“Mozart Meets Beethoven” at the Sinfonietta
The Northwest Sinfonietta kicks off a two-concert festival of the two iconic composers, with conductor Christophe Chagnard sharing the baton with Tacoma Symphony’s Harvey Felder. 7:30p.m. Nov. 14. $19-$49. Rialto Theater, 310 S. 9th St., Tacoma. 253-383-5344, www.nwsinfonietta.com
King’s Books Poetry Marathon
Like poetry? You’d better, since there’ll be 13 poets of renown reading their work throughout Saturday at King’s Books, interspersed with three open mic sessions for the rest of us. It’s all courtesy of the Puget Sound Poetry Connection. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 14. Free. King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma. 253-272-8801, www.kingsbookstore.com
Cello and piano, together again at First Lutheran
Second City Chamber Series’ Spotlight Concert this Sunday features cellist Miriam Shames and pianist Tonya Siderius playing duo repertoire by Brahms, Beethoven and Hindemith. 4 p.m. Nov. 15. $20/$10. First Lutheran Church, 524 S. I St., Tacoma. 253-572-8863, www.scchamberseries.org
ArtWalk with Krogstad, geography and more
The Third Thursday ArtWalk this month includes paintings by filmmaker Karl Krogstad at Two Vaults, geography exploration at Tacoma Art Museum and fiber art at BKB & Co. Most events from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 19. All free. Two Vaults: 602 S. Fawcett Ave., 253-759-6233, www.twovaults.com. TAM: 1701 Pacific Ave., 253-272-4258, www.tacomaartmuseum.org. BKB: 1734 Pacific Ave., 253-272-6884, www.bkbcompany.com. Other venues: www.artwalktacoma.com
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