Friday night found us at The Ballard Underground theatre, laughing our asses off at the local production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The Tony-award winning musical, produced in Seattle for the first time, spins a familiar grade-school ritual into a charming, funny play; and it’s the perfect antidote to a long workday. more ›

Yes, but will it be pork-filled rummage? We've just been alerted that Pork Filled Players, ReAct Theatre, Rk Productions, and SIS Productions are holding a weekend rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday the 26th, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday the 27th. There you will find "costumes, clothing, small appliances, interesting theatre props, small furniture, equipment, books, knickknacks, and lots of other great finds at bargain prices and all in support of the arts!" It's at Prima Vera Arts Center near the Seattle Center--on the second floor of 112 5th Avenue North. For more info or to donate last-minute rummage, contact ReAct at 206-364-3283. more ›