VISUAL ART

Now on Display
(Re)Presenting Native Americans
Tacoma Art Museum celebrates the one-year anniversary of their Haub Family Galleries expansion by taking a deeper look at the Native American experience. (Re)Presenting Native Americans features 25 artists (with works spanning from the mid-1800s to the present) exploring the identity of the West’s original inhabitants. Tacoma Art Museum, $14

DANCE

Nov 27–Dec 28
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
For the first time in 31 years, Pacific Northwest Ballet stages a new version of the Nutcracker as George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker replaces Kent Stowell and Maurice Sendak’s version of the holiday classic. With all-new costumes and sets designed by children’s book author Ian Falconer and changes to the core story (the classic Sugar Plum Fairy returns in this version), there are undoubtedly going to be traditionalists who nitpick everything about the new production. Change is hard, but don’t fuss. New traditions aren’t built overnight. McCaw Hall, $22–$156

THEATER

Nov 25–Dec 13
Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales: Unwrapped
There’s the reliable yuletide cheer of traditional holiday standbys, and then there’s brazen, boozy bawdiness of Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales’s Unwrapped. After scoring a hit at the Rep last year with their musical The Vaudevillians, the local turned-national drag duo revives their dazzling holiday program. Beware: Attendance might land you on Santa’s naughty list. Seattle Repertory Theatre, $34–$72

Nov 27–Dec 30
A Christmas Carol
So there’s this Scrooge guy, and he’s kinda a dick. Anyway, he gets visited by some time traveling ghosts. As a result, he becomes way less mean. You get the gist. Merry Christmas! ACT Theatre, $47–$120

THE SPORTING LIFE

Thur, Nov 26
2015 U.S. Open: Spieth’s Northwest Conquest
The 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay brought major golf to the Pacific Northwest for a somewhat rocky, but ultimately memorable championship. The documentary Spieth’s Northwest Conquest captures the beauty (and frustrations) of Chambers Bay as it follows eventual champ Jordan Spieth from his arrival until the dramatic 72nd hole. The film will premiere on Fox on Thanksgiving Day following the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit (approximately 1pm). Televised on Fox

Fri, Nov 27
Apple Cup 2015
Statewide bragging rights are on the line as Washington State travels to Husky Stadium for the 108th edition of the Apple Cup. While the Huskies have won five of the last six matchups, the Cougs have been the far superior team in 2015. WSU rebounded from an embarrassing opening home loss to FCS Portland State and clawed its way to the top 3 of the Pac 12. A win for UW would help the Huskies avoid a losing record and salvage an otherwise disappointing season. The game may come down to the health of WSU’s star quarterback Luke Falk, whose availability is in question after being carted off with a head injury during last week’s win over Colorado. Husky Stadium, $87–$156

Sun, Nov 29
Seattle Seahawks vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Two teams fighting for their playoff lives take the field when the Pittsburgh Steelers invade CenturyLink Field. Coming of Thomas Rawls breakout game against the 49ers, the Seahawks are riding high, but the once-vaunted Legion of Boom secondary will need to rediscover its shutdown ability in order to thwart a passing attack led by Antonio Brown and Ben Roethlisberger. CenturyLink Field, $225–$295

CONCERTS

Wed, Nov 25
Thunderpussy
Before attempting to act civil at your family Thanksgiving gathering, let your wild side run free to the rocking sounds of Seattle’s Thunderpussy. With singer Molly Sides done dancing up a freakish storm in A Glimmer of Hope or Skin or Light and drummer Lena Simon back from La Luz’s world tour, the women of Thunderpussy are ready to howl and writhe the night away once more. Attendance can serve as your (legitimate) excuse for oversleeping and not waking up until dinnertime. Neumos, $10

Sat, Nov 28
Redwood’s 10th Anniversary Party #2
Capitol Hill’s Redwood Tavern ends its two-weekend anniversary celebration with a night of local indie and punk acts. Dude York headlines the festivities with a host of hooky songs from its yet-to-be-announced follow-up to 2014′s Dehumanize. Snuff Redux, Great Spiders, and Koda Sequoia round out the bill. With the Redwood slated for closure, you might as well make the most of its kind confines while it’s still around. Redwood, $7–$12

Sun, Nov 29
Dave B
After releasing the LP Punch Drunk in October, rising Seattle MC Dave B is ready to show it off live. Warm up with the summery R&B vibe of the new material at the Crocodile. Nyles Davis and Vitamin D join the concert’s lineup to get the party started. The Crocodile, $10–$15