Dinner theater
Teatro ZinZanni’s Bonsoir Liliane! Now until Jan. 29
222 Mercer St., Seattle; 206-802-0015; http://dreams.zinzanni.org/
With tickets over $100, Teatro’s ZinZanni’s new show isn’t a typical date night – more of a decadent splurge. But the price covers a dynamite show, plus a gourmet meal and a festive, over-the-top atmosphere unlike anything you’ve ever experienced (I’m especially excited to see former Pacific Northwest Ballet dancer Ariana Lallone). It’s like Cirque du Soleil but with dinner. What could be better?
Arts & Crafts
Seventh Pacific Coast Origami Conference, Sept. 29 – Oct. 2
The Westin Bellevue; 601 Bellevue Way NE
Registration required at www.origami-usa.org
If you thought folding an origami crane was hard, try folding a giant dragon or Buddha sitting on a lotus pad. Ray Takeuchi, one of the organizers of the upcoming origami conference event has attempted both, and says more complex paper-folding creations can take hours and 200-300 folds or more. If you want to become a serious origami master, attend this conference. Plus, check out the origami exhibit at Lincoln Square.
Music
António Zambujo, Oct. 7
350 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland; 425.828.0422; www.kpcenter.org
Soulful, tender and with soaring and expressive vocals, Zambujo blends Fado, the urban folk music of Portugal with jazz improvisations and Brazilian music. A handsome man with honeyed tones and all the right grooves – sure to be a hit with the ladies.
Galleries
Ryoko Tajiri at Hallway Gallery, now until Sept. 30
800 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue; 425-453-3244; http://hallwaygallery.com/
Time is running out – don’t miss seeing Tajiri’s sublime work. This Japanese artist has found a way to illustrate the rhythm that exists in the human form with exacting skill. Posture, color and presence in the frame serve to evoke a feeling. Her still-lifes of origami cranes are my favorite.
Family
Rosaile Whyel Museum offers free admission, Sept. 24
1116 108th Ave. NE; 425-455-1116; www.dollart.com
Your little girl will love this one. In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission every day, Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket. To get yours, go to http://www.si.edu/. Plus, from 1-3 p.m., Newbery Honor-Winning author Kirby Larson will be there signing her new book, “The Friendship Doll.”
Musical Theater
“Take Me America” now until Nov. 20
303 Front St. N., Issaquah; 425-392-2202; www.villagetheatre.org.
If you wanna know what I really think about this musical, check out the full review. But for our purposes here, all I can say is tell your sweetie to take you to “Take Me America.” It’s that good.
The Seventh Pacific Coast Origami Conference is Sept. 29 – Oct. 2. Courtesy photo.
