The opportunity of a lifetime with the snapshot legend.

What: Seattle happily welcomes back critically-acclaimed photographer Annie Leibotvitz, who will read and sign her mesmerizing new book, “Pilgrimage.” She visited the city in recent years with her previous works, “A Photographer’s Life” and “Annie Leibovitz at Work.” Her newest compilation of photos is much different from the Leibovitz to which we are all accustomed.

A festive tribute to one of Spain’s most enduring traditions.

What: For one captivating night, Flamenco Arts Northwest invites Seattleites to enjoy the enchanting sounds and moves of La Peña Flamencaone of the city’s premier dance troupes. The group’s 22 members — each one an advanced dancer — will perform traditional flamenco music and dance numbers, as well as a few contemporary pieces.

Get in the Holiday spirit this season with these dazzling activities.

Some Seattleites might mark the beginning of the Holiday season with the arrival of festive Starbucks cups (admittedly, an exciting day). Others might be more inclined to get in the seasonal groove following Thanksgiving, when the true Christmas (shopping) frenzy begins. Either way, the holiday lights are coming — so here are

Ward off the Winter blues with the sound of the Islands at Seattle Slack key festival.

If late autumn chilliness takes the spring out of your step, a visit to the  3rd Annual Seattle Slack Key Festival might be in order. Scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 13, this celebration of Hawaiian music, food and culture will have you ditching the winter coat and grabbing your ukulele on your way to Town Hall Seattle.

Pacific Northwest Ballet honors five classic love scenes in one sweeping collection.

The 2011-12 season at Pacific Northwest Ballet takes a turn for the romantic with “Love Stories,”  a stunning collection of vignettes that showcases the many tempers of the heart. The show is scheduled to premiere Friday, Nov. 4, and will run until Sunday, Nov. 13. Tickets ($28–168) are available online.