Local Stage Fills Up For November

Village Theatre presents "Ragtime - The Musical" through Nov. 15, featuring a Tony Award-winning score that blends ragtime, blues, and jazz. The production runs for 2 hours and 50 minutes, including intermission, and depicts three distinct stories set in 1902 New York. The show marks the nation's 250th birthday with a portrait of early 20th-century America. Audiences should note that the musical contains racist language and moments of violence, including murder, to depict historical tensions. Ticket buyers can expect an epic narrative about a Harlem pianist, a Jewish immigrant, and an affluent society woman.

The Edmonds Center for the Arts hosts ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Known as the "Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele," Shimabukuro performs at 410 Fourth Ave. N. The Hawaiian-born artist blends jazz, rock, classical, and folk music on his instrument. His repertoire includes a viral rendition of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma and Bette Midler. The event showcases his technical skill and emotional depth in a live performance setting.

Red Curtain Arts Center in Marysville presents Dysfunction Junction, a traditional bluegrass band founded in 2005, on a date not specified in the announcement but listed under their current calendar. The group plays traditional bluegrass, country, gospel, and classic rock. General admission tickets cost $24, while senior, military, and student tickets are $22. Patrons can purchase tickets online, by phone at (360) 322-7402, or in person at the box office located in the Goodwill shopping center. The box office is open Tuesday through Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m.

Port Gardner Bay Music Society hosts its second concert of the 2026-27 season on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. at Everett First Presbyterian Church. Ukrainian bandura artist Valentin Lysenko performs on a handcrafted electro-acoustic harp-bandura. The setlist includes traditional sacred and classical repertoire, jazz standards, and modern love songs. General admission is a suggested donation of $20, with reduced rates of $15 for seniors and military personnel and $5 for students aged 14 and older. The event is open to the public at 2936 Rockefeller Ave.

Edmonds Driftwood Players runs "A Christmas Carol, The Musical" from Nov. 20 through Dec. 19 at the Wade James Theatre. The production features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. The show runs approximately 95 minutes with no intermission and is recommended for ages 5 and up. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge as three ghosts lead him through his past, present, and future on Christmas Eve.

The Black Box Theatre at Edmonds College stages "Anon(ymous)" by Naomi Iizuka from Nov. 19 to 22. The play reimagines Homer's Odyssey as a modern survival story about a young refugee searching for his mother. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 19, 20, and 21. A 2 p.m. performance is scheduled for Nov. 21, designated as sensory friendly, and another 2 p.m. show occurs on Nov. 22. The production explores themes of identity and displacement in an unfamiliar American landscape.

Local venues also host live music events throughout the month. The Lynnwood Event Center features "Get the Funk Out" on Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Quil Ceda Creek Casino hosts a Styx tribute on Nov. 5 and a Cars tribute on Nov. 12. Wheel & House Cafe offers free, all-ages concerts on Nov. 5, 7, and 12. These events provide varied musical experiences across Everett, Arlington, and Tulalip.