THEATER

Thru Mar 13
Jersey Boys
The Tony-winning jukebox musical smash Jersey Boys returns to the Paramount to share the story 1960s pop hitmakers the Four Seasons. As the group grapples with stardom, relationship struggles, and an undercurrent of mob involvement, classic tunes like "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Sherry," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" guide Frankie Valli and co. through all the highs and lows. Paramount Theatre, $30–$125

Thru Apr 3
Violet
Violet wants to believe. In hopes of fixing the disfiguring facial scar that's made her life so difficult, she hops on a Grayhound bus headed for Tulsa, home of a healing televangelist. On the trip, a love story involving Army soldiers emerges in this parable about inner beauty. Set in 1964, this musical brings Violet's road trip to life through the southern music of the era: gospel, rockabilly, and folk (and gets bonus points for choreography by Alice Gosti). ArtsWest, $40–$45

COMEDY

Sat, Mar 12
Lisa Lampanelli
“Donald [Trump], tonight people will make fun of your looks. #$%! ’em! You’ve always gotten beautiful women. You’ve ruined more models’ lives than bulimia. You’ve disappointed more women than Sex in the City 2. ”–Lisa Lampanelli. The Queen of Mean made her name by crossing the line on Comedy Central’s roasts, so expect anything but a tame night. Moore Theatre, $28–$48

Sun & Mon, Mar 13 & 14
Dave Chappelle
Cancel your Sunday and Monday plans, Dave Chappelle is coming to town. Out of the blue, the comedian announced four standup performances at Neptune Theatre. Per Chappelle’s recent policy, cell phones will be banned at all performances and audience member that bring them will be forced to place them in locking pouches. So enjoy the shows sans digital distraction. Neptune Theatre, $55

BOOKS & TALKS

Thur, Mar 10
Susan Orlean
A handful of people that can claim to be both New York Times Best Sellers and staff writers at The New Yorker staff writer. But only one can also claim to be the subject of an Oscar nominated acting role. That would be Susan Orlean. Meryl Streep played the author in Adapatation, the unusual, well, adaptation of her book The Orchid Thief. Orlean joins Hugo House instructor and memoirist Claire Dederer (Poser) to discuss the intricacies of her writing process. Hugo House, $5–$15

Thur, Mar 10
Daniel Clowes
Cartoonist Daniel Clowes helped spearhead the legitimacy of comics with the touchstone graphic novel Ghost World. Now the Fantagraphics mainstay pushes his own boundaries with Patience, his longest and most fantastical story to date. The book tells a psychedelic sci-fi story of a man that embarks on a time traveling adventure to fix wrongs after his pregnant girlfriend is murdered. Fantagraphics Bookstore, Free

FAMILY

Thru Mar 20
Brooklyn Bridge
Adventure is all a matter of perspective. For Sasha, a 10-year-old latchkey kid, the quest for a pen she needs to write a school report about the Brooklyn Bridge turns into a journey throughout the character-filled halls of her apartment. While she struggles to find a pen, she learns about her diverse neighbors and the beauty of community. Seattle Children's Theatre, $22–$40

Sat, Mar 12
Peter and the Wolf
The magic of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf arises from the composer’s brilliant choice to give each instrument a character in the story. To tell the tale of the boy who cried wolf, the Seattle Symphony’s strings become Peter, the oboe morphs into a duck, the French horns take on the wolf’s personality, etc. The distinct separation of sounds and the defined narrative makes it a perfect first symphony for children. Benaroya Hall, $15–$20

CONCERTS

Sat, Mar 12
Pell
Displaced from his hometown after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans rapper Pell knows how to scrap. While still far from a household name, in the past few years the rising young MC has earned accolades from Complex as his albums Limbo and Floating While Dreaming tallied millions of streams. Get a glimpse of him before he becomes a sensation. The Vera Project, $10–$12

Sun Mar, 13
Waxahatchee
After the dreamy bare bones southern songwriter tunes of Cerulean Salt, Waxahatchee (aka Katie Crutchfield) opened up her sound on 2015′s Ivy Tripp. The critically acclaimed album features an expansive pop rock sound that radiates ’90s alt rock warmth, sweet melodies, and lyrical savvy. After spending last year touring with a full band, Crutchfield returns Waxahatchee to a solo endeavor on her latest tour. Globelamp and Seattle’s own Briana Marela join the bill for an intimate musical evening at Vera Project. The Vera Project, $15