Concerts, plays abound in the Auburn area | Entertainment lineup

The sounds of summer continue throughout the Auburn area this week.

The sounds of summer continue throughout the Auburn area this week.

The lineup:

AUBURN AVENUE THEATER

Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave.  Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec  at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Legally Blonde. the Musical”: 7 p.m. Aug. 7-8; 2 p.m. Aug. 8-9. Auburn Community Teen Players presents award-winning musical based on the adored movie. Tickets: $12.

KIDS SUMMERSTAGE

Wednesday performances, noon–1 p.m., Les Gove Park, 11th and Auburn Way South. Citing children’s outdoor concert series that includes music, puppets, magic and fun. Artrageous hands-on art activities featured at each concert. Series sponsored by CHI Franciscan Health.

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Lineup: • July 29 – Reptile Isle; • Aug. 5 – The Harmonica Pocket; • Aug. 12 – Linda Severt’s Juggletunes

SOUNDBITES

Thursday performances, noon-1 p.m., City Hall Plaza, 25 West Main St. A lively, eclectic music series. Free outdoor series.

Lineup: • July 30 – Michael Powers, guitarist extraordinaire; • Aug. 6 – Jealous Dogs, Seattle’s only Pretenders tribute band; • Aug. 13 – Wally & The Beavs, ‘50s and ‘60s rock ‘n roll

SUMMER SOUNDS & CINEMA

Live entertainment and blockbuster movies on Friday nights. Food concessions available for a nominal fee, offered by the Auburn Youth Council. Free outdoor series.

Lineup: • July 31, 7 p.m., Lea Hill Park, 124th Ave. SE & SE 316th St. Concert: Po’okela Street Band; movie: “Big Hero 6” (PG); • Aug. 7, 7 p.m., Sunset Park, 1306 69th St. SE. Concert: Social Network; movie: “Frozen Sing-a-long” (PG); • Aug. 14, 7 p.m., Les Gove Park, 11th and Auburn Way S. Concert: The Fabulous Murphtones; movie: “Planes: Fire & Rescue” (PG)

SUNSETS AT FARM OLSON FARM

Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents summer concert series at Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn. Reserved tickets: $48 series (includes one free guest pass for the concert of your choice); $18 single tickets; $10 student tickets; children under 5 free. Mary Olson Farm has general admission lawn seating. Bring a picnic, a blanket and  lawn chairs. Wine available for purchase. Sorry, the venue is not wheelchair accessible. Call 253-887-7777 or visit auburnsymphony.org for more information or to order tickets.

Cellists of ASO: 7 p.m. Aug. 6. Natalie Lerch, soprano, is joined by five of the symphony’s fine cellists, and three local student cellists. Enjoy Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Cellos, Grieg’s spooky Hall of the Mountain King, Piazzolla’s fiery Libertango, and Villa Lobos’s haunting Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5.

WHITE RIVER AMPHITHEATRE

40601 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE, Auburn. Free drive-in movies, car show. A giant 55-foot movie screen erected in the venue’s front parking lot, with a special FM radio frequency. Additionally, an area for chairs and blankets is available. All films screen at dusk; times vary throughout the summer as the days get shorter. Kids’ activities will be available on site and open with the gates at 7 p.m. Food and beverages available for purchase. Car show features vehicle displays, specialty product vendors, musical entertainment, food and prizes in a variety of categories. Small fee for exhibitors. Show is free and open to the public. Visit www.facebook.com/WRAcommunityevents for more information.

Lineup: July 31, movie “Toy Story”; Aug. 1, Custom car show; • Aug. 21, movie “Up”

ELSEWHERE

“The Music Man”: 7 p.m. July 31, Aug. 1; 3 p.m. Aug. 1, Green River College Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Heavier Than Air Family Theatre’s summer camp of local teens revive the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Led by the team of director Terry Thibodeaux Jr., assistant director Megan Black, music director Lindsay Holzworth, choreographer Lauren Slettedahl and assistant Sophie Nelson. All tickets are $8 and can be purchased by calling 253-833-9111, ext. 4966.

Rock The Green: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 3, Green River College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Inaugural festival celebrates region’s natural resources. Green River Coalition presents live music and beer garden. Main stage performances include: Tim Noah; Dana Lyons; The Kevin Jones Band; Chick Buser; Howling Rain; The Community Players. Free admission. 253-333-6010, Greenriver.edu/rockthegreen

Music at The Station Bistro: 6-8 p.m., Saturdays, Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn.

Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Live music and wine tasting on the first Saturday of each month, 7-9 p.m. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.