Calendar

Thursday: 5.29

Lectures

Communications 202 —

the UW Japan Studies Program presents “Early Japanese Poetry and the History of Writing.” Speaker David Lurie will explore “The Man’yôshû,” a late eighth-century poetry anthology. “The Man’yôshû” has long been famous (or perhaps notorious) for the baroque variety of its inscription. 3:30 p.m. Free.

Concerts

Meany Theater —

“Cornerstones” features the wind ensemble, symphonic, concert and campus bands. David Maslanka’s “Symphony No. 7,” Daniel Bukvich’s “Symphony No. 1: In Memoriam Dresden,” and Morton Gould’s “Symphony No. 2: The West Point” are among the featured works. 7:30 p.m. $10.

Paramount Theatre —

Rock and pop band Aventura will be performing at the Paramount. 8:00 p.m. $60-$125.

Friday: 6.1

Dance

Meany Theatre —

The UW dance program’s final concert, “Dancing in the Digital Domain,” highlights the professional talents and creativity of the dance program’s graduate students as they work in partnership with Ph.D. students in digital arts to create a one-of-a-kind performance, melding technology and the arts. 7:30 p.m. $14 general public/$12 faculty and staff/$10 students.

Performing Arts

Moore Theatre —

When he’s not writing, producing or performing stand-up comedy, B.J. Novak can be seen on NBC’s The Office as Ryan Howard, the now ex-corporate manager of Dunder Mifflin. Tonight, the comedian will be performing what should be a hilarious stand-up routine. 8:00 p.m. $27.50-$30.

Movies

Sex and the City: The Movie —

Set four years after we last saw Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte negotiate life in New York City, the film is centered around Carrie’s pending nuptials to Mr. Big. Rated R.

The Strangers —

A couple (Scott Speedman and Liv Tyler) is terrorized by three unknown assailants while they are cozying up in a vacation home. Rated R.

Savage Grace —

This account of the life of Barbara Daly deals with everything from her marriage to the heir of the Bakelite plastics fortune to the too-close relationship she formed with her son to her shocking death in 1972. Rated R.

Saturday: 6.2

Visual Arts

Seattle Center House —

“A Glimpse of China” is a Chinese culture-and-arts festival with visual arts displays, cultural exhibits, vendors and performances. Free.

Jeffrey Moose Gallery —

Today is the final day to experience “Firewaterglass,” an exhibit featuring paintings by Suzanne Haddon and blown glass by Dianne Rasmussen. All-day event. Free.

Sunday: 6.3

Performing Arts

Marymoor Park —

Sunday is the final night of “Corteo,” a bedazzling Cirque du Soleil show done in the form of the vividly Fellini-esque elegy for a dying Italian clown. Exquisite visuals, haunting music and exciting acrobatics complete the show. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. $38.50-$210.

Concerts

The Showbox SoDo —

Head down to the SoDo district, and check out Charles Band’s “Full Moon Horror Road Show” for an exciting night of pop music. 7:30 p.m. $20.

Monday: 6.4

Concerts

White River Amphitheater —

Classic rock band Iron Maiden will be performing one show in Washington. 7 p.m. $25-$75.

Meany Theater —

Giselle Wyers conducts the University Chorale in “Rediscovering America,” a musical celebration of the diverse voices that make up North, Central, and South America, with a special focus on contemporary choral composers. Also on the program will be arrangements of Irving Berlin and Richard Rodgers tunes from the University Chorale’s performance with conductor Marvin Hamlisch and the Seattle Symphony in March 2008. 7:30 p.m. $10.

Tuesday: 6.5

Exhibits

Ceramics and Metal Arts Gallery –

The gallery is hosting the opening reception for Evan Blackwell, MFA candidate in ceramics. Exhibit runs through June 7, 2008. 11 a.m. Free.

Concerts

Meany Theater —

The University Singers, Women’s Chorus and Men’s Glee Club showcase music from around the globe, including songs from Africa, the Baltics and South America in “World Voices.” 7:30 p.m. $10.

Wednesday: 6.6

Theater

Center House Theatre —

Seattle Shakespeare Company closes its season with the Bard’s romantic comedy “All’s Well That Ends Well,” involving a young nobleman and an orphaned commoner. 7:30 p.m. $20-$34.

Concerts

Meany Theater —

The School of Music presents a “Studio Jazz Ensemble.” 7:30 p.m. $10.