A fairy tale prequel, a Tom Waits tribute and a poetry fiesta — entertaining options abound round the Rock this weekend. Here are of our faves.
First, the fun continues at Bainbridge Performing Arts at the second weekend of the Tony Award-winning “Peter and the Starcatcher,” which upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (aka Peter Pan).
From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, this wildly theatrical adaptation playfully explores the depths of greed and despair — as well as the bonds of friendship, duty and love.
This production showcases the talented artistic trio from BPA’s “Big Fish”: director Ken Michels, musical director Aimee Hong and choreographer Heather Dawson.
This fantastical tale for all ages appears at BPA through March 25, with evening shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and matinees at 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets, $29 for adults, $24 for seniors, students, youth, military and teachers, may be purchased online at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org, by phone at 206-842-8569, or in person at BPA (200 Madison Ave. North).
For those about to rock (or looking for the chance, at least) …
The Bleeding Romeos, a Tom Waits tribute band fronted by John Wies, will perform at the biggest stage in Lynwood, the Treehouse Café, at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 17.
Admission is free, with donations accepted. The show is for those 21-and-older only.
St. Patty’s Day is as good as any for a tribute to Irish descendant and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tom Waits. But when you cover Waits, you’d better bring everything but the kitchen sink.
Check that: bring the sink too.
And a plunger.
The Bleeding Romeos bring the whole kitchen.
Visit www.treehousebainbridge.com to learn more.
On Sunday, consider slowing down — or not.
For nearly 35 years now, the gathering of poets and poetry lovers at San Carlos Restaurant has been a literary tradition, one which will continue at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 18.
Originally slated for a different date, event organizer Nancy Rekow said the reading was moved, “so as not to be too close to the Island Treasure [award] event,” set to take place on Saturday, March 24.
Everyone is welcome to come and read, or just listen, explained Rekow. The festivities often carry over into the evening as folks stick around and munch and sip and chat.
The bar will be open, and dinner available after the reading.
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