“Paper Houses” for Occupy Anniversary benefit concert Thursday, April 5, 7:30 p. m.

Shepherd’s Counseling Services on Capitol Hill is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a benefit concert to “make some noise,” featuring Sand Francisco orchestral indie collective The Family Crest. Nectar Lounge, 416 N. 36th St. (21-and-older venue), Tickets: $9.50-$25 at www.ticketweb.com

“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot”

Friday, April 6-April 22

Ghost Light Theatricals presents this courtroom drama examining betrayal, regret, destiny and forgiveness, opening on Good Friday. The Ballard Underground, 2220 N. W. Market St. Tickets: $12/$15 at www.ghostlighttheatricals.orgor at door

Contemporary Queer Photography

Friday, April 6-May 27

Running in conjunction with the Tacoma Art Museum’s “HIDE/SEEK,” this “Author and Subject” exhibit features 10 photographers who explore ideas of identity, gender, courage, relationships, sexuality and the human form. Photo Center NW, 900 12th Ave. Information: www.pcnw.org

“Along the Silk Road” Saturday, April 7

The Early Music Guild will present an education evening of art and music that includes photographs of people and historic sites from China through the Middle East (6:30 p. m.), a viewing and reception for the “Colors of the Oasis Central Asian Ikats” (7:15 p. m.) and a kugo harp performance by Tomoko Sugawara (8 p. m.) Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park. Tickets: $15/$20 at www.earlymusicguild.orgor (206) 325-7066

Films about American architects

Monday, April 9 and April 15

The Central Library will screen two documentaries about American architects as part of the citywide reading program 2012 Seattle Reads. The first film is “Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision” which will be shown from 7 to 9 p. m. Monday, April 9. “My Architect: A Son’s Journey” will screen from 2 to 4 p. m. April 15. Free admission to both. 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Information: www.spl.orgor (206) 386-4636

“The Mystery of Edwin Drood” Tuesday, April 10-April 14

Cornish College will stage Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel, with the audience invited to choose one of three resolutions for each show. Intiman Playhouse, Seattle Center. Tickets: $5/$15 at www.cornish.edu/events