BOOKS & TALKS

Intiman Theater

Jul 16 Clayton Corzatte and Michael Winters: Acting the Classics. Part of the Conversations with Artists series, in which artists discuss their craft with each other and Intiman communications director Stephanie Coen. Corzatte and Winters will focus on the works of Shakespeare, Chekhov and Shaw. 201 Mercer St., Seattle. 206.269.1900. www.intiman.org

DANCE

The Paramount

Jul 6-7 STG Presents: Dance This... Explore and connect with many cultures through dance. Cultural and contemporary youth dance groups present a variety of dance forms. Workshops are also offered. 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206.467.5510. www.theparamount.com

MUSIC

The Triple Door

Jul 1 Sasha Dobson, Richard Julian and Jesse Harris: A trio of talented vocalists performs a blend of roots music, classic jazz and Brazilian rhythms.

Jul 7 Jesse Colin Young: Starting as a folksinger in Greenwich Village coffeehouses, Young became part of the Youngbloods, a group that rose to success with their single "Get Together." He later returned to solo performance but also branched out to teaching and organic farming. 216 Union St., Seattle. 206.838.4333. www.tripledoor.com

Seattle Symphony

Jul 12-14 Carmina Burana: Joined by the Chorale, the Seattle Symphony opens with the famous "O Fortuna." Orff's popular masterpiece features lyrics (dating from a 13th-century collection of Latin poems) regarding the Wheel of Fortune, portrayed as the deciding factor of one's fate. Carolyn Kuan conducts. 200 University St., Seattle. 206.415.2727. www.seattlesymphony.org

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley

July 3-8 Acoustic Alchemy: Acoustic Alchemy's smooth jazz mastery has earned the group three Grammy nominations. Exploring new sounds and ideas, AA has renovated their use of instruments, recently adding soul and reggae textures. 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle. 206.441.9729. www.jazzalley.com

THEATER

Intiman Theater

Jul 27-Aug 26 Prayer For My Enemy: A broken family tries to make amends despite the secrets each of them holds. The problems that keep this family apart reflect the dilemmas America faces. Touching on the social issues that affect our lives, playwright Craig Lucas gives meaning to forgiveness and understanding. 201 Mercer St., Seattle. 206.269.1900. www.intiman.org

VISUAL ART

D'Adamo/Woltz Gallery

Jul 5-31 Parvin: A graduate of Chouinard Art Institute, Parvin captures the light and movement of the Washington landscape on canvas through her use of acrylics. 307 Occidental Ave., Seattle. 206.652.4414. www.dadamowoltzgallery.com

Seattle Art Museum

Jul 14 Korean Masterpiece Preaching Buddha: A Symposium. Art historian Chung Woo-thak reveals an important Korean artwork, recently removed from storage and traditionally mounted in Korea.

Jul 19 Summer Introductions 2007 Opening Reception: Enjoy an opening reception for the SAM Gallery in the Seattle Tower Building.

Jul 28 Art of the Drum: Exploring Sound, Design and History of African Drumming. An informational workshop on African, Asian and Native American drumming traditions, this is a new performance-based program offered at SAM. 100 University St., Seattle. 206.625.8900. www.seattleartmuseum.org

Museum of Glass

Jul 6-8 Museum of Glass Fifth Anniversary Celebration Weekend: A weekend of celebration with visiting artist Martin Blank includes hands-on activities, storytelling sessions and flame-working. 1801 Dock St., Tacoma. 253.284.4750. www.museumofglass.org

Henry Art Gallery

Jul 7-Sep 9 Viewfinder: Using "snapshots," Viewfinder shows how vital the role of the camera is to contemporary art through its multiple purposes - mechanical instrument, theoretical agent and compositional response. The works of many artists will be on view, including Josiah McElheny, Sharon Lockhart, Uta Barth, Kori Newkirk, Nic Nicosia, Wolfgang Tillmans and Polly Apfelbaum. 15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 41st Street, Seattle. 206.543.2280. www.henryart.org

Bellevue Arts Museum

Jul 14 Architectural Tour of Bellevue Arts Museum: Follow along as a Bellevue Arts Museum docent highlights the architectural features of the museum designed by Stephen Holl.

Jul 20 Seattle Opera Lecture: Curious about Seattle Opera's upcoming productions? Listen in on an informal talk led by the Seattle Opera's education director Perry Lorenzo and gain insight into SO's next season.