The Undergraduate Theater Society continues its run of Lanford Wilson’s drama “Burn This,” the Kirkland Choral Society pays a visit and The School of Art has lectures and exhibits aplenty in this full week in 91探花arts.
Also, the Burke Museum limits science-types to six minutes each as they discuss plastics at the Neptune Theater 鈥� think of it as speed dating, natural history-style.
“An Evening of Endingness,” 7 p.m., Feb. 1. In conjunction with the exhibition “,” the Henry Art Gallery presents a performance of Pablo Helguera’s composition for chamber orchestra. Free with admission. Learn more and RSVP .
Guitar Ensemble: “La Guitare Fran莽aise,” 7:30 p.m., Feb. 1. Students of Michael Partington perform a of French music arranged for guitars in duo, trio, quartet and with flute. The concert includes music by Debussy, Poulenc, Faure, Couperin, Ibert and Grau and features guest flutists Elizabeth Jolly and Kathleen Shin. In Brechemin Auditorium. Tickets $5, cash or check at the door. 206-685-8384.
Kirkland Choral Society, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 2. Works by Dvorak and Bernstein will be featured when the choral group teams with Philharmonia Northwest to present “Songs of Heaven.” Tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for students and seniors and may be purchased at tickets@kirklandchoralsociety.org or by phoning 425-296-0612.
Play: “Burn This,” 7:30 p.m., through Feb. 3. presents a drama by Lanford Wilson, directed by Mary Hubert, in the Hutchinson Hall Cabaret Theater. The New York Times called the play, 鈥渢he late Lanford Wilson鈥檚 love letter to bad boys and the women (and men) who crush on them.鈥� Learn more on $5-$10.
“Short Takes on Plastics,” 7 p.m., Feb. 5. The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture presents an event at the Neptune Theater related to the exhibit “.” An evening of fast-paced talks with 10 engineers, historians, archaeologists, chemists, activists, and oceanographers who are limited to six minutes and 20 slides each. Tickets are $5 at the door or available .
The School of Art has several events this week.
Alumni lectures: Shio Kusaka, Rock Huschka, Jan. 31. Kusaka will speak at
3 p.m. in the . Learn more . Huschka will speak at 5:30 p.m. in Room 003 of the . Learn more .
Critical Issues in Contemporary Art lectures: Tue Greenfort, 7 p.m., Jan. 31; Isla Leaver-Yap, 7 p.m., Feb. 7. The third and fourth lectures in this ongoing free , in the Henry Art Gallery Auditorium.
Student art exhibits. Works by through Feb. 2 in the and by through Feb. 25 in the Ceramic and Metal Arts Building.
Scholarships for Scholars XIII, 6-8:30 p.m., Feb. 5. The 13th annual open house and fundraiser supporting 3D4M graduate students, including student exhibitions, a silent auction and a raffle featuring faculty work.聽Learn more and RSVP ; email Professor Jamie Walker for more information. Admission is $40.
Next week: The School of Music goes .