DANCE

Apr 10–19
Swan Lake
Despite what the drama of Darren Aronofsky’s film Black Swan would have you believe, Swan Lake thrives on its simple elegance. From the stark white costumes to the uncomplicated storytelling, the dancers exude a beauty that jumps off the stage—even to the untrained eye—and makes Swan Lake the most popular classical ballet of all time. McCaw Hall, $42–$189

Sat, Apr 11
Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host
When thinking about poetic bodies in motion, the name Ira Glass doesn’t immediately come to mind. But that may change. The bespectacled host of This American Life takes a new format on the road: radio storytelling–based interpretive dance. Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host pairs Glass with dancers Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass for a one-of-a-kind audiovisual experience. Paramount Theatre, $21–$51

COMEDY

Thru May 22
Claim of Thrones
Game of Thrones has almost everything: tense drama, violent action, nudity, dragons… The one thing it lacks? Gut-busting comedy. Jet City Improv remedies this deficiency with its GoT-inspired improv show, Claim of Thrones. You’ll laugh your head off (apologies to House Stark) as the fictional families battle for supremacy. Jet City Improv, $15

FILM

Apr 11–19
Langston Hughes African American Film Festival 2015
Since in 2003, the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival has brought African American independent film to Seattle via screenings, workshops, filmmaker events, and community celebrations. This year's lineup includes documentaries on August Wilson, police brutality, and rock and roll pioneers, animated features exploring African myths, and plenty of provocative dramas. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, $12–$25

CONCERTS

Thur, Apr 9
The Replacements
With only two surviving members, the Replacements isn't what it once was, but at least the band has a sense of humor about it. After making a much anticipated return after two decades away (including a stop at Bumbershoot 2014), the adored '80s alt-punk outfit kicks off its Back by Unpopular Demand tour in Seattle. Paramount Theatre, Sold Out

Apr 10–12
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
For more than 50 years, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band has maintained and shared the distinctly American tradition of New Orleans–style jazz. While the players have come and gone over the generations, the sweet sounds that emanate from the instruments of the French Quarter institution never grow old. Benaroya Hall, $30–$95

Fri, Apr 10
Led to Sea: Record Release Show
With Led to Sea, Seattle violinist, violist, and singer L. Alex Guy crafts chamber pop sans the chamber players. She needs little more than her strings and a looping pedal to create inviting indie pop all on her own, and when she has accompaniment, the arrangements soar further. Get the full Led to Sea experience, as Guy marks the release of her third album at Columbia City Theater with opening support from Tomo Nakayama and Lori Goldston. Columbia City Theater, $10

Sun, Apr 12
Questlove: DJ Set
As the drummer and bandleader for the Roots, Questlove was already culturally relevant before the group became the house band for The Tonight Show (including a couple choice appearances on Chappelle's Show). He'll show off his fine musical taste at Neumos with a DJ set that's sure to light up the dance floor. Neumos, $20

THEATER

Thru Apr 18
Live! From the Last Night of My Life
With a heavy dose of A Christmas Carol and a dash of Clerks, Live! From the Last Night of My Life centers on Doug Sample, a depressed gas station worker who plans to kill himself after one more shift at work. Before he can do the deed, he'll be visited by a past, present, and potential future version of himself. The original cast and crew of Theater Schmeater's award-winning 2011 production come together again to present the existential tale. 12th Avenue Arts, $25

FOOD & DRINK

Thru Apr 12
Plate of Nations
Looking for a chance to explore what grub Rainier Valley has to offer? The fifth annual Plate of Nations is a two-week-long food fest serving up local Ethiopian, Eritrean, Laotian, Middle Eastern, Somali, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes at reasonable prices. Indulge in some South Seattle cuisine. Various locations, $15–$25