Met Picks: Alison Krauss and Union Station, Aladdin (the Musical), Audrey Hepburn-athon

It’s been 50 years since Audrey Hepburn wooed us all in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Seattle Art Museum pays tribute to the fair lady with a film series.
FILM Audrey Hepburn graces the big screen again in a tribute to her best films at Seattle Art Museum. The Thursday-night “Earth Angel” series starts tonight with a screening of Roman Holiday. July 7–Aug 11.
Seattle Philharmonic maestro Adam Stern leads the Seattle Symphony in the score of Casablanca as Bogie bids farewell to Ingrid Bergman on the big screen at Benaroya. Brought to you by the letter “B.” July 8.
CONCERTS After the mega success of her collaboration with Robert Plant, Alison Krauss returns to her bluegrass roots with Union Station at Marymoor Park. July 8.
Turn on the “Porchlight”: Northwest native Neko Case comes home to play the Paramount this Sunday, and tickets are still available. July 10.
Revered flamenco guitarist Ottmar Liebert makes the instrument sing. His longtime recording and touring group Luna Negra backs him up at the Triple Door. July 7 & 8.
THEATER The Book of Mormon‘s codirector Casey Nicholaw helms the new stage musical of Disney’s Aladdin. See it in previews at 5th Avenue Theatre before it heads to Broadway (that’s the hope, at least). July 7–31.
Macbeth, The Tempest, and Arrh! A Dinosaur Ate My Spaceship—all classics, rest assured—help kick off the annual Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival in Volunteer Park. July 9 & 10.
FESTIVALS Lion and dragon dances wind their way through Chinatown as you enjoy $2 tasting menus at restaurants across the International District during the annual Chinatown-ID Dragon Fest. July 9 & 10.
West Seattle Summer Fest started as a sidewalk sale in 1982; it’s since evolved into a monster summer street fair with free live music, inflatable rides for kids, an outdoor Art Dive exhibition, and sustainability and garden expo. Don’t miss the Saturday afternoon concerts by local bands Head Like a Kite, Massy Ferguson, and Curtains For You. July 8–10.
VISUAL ART It’s First Thursday, which means new exhibits and extended hours at galleries tonight—and free admission at local museums. We’ll be checking out Deborah Butterfield’s collection of free-standing horse sculptures—eerie skeletons made of bronze—at Greg Kucera Gallery.