FILM

Feb 2
An Evening with Don Hertzfeldt
Go inside the mind of the Oscar-nominated animator whose stick-figure cartoon shorts are the stuff of cult legend, particularly the Rejected series (“I am a banana!”). He’s in house for a Q&A following the Seattle premiere of his new animated film It’s Such a Beautiful Day. SIFF Cinema at the Uptown, $10–$15.

Opens Feb 3
Coriolanus
Free of Lord Voldemort makeup (but still terrifying), Ralph Fiennes makes his directorial debut in this update of the Shakespearean tragedy. SIFF Cinema at the Uptown, $5–$10.

EAT & DRINK

Feb 4
Belgianfest
Dubbels. Tripels. Lambics and saisons. There are over 70 regional beers to sample at this weekend’s Belgianfest, and tickets are going fast. Bell Harbor International Conference Center, $30.

CONCERTS

Feb 2
Sasquatch! Launch Party 2012
The rumors have been flying: Lana Del Rey and Girl Talk to headline Friday night? The Shins on Saturday? The official lineup of the 2012 summer music fest at the Gorge is finally revealed tonight. Podcaster Luke Burbank hosts the kickoff party, featuring performances by Junip (with Jose Gonzalez), the Physics, and Matthew Caws of Nada Surf. Neptune Theatre, $16.

Feb 3
Gimme Shelter
We’ve seen Billy Joel Huels of swing band the Dusty 45s set his trumpet on fire. Imagine what he’ll do in a benefit to end homelessness. The Maldives, the Young Evils, Lazy Susan, and more play this fundraiser for homeless adults center DESC. Showbox at the Market, $15.

VISUAL ART

Feb 2–Mar 17
Guy Tillim: Second Nature
The South African photographer captured both the natural beauty and poverty of contemporary Polynesia during his 2010 catamaran trip from New Zealand. He shows the dual sides of paradise at the same time Seattle Art Museum features Gauguin’s lush Polynesian paintings, on display starting February 9. James Harris Gallery, free. First Thursday reception Feb 2, 6–8.

DANCE

Feb 2–4
Shen Wei Dance Arts
Shen Wei is known for choreographing the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, but his smaller-scale company performances are equally thrilling. In Limited States his dancers in flesh-toned bodysuits slink and intertwine, like tangled statues come to life; the fluid motion is punctuated by Daniel Burke’s minimalist soundscape. UW World Series, Meany Hall, $39–$42.

Feb 3–12
Don Quixote
The matador soars when Pacific Northwest Ballet premieres a new version of this classical ballet, updated by star Russian-born choreographer Alexei Ratmansky. Actor Tom Skerritt steps in as the tragicomic Don. McCaw Hall, $28–$168.

CLASSICAL & MORE

Feb 2–5
Bond and Beyond: Celebrating 50 Years of 007
For all the talk of Bond women, cars, and gadgets, it’s that theme song that’s truly iconic. Seattle Symphony samples from 50 years of Bond soundtracks. Benaroya Hall, $17–$89.

Seattle Chamber Music Society: 2012 Winter Festival
Grammy-winning violinist and SCMS artistic director James Ehnes leads the charge in this annual weekend of chamber music, performing nearly a dozen pieces by Brahms, Beethoven, and Bartók. And that’s just the Bs. Benaroya Hall, $10–$45.