Check it out

By KATE PALMEN, Features Editor

Published: October 11, 2006

Leonardo da Vincci exhibit

Oct. 1 to Jan. 28: Leonardo da Vinci may best be known for painting the Mona Lisa, but the legendary mind also invented some of the earliest flying machines. Explore the history at the Museum of Flight's newest exhibit "Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius," which opened last week. While you're there, check out the expansive wing devoted to the planes of World War I and II, and of course, don't miss stepping aboard Air Force One.

Da Vinci: Sunday-Saturday. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advanced tickets recommended; $22. Museum: Sunday-Saturday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $14. Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S.; 206-764-5720; http://museumofflight.org.

"Thom Pain (based on nothing)"

Oct. 5 to Nov. 5: Seattle Repertory Theatre's production of the off-Broadway hit "Thom Pain (based on nothing)" continues this week, based on the everyday experience of being alive as told through the life of Thom Pain, which ironically turns out to be quite something at the Rep.

Days, prices, times vary. Performances at Leo K. Theatre, 155 Mercer St.; 206-443-2222; http://seattlerep.org.

The Who and Rolling Stones

Oct. 11: It is a good week for rock 'n' roll: take a trip back to the '60s when the classic rock band The Who stops at Key Arena tonight, and even better than the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame itself, Keith Richards and the Rolling Stones also stop by on Tuesday.

The Who, 7:30 p.m. Prices vary. Key Arena, 305 Harrison St.; http://seattlecenter.com, http://ticketmaster.com. Rolling Stones, prices vary. Qwest Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S.; http://qwestfield.com, http://tickemaster.com.

Gamelan Concert

Tomorrow: Michelle Dorion directs the Gamelan Concert tomorrow night, which features a unique twist with the Central Javanese metallophone and drum ensemble.

7:30 p.m. Free. E.E. Bach Theatre; 206-281-2411; http://spu.edu/fpa.

Seve Matin's "The underpants"

Friday: Steve Martin, "The Underpants," we're chuckling already. Steve Martin's comic adaptation of Carl Sternheim's 1910 farce about a housewife who becomes an instant celebrity when she accidentally loses her underpants in public opens at the ACT Theatre this week. Great perk of being a college student: tickets are $10 for those 25 and under.

Tuesday through Sunday. Times vary. $10, student discount, $35 regular price. ACT Theatre, Kreielsheimer Place, 700 Union St.; 206-292-7676; http://acttheatre.org.

Bouncxing Wall

New to upper Queen Anne Avenue, be sure to stop by Bouncing Wall, a boutique that supports local Seattle clothing designers and artists. Opened in September by local artist Kim Flanery-Rye, Bouncing Wall has clothing, accessories, and wall hangings -- all with distinct Seattle flare.

Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. 2225 Queen Anne Ave. N.; 206-285-9255; http://bouncingwall.com.

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