Tiny tots and hot spots this weekend: Marcie Sillman's culture picks October 4-6

October 04, 2019 / 8:37 am

caption: Kate Wallich and Perfume Genius team up for the evening length performance "The Sun Still Burns Here." The show is onstage October 4-5 at the Moore Theatre.

There's a nip in the air now, making it a perfect time for indoor culture.

KUOW’s Arts and Culture reporter Marcie Sillman has a few weekend recommendations.

Friday, October 4

Kate Wallich and the YC team up with Perfume Genius for the world premiere performance “The Sun Still Burns Here,” co-commissioned by Seattle Theatre Group. This adult-themed collaborative performance merges the worlds of dance and live music. Second performance Saturday evening.

“Africa Remix” at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Catch an evening of traditional and contemporary African dance and music. Second performance at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Book-it Repertory Theatre presents the closing weekend of its adaption of Jonathan Safran Foer’s “Everything is Illuminated.”

Tony Award-winning musical comedy “The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee” at Village Theatre in Issaquah. Matinees and evening performances through the weekend.

Saturday, October 5

Seattle Symphony Orchestra’s on-going Tiny Tots series offers up “The Percussion: 5, 6, Pick Up Sticks.” Orchestra percussionists explain their craft to youngsters in an hour-long concert. Three morning performances, plus lobby activities before the show.

Earshot Jazz Festival presents the first of two Seattle Jazz Showcase performances, at Town Hall Seattle. Three acts plus collaborative pair-ups between sets.