Symphony of the Superhero

Benaroya Hall will be the safest place in the city tonight, thanks to Mateo Messina and The Symphony Guild's annual Seattle Children’s Hospital benefit symphony. The theme of this year’s event is the superhero. The unconventional symphony is a celebration of inspiration and fantastic bravery by real heroes like doctors, nurses, and family members who make a difference in young lives. (Sorry Superman. You may have saved Lois Lane a bajillion times, but you probably don’t know how to set up an IV.)

Grammy Award-winning composer and host Mateo Messina is a Seattle native who has written music for a number of films, television shows, and commercials. To achieve his fearless task, Messina enlists the help of the ever dexterous DJ Cut Chemist, who will spin records and team up with Brazilian group The Malandros, renowned violinist Lili Haydn, a full orchestra, four choirs, a bell choir (please Cut Chemist, mix it up with the bell choir), and other guest musicians. With over 280 performers, it’s difficult to imagine that the evening will be anything short of epic. Everyone in attendance is a hero, so go ahead and bring your cape.

7:00 p.m. // Benaroya Hall // $40-$55