Seattle Symphony does Sci-Fi at the Pops, Nerds Rejoice

The Seattle Symphony is presenting five performances of songs from the canon of deep space nerdery. Starting this evening, guest conductor Victor Vanacore will lead the orchestra in music from Star Trek, Star Wars, E.T., Avatar, Ghostbusters, Battlestar Galactica, and more.

And while the music is sure to be stirring, the number one most important thing you'll want to know about these performances is that they will be hosted by Star Trek: The Next Generation's Jonathan Frakes, lovingly known as the Enterprise's sexiest Number One, Commander William T. Riker.

Also, the Seattle Thrillers are part of the evening and will, one can assume, be performing their Thriller dance en masse and in full dress. Let's spell that one out a little bit, in case you glazed over the concept. A large group of people dressed as zombies will take over Benaroya Hall's stage and perform the moves to Michael Jackson's Thriller, which will be being performed by the Seattle Symphony.

Yep.

And did we mention that Riker will be helming the Bridge? Seattlest concurs that not only is Frakes a geek-lebrity of the highest order, but is also a total space babe.

So, the wonderful Seattle Symphony, led by the talented Victor Vanacore, will be performing songs from all your favorite Science Fiction films and shows, and Riker will be there hosting the whole thing.

Beam us up.

Thursday the 13th at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, October 14 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, October 15, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, October 16, at 2 p.m. // Benaroya Hall // Tickets: $17 to $93