Everett arts scene offers diverse calendar with tribute bands and holiday previews

The cultural calendar for the Everett region remains robust in mid-November 2026, offering a wide array of musical, theatrical, and visual arts events. Venues across Everett, Edmonds, and surrounding areas are featuring everything from tribute bands and classical concerts to immersive theater productions and juried art exhibitions.

Music lovers have several notable options this month. The Historic Everett Theatre will host Eagle Eyes, an Eagles tribute band, alongside Classic Ronstadt on November 14. On November 20, the venue presents The Grunge Show, featuring Jar of Flies, Outshined, and Negative Creep, which pay homage to Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, and Nirvana respectively. Meanwhile, the APEX Art and Culture Center in Everett is hosting Queen Nation, a tribute to the music of Queen, on November 13. The center also features Noise Pollution, an AC/DC experience, on November 20.

In Edmonds, the Edmonds Center for the Arts will welcome ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro on November 18. Hailed as the "Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele," the Hawaii-born musician blends jazz, rock, and classical styles in his performances. The venue also hosts Take It To The Limit, an Eagles tribute act, on November 15. For those preferring a more intimate setting, the Wheel and House Cafe in Everett offers free live music, including a performance by Sutton, Bakke and Bowen on November 12.

Theater enthusiasts can look forward to several productions at the Everett Performing Arts Center. Mainstage Theater is currently presenting RAGTIME, a musical that explores America at the turn of the 20th century through the stories of a Harlem pianist, a Jewish immigrant, and a society woman. The show, which runs until November 15, features a Tony Award-winning score and has been praised by major publications. Following this, Village Theatre will stage A Very Die Hard Christmas from November 21 to 29, a comedic spoof of the 1988 film featuring action, 1980s jokes, and mature themes.

In Edmonds, the Driftwood Players are performing A Christmas Carol, The Musical, from November 20 through December 19. The production, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, adapts Charles Dickens' classic tale for the stage. Additionally, the Black Box Theatre at Edmonds College will present Anon(ymous) by Naomi Iizuka from November 19 to 22. This play reimagines Homer's The Odyssey as a modern survival story about a young refugee searching for his mother, exploring themes of identity and displacement.

Visual arts enthusiasts can explore several exhibitions in the region. The Schack Art Center in Everett is hosting its 2026 Holiday Exhibition from November 19 through January 2, featuring three-dimensional artwork including glass, ceramics, and sculpture. The opening reception is scheduled for November 19. In Edmonds, Gallery North is showcasing the work of Sue Coccia throughout November to celebrate EarthArt’s 30th anniversary, presenting one of the largest collections of her original pieces.

The Center Gallery at the Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds is displaying Core-(elations!), an exhibit by the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation. This collaborative show features artwork by students and instructors from Art For All, highlighting the creative voices of people with disabilities. The exhibition runs through November 30 and aims to foster inclusion and community within the Puget Sound arts landscape.

Other musical events include a performance by the Port Gardner Bay Music Society on November 15 at Everett First Presbyterian Church. The concert features Ukrainian bandura artist Valentin Lysenko, who performs on a custom electro-acoustic harp-bandura. Tickets are available by suggested donation. Additionally, the Red Curtain Arts Center in Marysville will host Dysfunction Junction, a traditional bluegrass band, on November 14.

For those seeking a casual evening, the Everett Elks Lodge is holding a membership drive on November 14, featuring The Arcade Cowboys. The event is open to adults 21 and over, with a portion of the cover charge benefiting the Washington Elks Therapy Program for Children. Various other venues, including At Large Brewing and Taproom and Madison Ave. Pub, will host additional local and touring acts throughout the month.