Opening tonight, and running through the 11th, Pacific Northwest Ballet presents "Contemporary Classics." If you have a friend or loved one who you wish to convert to ballet compatriot, take them to this performance. They will think that this is how ballet always is, and thankfully now that is the case in Seattle. Hats off to you Mr. Boal.

This weekend only, Ronald K. Brown joins Evidence Dance Company at the Moore. Their centerpiece is One Shot, a piece inspired by the work of noted African American photojournalist Charles "Teenie" Harris (whose work you can see through Sunday at the Henry). Go see this performance if you relish choreography that is not only visually stunning, but moving in its ability to weave stories of people, communities, and the connections therein.