Saturday, May 3rd at 7:30PM Best of Seattle International Comedy Competition! Enjoy a night of big laughs with SICC winner Kermet Apio and host Rachel Aflleje! Bios Rachel Aflleje was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. Rachel works with children by day and entertains the crowds by night. (And yes, she’s tired.) Rachel has performed all over the country regularly opening for big stars like Tim Meadows, Nate Jackson, Drew Lynch and more. She was a selected performer for the Seattle International Comedy Competition, Moon Tower JFL Comedy Festival, Treefort Festival and more you haven’t heard of. Rachel’s comedy pokes fun at the struggles of hashtag ✨real life✨ with a heavy sprinkling of sass. Her ability to turn tragedy on its head and dunk it in the toilet a few times to show it whose boss leaves life’s nastiest curveballs shaking in their boots. --- Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kermet Apio enjoyed a childhood in paradise. He spent his time watching television, playing, and procrastinating everything else. To this day, he still does all three extensively. After graduating from high school, Kermet moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington. Seattle became home. In early 1989, Kermet did his first open mike night at the Comedy Underground in Seattle. Comedy was a fun hobby. In May of 1990, he quit his job, said good bye to health care and benefits, and took the leap to performing full time. It is still his only job skill. He was the winner of the 2009 Great American Comedy Festival and has had numerous appearances on television and radio. He has showcased at comedy festivals in Aspen, Las Vegas, and Vancouver and has performed in 47 states and 3 Canadian provinces. He is a past winner of the Seattle Comedy Competition and was a semi-finalist in the San Francisco Comedy Competition. Also, in 1988 he was Dishwasher of the Month at the Sea-Tac Airport Denny’s. Kermet is married and the proud father of two wonderful children. He enjoys his family, baseball, and pie. He does not enjoy opera, sitting in traffic, and writing about himself in the third person

Please join us for a tasty breakfast brunch during the first intermission of our live streaming of the Metropolitan Opera. Prepay in advance ($12) and help us know how many goodies to bring! We like to present a variety of breakfast brunch favorites, such as bagels & cream cheese, fresh fruit, yogurt, and local pastries. Offerings may change for each Opera, but we guarantee they will be delicious!

The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this renaissance genius? Who was this ambitious and passionate man? A virtuoso craftsman, Michelangelo’s artistry is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the deeply moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling still leave us breathless today. Spanning his 89 years, Michelangelo – Love and Death, takes a cinematic journey from the print and drawing rooms of Europe, through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to explore the tempestuous life of Michelangelo. We go in search of a greater understanding of this most charismatic figure, his relationship with his contemporaries and his valuable artistic legacy. Through expert commentary and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at an enigmatic man whose life is celebrated in every mark and every stroke he made. A giant artistic force and universally loved, discover why Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance – and perhaps of all time.

SHE’S BEAUTIFUL WHEN SHE’S ANGRY resurrects the buried history of the outrageous, often brilliant women who founded the modern women’s movement from 1966 to 1971. That story still resonates today for women who are facing new challenges around reproductive rights and sexual violence, as the film shows present-day activists creating their generation's own version of feminism. SHE’S BEAUTIFUL WHEN SHE’S ANGRY is a film about activists, made to inspire women and men to work for feminism and human rights. Donations benefit Women Hold The Key - a 501(c)(3). EIN #81-5217041

Fundraiser for Vashon Nature Center. Free admission, donations accepted online or at the door. Suggested donations below. No one turned away due to lack of funds. A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. From the boundless imagination of the award-winning Gints Zilbalodis (Away) comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. Steeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling, Flow is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart.

Critical What?! Youth Documentaries Youth documentary theatrical premiere and opportunity to meet youth filmmakers. Following the screening there will be a panel discussion with the youth filmmakers and audience Q&A. About Nine filmmakers, ages 10-15, take a deep dive into society's toughest issues with passion and purpose. Armed with cameras, they tackle questions of fairness surrounding topics that matter most to them: homelessness, the metaverse, private vs. public education, book banning, and women's roles in society. Their thought-provoking documentaries have not only earned recognition at prestigious film festivals but have also been praised by educational professionals for their impactful storytelling. Don’t miss these powerful perspectives on fairness in today's world—created by the next generation of changemakers. criticalwhat.com

Free Showing! Sponsored by Vashon Park District Sunday, June 22nd at 1PM "Plastic Earth" is a groundbreaking documentary that explores the urgent need to address the global plastic crisis. With plastic production from fossil-based sources on the rise, the world is facing an existential threat from climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. The film follows Janice Overbeck, a concerned mother, as she embarks on a journey to uncover the full extent of the problem and the innovative solutions being developed to tackle it. Through interviews with leading scientists, engineers, researchers, and environmental advocates, Janice gains unique insights into the efforts to control the plastic epidemic. Featuring the stories of the world's unsung heroes, "Plastic Earth" showcases the innovative technologies and visionary solutions that offer hope for a sustainable future. This timely and impactful documentary will inspire and inform audiences about the importance of taking action to protect our planet for generations to come.”

**FIRST EVER CRAFTING SHOW! Sunday, April 27th at 1PM - bring your knitting, crocheting, needlepoint or whatever project you can do while watching Pride & Prejudice!** Sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy. But Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class. Can each overcome their own pride and prejudice?

THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

Free showing! Sponsored by Vashon Park District Saturday, May 10th at 1PM The Biggest Little Farm follows two dreamers and their beloved dog when they make a choice that takes them out of their tiny L.A. apartment and into the countryside to build one of the most diverse farms of its kind in complete coexistence with nature. The film chronicles their near decade-long attempt to create the utopia they seek, planting 10,000 orchard trees, hundreds of crops, and bringing in animals of every kind– including an unforgettable pig named Emma and her best friend, Greasy the rooster. When the farm’s ecosystem finally begins to reawaken, their plan to create perfect harmony takes a series of wild turns, and to survive they realize they'll have to reach a far greater understanding of the intricacies and wisdom of nature, and of life itself.

Rossini’s effervescent comedy retakes the stage in Bartlett Sher’s madcap production. Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside high-flying tenor Jack Swanson, in his Met debut, as her secret beloved, Count Almaviva. Baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro, the titular barber of Seville, with bass-baritone Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and bass Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio rounding out the principal cast. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Conductor Joana Mallwitz makes her Met debut leading an extraordinary cast in Mozart’s comic masterpiece. Bass-baritone Michael Sumuel stars as the clever valet Figaro, opposite soprano Olga Kulchynska as his betrothed, the wily maid Susanna. Baritone Joshua Hopkins is the skirt-chasing Count, with soprano Federica Lombardi as his anguished wife and mezzo-soprano Marianne Crebassa as the adolescent page Cherubino. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts his first Met performances of Strauss’s white-hot one-act tragedy, which receives its first new production at the company in 20 years. Claus Guth, one of Europe’s leading opera directors, gives the biblical story—already filtered through the beautiful and strange imagination of Oscar Wilde’s play—a psychologically perceptive, Victorian-era setting rich in symbolism and subtle shades of darkness and light. Headlining the new staging is soprano Elza van den Heever as the abused and unhinged antiheroine, who demands the head of Jochanaan, sung by celebrated baritone Peter Mattei. Tenor Gerhard Siegel is Salome’s lecherous stepfather, King Herod, with mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung as his wife, Herodias, and tenor Piotr Buszewski as Narraboth. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Richard Moore Presents: Two Drink Minimum Comedy Show $20 Presale Tickets $25 at the door Back by popular demand, Richard Moore presents a stellar comedy line up at the Vashon Theatre on Saturday May 17 at 7:30PM. Two Drink Minimum Comedy brings to the stage, seven insightful comedians who will entertain us with their diverse takes on life. The showcase includes a plus size menopausal babe, an unconventional Native American, an ex-con podcaster mom, a wrestling coach with a weird name, a single girl growing up on Vashon, a little person and a big man. Join us for a delightful night of comedy that showcases PNW headliners and Vashon talent alike. The evening is sure to wake us from Winter’s hibernation. Pre-purchasing of tickets is recommended. Featuring: Cheri Hardman Thomas Friday Brock Terrano B White Amanda Knox Per Lars Blomgren Haley Mosteller