Opera On Tap Seattle: Live Opera at Darrell's Tavern

Dear Classical Music Lovers,
If you are able, please join us for an unforgettable night of live opera—up close, unfiltered, and totally fun with the local Seattle chapter of Opera on Tap.

Event Details:

• Where: Darrell’s Tavern — 18041 Aurora Ave. North, Shoreline, WA, United States, Washington 98133 (north Seattle area)
• When: Thursday July 10, 2025, doors open 6 :30 PM, performance starts 7:30 PM
• Cover: $10 at the door (please bring cash)
• Age: 21+ only
• Atmosphere: Impromptu opera performances by local singers, with a fun twist on traditional opera.

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Opera in a bar—like Opera on Tap—offers several unique advantages, especially for both new audiences and seasoned opera lovers looking for a fresh experience:

• No formal dress code
• Singers perform just a few feet away, creating a raw, powerful connection
• The relaxed setting adds spontaneity and humor—cheers, laughter, and occasional sing-alongs encouraged

Each of Opera on Tap Seattle performances is full of surprises. You might hear some of your opera favorites in an interesting new interpretation, arias from new contemporary works or rarely staged classical masterpieces.

More info about past performances of Opera on Tap Seattle.

About the performers

Robert McPherson, tenor. Latest appearances: Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro with Vashon Opera, Orf’s Carmina Burana with Tacoma Ballet and Tacoma Opera, Love & Laughter: an Enchanting Afternoon of Ballet & Opera with Tacoma Opera, A Very Drunken Christmas Carol with Seattle Opera. About Robert McPherson

Ksenia Popova, soprano. Recent roles: Lucia (Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor), Juliette (Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette), both with Vashon Opera, Micaela (Carmen) with Tacoma Opera About Ksenia Popova

Other performers - not disclosed yet

About the venue
Darrell’s Tavern - where all genres of music are supported since 1967. Good reviews about the drinks, food, and service on Yelp, TripAdvisor, and Google. The bar accepts credit cards as per Yelp info.
https://darrellstavern.com/about/

Let’s meet to listen to some great opera arias together! I will be there at the tavern by 7 pm pst so we can meet and chat before & after the performance and during the intermission.