Want to get out and do something interesting? There’s something for everyone in our South King County Fine Arts Roundup column by Amy Robinson.
MUSIC AND DANCE
“Music in the Park,” Marvista Park, Normandy Park
Every Sunday, 5 p.m., Starting July 6
July 6 – Eduardo Mendonça of Show Brazil!
July 13 – Old Time Music with Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons.
Image taken from the Normandy Park Calendar.
Admission is free.
“Wednesday Picnic Performances,” West Fenwick Park, Kent
Every Wednesday, Noon, July 9 – Aug 6
July 9: Alex Zerbe’s Zaniac Comedy Show.
Image and schedule found on their website.
Admission is free.
“Kids Summerstage,” Les Gove Park, Auburn
Every Wednesday, Noon, July 9 – Aug 13
“July 9 – Reptile Isle – an educational, interactive reptile performance everyone enjoys.”
Text and image taken from their website.
Admission is free.
“Kent Station Summer Sounds,” Kent Station, Kent
Every Wednesday, 6:00 PM, from July 9 – Aug 20
July 9: Darren Motamedy
Image and schedule found on their website.
Admission is free.
“Summer Sounds,” Les Gove Park, Auburn
Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., July 9 – Aug 13
“July 9 – Army Reserve Rock Band. Playing great rock-n-roll music and more!”
Image and text taken from their website.
Admission is free.
“Music in the Meadow,” Morrill Meadows Park, Kent
Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m., from July 10 – Aug 14
July 10: Heart By Heart featuring Steve Fossen & Michael Derosier of Heart
Image and schedule found on their website.
Admission is free.
“Music in the Park,” Lake Burien School Park, Burien
Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. , from July 10 – Aug 21
July 10: Correo Aereo Genre: Latin/World
Image taken from their website, which you can check for more info.
Admission is free.
“Open Rehearsal,” Jahnvi Madan
Mary Olson Farm, Auburn
Saturday, July 12, 1-3 p.m.
“Guests are invited to come and watch an open rehearsal session by Artist in Residence Jahnvi Madan, providing a preview of her new instrumental work.”
Text and image taken from their website.
Admission is free.
THEATRE AND STORYTELLING
“Movie Musical Karaoke,” Burien Actors Theatre,
Tin Room Theater, Burien
Tuesday, July 8, 7 p.m.
“BAT Movie Musical and Karaoke Fans, join us in singing along to your favorite film musical soundtracks!!! Costumes and choreography are encouraged but not required. Bring along your favorite movie musical DVDs for possible inclusion in the lineup. Event is for 21 and older.”
Image and text from their website.
Admission is $10.
VISUAL ARTS
“Postmark Community Mural”
Postmark Center for the Arts, Auburn
Saturday, July 12, 12-4 p.m.
“Join us Saturday, July 12 to participate in a community mural here at Postmark Center for the Arts! Guided and designed by local artist Toka Valu, contribute your artistic hand in an all ages, beginner-friendly painting experience that will brighten the Postmark art studios pathway. No materials needed, bring yourself, friends, and family!”
Image and text taken from their website.
Admission is free.
“Seattle Print Arts Annual Print Exchange”
Postmark Center for the Arts, Auburn
April 16 – July 19, 2025
Wednesday, July 9, 5-6 p.m. Closing Reception
“The 2025 Annual Seattle Print Arts Print Exchange invites Seattle Print Arts (SPA) members to showcase their work in an unjuried celebration of fine art printmaking. This exhibition highlights the diversity and creativity of both traditional and non-traditional printmaking, fostering knowledge sharing, professional development, and community engagement within the vibrant SPA network. “
Logo taken from the SPA website. Text from the Postmark Gallery’s page.
Visitors welcome Wednesdays (12:00-4:00), Thursday (12:00-6:00), Friday (12:00-4:00).
Admission is free.
“Kent Summer Art Exhibit”
Centennial Gallery, Kent
June 4 – August 21, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., closed holidays
“Enjoy original artwork. Exhibiting artists: John Armstrong ▪ Susan Boye ▪ Julia Brodsky ▪ Charde Brown ▪ Kay Burnett ▪ Carol Colin ▪ Jo Cosme ▪ Barbara De Pirro ▪ Devon Dille ▪ Liz Ewings ▪ Kurt Erickson ▪ Andrew Feuk ▪ Tom Fletcher ▪ Mohamed Gabriel ▪ Miwa Gardner ▪ Nikki Jobbora-Barber ▪ Laurie Kallsen-George ▪ Sonya Lang ▪ Cindy Lieberman ▪ Anna Macrae ▪ Aaron Mann ▪ Angela Marvel ▪ Gabriela Nirino ▪ Kelly Haejung Paik ▪ Dmitrii Patapov ▪ Chad Pilkington ▪ Brett Polonsky ▪ Johanna Porter ▪ Debbie Ranniger ▪ Umesh Shebe ▪ Shyun Song ▪ Annette Stiers Jones ▪ Laura Wallace ▪ Suze Woolf ▪ Chandra Wu”
Text and image taken from their website.
Admission is free.
“Stable Habits,” John Woodruff
Highline Heritage Museum, Burien
July – September, 2025
The Highline Heritage Museum, in collaboration with Burien Arts Association, hosts a gallery with a quarterly featured local artist.
Image taken from their website.
Admission is free for the gallery only. Click here for more info.
Open every week Thursday – Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
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Looking to stretch your entertainment budget, and willing to go a little further afield? Budget Arts in King County, https://budget-arts.blogspot.com, for listings of theatre, dance, and classical music under $15 throughout the Greater Seattle area.
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