Want to get out and do something interesting? There’s something for everyone in our South King County Fine Arts Roundup column by Amy Robinson.

MUSIC AND DANCE

“Music in the Park”
Marvista Park, Normandy Park
Every Sunday at 5 p.m. through Aug. 24

• Aug. 17: The Klein Party
• Aug. 24, 3 p.m.: Jazz Finale! (Note early start time)

Admission is free.

Image taken from the Normandy Park Calendar.

“Kent Station Summer Sounds”
Kent Station, Kent
Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. through Aug. 20

• Aug. 20: School of Rock Kent

Admission is free.

Image and schedule found on their website..

“Summer Concert Series”
Des Moines Beach Park, Des Moines
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. through Aug. 20

• Aug. 20: Pilot Seat

Admission is free. Image taken from this website, which has more info available.

“Music in the Park”
Lake Burien School Park, Burien
Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. through Aug. 21

• Aug 21: Boogie Boulevard

Image taken from their website, which you can check for more info.

Admission is free.

“Strings in the Garden”
Auburn Symphony Orchestra, Soos Creek Botanical Garden, Auburn
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2 p.m.

“Auburn Symphony’s summer concert returns to the beautiful grounds of Soos Creek Botanical Garden with a vibrant string quartet performance rooted in rhythm and movement. “Strings in the Garden” invites you to unwind with graceful and spirited music inspired by the world of dance—from the playful charm of Fritz Kreisler to the irresistible rhythms of Richard Strauss Jr. and the tango flair of Astor Piazzolla.”

Text and image taken from their website..

Adults: $22 Students: $12 Children 12 and under FREE.

THEATRE AND STORYTELLING

“The Guardsman”
Burien Actors Theatre,
Various Locations throughout South King County

• Normandy Park: Saturday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m., Marvista Park
• SeaTac: Sunday, Aug. 17, 5 p.m. Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden

“BAT takes it to the Parks in the Summer of 2025. A popular actor suspects his new actress wife is getting restless, so he takes on his most daring role yet—disguising himself as a dashing guardsman—to test his wife and win her love. The actor sweeps his wife off her feet, creates romance and drama, and nearly torpedoes their marriage in the process.
The Guardsman ultimately asks the question: “Where does the acting end and true emotion begin?”

Image and text taken from their website.

Admission is free, though donations are welcome.

“Three Penny Opera”
Theatre Battery, Kent Station
Sunday, Aug. 17 – Sunday, Aug. 31

“DIE DREIGROSCHENOPER or THE THREEPENNY OPERA is a musical spectacle that tells the story of the notorious serial killer Macheath and his marriage to Polly Peachum, a woman whose family makes their living exploiting the poorest of the poor. Theatre Battery’s new production explores a world of desperate beggars, ruthless thieves, and proud sex workers – and they all sing.”

Text and image taken from their website..

Free tickets available for all, though donations are encouraged.

All showtimes are at 8 p.m. except for Sunday 3 p.m. matinees.

Click here for tickets and more info.

“7 Stories: Awkward”
Highline Heritage Museum, Burien
Friday, Aug. 22, 7:00 p.m.

“Who hasn’t been held captive by a powerful story? 7 STORIES is a night of storytelling — to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity.

Each 7 STORIES night has a theme and storytellers sign up and are selected in advance. Real stories are spellbinding and raw. They are not a theatrical performance, but true life stories from your friends, acquaintances, or someone you have never met. These stories are told from the heart.”

Image and text taken from their website.

Admission is free.

“The Lion King (KIDS VERSION)“
Hi-Liners Musical Theatre
Highline College, Des Moines

• Friday, Aug. 22, through Thursday, Aug. 28.

“Disney’s The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world. Bringing the African savanna to life on the stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. Join us for this one act adaptation!”

Text and image taken from their website.

All Tickets $22. Showtimes vary.

Click here for tickets and more info.

VISUAL ARTS

“Art in Bloom“
Soos Creek Botanical Garden, Auburn
Saturday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Art in Bloom is both a craft fair and fine art show! Local craft artisans and award-winning fine artists will share the wonderful gardens for one day only one-of-a-kind experience. Admission is free! Sponsored by Arts Alliance Northwest (AANW).

Image taken from Arts Alliance Northwest website.

Text from Auburn City Calendar.

“Rat City Arts & Food Walk”
Various Locations, White Center
Thursday, Aug. 21, 5-8 p.m.

“Established in September 2024, The Rat City Art Walk is a NEW free monthly event that brings art, music, and good vibes to the streets of White Center, Seattle. It all goes down every third Thursday, and it’s all about celebrating the creativity and community that make this neighborhood so special.”

Image and text taken from their website.

Admission is free.

“Unprecedented: The Inaugural Postmark Biennial”
Postmark Center for the Arts, Auburn
Through Oct. 9, 2025

“Postmark Center for the Arts and the White River Valley Museum are hosting a competitive juried biennial art exhibition, titled Unprecedented: The Inaugural Postmark Biennial. How is art informed by the exceptional moment in which we are living? Curated by two esteemed jurors, Ellen Ito and Jabari Owens-Bailey, this exhibition includes eighteen artists living and working in Washington state. Unprecedented is interested in highlighting creative explorations in all media created from 2020 to the present.”

Image and text taken from their website.

Visitors welcome Wednesdays (12:00-4:00), Thursday (12:00-6:00), 
Friday (12:00-4:00)

Admission is free.

“Kent Summer Art Exhibit”
Centennial Gallery, Kent
Through Aug. 21: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., closed holidays

“Enjoy original artwork. Exhibiting artists: John Armstrong ▪ Susan Boye ▪ Julia Brodsky ▪ Charde Brown ▪ Kay Burnett ▪ Carol Colin ▪ Jo Cosme ▪ Barbara De Pirro ▪ Devon Dille ▪ Liz Ewings ▪ Kurt Erickson ▪ Andrew Feuk ▪ Tom Fletcher ▪ Mohamed Gabriel ▪ Miwa Gardner ▪ Nikki Jobbora-Barber ▪ Laurie Kallsen-George ▪ Sonya Lang ▪ Cindy Lieberman ▪ Anna Macrae ▪ Aaron Mann ▪ Angela Marvel ▪ Gabriela Nirino ▪ Kelly Haejung Paik ▪ Dmitrii Patapov ▪ Chad Pilkington ▪ Brett Polonsky ▪ Johanna Porter ▪ Debbie Ranniger ▪ Umesh Shebe ▪ Shyun Song ▪ Annette Stiers Jones ▪ Laura Wallace ▪ Suze Woolf ▪ Chandra Wu”

Text and image taken from their website.

Admission is free.

“Stable Habits”
John Woodruff
Highline Heritage Museum, Burien
Through September, 2025

The Highline Heritage Museum, in collaboration with Burien Arts Association, hosts a gallery with a quarterly featured local artist.

Image taken from their website.

Admission is free for the gallery only. Click here for more info.

Open every week Thursday – Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

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Looking to stretch your entertainment budget, and willing to go a little further afield?  Budget Arts in King County, https://budget-arts.blogspot.com, for listings of theatre, dance, and classical music under $15 throughout the Greater Seattle area.