Federal Way’s brand new 716-seat Performing Arts and Event Center will open its doors to the public for the first time with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Local elected officials will lead the event, which runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Admission is free all day with guided tours every 30 minutes.

Entertainment schedule for the main theater

Noon: Federal Way Chorale

12:30 p.m.: Federal Way Symphony

1:30 p.m. Harmony Kings Chorus

2 p.m.: Jet Cities Chorus

3 p.m.: Tacoma City Ballet

3:30 p.m.: Maru Dance Group, Korean Dancers

4 p.m.: Soprano Wonjin Kim

4:30 p.m.: Steinway Artist James Jelasic and Tenor Jon Lackey

Entertainment in the Piquette Room

11:30 a.m.: Book It Theater

12:30 p.m.: Storytime by King County Library

1:30 p.m.: Valerie Seagrest, traditional food educator

2:30 p.m.: Centerstage Theatre Arts Conservatory

3:30 p.m.: Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall

4 p.m.: Poetry open mic

Entertainment in the West Lobby

11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.: Federal Way Youth Symphony

Noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.: Tacoma City Ballet

12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.: Limelight Performing Arts

Entertainment in the VIP Lounge

1 p.m.: Federal Way Chorale

2:30 p.m.: Harmony Kings Chorus

3:30 p.m.: Jet Cities Chorus

The PAEC’s first big event kicks off Sept. 9 with “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” album release. The Beatles tribute band is performing one night, beginning at 8 p.m. Sept. 9, at the PAEC, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Ticket prices for the event are $80 and $125. They are on sale now at www.fwpaec.org or by calling 253-835-7010.