Seattle seems to be taking a break for the night. Is everyone just staying home and watching American Idol or what? For those looking to get out, here are a few options…

• Superstar violinist Itzhak Perlman plays tonight with the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall. The Symphony says it’s sold out, but it looks like there’s a few expensive seats ^[1] left. Or hit Craigslist to buy tickets off the one classical music enthusiast who can use the Internet. [Seattle Symphony ^[2]]
• The Northwest Film Forum is in the midst of a Mizoguchi retrospective, full of new 35mm print goodness. If you’re occupied tomorrow night, then tonight’s your last chance to catch Ugetsu. Arguably the greatest work by the Japanese director, this 1953 ghost story follows a 16th-century potter who abandons his village for the big city. Probably the only chance you’ll ever see this on the big screen, so head over and see if you can grab a single-screening ticket–or better yet, get your $50 series pass and enjoy all 7 films. [NW Film Forum ^[3]]
• If you’re less of a violin and foreign film type and more into hip hop, lucky you! Lupe Fiasco is playing the HUB tonight. [Myspace ^[4]]
• Finally, if you’re eager for a night at the keyboard, see if you can dig up a code for tomorrow morning’s pre-sale of the Decemberists’ May appearance at the Paramount. [Ticketmaster ^[5]]