CONCERTS

Apr 26
M83
Critics are calling Anthony Gonzalez’s latest work “combustive,” “an electro-pop dream,” the “best M83 record yet.” Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming, with all its soaring synth refrains, commands your attention. Paramount Theatre, $28–$32.

Apr 27
Portland Cello Project
The genre-bending group of classically trained cellists has been a Northwest favorite since they started covering Kanye West and Pantera a few years ago. They celebrate the release of their new album, Homage. The Triple Door, $17–$25.

FILM

Apr 26–29
National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY)
Now in its sixth year, the country’s largest youth film festival returns with a little more of everything: full-length features, experimental shorts, action sport flicks, panel discussions, and a whole lot of talented teens. Various venues, $10–$125.

CLASSICAL & MORE

Apr 26
Alarm Will Sound
Billed as “the future of classical music” by The New York Times, the 20-piece ensemble out of Rochester, New York, champions new work by established and emerging modern composers—from John Adams to electronic artist Aphex Twin—enhanced by multimedia. Town Hall, $10–$25.

Apr 27
Seattle Symphony Orchestra’s Free Concert
Seattle Symphony performs works by Mozart, Hoist, Kreisler, and Mendelssohn (accompanied by eight-year-old solo violinist Sophie Lee of Mill Creek) in a free concert at the newly renovated Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center. A traveling multimedia exhibit by Rosaleen Rhee, Treemonisha: Celebrating African Americans in Classical Music, will be on display during the show. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, free.

BOOKS & TALKS

Apr 29
David Sedaris
The humorist could read notes from a napkin and get a laugh. This time around, he samples from his diary. Benaroya Hall, $38–$47.

Apr 28 & 29
Julie Andrews
The actor-turned-children’s book author comes to Seattle to sign copies of her latest work, The Very Fairy Princess: Here Comes the Flower Girl. University Book Store, Third Place Books, Barnes and Noble (Lynwood), Costco (Fourth Ave S), free with purchase of book.

ART & EXHIBITS

Apr 28 & 29
Bemis Art Show
The historic Bemis Building in SoDo, now home to artist studios, architects, and boutique creative agencies, opens its doors for the semi-annual art show. Wander the halls examining the juried exhibit of guest artists from across the state, or pop into the different loft spaces to see artists at work. Bemis Building, free, noon–8.

Opens Apr 28
AC/DC: Australia’s Family Jewels
The touring exhibit makes its only stop in North America, presenting more than 400 items—including guitars, promotional posters, and Angus Young’s schoolboy costume—from the Aussie band’s nearly four decades in rock and roll. Experience Music Project, $15–$20.

Thru Apr 29
Gauguin and Polynesia: An Elusive Paradise
It’s the last chance to view Paul Gauguin’s lush Tahitian paintings and the collection of elaborate Polynesian carvings before this traveling exhibit leaves town. Seattle Art Museum, $18–$23.