Events

Nutcracker Events

From the annual Nutcracker Brunch to the Opening Weekend Extravaganza in McCaw Hall, find full details on all Nutcracker happenings on our Nutcracker Events page.

Winter Wonderland Ball

January 31, 2010, 3:00–6:00 pm. Festivities include dance lessons, live music, delicious food, a silent auction, and appearances by PNB Company dancers in the beautifully decorated Francia Russell Center. Full Details

PNB Lecture Series

The PNB Lecture Series features interviews with PNB artistic staff, choreographers, and stagers during the hour preceding dress rehearsal. Attend the lecture only or stay for the dress rehearsal. Details & Schedule

Ballet Seminars

PNB offers two ballet seminars for the 2009–2010 Season. Tickets: $20, Space is limited. Seminars take place at The Phelps Center.
Sleeping Beauty Seminar, Saturday, January 23, 2010, 3:00–5:30 pm.
Coppélia Seminar, Saturday, May 22, 2010, 3:00–5:30 pm.

Friday Previews at PNB

PNB's popular Friday Previews (formerly, PNB $5 Fridays) are hour-long dance previews hosted by Artistic Director Peter Boal and PNB artistic staff and feature PNB dancers in excerpts from upcoming ballets. Tickets: $10. Sponsored by U.S. Bank. Details & Schedule

Conversations with PNB

Free admission! PNB's Sunday afternoon series features hour-long conversations with PNB dancers in the casual atmosphere of the Elliott Bay Book Company reading room. Details & Schedule

Ballet Previews

PNB's lunchtime previews at the Central Seattle Public Library are given by Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington and include film excerpts. Details & Schedule

Pre-Performance Lectures

One hour before repertory program performances, Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall. Free admission.
Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for a 30-minute introduction to each performance. More Details

Post-Performance Q&A

Immediately following repertory program performances (except The Sleeping Beauty), Norcliffe Room, McCaw Hall. Free admission. Join Artistic Director Peter Boal and Company dancers for a question-and-answer session following the performance. More Details

Get Involved

Pacific Northwest Ballet offers a variety of volunteer and social opportunities. Become involved and support PNB while meeting new people, learning more about ballet, and getting a behind-the-scenes experience with the Company. More Details