Dance

UW MFA Dance Concert UW’s “world–class” MFA candidates showcases original choreography. Meany Studio Theater, UW campus, 543-4880, dance.washington.edu. $10–$16, 7:30 p.m. Wed., May 14–Sat., May 17; 2 p.m. Sun., May 18.

Spectrum Dance Theater New work by Donald Byrd set to American string quartets, played live by musicians from Simple Measures. At Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Ave. N., 8 p.m. Thurs., May 15–Fri., May 16 & 1 p.m. Sat., May 17. At Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave., 8 p.m. Thurs., May 22–Sat., May 24. $25. spectrumdance.org.

Whim W’him SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 34.