Party: Chat With Women Holiday Party, Nov 20th, $44. Seattle's two grand dames of the radio are whooping it up, and everyone else is invited. They certainly know women, they know how to pamper and how to entertain, and how to make a women feel good, inside and out.  There will be plenty of entertainment of all sorts here.

Health: Spa Party Event, Nov 20th, free.  The folks at Bellevue MedSpa celebrate their opening by spreading the health to the public.  The event includes complimentary hydrotherapy and chair massages, as well as brow and facial waxing.  Of course, they'll have a ton of specials, too.  Pre-registration is recommended.

Opera: The Young Artists showcase their talents, which is pretty much an opportunity to hear tomorrow's stars today.  On Nov 13th, they perform Hansel and Gretel at City Hall during a lunchtime performance, for free.  Then, on Nov 14th, they go to Benaroya Hall with Tatyana's Letter, $20.  Finally, Ring tickets go on sale on Nov 15th.  Even though it's more than six months away, for this biggie, you really do need to get your tix ahead of time.

Veteran's Day: Flying Heroes of WWII, $12 (free for Veterans).  The fighter pilots of WWII gather together, sharing their true dog fighting tales.  Listen to their fly-boys stories, and their discussions on how air power changed the course of the war, and continues to shape current conflicts.

Food: Cabaret Night, Nov 14th, $125, of a three-course dinner served up at the Columbia Tower Club with a cabaret show to keep you entertained throughout.  It's tasty food and PG-rated fun.  *  Also, the Georgian room at the Fairmont Hotel is running the flavors of autumn.  To us, that'd mean rain; to them, it means grilled veal chop, rabbit loin, butternut squash, and other dishes served in 3- and 7- course formats.  This is worth the treat.

Performance: Uncle Bonsai, Nov 15th, $27.  This trio reworks the lyrics to songs you'll recognize with cutting edge wit and observation, as well as crafting some of their own songs with satirical content.

Dance: Seven Dancing Sultanas, Nov 22, $12+.  This is our favorite Nutcracker alternative.  Seven Dancing Sultanas is a belly dance fairytale for the whole family. In this opulent production, a storyteller spins a tale of a love-struck drummer’s quest to win the hand of a royal sultana. This story has something for everyone, beautiful dancing daughters, a tricky fairy, a sly imp, fierce royal guards, and an evil enchantress.

Arts: Drawing, starting Nov 11th, cost varies.  Bellevue Arts Museum starts off two workshops, drawing for kids ages 8-12, and drawing for teenagers and adults. They take age-appropriate material and media, and then mix it with a healthy dose of fun, to encourage expression of your creative side.  If you'd like to explore your artistic talent, then this is a good first step.

Heritage: Coffee House Concert by the Pacific NW Folklore Society, Nov 14th, free.  Even your grandpappy couldn't spun a yarn this entertaining.  Performers play old-time songs and fiddle tunes, mixed in with family songs, for a front-porch style of singing.