CONCERTS

Sun, Apr 24
Rihanna
Homogeny often seems inescapable in the field of pop music, but Rihanna’s Barbadian voice is so singular that she always stands out. The superstar further distances herself from the crowd on new album Anti, as she slows things down to a decidedly noncommercial pace, crafting a more intimate, personal record. KeyArena, $67–$157

Thur, Apr 21
Courtney Barnett
Aussie indie rocker Courtney Barnett didn’t end up taking home the award for Best New Artist at the 2016 Grammys, but she’s not going to fade from the spotlight anytime soon. With songwriting chops that lean heavily on dry wit and a ramshackle delivery (see: Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit), Barnett encapsulates a modern, intelligent slacker aesthetic.. Moore Theatre, Sold out

Fri, Apr 22
Fly Moon Royalty: Delicious Trouble Release Show
Anytime Fly Moon Royalty takes the stage, you better be ready to get your groove on. The Seattle neo soul duo returns with Delicious Trouble, the group’s first first LP since its 2011 self-titled debut record. The new album focuses heavily on failing love and infidelity as powerhouse vocalist Adra Boo showcases how easily she can shift between being defiant (“Grown Man”), somber (“I Miss Her”), or smooth and sensual (“Find You”). All the while, DJ Action Jackson lays down warm arrangements and beats capable of enticing wallflowers to the dance floor. The group gets the Delicious Trouble release party started at Chop Suey with help from Breaks and Swells and CoCo Columbia. Chop Suey, $12–$15

THEATER

April 22–May 22
Sherlock Holmes and the American Problem
After delighting Seattle Rep audiences with 2012’s The Hound of the Baskervilles, England’s most famous detective is back on the case in the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes and the American Problem. Holmes’s path collides with the storied American West when gunslinger Annie Oakley crosses the pond for Queen Victoria’s Jubilee and mysterious problems soon arise. Seattle Repertory Theatre, $17–$85

Sat, Apr 23
Best of the Bard
It has been 400 years since the death of the man responsible for introducing iambic pentameter to generations of (often disinterested) high school students: William Shakespeare. The master bard wrote a staggering 37 plays and over 150 sonnets in his lifetime (unless you believe that other mysterious authors may actually deserve credit). Four centuries later, his influence continues to spread with each passing year, inspiring movies, novels, and other artistic endeavors. His unparalleled enduring social relevance might be the truest testament to his brilliance. STG celebrates the genius by inviting volunteer fans and fellow bards to recite some of their favorite passages from the long list of his works in short bursts no longer than a minute. Moore Theatre, Free

FOOD & DRINK

Fri & Sat, Apr 22 & 23
Washington Beer Collaboration Festival
The brand new Washington Beer Collaboration Festival brings together pairs of Washington brewers to put their minds and mugs together and create 25 unique collaborative beers. For the brewers, it's a chance to experiment and showcase the tight knit community of the state's suds industry. For attendees, it's just plain tasty. South Lake Union Discovery Center Lawn, $30–$35

DANCE

Sat, Apr 23
Massive Monkees Day 2016
Seattle’s premier breakdancing crew once again hosts an intense daylong competition to crown the best b-boys and b-girls around. The action begins with preliminary rounds at Massive Monkees Studio: The Beacon, in the ID, before moving to the Showbox for the finals. With three-versus-three crew battles, a master footwork competition, a two-versus-two funk-style dance-off, and DJs providing soundtracks, it’s a great way to sample the local subculture. The Showbox, $20

FAMILY

Thru May 22
Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat
The wonderful world of Dr. Seuss comes to life when The Cat in the Hat takes the stage at Seattle Children’s Theatre. A boring rainy day for two young siblings turns into madcap madness when the titular talking feline makes a surprise visit with his companions Thing One and Thing Two. What better way to spend some family time, than with playful preponderance of rhyme? Seattle Children's Theatre, $22–$40

FILM

Apr 22–28
The Cinema of Chantal Akerman
Belgian director Chantal Akerman didn’t simply make films about women, she redefined the entire notion of “women’s cinema.” An avant-gardist, Akerman’s films explore women and the lives they live through long, hypnotic takes as is the case with her landmark film, Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles which many regard as one of the greatest feminist films of all time. Six months after her death, SIFF pays homage to Akerman with a documentary on the famed director’s life (I Don’t Belong Anywhere), as well as her somber, final film, No Home Movie, a documentary in which she profiles her own mother who passed away shortly after production. Northwest Film Forum continues the Akerman memorial next with with its own Taking Time: A Tribute to Chantal Akerman programming. SIFF Film Center, $12

CLASSICAL & MORE

Apr 21–24
Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet
Seattle Symphony and Symphony Chorale present a night of high dramatic passion when it trots out two Shakespeare-inspired pieces: Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture and Mendelssohn's Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream. Britten's Nocturne and Szymanowski's Symphony No. 3 round out the evening. Benaroya Hall, $21–$121