Events for May 17-18

Remlinger Farm and Country Fair

"Alice in Wonderland"

Sat-Sun Tacoma Children's Musical Theater stages an adaptation of the story of Alice and her adventures down the rabbit hole. 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tacoma Musical Playhouse 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma; $10-$15 (253-565-6867 or www.tmp.org).

"Annie Get Your Gun"

Sat-Sun "Anything you can do, I can do better." Seattle Musical Theatre closes out their season with Irving Berlin's Wild West musical. 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; $15-$35 (206-363-2809 or www.seattlemusicaltheatre.com).

"Busytown"

Sat-Sun Inspired by a series of very popular children's books by Richard Scarry, this world premiere show by Minneapolis playwright-performer Kevin Kling employs music, movement and puppetry to conjure the world of Huckle Cat, Grocer Cat, Farmer Pig and other characters from the "Busytown" tales. Dircted by Linda Hartzell. 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Seattle Children's Theatre, Charlotte Martin Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle; $17-$33 (206-441-3322 or www.sct.org).

"Cinderella"

Sat-Sun Lani Brockman and Susan Bardsley's musical adaptation of the famous fairy tale. Produced by StoryBook Theater. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday. Carco Theatre 1717 Maple Valley Highway, Renton; $8 (877-782-7110 or www.storybooktheater.org).

Cirque du Soleil "Corteo"

Sat-Sun This show, which premiered in Montreal in 2005, is described as " a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown." 4 and 8 p.m.Saturday, 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond; $38.50-$210 (800-678-5440 or www.cirquedusoleil.com).

"The Diary of Anne Frank"

Sat An unusually restrained, nuanced staging by Sari Ketter, of the Frances Goodrich/Albert Hackett drama based on the true story of Anne Frank, a Jewish Dutch adolescent who hid in an Amsterdam attic to escape the Nazi reign off terror.Lucy DeVito stars, as a bright, feisty youth who visibly softens and matures, during her two years in captivity. 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday. Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St., Seattle; $10-$50 (206-269-1900 or www.intiman.org).

"Grease"

Sat-Sun "Summer sun, something's begun." Broadway Bound Children's Theatre presents the famed high-school retro-pop musical. 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday. ACT Theatre 700 Union St., Seattle; $15 (206-292-7676 or www.broadwaybound.org).

"Henry and Mudge"

Sun TheatreworksUSA stages a musical based on Cynthia Rylant's children's books about a lonesome boy and his 180-pound canine. 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday. Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett; $12-$14 (425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org).

"Little Women"

Sat-Sun One of several recent dramatizations of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel about fourNew England sisters during the Civil War, this musicalmay appeal tokids of middle-school age and under, with its cogent storytelling, pretty musical touches andgood lead performances. Butoverall this earnest, 2 ½ hour effort, created bywriter Sean Hartley, lyricist Alison Hubbard and composer Kim Oler, is akin to a sweetlybland pudding, in need of more spice and less bulk. 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; $15-$49 (425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org).

"Man of La Mancha"

Sat-Sun "To dream the impossible dream... " The musical version of the story of Don Quixote by Dale Wasserman, Mitch Leigh, and Joe Darion. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Capital Playhouse, 612 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia; $21-$33 (360-943-2744 or www.capitalplayhouse.com).

"My Fair Lady"

Sat-Sun "The rain in Spain... " Centerstage Theatre stages the musical based on G.B. Shaw's "Pygmalion." Directed by John Farrage. 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 S.W. Dash Point Road, Federal Way; $8-$25 (253-661-1444 or www.centerstagetheatre.com).

"A Pirate's Life for Me"

Sat-Sun A new family musical by Craig Sodaro and Bill Francoeur, about a young lady who'd rather marry an adventuresome pirate than the British aristocrat who pursues her. 5:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Encore! Theater, 6615 38th Ave. N.W., Gig Harbor; $6-$15 (253-858-2282 or www.encoretheater.org).

"Seattle International Children's Festival"

Sat A week-long bonanza of diverse theater, dance and music performances from around the globe, this fest isn't just for the kiddies but also for entire families. This year there are attractions from Africa, Israel, Australia, Japan, Germany more, including some evening shows aimed at adults. Various times Saturday at the Seattle Center, $10-$15 (206-325-6500 or www.seattleinternational.org).

"The Secret Garden"

Sat-Sun "Come to my garden" The popular, venerable children's story by Frances Hodgson Burnett, about an orphan girl who discovers a secret sanctuary. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Bainbridge Performing Arts Center, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island; $15-$20 (206-842-8569 or www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org).

"The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Sat A puppet rendition of the classic Norwegian folktale about an infamous troll and a trio of goats. 7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Sunset Hill Community Hall 3003 N.W. 66th St., Seattle; $7-$9 (253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov).

"Unexpected Stories"

Sat Improvisational comedy. 8:15 p.m. Saturday. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St., Redmond; $10 (425-881-6777 or www.secondstoryrep.org).

"The Wolf's Tale" and "The Dancing Princess"

Sat-Sun Last Leaf Productions presents two fairy tales geared toward children and families. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; $10-$15 (425-258-6766 or www.everetttheatre.org). Home events and classes

Dates and times are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.

May 17-23

Summer fun

SAT Learn fun and easy ways to throw a summer party including party themes, décor, party favors and menu ideas, preregistration required, 10:30-11:30 a.m., P.S. Stores, 515 S. Michigan St., Seattle; $10 (206-762-0540 or www.ps-stores.com).

Recover your chair

SAT Bring a chair to class and learn the necessary steps to reupholstering it, basic sewing skills are required in this two-session class. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Pacific Fabrics, 1645 140th Ave. N.E., Bellevue; $75 (425-747-3551 or www.pacificfabrics.com).

Modern skyscrapers

SAT Look at emerging construction trends such as green design in office towers and luxury condos; preregistration suggested. 10 a.m., (tour start at the) Federal Courthouse (entrance), 700 Stewart St., Seattle; $15-$17 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Movie palaces and more

SAT Step behind the scenes at historic theatres and experience some of Seattle's famed stages; preregistration suggested. 10 a.m., (tour starts at the) Rainier Square Atrium (third level), 1333 Fifth Ave., Seattle; $15-$17 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

King County Wastemobile

SAT-SUN King County residents can safely dispose of household hazardous items including pesticides, bleach, oil-based paints, automotive products, fluorescent bulbs and other items free of charge, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday, Fred Meyer (Renton), 365 Renton Center Way, Renton (206-296-4692 or www.govlink.org/hazwaste/house/disposal/wastemobile/index.html)

Mosaic picture frames

SAT Use pieces of broken dishes, cracked pottery or odds and ends to highlight a favorite photo. 10 a.m.-noon, Salvage Studio, 650 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; $32 (425-330-5425 or www.thesalvagestudio.com).

Real homes for real people

SUN Self guided tour of eight remodeled, restored or rebuilt homes. noon-5 p.m., Phinney Neighborhood Center (ticket pick up), 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $5-$15 (206-783-2244 or www.phinneycenter.org).

Googie architecture lecture

TUE Author Alan Hess examines how Googie architecture successfully combined modernism and popular culture and why it is important today, 5:45 p.m. (building tour), 6:30 p.m. (lecture), Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle; $10 plus tax (206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org).

Exterior house painting

WED Get vital information on how to properly prepare and paint a house while limiting your exposure to toxic materials, preregistration required. 7-9 p.m., Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $20-$25 (206-783-2244 or www.phinneycenter.org).

Reupholstery basics

WED OR THU Both are two-session class for beginners; preregistration required, (Wednesday) 9 a.m.-noon, JoAnn, 5824 196th S.W., Lynnwood (425-776-8606); (Thursday) JoAnn 17501 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila (425-776-8606); $60 (www.joann.com).

Cadillac Hotel

THU Part two of a three-part seminar presentation and tour on the adaptive reuse of historic buildings, preregistration suggested. 4-6 p.m., Klondike Gold Rush Museum, 117 S. Main St., Seattle; $5-$20 (206-448-4938 or www.aiaseattle.org).

Finishes and materials

SAT Learn about defining the properties that make a product eco-friendly. Learn about the latest sustainable choices for flooring, countertops, paint, tile, etc.; preregistration suggested, 2-4 p.m., One Earth One Design, 14300 Greenwood Ave., Seattle; free (206-418-8120 or www.oneearthonedesign.com).

Plan ahead

Women's beginning woodworking

THU Five-session class where participants learn basic carving techniques, safety and tool sharpening, creating a relief carving; preregistration required. 6-9 p.m., Woodcraft, 5963 Corson Ave. S., Seattle; $225 (206-767-6394 or www.woodcraft.com/stores).

Ongoing

Home Depot clinics

SAT-SUN Ways to water in a drought (10 a.m. today), tiling floors and walls (11 a.m. today), installing a deck (1 p.m. today), combining annuals and perennials in your garden (1 p.m. Sunday), all Home Depot's (call to confirm); free (www.homedepotclinics.com).

Ikea kitchen planning seminar and flooring installation

SAT Learn how to create a kitchen using a planning tool, wooden planning blocks and template, (Saturday 9-10 a.m.); In-store experts demonstrate laminate-floor installation each Saturday (2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) in the rug-and-flooring department. (call to confirm), Ikea, 600 S.W. 41st St., Renton; free (425-656-2980 or www.ikea.com).