Pacific Northwest Ballet’s “All Wheeldon” now until Oct. 2.

301 Mercer St., Seattle; 206-441-2424; http://www.pnb.org/

If you’re one of our many loyal readers, I’m sure you’ve figured out by now that I heart ballet. With that said, you don’t have to be obsessed with classical dance to appreciate the all-Wheeldon program, which features four pieces by the hot, young, in-demand British choreographer Christopher Wheeldon.

Galleries

Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery’s group exhibit now until Oct. 9

800 Bellevue Way NE #111, Bellevue; 425-283-0461;http://gunnarnordstrom.com/

It’s a group show, plus it includes autographed “Guitart” paintings by Dan Larsen and YADO. Proceeds from these works will go toward the construction of the life-sized Hendrix/O’Day Northwest Music Monument scheduled for placement at the Seattle Center, summer 2012. I dig the Northwest’s rock royalty autographs on these colorful and creative mixed media paintings.

Music

Lord of the Rings in Concert: The Fellow Ship of the Ring, Oct. 19

305 Harrison Street, Seattle; 206-684-7200; http://www.seattlecenter.com/

Calling all Middle Earth nerds: Here is your chance to hear Howard Shore’s complete Academy Award and Grammy–winning score performed live on-stage by more than 200 musicians. Feel free to come in capes, fake beards, prosthetic elf ears, Evenstar necklaces, etc.

Family

Aki con 2011 anime and manga festival Oct. 7-9

300 112th Ave SE, Bellevue; 206-498-0937; http://www.akicon.org/.

If you or your little one happens to be a Pokemon master, you can meet other Pikachu enthusiasts here. Aki con runs 54 hours long and includes more than 20 different contests, a concert every night, dances, a manga library filled with over 5,000 manga, video game tournaments, larping and more. Check the schedule on the convention’s website to find the most family-friendly events, such as children’s cosplay.

Theater

Taproot Theatre’s “An Ideal Husband” now until Oct. 22.

204 N. 85th St., Seattle; 206-781-9705; http://taproottheatre.org/

Dandies and diamonds swirl in and out of this comedic classic. Sir Robert appears to be the ideal husband, until a choice from early in his career comes back to haunt him. Can he be restored to his adoring wife or will the truth be everyone’s undoing? FYI, the movie version of this with Rupert Everett is an awesome chick-flick.