Weekend Calendar | Events for July 12-13

Movies

"Beavers"

Ongoing Filmed under difficult conditions over a 240-day production period, this 31-minute IMAX movie succeeds in depicting life in a remote river valley in Alberta, from the ground-level and subaqueous perspective of animals who, "with the exception of man, alter the world around them more than any other creature." G; general audiences. (IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, see movie listings for showtimes).

"The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"

Ongoing The sequel to "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" is a darker movie than its predecessor, but it still offers a lot to admire and enjoy. 147 minutes. PG; for epic battle action and violence. (Several theaters, see movie listings for showtimes).

"Encounters at the End of the World"

Ongoing Oddballs, loners and dreamers populate Werner Herzog's strange yet lovely documentary, set among the scientific community at Antartica's McMurdo Station. The sky is relentlessly blue, the sun bright even in the thick of night. In this odd and unforgettable place, Herzog has made his own poetry. 99 minutes. G; general audiences. (Varsity theater, see movie listings for showtimes).

"The Eruption of Mount St. Helens"

Ongoing Updated version of an Oscar-nominated 1981 IMAX documentary about the volcanic eruption. No rating; suitable for general audiences. (IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, see movie listings for showtimes).

"Get Smart"

Ongoing A remake of the popular '60s TV series, this action comedy stars Steve Carell as Maxwell Smart and Anne Hathaway as Agent 99. 110 minutes. PG-13; for some rude humor, action violence and language. (Several theater, see movie listings for showtimes).

"Grand Canyon Adventure"

Ongoing The subject is the sad state of the Colorado River, but the film is another IMAX spectacular that proves thrilling. 50 minutes. No rating; suitable for general audiences. (IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, see movie listings for showtimes).

"Hairspray"

Sat "Hairspray," based on the 1988 John Waters movie and subsequent stage version, is a daffily old-fashioned musical done up in lacquered bouffants and lollipop colors, and it wears its genre proudly. Nikki Blonsky gives a performance of irresistible charm as the story's heroine, who fights to integrate a teen dance show in '60s Baltimore. Great fun. 107 minutes. PG; for language, some suggestive content and momentary teen smoking. (Liberty Park, Renton, show at dusk on Saturday).

"Hancock"

Ongoing Will Smith stars in may well own the Fourth of July weekend at the multiplexes, but this sort-of-comedy (but mostly a mess) about a sagging superherois the equivalent of putting up a big For Sale sign. The first half has a few funny moments — Smith's got one of the better deadpans in the business — but the rest of it is a mess, as if director Peter Berg stuck together two halves of different movies. Charlize Theron co-stars, pointlessly. 92 minutes. PG-13; for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and some language. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Hellboy II: The Golden Army"

Ongoing Guilermo del Toro ("Pan's Labyrinth") wrote and directed this action sequel, starring Ron Perlman as the mythical Hellboy. 110 minutes. PG-13; for sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and some language. (Several theater, see movie listings for showtimes).

"The Incredible Hulk"

Ongoing Director Louis Leterrier's relaunch is better in almost every way than the 2003 version, except that the Hulk still looks like a crappy video game character. Edward Norton takes over as wimpy alter-ego Bruce Banner, trying to control and cure his Hulkism as he runs from Gen. Ross (William Hurt) and an obsessed soldier (Tim Roth) who will become The Abomination.114 minutes. PG-13; for sequences of intense action violence, some frightening sci-fi images, and brief suggestive content. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"

Ongoing Nineteen years after the third chapter, Harrison Ford returns in an overly cartoonish rehash that's still lots of fun anyway. Cold War Commies (led by Cate Blanchett) replace Nazis in the wild search/chase/battle for another powerful McGuffin — this time an alien one. Joining — and rejoining — the ageing Indy: young biker "Mutt" (Shia LaBeouf) and Indy's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" girl, Marion (Karen Allen), with a painfully obvious secret. 124 minutes. PG-13; for adventure violence and scary images. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Iron Man"

Ongoing Robert Downey Jr. plays Tony Stark, the superhero who creates an armored suit of iron. Jeff Bridges and Gwyneth Paltrow co-star; Jon Favreau ("Elf") directs. 125 minutes. PG-13; for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and brief suggestive content. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Journey to the Center of the Earth"

Ongoing This largely forgettable update of the Jules Verne story has loads of imagination and 3-D excitement, but no personality. 93 minutes. PG-13; for intense adventure action and some scary moments. (Several theater, see movie listings for showtimes).

"Kit Kittredge: An American Girl"

Ongoing Abigail Breslin stars in this sweet story of Depression-era girl power.It's a pleasant history lesson for its young audience, who will identify with this smart, happy heroine. Yes, it occasionally dives into melodrama, but the skilled grown-up cast (Joan Cusack, Stanley Tucci) saves the day. 101 minutes. G; general audiences. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Kung Fu Panda"

Ongoing Dustin Hoffman and Jack Black prove an ace comedy team voicing characters in this pleasing, subtly complex martial-arts animated feature. 88 minutes. PG; for sequences of martial-arts action. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Meet Dave"

Ongoing Innocuous, kid-friendly summer fun about a space ship that looks like Eddie Murphy, inhabited by a miniature crew captained by Eddie Murphy. They roam New York City in search of a device that will save their planet, but find humanity instead. 90 minutes. PG; for bawdy and suggestive humor, action and some language. (Several theater, see movie listings for showtimes).

"Super Speedway: Racing with the Adrettis"

Ongoing Stephen Low's IMAX movie is not as strong a piece of filmmaking as his IMAX classics, "Beavers" and "Titanic," but it features plenty of vicarious speedway thrills, along with an affectionate portrait of the racing family headed by Mario and Michael Andretti. 50 minutes. No rating; suitable for general audiences. (IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, see movie listings for showtimes).

"Wall• E"

ONGOING Almost wordless and utterly charming, the latest Pixar product is the story of a lonely robot in a desolate city of the future.The storytelling is so meticulous and skilled, you might not even notice the absence of dialogue. With its sweetly bedraggled little hero, this film draws in and charms its audience, of any age. 97 minutes. G; general audiences. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Wild Ocean 3D"

ONGOING This 3D IMAX documentary highlights the feeding frenzy that takes place in the oceans of South Africa. 45 minutes. No rating. (IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, see movie listings for showtimes).

Entertainment

"As You Like It"

Sun "All the world 's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." Eclectic Theatre Company stages an outdoor production of Shakespeare's comedy set in the Forest of Arden. Opens 2 p.m. Sunday at Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave., Seattle.; free (www.eclectictheatercompany.org).

"Beauty and the Beast"

Sat-Sun "Be our guest... " Lyric Light Opera stages Disney's version of the fairy tale. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. McIntyre Hall Performing Arts Center, Skagit Valley College, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon; $15-$32 (360-441-6772 or www.lyriclightopera.org).

"Big River"

Sat "Look out for me, oh muddy water" Roger Miller's award-winning Broadway musical, based on "Huckleberry Finn" is staged by Taproot Theatre. 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday. Taproot Theatre Company, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle; $15-$33 (206-781-9707 or www.taproot.org).

"Godspell"

Sat-Sun "Day by day" A student production of he ubiquitous rock musical based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St., Redmond Town Center, Redmond; $10 (425-881-6777 or www.secondstoryrep.org).

"Grease"

Sat-Sun "Summer sun, something's begun." Tacoma Musical Playhouse stages the famed high-school retro-pop musical. 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma; $16-$23 (253-565-6867 or tmp.org).

"Hamlet"

Sat-Sun "Though this be madness, yet there is method in't" Greestage presents an outdoor production of Shakespeare's tragedy. Opens 7 p.m. Saturday at Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E., Seattle, 3 p.m. Sunday at Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Way S.W., Seattle; free (206-748-1551 or www.greenstage.org).

"High School Musical"

Sat-Sun "Bop to the top... " A community version of the wildly popular youth musical that first appeared on the Disney cable channel and is now all over the place. It's about what happens when a "jock" and a "brain" decide to break away from teen stereotypes and try out for a high-school show. 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Impact Church Amphitheatre, 4819 Hunt St. N.W., Gig Harbor; $6-$15 (253-858-2282 or www.encoretheater.org).

"Into the Woods"

Sat-Sun "Children will listen" Ovation! Musical Theatre Bainbridge presents the musical based on well-known fairy tales and created by composer Stephen Sondheim and writer James Lapine. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Bainbridge High School, 9330 N.E. High School Road, Bainbridge Island; $13-$20 (206-842-0472 or www.ovationmtb.com).

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Sat-Sun "The course of true love never did run smooth." Seattle Shakespeare Company and Wooden O present an outdoor version of Shakespeare's romantic comedy. Opens 2 p.m. Saturday at Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E., Seattle, 2 p.m. Sunday at Allan Yorke Park, Bonney Lake Boulevard and West Tapps Highway, Bonney Lake; free (206-733-8222 or www.seattleshakespeare.org).

"The Mikado"

Sat "Three little maids from school are we... " The Seattle Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents this tale of love and bureaucracy. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Seattle Repertory Theatre, Bagley Wright Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle; $12-$32 (206-341-9642 or www.pattersong.org).

"Mulan Jr."

Sat-Sun "Who is that girl I see... " A student version of the Disney animated movie, set in mythic ancient China. 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St., Kent; $10 (206-617-2152 or www.hi-liners.org).

"The Once and Future King"

Sat-Sun A student production of the story of young King Arthur, produced by Seattle Public Theater's Summer Youth Program. 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Drive N., Seattle; free (206-524-1300 or www.seattlepublictheater.org).

"Peter Pan"

Sat-Sun "I'm flying." The musical based on J.M. Barrie's timeless story of an ageless boy is given a student production as part of Capital Playhouse's "Kids at Play" series. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. South Puget Sound Community College, Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts, 2011 Mottman Road, Olympia; $10-$15 (360-943-2744 or www.capitalplayhouse.com).

"Pigs! The Rock Musical!"

Sat-Sun A student production of a rock musical fairy tale about three young pigs chasing their dreams. 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St., Mercer Island; $13 (206-232-4145 or www.youththeatre.org).

"Romeo and Juliet"

Sat-Sun "Parting is such sweet sorrow... " Seattle Shakespeare Company and Wooden O present one of Shakespeare's greatest hits. 5 p.m. Saturday at Mercer Dale Park, 7701 S.E. 32nd St., Mercer Island, 7 p.m. Sunday at Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E., Seattle; free (206-733-8222 or www.seattleshakespeare.org).

"The Sound of Music"

Sat "The hills are alive ... " Leavenworth Summer Theater's annual production of the alpine musical. 8 p.m. Saturday. Ski Hill Amphitheater, Ski Hill Drive and Highway 2, Leavenworth; $14-$28 (509-548-2000 or www.leavenworthsummertheater.org).

"Twelfth Night"

Sat-Sun "If music be the food of love, play on!" Greenstage performs Shakespeare's romantic comedy outdoors in parks around the area; bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. 3 p.m. Saturday at Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Way S.W., Seattle, and 2 p.m. Sunday at Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E., Seattle; free (206-748-1551 or www.greenstage.org).

"The Wind in the Willows"

Sat-Sun Commune with the critters at Toad Hall in the Theater Schmeater's new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's story, adapted and directed by J.D. Lloyd. Opens 5 p.m. Saturday. 5 p.m. Sunday. Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E., Seattle; free (206-324-5801 or www.schmeater.org).

Home events and classes

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July 12-18

Art + Architecture

Harvard Belmont District tour

SAT Architectural walking tour through one of Seattle's premier residential neighborhoods; preregistration required. 10 a.m.-noon, (tour meets at) Merrill Court Townhouses, 901-917 Harvard Avenue E, Seattle; $15-$17 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

City Chickens Coop Tour

Georgetown Art & Garden Walk

Greatest Hits: Seattle Architecture Highlights

THU Tour of notable downtown buildings, 10 a.m. today, Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle; $15-$17 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Women's beginning woodworking

THU Five-session class where women learn about the router, band saw, chop saw, planer, jointer and more, creating a garden tote or candle box; preregistration required. 6-9 p.m., Woodcraft, 5963 Corson Ave. S., Seattle; $225 (206-767-6394 or www.woodcraft.com/stores).

Art deco tour

FRI Travel back in time and explore lavish lobbies and architectural gems including the Exchange Building and Seattle Tower, 10 a.m.-noon, Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle; $15-$17 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Central Library

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).