Youth Theatre Northwest is holding an open house this Saturday at 11 a.m. for kids ages 5 to 11.

Back by popular demand, the crazy, family-fun of YTN Palooza will be from 5-8 p.m., May 22, at YTN.

There will be a BBQ dinner, the bluesy-rock band Ruby’s Basement, face painting, costumes, karaoke and the unveiling of the 2011-2012 school season of plays.

There will also be an auction featuring items such as vacation home rentals in Washington’s wine country and Whidbey Island, cheese maker for a day at Beecher’s, and many local theater tickets. YTN could use help in procuring more items to help reach its $23,000 goal. If you would like to donate, please go to youththeatre.org.

Tickets to YTN Palooza are $15 for an individual or $50 for the entire family.