Our arts critics have already recommended 42 great things to do this week and our music critics have picked the 27 best concerts, but there are still hundreds more events happening. To prevent some of the quirkier and more extraordinary ones from slipping through the cracks, we've compiled them here—from a classical concert on extraordinarily strange instruments to a great big tabletop gaming convention to two National Donut Day celebrations. For even more options this week, check out our complete Things To Do calendar.
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WEDNESDAY
COMMUNITY & CIVICS1. Hell and High Water: Climate Change and Rising Seas
Cascadia Climate Action urges you to look at the future of the seas—all while imbibing something relaxing, of course. They'll have three speakers on hand who have expertise in rising sea levels and their extreme consequences: LuAnne Thompson, director of the UW Program on Climate Change; Colin Wahl with the Tulalip Tribe, an environmental scientist; and James Rufo Hill, the climate adaptation specialist at Seattle Public Utilities. Learn how the encroachment of the seas on our semi-coastal city will affect the region, including local tribes, and what we can do.
2. Seattle Subway Social
Take your favorite mode of public transportation to this meet-up of mass transit advocates, have a few beers, and plan for your future support of the Link.
3. Tiki Takeover at the Musicquarium
Join Captain Morgan and the Musicquarium for a tiki party, featuring original recipe tiki drinks and lounge band Johnny Astro.
4. Seattle Science Slam
Three PhD students will share their expertise in diverse scientific fields: Kalli Trachana will discuss stem cells in "And then, they turn right"; Andrew Berry will talk about “Helping Doctors Understand What Matters Most to Individuals with Multiple Chronic Health Conditions”; and Anneke Kakebeen will answer the question "How do tadpoles regenerate their spinal cord, and why can't humans?” Grab a drink from Vermillion and lend them your ears.
5. Bloodlust with DJs Nervosa and Alien
Pony's Bloodlust night focuses on the darker and sexier end of the goth music spectrum, with industrial and new wave reigning supreme. For this iteration they've recruited DJ Nervosa and DJ Alien for two sets rife with nocturnal macabre-pop drama.
6. Chinwave with Charlatan and T-Rigz
The Timbre Room will be taken over by both audio and visual experiences orchestrated by Chinwave with an emphasis on nature and space inspirations. Electronic thrasher Charlatan and T-Rigz will open the evening.
7. Kylmyys, Tim_Held, Memwav, User
Synth duo Kylmyys is an ambient act that utilizes both electronic and acoustic tools as they swing between trip-hop and IDM influences. They'll be joined by Tim_Held, Memwav, and User.
8. Charmaine Craig: Miss Burma
Charmaine Craig delved into her background to write Miss Burma, which follows a Burmese family as Japan invades the country, the British Empire crumbles, and new parties come to power between the 1940s and 1960s. The beauty queen daughter Louisa rises to prominence just as dictatorship looms. Craig's new work has already drawn the praise of Viet Thanh Nguyen and other prominent authors.
9. Tommy Caldwell: Climbing "Beyond the Limits"
Hyper-ambitious climber Tommy Caldwell free-ascended 3,000 feet of Yosemite's Dawn Wall in 2015, as well as many other impressive surfaces. A dramatic fall to certain death was not the only risk he ran: in Kyrgyzstan, he was kidnapped by militants, and he's lost a finger in an accident. He'll talk about these terrifying and thrilling adventures described in his new memoir, The Push.
10. Chris Gethard: Beautiful/Anonymous Live Podcast Taping
Comedian Chris Gethard's Beautiful/Anonymous podcast invites listeners to call in with stories, secrets, and philosophizing. Gethard—his real name—has been featured on This American Life and appeared in Inside Amy Schumer, The Office, Parks and Rec, The Heat, The Other Guys, and other films and tv shows, and he recently had his own HBO run with a stand-up special, Career Suicide. We feel fairly confident saying he'll crack you up.
WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY
MUSIC11. Harry Partch Celebration
Did you read Nick Zurko's fascinating article about Harry Partsch? Partch was a composer who invented his own microtonal systems and created his own massive, whimsical instruments like the Chromelodeon, Harmonic Canon, and Spoils of War. This week, Charles Corey and the Harry Partch ensemble will honor the musical innovator with performances of his compositions on these odd instruments, as well as modern classics by Satie, Berio, Cage, Ives, and Pärt, among others. Don't miss artist-in-residence Luke Fitzpatrick leading the group.
WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY
ART12. ART TRUMPS: Resistance and Action
This group show featuring a variety of West Coast artists will emphasize the necessity and influence of art and poetry in the fight for freedom, democracy, and equality.
THURSDAY
ART13. Change from Within: Diversifying the Environmental Movement
Using her own qualitative research in Seattle's environmental activism scene, Jasmine Ramgotra has created an interpretive dance piece within the scenic and surreal Olympic Sculpture Park.
14. The Home Project Closing Reception
Celebrate Camille Montano's The Home Project exhibition, a collection of photographic prints and mixed media that explores the idea home, with a closing reception full of food and drink.
15. Cory Michaelis
Pacific Northwest regular Michaelis (finalist, Seattle International Comedy Competition) will perform a set at Laughs.
16. Seattle Politics: The Tim Burgess Years
As nine-year Seattle Councilmember Tim Burgess prepares to retire, hear the politician in conversation with Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat. Gain some insight into city politics from an insider.
17. Puget Soundtrack Presents: Prom Queen
The concept of Prom Queen (aka Celene “Leeni” Ramadan and her band) is more than simply songs, it’s a larger-than-life throwback of lavish camp and swoopy eyeliner. With ingredients like spaghetti-western surf scores, sweet retro pop, and Nancy Sinatra’s clear-voiced sultry heartache (and boots)—all perfectly arranged against a backdrop of swanky 1960s exotica—Prom Queen’s self-described “cinematic ’60s rock” with make you want to down a couple purple martinis and bust out the hula-hoop. Or crash your neighbor’s poolside barbecue while dressed in a velvet bikini. Or both! Prom Queen will be live-scoring film clips from Something Weird's oddity archive at this SIFF event sponsored by Puget Soundtrack. EMILY NOKES
18. SIFF's Kirkland Opening Night: Footnotes
In this musical class/social drama, a young woman lands a job in a prestigious shoe company, only to get caught up in a workers' protest when the owners announce plans to temporarily shut down manufacturing. This film opens the SIFF screenings in Kirkland and will be preceded by a reception, where your $50 ticket will include two drinks. The party itself is sold out online, but there may be tickets on standby.
19. Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Across the World Party!
Be a willing guinea pig for Sierra Nevada's collaboration beers, brewed with six US and six international partners, including Boneyard (Oregon), Ayinger (Germany), Duvel (Belgium), Fuller’s (Britain), Garage Project (New Zealand), Kiuchi (Japan), and Mikkeller (Denmark).
20. Brass Band Bonanza - Pre-day for HONK! Fest West
Prepare your eardrums for the Honk! Fest West extravaganza of brass and percussion street bands at this pre-party with Banda Vagos, Hubbub Club, Jefferson Street Parade Band, Environmental Encroachment, and others.
21. Mary Lambert
Mary Lambert, who performed with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis on "Same Love," will mark the release of her "queer pop" EP Bold. She's got a nice blend of snark and sincerity, so if you like smart lyrics and sunny hooks, go check her out.
22. Princess with Maya Rudolph & Gretchen Lieberum
SNL vet and comedic genius Maya Rudolph has partnered with singer-songwriter Gretchen Lieberum to form PRINCESS, a Prince cover band. The duo turned their mutual passion for Prince's character and discography into their very own high-vamp musical project, sure to entertain.
23. Ali Noorani
Executive director of the National Immigration Forum Ali Noorani will present true personal experience in There Goes the Neighborhood: How Communities Overcome Prejudice and Meet the Challenge of American Immigration, in which he reveals some surprising allies in the struggle for tolerance, like Republican politicians and conservative religious leaders.
24. Rural China on the Eve of Revolution
Anthropologist G. William Skinner went to southwest China in 1949 to observe rural life firsthand. After only two and a half months, the newly empowered Communist Party asked him to leave and confiscated his notes—except for those he had sent on ahead. UW professors Steven Harrell and William Lavely will present the new published version of these notes, which were donated to the university.
25. Seattle by Design: Observing and Envisioning a Better Seattle
Local urbanist Chuck Wolfe (author of Seeing the Better City) will speak about democratizing planning and land use and focusing on the visual aspect of city landscapes by keeping an "urban diary" with your camera and your words.
26. PechaKucha Seattle: Interrupting Whiteness
This event focuses on the very white Pacific Northwest's struggle with breaking up white hegemony. How can white allies self-examine to encourage more productive interactions with people of color, and how can they fight against racial injustice from a privileged position? Diana Falchuk, Sarah Lippek, Jon Greenberg, Emily Pothast, and Jim Jewell will discuss.
FRIDAY
ART27. Robert Bruce: Neontot
Good musicians have a tough time learning how to play poorly; it can be hard to imitate the worst in your discipline when all of your training and intuition is guiding your split-second decisions. We imagine it's the same for artists, which is why Robert Bruce's Neontot looks like a fun exercise: a show that puts cheap artifice and exceptional gaudiness in the spotlight. The show is described as "a careless, unabashed nihilistic response to the disposable, gentrified culture of the first world and an ironic critique of the art world." Opening reception 6-8 pm.
28. End of Bike Month Party
Finish Bike Month with a beer, a raffle, and a bike-themed market featuring goods from Cascadia Bicycle Club, velofix, Washington Bikes, Washington Bike Law, and more. Raise a toast to the healthiest way to travel and your by-now-magnificent glutes.
29. Spank the Blank Presents...
Spank the Blank—that is, improv players Scott Coogan, Emma Palumbo, Judy Vue, Robert Temple, J.C. Zhao and Michael Pannucci—will deliver strange and spontaneous characters.
30. Scarecrow Presents: Cerebral Cinema
Lance Rhoades will give a clips-filled presentation on cinema that truly challenges and celebrates intelligence by "visualizing the impossible" and exploring many points of view. He'll examine films that portray genius and consciousness, like A Beautiful Mind, Spellbound, The Imitation Game, and more.
31. UW Climate Change Video Awards
Washington State high school students submitted ads to this festival dedicated to warning of the effects of climate change. The maker(s) of the most convincing video, as judged by representatives of the NOAA, Daltonic Films, Grist.org, and B47 studios, will receive $5,000. Ashley Ahearn of KUOW will moderate, and Dr. Peter Kareiva will give a speech.
32. National Donut Day with Mighty-O
FREE DOUGHNUTS! Sample mini treats and, if you've got a party coming up, buy a dozen doughnuts for the chance to win up to three dozen more. Ten percent of proceeds will benefit local schools.
33. National Doughnut Day Doughnut Eating Contest
Celebrate National Doughnut Day with none other than Top Pot Doughnuts at its annual Doughnut Eating Contest, taking place June 2 at the downtown location. Local band Recess Monkey will be setting the mood while you gobble down doughnuts to your heart's content (and later, your stomach's agony). Prizes available for all participants.
34. 80's vs 90's with DJ Indica Jones and Brass Monkeys
Sweat it out to the almost-oldies with rival music from two great decades selected by local talent DJ Indica Jones, and special guest Brass Monkeys laying down the Beastie Boys tribute tracks in a live set.
35. Deadgrass with Todd and the Toots
Joining together the not so different worlds of Grateful Dead fandoms and bluegrass aficionados, Deadgrass will perform a wide array of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia solo material, including later collaborative projects. They'll be joined by Todd and the Toots.
36. EPIC with Blueyedsoul
Iconic Seattle nightlife DJ Blueyedsoul is at the helm of this month's EPIC, which gives a single DJ control of the dance floor for an entire night. Visuals for this iteration of EPIC are by Pixelflip, graphic design is by Hanssen, and stage design by Celeste Cooning. Enjoy all four hours because this is the last time EPIC will be held at Re-bar; the marathon event will begin again in July at Nightjar in Pioneer Square.
37. GOODSTEPH Does Skin.Kissed
Boldly creative Detroit native GOODSTEPH aims to examine the challenges of race and physical constraints through their alternative R&B, Afro-electric, jazz, and soul multimedia project that has both audio and visual components which assist in this social awareness path. They'll be joined by local producer Limanjaya and rapper Dex Amora in tonight's performance.
38. Kaley Lane Easton: Lily
Lily is an "electroacoustic opera," presented by artist Kaley Lane Eaton, who constructed it as a convoluted and meditative tribute to her great-grandmother. This performance will include vocal sections, live electronic processing and sensors, violas, saxophone, electric harp, piano, choreography, and projected imagery with an original libretto by Felicia Klingenberg.
39. Mozart Untuxed
Enjoy the endless current of melody that is the full spectrum of Mozart during a special edition of "Untuxed," a low-key, no-intermission way to enjoy the Seattle Symphony without worrying about what the bourgeoisie will think of your hat and tails.
40. R.E.M. vs INXS: A Tribute Night Benefitting Planned Parenthood
As a benefit show for Planned Parenthood, several local bands, including Kirby Krackle, The Loveless Building, The Regrets, and Aaron Starkey, will play covers of R.E.M. and INXS songs.
41. SOMEWHERE Release Party
The Brodcast promises a "cosmic hip-hop journey" mirroring their experience traveling the USA. Come for hope, smoky vocals, and good vibes.
42. Möbius Sisters Presents: Nancy Dru
Like techno and bondage? You are not alone. MĹŤbius Sisters Shelrawka, Pavone, and Rob Winter will welcome Nancy Dru's beats expertise at this dark and uncanny night of music, art, and sexy rope.
43. Seattle HER Spring Party
Make lady friends and watch stereotypes get busted at this fashion show party thrown by HER, a widely used lesbian (and LGBTQ-inclusive) dating app. For those who don't care about their duds, even super-local queer designer duds, there's also beer pong and giant Jenga.
44. Neil Mathison
Neil Mathison's collection of essays, Volcano: An A to Z and Other Essays about Geology, Geography, and Geo-Travel in the American West, ponders how the region's dramatic geology shapes human society and emotional life.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
COMEDY45. Rod Man
Attend an evening of stand-up comedy by Season 8 Last Comic Standing winner Rod Man, who has appeared in productions including Funny People, The Bad Boys of Comedy, Martin Lawrence's First Amendment, Wild N Out, and BET's One Mic Stand.
46. A Playdate with Brahms
Let Your Music Shine with Lisa & Linda™ will create a delightful playdate for your kids with hide and seek, ball-bouncing, and other games set to the music of Johannes Brahms. These concerts are designed for ages 0 to 5, with a 35-minute interactive program that features musical games, stories and songs.
47. Kindling
Intrepidus Dance and guest choreographers—Holly Logan, Heather Smith, Samantha Weissbach, and Austin Sexton—will use reworked past pieces and ideas to "kindle" new ballet, jazz, and modern dance works.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
GEEK & GAMING48. Evergreen Tabletop Expo 2017
About a thousand tabletop geeks—or more—are expected to converge at this great big gaming convention that allows the public to meet designers and other special guests, witness the granting of the LUCI Awards for creativity in tabletop game design, compete in the national championships for Fantasy Flight Games’ Android: Netrunner and A Game of Thrones, play demos, and more. Plus, there's one evening of free gaming for the public on June 2, even if you haven't paid for a badge.
49. HONK! Fest West
This family-oriented festival gets you in on the brass, percussion, and street band "global renaissance." Twenty-five or more bands will jam in streets and parks around Seattle as they celebrate this democratic and ebullient musical genre.
SATURDAY
ART50. 12 Hour Comic Challenge
Create a 12-page comic in 12 hours at Push/Pull—they'll provide coffee, lunch, dinner, and limited supplies. Afterwards, you can choose to display it on their wall. Artists pay $30 for food and supplies; watching the art-making is free.
51. Artists' Garage Sale
Rummage through goods from more than 100 artist studios (from artwork to supplies) at this garage sale.
52. Duels!
What happens when you've got eight pairs of improv comedians ready to do ferocious battle for your approval? Find out—and help determine the winning duo.
53. Jim Stewart Allen's Elementary School Computer Lab
Nerdy comedian Jim Stewart Allen and friends Natalie Holt and Klayton Schaufler will play classic educational computer games like Oregon Trail, Yukon Trail, and Sim Ant for your viewing pleasure.
54. LGBTQ + Jam!
Graham Downing, one half of the funny and nimble improv duo Death and Taxes, will lead queer-identified players in improv games and open scenes. Explore the possibilities of open-ended theater in a queer-positive environment (you can play a scene where you're on a same-sex date, and no one will think that that's the joke, just to give one example). Jet City says: "If this cost is prohibitive, please email Kate at education [at] jetcityimprov.org. We'll find a way to include you!"
55. Annual Classic Swedish and American Car Show
Why a Swedish/American car show? 1. To soothe your automobile nostalgia and 2. "The King of Sweden loves classic cars, so we hold this annual event in his honor!" So snag some Swedish food and drink, see Volvos and others up to the year 1987, and drink a toast to the nerdy Scandinavian monarch.
56. Architecture 101 Tour: Windows on Seattle's Style
Trace the history of Western architecture as seen through Seattle buildings, from "English Gothic to Brutalism and from Beaux Arts to Modernism." The Seattle Architecture Foundation will point out important details like the use of glass and the changing structure of windows. Examine, among other places, the Financial Center, the Plymouth Congregational Church, and the Fairmont Olympic Hotel.
57. Bear Affair
Unlike most bear-related events in our calendar, this one concerns actual bears. Better yet, two grizzly bears will help demonstrate what happens when you don't bear-proof your wedding or your campsite, thanks to the zoo's mock-ups meant for the imposing animals to attack. It's bound to be an entertaining and terrifying spectacle. There will also be activities with native Pacific Northwest animals all day: River otters, pond turtles, and more.
58. First Caturday
It's an idea could be adorable or go disastrously wrong. Put your kitty on a harness and take the precious creature out to play at this cat-centric gathering. Obviously, don't bring cats that are prone to terror of other cats or murder of everything in sight. Good luck!
59. Well Hung Workshop
Tackle the practical aspects of gallery shows at this workshop that will teach you everything you need to know about hanging (and promoting!) your art professionally (framing, wires, spacing, artist statements, prices, and more).
60. Writing Scripts for Erotic Hypnosis
Need a better erotic hypnosis script than "You are getting sleepy"? Learn consent and safety issues and get tips on writing your psychological kink scene.
61. Parke Diem
A full day of disc jockeying and dancing under (hopefully) sunny skies, Parke Diem features dance floor vets like Kytami, DJ Dot Diggler & Omarvelous, Dunjin, Tony Rocky Horror, the LoveVirus, and others, plus vendors of local art, goods, and food and live art stations with face painting, do-your-own, and more.
62. SIFF Centerpiece Gala: Landline
Gillian Robespierre and Jenny Slate (Obvious Child) re-collaborate on a new comedy set in 1990s Manhattan: Landline, in which two sisters (Slate and Abby Quinn) discover that their father (John Turturro) has been penning love letters to an unknown woman. After the film, enjoy drinks, dancing, and fancy snacks and desserts at a 21+ party in DAR Chapter House. Right now, the event is sold out, but there may be some tickets on standby.
63. Solaris: New Restoration
Andrei Tarkovsky's ineffable sci-fi/humanist masterpiece, about a strange planet that creates reality out of thoughts and desires and an astronaut who finds his dead wife reincarnated out of nothing, will be shown in a glorious new 2K restoration. It's long, but if you find yourself hypnotized by it, you'll be rewarded by one of the trippiest, most unsettling endings ever.
64. Taste Mount Baker
For the first time, Mount Baker businesses will gather to offer samples of beer, wine, coffee, ice cream, and food. Use your commemorative glass to try out as many drinks as you can handle; six tokens are included in the price, each one good for a taste, but you can buy more.
65. Vegetarian Tamale Cooking Class
Good news for all you vegetarians out there (plus just those who enjoy vegetables): El Centro de la Raza is now holding vegetarian tamale classes as well as its more meat-friendly ones. The price may seem a bit steep, but it's worth it: the cost not only includes the recipe, the class and one dozen uncooked tamales, but also benefits the center's Senior Nutrition & Wellness Program, which offers a variety of services to senior citizens on a daily and weekly basis.
66. Exploring Virtual Reality
VR is more than a chance to immerse yourself in a fun imaginary gaming environment; it can also help surgeons and astronauts train and aid in the treatment of PTSD. This event will allow you to see some of these applications for yourself.
67. Seattle Obscura Society: Steam Plant Tour
Peer inside a structure that once provided electricity to Georgetown and beyond, a relic of the electric industry boom in Seattle in the early 20th century. The plant hasn't been used since the 1970s; it's now on the list of National Historic Landmarks and it looks hella picturesque in that retro-mechanical way. Don't bring any bags bigger than 11" by 17" by 8" and be mindful of staff instructions.
68. Wonder Woman Day
Where so many heroes have fallen, Wonder Woman is soaring on the wings of Woman Power. Or something, we're not too clear on the mythos. Anyway, she's an inspiration to nerdy children everywhere, and we're on board. Seattle shops like Comics Dungeon, Outsider Comics, and Zanadu Comics will be celebrating Wonder Woman Day with giveaways (including special edition comics, tiaras, bracelets, and more) plus sales on Wonder Woman issues.
69. 3rd Annual Beautiful Music Fundraiser & Potluck
The Hillman City Collaboratory wants you to dance. Samba, hula, square, whatever. They'll provide the music, just dance! There will also be food from Big Chickie and Molly Moon's, so bring a side dish to share as well. And give them some money for their support of nonprofits.
70. Ancora Presents: Muse
Women's choir Ancora will sing songs by classical, modern, and contemporary composers like Vivaldi, Lili Boulanger, and Rollo Dillworth. Free for students.
71. The Best 80's Party Ever (So Far) — 6th Anniversary Edition
Get ready to dance at the self-proclaimed Best 80's Party in Seattle with new wave rockers Nite Wave and hard-working club presence DJ Baby Van Beezly.
72. An Evening with the Red Elvises
Bringing the wave of Siberian surf rock to the states, Igor and the Red Elvises will play a live set of rowdy "rokenrol," with contributing musicians from Israel, Kazakhstan, Puerto Rico, and Bulgaria.
73. Filastine & Nova
Support this Spanish-Indonesian experimental duo—longtime Seattle agitator Filastine, founder of the groups the Infernal Noise Brigade and ¡Tchkung!, with multi-genre musician and environmental activist Nova—as they fundraise for their collaborative album Drapetomania with backup from local visual artists and musicians.
74. Medieval Women's Choir: The White Lily
Medieval Women's Choir will present a program centered on the centuries of art and music dedicated to the Virgin Mary, sometimes referred to as "The White Lily."
75. Onset Presents: Dom and Roland
UK DJs Dom and Roland, with backup from Demo and NicFit vs. Dunjin, will scratch your EDM itch.
76. Over The Counter Culture Club
In a melding of audio and visual experiences, the Over The Counter Culture Club will provide live music from dreamy funk-rockers Withering Blooms, RetroSpecter, and PF Liars, while projected art by Lee Stafford will dance overhead.
77. Stop Grinding to Dubstep
Substation will host a whole new kind of dance night: Stop Grinding to Dubstep. Enjoy two rooms of solid bass music, intended for headbanging, thanks to DJs Super Square, SoSleepyy, it me, Belaux, Coltan Johnson, Flow, and Vargo.
78. Katrina Jagodinsky
Historian Jagodinsky will take you through the history of Native women's disenfranchisement under US law, and how indigenous activists fought to claim their rights, in this presentation and signing of her book Legal Codes and Talking Trees.
79. Peter Gajdics: The Inheritance of Shame
Canadian author Gajdics was born to traumatized Central European Catholic immigrants, but he himself experienced a different type of trauma on this side of the Atlantic—six years of horrifying, "rebirth"-inspired conversion therapy. He'll share this memoir of two generations, their escape from oppression, and their reuniting as a family.
80. March For Truth
As part of the nationwide March for Truth, demonstrators will gather to demand a special independent investigation of Trump's Russia ties and taxes.
81. Pathways and Networks for Justice: Workshop on Supporting Local Immigrants and Refugees
Prepare for potential escalation of federal action against immigrants and refugees at this workshop for citizens concerned about immigrants, minorities, and victims of hate crime. Learn more about the national situation and get in touch with local nonprofits like the ACLU, Casa Latina, OneAmerica, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), and Southwest Youth and Family Services.
82. Seattle Margarita Madness 5k
This evening 5K is so low-pressure, it's described more as an amble with friends and booze. Your ticket includes admission to the Margarita Madness after-party as well as a t-shirt.
83. Goodbody
In Heather Marie Stringer's performance art piece, women will perform "body rituals" "for the belovedness of community."
84. Seattle’s Philippine Soiree: Here Lies Love
This special benefit performance of Here Lies Love (David Byrne's critically adored disco musical about the life and times of Imelda Marco) is presented by the Filipino American Youth Leadership Program and promises a Sari-Sari marketplace, a post-show Q&A, and a Salo-Salo reception.
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COMMUNITY & CIVICS85. Mahouto Market
Are you a sucker for kawaii? You'll find enough cuteness to satisfy your sweet tooth all summer at the Mahouto Market ("mahou to" means "magic and" in Japanese). But if the more savory side of manga and anime is your deal, you'll find it here too. Will there be adorable nerds in cosplay? You bet. Find your people.
86. Seattle Pet Expo
Buy goodies for your favorite animal friend, or —if it is of the cooperative sort—bring your pet for a free nail trim, discounted microchipping, and/or vaccine, or treatment. Don't yet have a personal beast? Meet adoptable creatures, or simply enjoy the entertainment, like agility demonstrations, (human) speakers, giveaways, info on animal welfare volunteering, and more.
87. Anacortes Waterfront Festival
Steal away to the Skagit Peninsula for a celebration of all things watery (plus a car show). Build boats in the Quick and Dirty competition, take a free ride with the Anacortes Yacht Club, and learn about coastal environments.
88. Verdi for the People
The Seattle Peace Chorus will pay tribute to the 150 Jewish prisoners of Terezìn who performed Verdi's Requiem in their concentration camp under the direction of Raphael Schächter, a fellow prisoner who had smuggled in the score. Hear the powerful choral work along with traditional Jewish songs.
89. Gravity: Is It True?
See Cecelia Frye & Sarah Liane Foster's sweet-natured clown show takes place in midair as two women fall off a cliff and, on the time-expanded way down, ponder gravity. Take adventure of their two-for-one deal to bring along a friend who needs a gentle introduction to non-sinister clowning.
90. Spring Festival of Flight
SANCA is opening its doors for a weekend-long celebration of the flying trapeze. Watch the students and pros do their thing, and then take a turn yourself—for $5, you can fly through the air with the greatest of ease (or some moderate difficulty, but it will certainly be a fun time either way). You must be at least 4 years old to have a go.
91. We Can't Stop the Beat: 40 Years of Tony Awards
The Choir of the Sound will perform excerpts of the best of Broadway from the past 40 years—Annie, Hairspray, Jersey Boys, Kinky Boots and so on—for their spring pops show.
SUNDAY
ART92. WTF Art History Series: Resist!
Suzanne Walker's art history series will focus on "times that suck" and artists' reaction to and interpretation of them. Revisit Dada, Cubism, Neo-Expressionism, and Capitalist Realism with Walker's audience-friendly lecture.
93. Orca Month Kick-Off Celebration: Tribute to Granny J2
The vanishing orca is as important to Seattle and Puget Sound iconography as the Douglas fir and Mount Rainier vistas, but the Southern Resident orca group in the Salish Sound has been reduced to 78 whales. Their leader, Granny J2, has recently died, making their prospects even less cheerful. Learn about the prospects for this elegant top predator from the Orca Salmon Alliance and friends, including science journalist Jeff Renner, Chief Seattle descendent Ken Workman, and other authors, scientists, and storytellers. They say, "PS - Bring an old t-shirt to repurpose into a fun orca-themed tote bag!" Meet at the Bath House.
94. Slumber Party
Cuddle up and listen to the awesomely named Lyric Seal, a counselor, performer, and queer porn star, who'll guide you in a discussion of best sex practices as you share experiences and advice.
95. Cavatappi Wine Dinner
If the weather's fine, stretch out al fresco and enjoy a Mediterranean Serafina meal paired with wine made from Red Willow Vineyard's locally planted Italian varietal grapes, which are co-produced by Peter Dow (Cafe Juanita). Reservations required at 206-233-0807.
96. Ice Cream Making Class
Even in Seattle, it's getting warm enough to cool your insides with ice cream. Learn how to make it yourself with the help of Adria Shimada of Portland's Parfait, an organic/sustainable parlor. This is part of Stroum's Shavuot celebration.
97. VIP Seafood BBQ & Tour
Savor Ballard's history at the Nordic Heritage Museum with barbecued seafood and a tour of the Fishermen's Shipyard. Try alder-smoked king crab and salmon with seared wild Alaskan Weathervane scallops, and don't skimp on the beer.
98. Day Shift
Indulge in Sunday day-drinking and day-dancing with talented DJs Sosa, dj100proof, Your Friend Canh, Stass Thee Boss, Jarv Dee, Sriracha, and Azuki. Stay a little or stay long enough to watch the sun go down. But arrive before 4; it's free with RSVP.
99. Families of Color Seattle Art Fest
Celebrate POC creativity at this festival of ice cream (free!) and terrific local music and dance. The Asian American b-boy/b-girl group Massive Monkees, NW Tap Connection youth troupe, Daniel Pak of Kore Ionz, DoNormaal, and Guayaba are just some of the excellent performers at this festival.
100. Fungal Abyss, Psychotic Reaction, The Josephine Chopper, Sphere Electric
Because the main idea behind Fungal Abyss is to take mushrooms and play improvisational spacey doom metal, no two Fungal Abyss shows are alike. This experiment is the brainchild of local stoner-metal kings Lesbian. A Fungal Abyss show is a unique experience, as they flow freely through a mind-bending and ear-crushing jam session. Psychedelics aren’t required, of course, but they could certainly enhance the experience. KEVIN DIERS
101. School of Rock Seattle: Discord Records vs Touch and Go Records
Watch the tiny musical treasures of the future play pieces by the punk rock relics of the past, with School of Rock Seattle's battle tribute to key genre labels Dischord Records and Touch and Go Records.
102. Capitol Hill Clean Sweep 2017
Keep Capitol Hill looking fresh as a little gay daisy and get Starbucks and Sizzle Pie fare in return. Assemble your team (six to ten folks), sweep & tidy, and take home t-shirts (first come, first serve) to commemorate your contribution to Pride Month.
103. Hugo House Student Reading with Theo Pauline Nestor
Students of Hugo House's Yearlong Manuscript Class will read excerpts of their memoirs-in-progress. Instructor Theo Pauline Nestor (Writing Is My Drink) will introduce the memoirists.
104. Mentors & Mentees: Alessandra Lynch & Douglas Manuel with Deborah Woodard & Eli Briskin
Writing mentors are paired with their protégés for this Hugo House reading series: This time, discover the work of Alessandra Lynch (Daylily Called It a Dangerous Moment) and Douglas Manuel (Testify), the mentees of Deborah Woodard and Eli Briskin. Of Lynch's book, Publishers Weekly said, "Lynch exhibits a steely bravery as she teases out the workings of the ecosystem of trauma.” Testify has garnered equally interesting reviews: "In his breathtaking debut, Testify, Douglas Manuel charts the raw emotional complexities and the impossible daily reckonings that confront a young black man coming of age today in America," wrote David St. John.
105. Tina Schermer Sellers
Seattle Pacific University professor Tina Schermer Sellers's new book, Sex, God and the Conservative Church: Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy, takes on the sex-phobia in conservative religion and offers a gentler take on Christian sexuality.
106. 2017 Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure
Run to support the occasionally controversial but undeniably powerful Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. Their goal is to halve the number of breast cancer deaths in the US by 2026.
107. Seattle Cascades Festival
Watch some hardcore Ultimate Frisbee athletics as the Cascades face down the San Diego Growlers. This match is complete with a halftime show, food (Field Roast meat substitute will be Ă l'honneur), youth clinics, and a chance to fling the disc around yourself.
108. Woodinville Wine Tour
Some people are motivated by the carrot to exercise, some by the stick. You are motivated by wine. Bike from the starting point through the Sammamish River Trail and halt halfway for a wine sampling with snacks. Don't get so tipsy that you can't ride back to Woodhouse for food trucks (a full meal is included), music, and more wine (one full pour also included).
109. Star Battles
Star Wars and Star Trek characters will wage war in skimpy battle gear for your geeky, voyeuristic pleasure.
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