Events and the arts

Art

"Paintography — Clicking on the Right Side of the Brain": Photographs by four photographers, including everything from landscapes to abstracts and some with digital effects. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 2-31, with artists reception 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13. Arts of Snohomish Gallery, 105 Cedar Ave., Snohomish. Free. Information: 360-568-8648 or www.artsofsnohomish.org.

Art Throughout History: Ages 5-11 can learn about art history and create a masterpiece to take home. 2 p.m. Jan. 13, Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Free. Information: 360-568-2898.

Theater

"Bye Bye Birdie": A Village Theatre production of the classic musical comedy. 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sundays, 7 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 5-21, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Cost: $22-$46. Tickets: 425-257-8600 or www.villagetheatre.org.

"In the Mood": A swing musical about life in the 1940s. 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Cost: $32.50-$75. Tickets: 425-258-6766 or www.artbeatshows.org.

"Goin' Someplace Special": A play about a young African-American girl who takes the city bus alone to a place where she knows all are welcome, presented by the Book-It Repertory Theatre. 2 p.m. Jan. 13, Lynnwood Library: 19200 44th Ave. W. Free. Information: 425-778-2148.

Seniors

Afternoon movie: Enjoy popcorn while watching "Tuesdays with Morrie." 1 p.m. Friday, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Cost: $1. Information: 425-774-5555.

Miscellaneous

Board games: Bring the family and play a variety of board games provided by the library. 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Lynnwood Library: 19200 44th Ave. W. Free. Information: 425-778-2148.

Compiled by Times Snohomish County bureau lead news assistant Laurie Dunlap. Send calendar items to The Times of Snohomish County, 1133 164th St. S.W., Suite 101, Lynnwood, WA 98087. Fax: 425-745-7723.