Ragtime musical runs through mid-November at Everett Performing Arts Center

The Everett Performing Arts Center is hosting a production of the musical "Ragtime" through November 15. The show runs for two hours and 50 minutes, including intermission. It is part of the Mainstage Theater lineup at the venue located at 2710 Wetmore Ave.

The performance marks the 250th birthday of the United States. The musical is set in New York in 1902. It tells three connected stories about life at the turn of the 20th century. The plot follows a daring Harlem pianist, a determined Jewish immigrant, and an affluent society woman.

The score won a Tony Award. It blends ragtime, blues, jazz, and show tunes. Time Magazine called the work "a triumph for the stage." The International Herald Tribune described it as "the best musical in twenty years." The production features a vivid portrait of the people who built the country.

Audience notes indicate the show contains racist and offensive language. This language is used to depict the tensions of the early 20th century. There are also moments of violence, including murder. The estimated run time was determined before the week of the show's opening.

Local venues offer other musical events in the coming days. APEX Art & Culture Center hosts Queen Nation, a tribute to the music of Queen, on November 13 at 8 p.m. The group plays at the Kings Hall location at 1611 Everett Ave. On the same day, Good Times Roll performs a tribute to the Cars at Quil Ceda Creek Casino in Tulalip.

Edmonds Center for the Arts presents Jake Shimabukuro on November 18 at 7:30 p.m. The ukulele virtuoso is known for blending jazz, rock, and classical music. He previously collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma and Mick Fleetwood. The venue is located at 410 Fourth Ave. N in Edmonds.

The Port Gardner Bay Music Society is holding a concert at Everett First Presbyterian Church on November 15 at 3 p.m. Ukrainian bandura artist Valentin Lysenko will perform. He plays an electro-acoustic harp-bandura that he handcrafted over three years. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for seniors and military, and $5 for students.

Village Theatre will present "A Very Die Hard Christmas" from November 21 to 29. The spoof comedy follows the success of last year's sold-out run. The show features action, 80s jokes, and flying Nerf pellets. The estimated run time is 1 hour and 45 minutes, including intermission.

Schack Art Center opens its 2026 Holiday Exhibition on November 19. The show runs through January 2 and features three-dimensional artwork. The collection includes glass, ceramics, wood, sculpture, and jewelry. An opening reception is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. on November 19.