The house is just getting warmed up

When was the last time you went to an open house that concluded with a concert? How about one with members of the Head and the Heart backed by the Seattle Symphony? The two are joining forces to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Benaroya Hall as part of a jam-packed Sunday full of activities for all ages. Doors open at 9am, which is also when the free tickets start getting released for the closing Head and the Heart performance.

So whether by river or road, you should probably arrive early if you want a seat for their big show at 4pm. In between, there’s plenty else to discover, including Chinese American Bear and Seattle Symphony String Quartet at 1:15pm, the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra at 2pm, craft activities, and much more. The free day-long affair concludes with a joyous dance party in the lobby at 5pm. Whether you’re a Benaroya Hall regular or you haven’t been in a long while, this sure sounds like a good time to reintroduce yourself to one of the city’s finest venues. — Shaun

On the Stage

I’ll Be Your Superhero

Theatre | Seattle Children’s Theatre
Now – November 1 | Tickets

Can becoming someone else help you discover who you are? Join Seattle Children’s Theatre for an exciting and heartfelt world premiere.

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• Smoke on the Mountain | Taproot Theatre Company | Now – November 7 | View Program

Next Line

• The Seattle Times talked to a the creative forces behind STG and Astro Lab Productions’ upcoming second iteration of Starstuff: A Festival of Solo Artists, taking place October 23–25 at STG’s Kerry Hall.
• Ahead of next month’s Ghost Stories, Pacific Northwest Ballet explores the pop culture footprint of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven, which Principal dancer Kyle Davis is adaptating for this special program that also includes pieces from choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo.