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.

THEATRE AND STORYTELLING

“Beetlejuice Jr.”
Hi-Liners Musical Theatre, Highline College, Des Moines
Friday, Jan. 2, through Sunday, Jan. 14. Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m., Sundays 4 p.m.

“The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.”

Image and text taken from their website.

All tickets $25.  Some shows already sold out.  Click here for tickets and more info.

“Movie Musical Karaoke”
Burien Actor’s Theatre
Tin Room Theater, Burien
Tuesday, Jan 13, 6 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 taken from their website.

$10 donation for over 21, $5 donation for under 21.  

Buy tickets at the door or online.

“7 Stories: New Beginnings”
Highline Heritage Museum, Burien
Friday, Jan. 23, 7:00 p.m.

“Who hasn’t been held captive by a powerful story? 7 STORIES is a night of storytelling — to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity.

“Each 7 STORIES night has a theme and storytellers sign up and are selected in advance. Real stories are spellbinding and raw. They are not a theatrical performance, but true life stories from your friends, acquaintances, or someone you have never met. These stories are told from the heart.” 

Image and text taken from their website.

Admission is free.

VISUAL ARTS

“Miniatures Art Exhibition“
Artists United
Highline Heritage Museum, Burien
Nov. 2025 – Jan. 2026

Collection of artwork by Artists United members, 10 inches by 10 inches or smaller.

Free Admission. 

Gallery open Thursday – Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m.

“The Community Next Door“
North Hill Arts
The Maverick Apartments, Burien
Oct. 2025 – Jan. 2026

“The Community Next Door” is an upcycled installation that interprets a brief yet dynamic moment within the waters of Puget Sound. The work captures thirty seconds of concentrated marine activity, where diverse species coexist in the depths, embodying both movement and stillness.

The installation reflects the intricate relationships and interactions that sustain marine ecosystems — the balance between habitat, species, and the unseen rhythms of the underwater environment. By reimagining this fragment of ocean life, the work invites viewers to consider their own connections to place, community, and the natural world.

Through this constructed vision, inspired by Puget Sound, I encourage reflection on the interdependence of living systems and the creative potential of reimagining materials, reminding us that art can emerge from everyday objects and processes.” 

Image and text taken from their website.

Admission is free, all hours. 

This is an installation viewed through a window so requires viewing from sidewalk.

“Polygon Party”
Rachel Bender
Highline Heritage Museum, Burien
Sept. 2025 – Jan. 2026

“Painter Rachel Bender is featured at the Highline Heritage Museum October 1-December 31, 2025 in an exhibit titled Polygon Party, a vibrant exploration of the playful possibilities of abstraction through bold lines, sharp angles, and saturated hues.

“Color is joy; life should embrace the bold and the whimsical. I’m obsessively drawn to bright color palettes, sharp lines, and geometric shapes. I enjoy creating colorful landscapes with prismatic elements, often inspired by my travels,” she said.

“I paint on stretched canvases, cradled wood panels, or cotton paper. I prefer acrylic, gouache, and watercolor paints, and then seal/protect each piece with varnish and/or other mediums,” she continued.” 

Text and image taken from Burien Arts website.

Admission is free for Gallery Only, Thursday-Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.  

“Unfinished Business”
Postmark Center for the Arts, Auburn
Oct. 23, 2025 – Jan. 21, 2026

Open Wednesdays and Fridays, 12 – 4 p.m., Thursdays 12 – 6 p.m., and Second Saturdays, 12 – 4 p.m.

“Parallax Arts Collective is an inclusive organization of AANHPI (Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Island) artists and allies, representing diverse genders and artistic mediums.  Its mission is to amplify the visibility of AANHPI artists and to advance their presence and impact within the broader arts landscape.

Unfinished Business presents a unique challenge to members of Parallax Arts Collective: to engage creatively with the incomplete. Every artist has unfinished works in their studio or a collection of raw materials—pieces whose potential remains unrealized. This project invites members to freely give unfinished art or materials to fellow artists, who in turn will respond by creating new artwork inspired by what they receive.

Participation in Unfinished Business requires a spirit of openness and collaboration. Artists must be willing to both give and accept materials freely, without reservation or expectation regarding their use. The emphasis is on trust, transformation, and the generative potential of creative exchange.” 

Description and image taken from their website.

Admission is free.  

“Days Gone By”
Molly McLauchlan
Burien Community Center, Burien
Through Mar. 31, 2026

“Burien Arts presents quarterly exhibits of emerging artists on the Burien Arts Wall at the Burien Community Center, 14700 6th AveSW, Burien (Monday-Thursday 9-7, Friday 9-5, closed Saturday and Sunday).

The public can visit the exhibits during Center open hours free of charge and there is plenty of free parking.” 

Image and Text taken from the Burien Arts Association website.

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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.