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Pretty sleepy
Princess Aurora is cursed at birth by an evil fairy...and you know the rest! The familiar story of Sleeping Beauty unfolds with gorgeous costumes and choreography, and music by Tchaikovsky. On Feb. 6, 13 and 14 (before the 1 p.m. shows), families can attend a Dress-Up Matinee -- arrive early for crafts, a "magical" dance class, and a meet-and-greet with costumed dancers. $25-$160. Pacific Northwest Ballet at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle. Feb. 4-14: Thursdays, Fridays 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 1 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m. No performance Sunday, Feb. 7.
In the swim
Here's a great freebie for northenders -- head to the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion for a public swim and lifeguard expo! Watch lifeguards as they practice real-time rescues and emergency scenarios right in front of you, and splash in the pool...all for free. It's limited to 100 participants, so don't be late! All ages. 5303 228th St. S.W., Mountlake Terrace. Friday, Feb. 5, 4:45-5:55 p.m.
Tot suite!
Enter your critter in the Musical Olympics! It's an interactive classical music show, led by the very popular Let Your Music Shine! with Lisa and Linda. Part of the Seattle Symphony’s ongoing Tiny Tots series. $12; buy single tickets at the door on the day of the concert (space available only). Ages birth-5. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. Friday, Feb. 5 and Saturday, Feb. 6, 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 a.m.; extra show Saturday, 1 p.m.
Hog wild
Valentine's Performing Pigs are back at the Phinney Neighborhood Center's Ridge Romp series for kids with silly stunts and amazing feats of physical skill. $3 at the door. All ages. Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle. Saturday, Feb. 6, doors 10 a.m., show 10:30 a.m.
Batter up!
A tiny bat named Stellaluna is adopted by a family of birds - and somehow never quite fits in in this theatrical adaptation of the sweet children's book. Arrive an hour before show time for activities with Imagine Children’s Museum, and stay after for a short question-and-answer session about the performance. $12-$14. Grades K-5. Everett Civic Auditorium at Everett High School, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2 p.m.
Fine China
Make a paper lantern, nom some scrumptious dumplings, and take a mini language class at the Chinese Lantern Festival Celebration at Sponge. RSVP to events@spongeschool.com or 425-274-5188. Free. Ages 10 and under. 375 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. (Psst...there's a celebration at the Seattle location on Sunday, Feb. 7 that includes a performance by the awesomeriffic Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team!) Saturday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-noon.
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