Calendar

Thursday: 5.1

Visual Arts

Johnson Hall — Returning to the UW following the success of the 2007 festival, the 10th annual Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Festival presents four days of environmental films, panel discussions and workshops with filmmakers. Full festival pass: $60 general public/$40 students and seniors. Reduced fees for single day and night sessions.

Burke Museum — In the Burke Museum’s new environmental photography exhibit, Fast Moving Water: The Hoh River Story, acclaimed nature photographer Keith Lazelle uses his artistic abilities to capture the beauty of the Hoh River. 10 a.m. Free.

Performing Arts

Meany Hall — Paul Taylor Dance Company’s combination of contemporary dance and ballet is considered experimental and avant-garde. 8 p.m. $45 general public/$20 students.

Friday: 5.2

Movies

Made of Honor — Patrick Dempsey, a reformed serial dater, is asked by his best friend (Michelle Monaghan)

to be the maid of honor at her wedding, who

is completely unaware that he is in love with

her. R.

Iron Man — Inventor Tony Shark, played by Robert Downey Jr., dons his most powerful creation, a high-tech suit of armor, to fight Mandarin, a dark-minded scientific genius who plots to take over the world. PG-13

Saturday: 5.3

Concerts

Brechemin Auditorium —

The School of Music presents Vocal Jazz Solo Night. 7:30 p.m. $5.

Performing Arts

Freehold Theatre — Tonight is the last night to see Art, Yasmina Reza’s 1998 Tony Award-winning play that presents a three-character examination of friendship and aesthetic taste. 8 p.m. $18.

Visual Arts

SAM Gallery — Today is the last day to experience In Focus: Photography by Burt Glinn. This exhibit features works by the late photojournalist, Burt Glinn, with roots in the Northwest. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Sunday: 5.4

Performing Arts

Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall — The Italian Studies Advisory Board cordially invites you to a presentation by Dean Williamson, Seattle opera conductor and artistic director of Opera Cleveland. Williamson will share his experiences and insight behind the scenes of the world of opera. 2 p.m. $10 suggested donation.

Concerts

Meany Hall — Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra presents their final concert of the season, featuring Beethoven’s rarely heard overture, “King Stephen,” Symphony No. 2 by Roque Cordero and several other pieces. 3 p.m. $18 general public/$10 students.

Monday: 5.5

Literature

Seattle Public Library — Thrilling Tales presents the expert reading of Renegade by Shirley Jackson and Won’t Daddy Be Surprised? by Clements Jordan. 12:05 p.m. Free.

Concerts

WaMu Theater — Dream Theater’s Progressive Nation 2008 tour will be making a stop at the WaMu Theater. If you would like to meet the band, there are meet and greet packages available. All ages. 6:30 p.m. $35-$300.

Tuesday: 5.6

Concerts

Neumos — Neumos and Hott Mess present Yo Majesty Does it Offend You, Yeah?, Champagne Champagne and La Kendall. 21and over. 8 p.m. $12.

Showbox at the Market — STG presents the B-52s, who released their self-titled debut album in 1979. 9 p.m. $50 (not including fees).

Visual Arts

Ceramics and Metal Arts Gallery — Opening reception for Master of Fine Arts candidate in Ceramics, Noah Grussgott. The exhibit will run through May 10. 6 p.m. Free.