7 p.m.

DANCING

High Five: With Hot Traxx & Hi-Jinx, Amateur Youth and Math-

ematix. The War Room, 722 E. Pike St.; thewarroomseattle.com.

FLICKS

"Frontrunner": A documentary about the drama surrounding prestigious Stuyvesant High School's student body elections. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave.; 206-329-2629; nwfilmforum.

org. $5-$8. Also at 9 p.m.

"In Search Of": An exploration into the sex lives of 10 entangled characters. Central Cinema 1411 21st Ave. 206-686-

6684; central-cinema.com. $5. Also at 9:30 p.m.

"Madagascar 2 (IMAX)": Imax/Pacific Science Center; 206-443-4629. pacsci.org/imax. $7.50-$10. Also at 9 p.m.

"The Princess Bride": The most un-fairy tale fairy tale with sword fights, true love, R.O.U.S.es, giants and a wisecracking Sicilian. Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave.; 206-686-6684; central-cinema.com. $5.

"Louise Bourgeois: The Spider, the Mistress and the Tangerine":

7:30 p.m. A documentary about the icon of modern art. SIFF Cinema, Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall,

321 Mercer St.; 206-464-5830; seattlefilm.org. $7-$10.

HEAR THIS

J.A. Jance: The local best-selling author talks about her new novel, "Cruel Intent." Borders Redmond,

16549 N.E. 74th St., Redmond; 425-869-1907.

Jeff Lehman: The author talks about his book, "The Frugal Millionaires." Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park; 206-366-3333.

Rosanne Olson: The Seattle photographer talks about her book, "This Is Who I Am: Our Beauty in All Shapes and Sizes." University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E.; 206-634-3400.

Curtis Roosevelt: 7:30 p.m.

The former Seattle resident talks about his memoir, "Too Close to the Sun: Growing Up in the Shadow of My Grandparents, Franklin and Eleanor." Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave.; 206-652-4255. brownpapertickets.com. $5.

Wally Lamb: 7:30 p.m.

The best-selling author of "She's Come Undone" and "I Know This Much Is True" talks about his new novel, "The Hour I First Believed." The Elliott Bay Book Co., 101 S. Main St.; 206-624-6600.

MUSIC

Edmonds-Woodway High School Jazz and Jay Thomas Big Band:

Tula's Restaurant and Jazz Club,

2214 Second Ave.; 206-443-4221. $5.

Shwayze, Cisco Adler, Skeet Skeet, Krista, Beebop N Rocksteady: El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E.; 206-381-3094. $20.

Sun Records Revival with Vince Mira: Can Can Kitchen and Cabaret, 94 Pike St., at Pike Place Market; 206-652-0832.

Judith Owen and Harry Shearer's Holiday Sing-a-Long: 7:30 p.m.

The Triple Door, 216 Union St.; 206-838-4333. $30.

Early Music Guild: 7:30 p.m.

Ronn McFarlane and John Lenti present an evening of lute music from the Renaissance to the present. Trinity Parish Episcopal Church, 609 Eighth Ave.; 206-325-7066. earlymusicguild.org, $10-$25.

UW Music: Carol Fest: 7:30 p.m.

The Chamber Singers, University Chorale, University Singers, Gospel Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensembles, Men's Glee Club and UW Women's Choir present their annual holiday concert. Meany Theater, University of Washington; 206-543-

4880. www.music.washington.edu. $10.

STAGE

"Boom": 7:30 p.m. An end-of-the-world romantic comedy written by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb. Leo K. Theatre, Seattle Center. 206-443-2222; seattlerep.org. $29-$45.

"The Christmas Foundling":

7:30 p.m. Inspired by popular 19th-century writer Bret Harte and written by award-winning playwright Norman Allen, this play, set among a group of miners on Christmas Eve, features Northwest favorite Grant Goodeve. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St.; 206-781-9705. $26-$33.

"My Ántonia": 7:30 p.m. Book-It Repertory presents Willa Cather's story about a friendship between an immigrant and a pioneer at the turn of the century on the Great Plains. Center House Theatre, Seattle Center; 206-216-0833. book-it.org. $15-$40.

"You Can't Take It With You":

7:30 p.m. The Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman classic comedy about an oddball family trying to act normal in front of the daughter's new boyfriends' conservative parents. Bagley Wright Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center); 206-443-2222. seattlerep.org. $15-$59.

8 p.m.

FLICK

"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington": 8:30 p.m. The Frank Capra gem starring James Stewart as an idealistic small-town senator who battles ruthless politicians. Grand Illusion, 1403 N.E. 50th St.; 206-523-3935; grandillusioncinema.org. $5-$8.

MUSIC

Barcelona, Low vs. Diamond, The Lonely H: Neumo's, 925 E. Pike St.; 206-709-9467. $12.

Del Rey and Craig Flory:

Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley; 206-443-3241.

Jam Night: Free dance lesson with Maryann at 8 p.m.; Hardcore plays at 9 p.m.; open jam at 10 p.m. Little Red Hen, 7115 Woodlawn Ave. N.E.; 206-522-1168.

Joel Tipke: Skylark Cafe, 3803 Delridge Way S.W.; 206-935-2111.

Karin Kajita: Martins Off Madison, 1413 14th Ave.; 206-325-7000.

Reily, The Soft Hills, Ehren Ebbage: Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W.; 206-789-3599. $6.

Ours, Plain Jane Automobile:

8:30 p.m. Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St.; 206-324-8000. $18.

STAGE

"A Christmas Carol": 8:30 p.m. The holiday tradition since 1976 of Charles Dickens' tale about selfish Ebenezer Scrooge and his ghostly visits on Christmas Eve. ACT Theatre,

700 Union St.; 206-292-7676. $22-$47.

Left Field Revival: A night of big bands, short films, poetry games

and dancing mammals. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave.; 206-329-2629; nwfilmforum.org. $6-9.

Open-mike night: 8:30 p.m. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland; 425-823-6306. $6.

WILD CARD

Quiz Night: Come early; crowds can be big. Up to six people to a team, 40 questions; the winning team gets a prize. The George & Dragon Pub, 206 N. 36th St.; 206-545-6864.

Nite Owl

DANCING

Bum Hotel One: 9 p.m. With DJ Can O' Beans, Poopy Pants, Railroad Pete, Jim and Karen. Blue Moon, 712 N.E. 45th St.; 206-675-9116.

DJ Marc Sense: 9 p.m. Ohana, 2207 First Ave.; 206-956-9329.

Drum and Bass Tuesdays: 9 p.m. Baltic Room, 1207 Pine St.; 206-625-4444.

I Love the '80s: 9 p.m. The best

in '80s music every Tuesday with DJ Shane. Noc Noc, 1516 Second Ave.; 206-223-1333.

Open Decks: 9 p.m. Contour,

807 First Ave.; 206-447-7704.

EAT/DRINK

An English Happy Hour: 10 p.m.

to close. Not sure what a proper English happy hour is, but this one offers $1 off wines and drafts, $3.75 wells and $5 appetizers. Sounds about right. Elephant & Castle, 1415 Fifth Ave.; 206-624-9977.

An Island Happy Hour: 10 p.m.

$4 appetizers, $1 off draft beers and well drinks, $3 house wine. Bamboo Bar and Grill, 2806 Alki S.W.; 206-937-3023.

West Seattle Happy Hour: 10 p.m.

to midnight. Mood lighting and private booths with a laid-back feel. $2 PBR,

$6 red and white wines, $4 wells, $6-$8 dishes. Shadowland, 4458 California Ave. S.W.

MUSIC

Gladiators Eat Fire, Mr. Plow: 9 p.m. The Bit Saloon, 4818 17th Ave. N.W.; 206-782-1680. $6.

Jam Dawgs open mike: 9 p.m. Intermediate to advanced players are welcome to bring their instruments and join in with the band. Wilde Rover Irish Pub, 111 Central Way, Kirkland.

Jazz improv night: 9 p.m.

Owl 'n Thistle Irish Pub, 808 Post Ave.; 206-621-7777.

The Raggedy Anns, By Sunlight, Garage Voice: 9 p.m. High Dive, 513 N. 36th St.; 206-632-0212. $6.

The Robert Stewart Fiasco: 9:30 p.m. Paragon, 2125 Queen Anne Ave. N.; 206-283-4548.

Shot for Shot, Stillborn Again Christians, Swarmed: 9:30 p.m. Funhouse, 206 Fifth Ave. N.; 206-374-8400. $5.

Guthrie Freeman, Null Lyte,

The Crills: 10:30 p.m. Rendezvous,

2322 Second Ave.; 206-441-5823. $5.

WILD CARD

Wii Bowling Competition: 10 p.m. Featuring $2 PBR. The Ballroom, 456 N. 36th St.

Tanked Trivia: 11 p.m. Cash prizes

and drink specials. Cafe Metropolitan, 1701 E. Olive Way; 206-324-0771.