at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. For information, call 206-215-4700. For tickets, call 206-215-4747, or toll-free 866-833-4747. http://www.seattlesymphony.org. Continues through mid July

Throughout February—NBA Basketball. The Seattle SuperSonics play home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 206-281-5800. For tickets, call toll-free 800-462-2849, or Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.nba.com/sonics. Season continues through mid April

Throughout February—WHL Hockey. The Seattle Thunderbirds play regular-season home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 425-869-7825. For tickets, call 206-448-7825, or Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.seattle-thunderbirds.com. Continues through mid March

Throughout February—Theater. The Seattle Repertory Theatre performs at the Bagley Wright and Leo K theaters, 155 Mercer St. For information, call 206-443-2210. For tickets, call 206-443-2222, or toll-free 877-900-9285. http://www.seattlerep.org. Continues through late April

March, 2009

Early-Mid March—WHL Hockey. The Seattle Thunderbirds play regular-season home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 425-869-7825. For tickets, call 206-448-7825, or Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.seattle-thunderbirds.com. Concludes mid March

Throughout March—Performance. The Seattle Theater Group presents concerts, dance, Broadway musicals, film screenings and other performances at two venues. Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St., and Moore Theater, 1932 Second Ave. For information, call 206-467-5510. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888 or 206-292-2787. http://www.theparamount.com. Continues through early June

Throughout March—Opera. The Seattle Opera performs regularly at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-389-7600. For tickets, call 206-289-7676, or toll-free 800-426-1619. http://www.seattleopera.org. Continues through late May

Throughout March—Dance. Pacific Northwest Ballet presents traditional and mixed-repertory productions. Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-441-9411. For tickets, call 206-441-2424. http://www.pnb.org. Continues through mid June

Throughout March—Theater. The acclaimed Seattle Children's Theatre presents plays for all ages of children, focusing on new works and education. Performances take place at the Charlotte Martin and Eve Alvord theaters. 201 Thomas St. For information, call 206-443-0807. For tickets, call 206-441-3322. http://www.sct.org. Continues through late June

Throughout March—Theater. Book-It presents theater productions of classic and contemporary literature. 305 Harrison St. For tickets, call 206-216-0833. Continues through mid June

Throughout March—Concert. The Seattle Symphony performs regularly at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. For information, call 206-215-4700. For tickets, call 206-215-4747, or toll-free 866-833-4747. http://www.seattlesymphony.org. Continues through mid July

Throughout March—NBA Basketball. The Seattle SuperSonics play home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 206-281-5800. For tickets, call toll-free 800-462-2849, or Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.nba.com/sonics. Season continues through mid April

Throughout March—Theater. The Seattle Repertory Theatre performs at the Bagley Wright and Leo K theaters, 155 Mercer St. For information, call 206-443-2210. For tickets, call 206-443-2222, or toll-free 877-900-9285. http://www.seattlerep.org. Continues through late April

April, 2009

Early-Mid April—NBA Basketball. The Seattle SuperSonics play home games at KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. For information, call 206-281-5800. For tickets, call toll-free 800-462-2849, or Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. http://www.nba.com/sonics. Season concludes mid April

Throughout April—Concert. The Seattle Symphony performs regularly at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. For information, call 206-215-4700. For tickets, call 206-215-4747, or toll-free 866-833-4747. http://www.seattlesymphony.org. Continues through mid July

Throughout April—Theater. The Seattle Repertory Theatre performs at the Bagley Wright and Leo K theaters, 155 Mercer St. For information, call 206-443-2210. For tickets, call 206-443-2222, or toll-free 877-900-9285. http://www.seattlerep.org. Concludes late April

Throughout April—Performance. The Seattle Theater Group presents concerts, dance, Broadway musicals, film screenings and other performances at two venues. Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St., and Moore Theater, 1932 Second Ave. For information, call 206-467-5510. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888 or 206-292-2787. http://www.theparamount.com. Continues through early June

Throughout April—Opera. The Seattle Opera performs regularly at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-389-7600. For tickets, call 206-289-7676, or toll-free 800-426-1619. http://www.seattleopera.org. Continues through late May

Throughout April—Theater. Book-It presents theater productions of classic and contemporary literature. 305 Harrison St. For tickets, call 206-216-0833. Continues through mid June

Throughout April—Theater. The acclaimed Seattle Children's Theatre presents plays for all ages of children, focusing on new works and education. Performances take place at the Charlotte Martin and Eve Alvord theaters. 201 Thomas St. For information, call 206-443-0807. For tickets, call 206-441-3322. http://www.sct.org. Continues through late June

Throughout April—Dance. Pacific Northwest Ballet presents traditional and mixed-repertory productions. Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-441-9411. For tickets, call 206-441-2424. http://www.pnb.org. Continues through mid June

May, 2009

25 May—Memorial Day. Public holiday.

Throughout May—Performance. The Seattle Theater Group presents concerts, dance, Broadway musicals, film screenings and other performances at two venues. Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St., and Moore Theater, 1932 Second Ave. For information, call 206-467-5510. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888 or 206-292-2787. http://www.theparamount.com. Continues through early June

Throughout May—Opera. The Seattle Opera performs regularly at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-389-7600. For tickets, call 206-289-7676, or toll-free 800-426-1619. http://www.seattleopera.org. Concludes late May

Throughout May—Dance. Pacific Northwest Ballet presents traditional and mixed-repertory productions. Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-441-9411. For tickets, call 206-441-2424. http://www.pnb.org. Continues through mid June

Throughout May—Theater. The acclaimed Seattle Children's Theatre presents plays for all ages of children, focusing on new works and education. Performances take place at the Charlotte Martin and Eve Alvord theaters. 201 Thomas St. For information, call 206-443-0807. For tickets, call 206-441-3322. http://www.sct.org. Continues through late June

Throughout May—Theater. Book-It presents theater productions of classic and contemporary literature. 305 Harrison St. For tickets, call 206-216-0833. Continues through mid June

Throughout May—Concert. The Seattle Symphony performs regularly at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. For information, call 206-215-4700. For tickets, call 206-215-4747, or toll-free 866-833-4747. http://www.seattlesymphony.org. Continues through mid July

June, 2009

Early-Mid June—Theater. Book-It presents theater productions of classic and contemporary literature. 305 Harrison St. For tickets, call 206-216-0833. Concludes mid June

Early-Mid June—Dance. Pacific Northwest Ballet presents traditional and mixed-repertory productions. Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, 321 Mercer St. For information, call 206-441-9411. For tickets, call 206-441-2424. http://www.pnb.org. Concludes mid June

Early June—Performance. The Seattle Theater Group presents concerts, dance, Broadway musicals, film screenings and other performances at two venues. Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St., and Moore Theater, 1932 Second Ave. For information, call 206-467-5510. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888 or 206-292-2787. http://www.theparamount.com. Concludes early June

Throughout June—Theater. The acclaimed Seattle Children's Theatre presents plays for all ages of children, focusing on new works and education. Performances take place at the Charlotte Martin and Eve Alvord theaters. 201 Thomas St. For information, call 206-443-0807. For tickets, call 206-441-3322. http://www.sct.org. Concludes late June

Throughout June—Concert. The Seattle Symphony performs regularly at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. For information, call 206-215-4700. For tickets, call 206-215-4747, or toll-free 866-833-4747. http://www.seattlesymphony.org. Continues through mid July

July, 2009

4 Jul—Independence Day. Public holiday.

Early-Mid July—Concert. The Seattle Symphony performs regularly at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. For information, call 206-215-4700. For tickets, call 206-215-4747, or toll-free 866-833-4747. http://www.seattlesymphony.org. Concludes mid July