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Nature nibbles
Talk a walk through the Adriana Hess Audubon Center with your favorite young-un and listen to nature stories (this week's theme is "The Under Story." $6, free for University Place residents and adults. Ages 2-6. Call to register: 253-565-9278. Adriana Hess Audubon Center, 2917 Morrison Road W. , University Place. Thursday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m.
Say it ain't so, Joe
Who knew the ancient Egyptians were down with country music? In Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a sparkling musical adaptation of the Biblical tale of family treachery, prophetic dreams and one tricked-out coat, you'll hear musical styles that range from calypso to (yes) country western. $26-$37. Capital Playhouse, 612 E. Fourth Ave., Olympia.Jan. 28-Feb. 20: Wednesdays-Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m.
No Peking
Colorful costumes and breathtaking acrobatics -- the Peking Acrobats put on a heck of a show, and they're back after sold-out Spotlight performances in 2004 and 2007. $25-$30. All ages. Kentwood Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S. E., Covington. Friday, Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m.
Drums, major
That blonde woman you'll see down front doing her best interpretive high-step is our own Kristen, who lurves the heart-pounding percussion and athletic choreography of Japanese Taiko drumming -- check it out for yourself at TAO, a critically acclaimed Taiko drum performance. All ages. $33.50-$49.50. Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. S.E., Olympia. Saturday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.
Mouse in da house
It's a Disney-themed Into the Woods: Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald set off on an adventure and meet other Disney characters along the way, including Tigger, Cinderella and Buzz Lightyear. Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show is a stage show that includes music and plenty of chances to dance. All ages. $18-$48. ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. Saturday, Jan. 30, 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Cirque-le time
Cirque Sublime is in town for one night only, performing ADAMO -- you'll see trapeze artists, aerial silks, Chinese pole work, hoops, contortions and other unique and beautiful acts. Ages 6 and up. $27-$47. ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m.
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