Community Corner

Get Out: Weekend Planner Includes Jazz, Classical Music, Comedy

Check our picks for the activities to hit this weekend.

  • Where/When: 7 p.m. today at the Paramount Theater in Seattle.
  • Why Go: The Edmonds-Woodway High School jazz band is one of five bands performing at the 17th annual Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz concert. Joining Edmonds-Woodway Jazz Band will be musicians from Mountlake Terrace, Ballard, Roosevelt and Garfield high schools.
  • Tickets: $20 per person (all ages) and can be purchased at most Starbucks locations.
  • Where/When: 7 p.m. Saturday at .
  • Why Go: Join the Rainbow City Band and the Rainbow City Orchestra for a special performance. The performance will feature several selections from "2001: A Space Odyssey," including "Also Sprach Zarathustra" and "Blue Danube" waltz.
  • Tickets: $15-$20,available through the ECA box office at 425-275-9595 or online at ec4arts.org
  • Where/When: 8:30-10 p.m. today and Saturday at
  • Why Go: Join Unexpected Productions North as they present Improv Comedy Happy Hour. Unexpected Productions combines comedy, theater, improv and sports. Audience participation is key as teams of improvisers create scenes based entirely on their suggestions and are scored by a panel of judges.
  • Tickets: $10.
  • Where/When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at , Lake Forest Park
  • Why Go: Come out to Third Place Commons this weekend for some free live music. Todayday will feature the Fabulous Roof Shakers, a blues, R&B and soul band. Then on Saturday, enjoy the blues-infused vocal jazz of Cherie Blues.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Where/When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at .
  • Why Go: Join other volunteers at the Richmond Beach Strandberg Preserve as they plant native plants to rebuild this neighborhood forest area. Remember to dress for the weather, and it’s recommended that you bring the following: boots or comfortable athletic shoes, work clothes, rain gear and appropriate layers. Volunteers should bring a refillable water bottle. Water, snacks, tools, gloves and training will be provided.
  • Cost: Free. Register here.
  • Where/When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at .
  • Why Go: It's time for another used book sale at the Lake Forest Park Library. Walk out with a bagful of books, CDs, magazines and the occasional signed first edition.
  • Cost: Free.


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