THEATER

May 9 & 10
Seattle Confidential: Rewind
Leading local actors give dramatic readings of personal confessions—private, cringe-inducing tales about losing virginity or committing the perfect crime, submitted anonymously by brave Seattleites. Rewind will include some of the most memorable stories from the past two years of shows, chosen and hosted by actor-director Ian Bell. ACT Theatre, $20.

May 9–June 29
Chicago
Come on, babe, why don’t we paint the town? Village Theatre inspires us to get gussied up and cheer on the “merry murderesses of the Cook County jail.” Village Theatre, Issaquah, $48–$63.

May 8–11
Mike Daisey's F***ing F***ing F***ing Ayn Rand
Per Seattle Rep: "Reviled by millions for her infantile philosophies and turgid prose, Ayn Rand is simultaneously worshipped by millions more for her ideological purity and dedication to the self at all costs. Torrid rape sex, terrifyingly bad movies, and the underpinnings of the modern American financial system all play a role in how Ayn Rand became the most powerful woman in the American mythos today." F***ing F***ing F***ing Ayn Rand premiered at the Public Theater in January. Seattle Repertory Theatre, $25.

Thru May 12
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Book-It Rep sends Huck and Jim down the Mississippi just as Mark Twain intended: with the uncensored text from 1885. Repeated use of the n-word puts the harsh reality of racism center stage. Center Theatre, $24–$45.

COMEDY

May 9
Bob's Burgers Live
The cast of Fox's popular animated series take their show on the road. Bob's Burgers Live combines the stand-up talents of Eugene Mirman, Kristen Schaal, Dan Mintz, and more with a live episode reading. Neptune Theatre, $25–$29.

BOOKS & TALKS

May 9
Benjamin Percy with Jonathan Evison
Though we’ve grown weary of vampire stories, we’re still not at the werewolf saturation point. (Yet.) Benjamin Percy’s latest novel, Red Moon, is an Orwellian thriller packed with terrorist werewolves, fear-mongering politicians, and troubled teens on the run. Bainbridge author Jonathan Evison (West of Here) joins the conversation. Elliott Bay Book Company, free.

May 11
Neal Thompson
Seattle writer (and Seattle Met contributor) Neal Thompson has a keen eye for the curious subject. He has crafted colorful and dramatic profiles of astronaut Alan Shepard (Light This Candle), ski movie mogul Warren Miller, and the late Native American woodcarver John T. Williams; for his next act, hear him read from his new biography A Curious Man: The Strange and Brilliant Life of Robert "Believe It or Not!" Ripley. Elliott Bay Book Company, free.

CLASSICAL & MORE

May 9–17
Russian Spectacular with Gerard Schwarz
Conductor laureate Gerard Schwarz leads the orchestra in a two-week program of Russian masters: Tchaikovsky’s Mozartiana and Symphony no. 4 with pianist Vladimir Feltsman (May 9); Mozart’s Haffner Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s Fifth (May 10, also with Feltsman); and Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony (May 16) and Cello Concerto no. 1 featuring Schwarz’s son Julian (May 17). Benaroya Hall, $19–$112.

DANCE

Thru May 19
Made in Seattle: Ezra Dickinson
A rising star on the Seattle dance scene and member of Maureen Whiting’s experimental dance company, Ezra Dickinson leads audiences around “forgotten public spaces” for his original work, Mother for You I Made This. The performance doubles as activism; Dickinson hopes to start a conversation about mental health by stitching together conversations and choreography about his childhood spent caring for his schizophrenic mother. 800 block of Stewart St, $18.

CONCERTS

May 9
Grand Hallway
In March, Seattle chamber-pop outfit Grand Hallway retreated to Portland to begin work on its fourth studio album. That can only mean one thing: This Fremont Abbey show will be the first chance to hear their new music live. Fremont Abbey Arts Center, $8–$17.

May 11 & 12
Seattle Rock Orchestra Performs the Beatles
Blending classical sounds with the cutting edge is Seattle Rock Orchestra’s forte. The volunteer ensemble lends strings and brass to Bowie and Radiohead covers, and once a year it plays albums by the Beatles. This year SRO tackles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and Magical Mystery Tour. Moore Theatre, $20.

FILM

Opens May 10
The Great Gatsby
The latest adaptation of the literary classic stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Gatsby and Carey Mulligan as Daisy, with Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann making it look like one big absinthe party. In theaters citywide.

EAT & DRINK

May 9–19
Seattle Beer Week
A week of beer is the best way to describe it—with a long list of activities starting today. Stay updated on Facebook and Twitter...and there’s an app for that. Visit website for venues.