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Art quilt exhibit at Gig Harbor Library

There’s still time to take in the Art Quilt Exhibit at the Gig Harbor Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive NW. The exhibit by STITCH, a local quilting group highlights how quilt making has become an art form, will be on display through early November for free during regular library hours. For more information call 253-548-3305.

New exhibit at Catholic Community Services gallery

Take in the exhibit “Byzantine Iconography and Manuscript Images” at the Tahoma Gallery at Catholic Community Services, 1323 S. Yakima Ave., Tacoma. It features the works of Pamelia Pruitt-Colvin and Kathy McKee using the Ancient Byzantine egg tempera technique. The style is based on techniques taught by Russian masters. The exhibit will be on display through Dec. 30. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information call 253-502-2617.

Improv sketch comedy in Kent

The Second City is known as a leading brand in improv-based sketch comedy. Its touring company is bringing “Holidazed & Confused” show to the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, 10020 SE 256th St., Kent. The adult show takes an irreverent looks at the crazy, stressful side of the holidays all with a laugh. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Thursday show are $15-$30. Call 253-856-5051 for more information.

“The Sound of Music” at 5th Avenue Theatre

Billed as one of the most beloved musicals, “The Sound of Music” has been capturing audiences on stage since long before the film version in 1965. Experience the fully staged production of this classic Broadway musical at the 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. The show opens Tuesday and continues through Jan. 3. For more information and tickets, go to 5thavenue.org.

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This story was originally published November 23, 2015 at 10:00 PM with the headline "GET OUT:."