LUCHADORA!

Now-March 17

1 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., Seattle Children’s Theatre, $25

Step into the world of lucha libre with this adaptation of Hua Mulan. Nana Lupita, a grandmother from Washington, shares her coming-of-age story from 1960s Texas, blending daring adventures with the colorful world of Mexican wrestling.

MIPSO

Thursday, Feb. 22

8 p.m., Tractor Tavern, $20

Mipso, from North Carolina, merges with Sandro Perri to create atmospheric and personal songs using acoustic instruments in innovative ways.

SEATTLE ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL

Now-Feb. 25

Northwest Film Forum, $60-$120

This year’s hybrid festival offers the flexibility to watch films remotely or attend in-person screenings at Northwest Film Forum. Expect Q&As, meet filmmakers, and connect with the SAAFF team.

X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOLM X

Feb. 24-March 9

2 p.m., 7:30 p.m., McCaw Hall, $60+

Explore the life of civil rights icon Malcolm X through biographical vignettes. From Lansing, Mich., to his tragic murder in Harlem, X features a score by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis, blending modernism, minimalism, and jazz.

JOY HARJO

Tuesday, Feb. 27

7:30 p.m., Town Hall Seattle, $35+

Joy Harjo, acclaimed Muscogee (Creek) Nation performer and writer, served three terms as the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States from 2019-2022, making history as the first Native American to receive the honor.

ONGOING:

Once More Just For You: Now-Feb. 25 at Seattle Public Theater, Seattle.

Washi Transformed: Now-April 26 at Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue.

Capital Hill Farmers Market: Every Sunday, year round at East Denny Way between Broadway and 10th Avenue East, Seattle.

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