Our arts critics have already recommended 33 great things to do this week and our music critics have picked the 29 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 the final weekend of the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire to Soul Pose Yoga, from a light saber battle to a Layne Staley tribute concert, and from Nordo's Food Theater Thunderdome to the unique offerings at the Washington Beer Collaboration Festival. For even more options this week, check out our complete Things To Do calendar.
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TUESDAY
ART1. National Poster Retrospecticus Pop-up
This touring handprinted poster show is free to peruse and full of tempting artwork—400 pieces by 150 designers—to buy.
2. Seattle Design Festival 2017 - Sneak Peek Preview
Get psyched for the Seattle Design Festival, which every year explores the intersections of design, urbanism, art, and activism. Installation and program teams will give you a sneak peek of their upcoming works.
3. Asperger's Are Us
Four young non-neurotypical men don't want your pity; they don't even mean to "raise your awareness" about the autism spectrum. They just want to make you laugh at their absurdist humor and deadpan presence.
4. SketchFest Launch Night
We're still one month out from SketchFest Seattle, so give yourself a taste of what's to come at this night of preview performances from local troupes.
5. Cheers for Snow Leopards!
Because sometimes the world is beautiful, you can enjoy beer and discover how to save snow leopards at the same time. Gaze at lovely pictures and videos and learn about these precious endangered animals from the Snow Leopard Trust.
6. Womxn* in the Workplace
What obstacles do women, trans, and queer people face in the workplace in 2017? What can you do against mistreatment in the office? All are welcome to this event, but women and gender-diverse people will be the focus.
7. Pythagorize Seattle
Today, 8/15/17, is a Pythagoras Day— eight squared plus 15 squared equals 17 squared, corresponding to the Pythagorean theorem. And that provides the pretext for a festival of math activities, including games and a giant proof of the theorem involving pinwheel-planting.
8. 11th Annual North City Jazz Walk
Combine your three favorite activities (listening, eating, walking) at the 11th Annual North City Jazz Walk this August. Shoreline pulls out all the stops with Jazz Bites—a selection of food treats from local eateries—and the Jazz Walk itself—a showcase of local and international jazz musicians, playing for your pleasure as you stroll down 15th Ave NE.
9. Archaeology in our Backyard
The soil of Seattle contains traces of decades of human life. Find out how archaeologists use carbon dating, x-rays, residue analysis, and more from Kelly R. Bush, an experienced triage scientist with decades of work in cultural resource management under her belt.
10. Author Talk: Burma Superstar with Kate Leahy
Join Book Larder in welcoming Kate Leahy, recipe developer and co-author of Burma Superstar, her new cookbook based on the legendary Bay Area restaurant of the same name. Leahy will discuss the book's recipes, which include delicious-sounding things like chili lamb, pork and pumpkin stew, platha, spicy eggplant, mohinga, and tea leaf salad.
11. Salon of Shame
Writing that makes you cringe ("middle school diaries, high school poetry, unsent letters") is displayed with unapologetic hilarity at the Salon of Shame. There may be some naughty language (or hideously embarrassing descriptions of naughty acts).
WEDNESDAY
ART12. Library Love: Art on the Plaza
Ringside Slam Poetry will host an evening of slam, DJ'ed music, and art-making for all ages.
13. National Rum Day: Foursquare Launch
Try some tasty Barbados rums and cocktails from Foursquare, who are celebrating their launch in this state. Meet the master distiller, Richard Seale, and his spouse Gayle Marshall-Seale.
14. Allegra Levy with Carmen Staaf
Jazz singer, composer, and teacher Allegra Levy will present and perform the West Coast release of her album Cities Between Us, with opening support from Carmen Staaf.
15. Argan Band, ¡ESSO Afrojam Funkbeat, Jah Remedi
Argan Band combine traditional Moroccan and North African rhythms with traits of funk, jazz, and cosmic Americana to create a unique system of melodies. They'll be joined by ¡ESSO Afrojam Funkbeat and Jah Remedi.
16. Communist Eyes, Clint Westwood, The Emerald City Rebel, Bog
Join up with trash rockers Communist Eyes, booze-soaked veteran performer Clint Westwood, outlaw rock group The Emerald City Rebel, and bluegrass doom metal group Bog for a wild night out.
17. Westlake Idol
This'll be better than American Idol, because no one's judging. Sing out in the park!
18. The Boot: Annual Summer Young Writers Workshop Performance
The young spoken word artists of this year's Southwest Youth And Family Services Writers Workshop will throw down original rhymes. Stay afterwards for refreshments and a chance to meet the participants in the program.
19. Bree Loewen: Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue
Drink free beer with Bree Loewen, who has been a ranger on Mount Rainier and a Seattle EMT. Her book relates what it's like to head back into the mountains, time after time, to save victims of accidents and emergency situations. The venue, Outdoor Research, will also be raffling off gear.
20. The Detroit Rebellion and Global Resistance Movements
Revisit the civil protest moments of the 1960s with Michael Hardt (Assembly) and Scott Kurashige (The Fifty-Year Rebellion), who will examine the great rebellions of the last half-century and apply their lessons to today's resistance movement. They'll answer your questions after the talk.
21. Discovering Seattle Parks
You're probably aware that Seattle is full of wonderful parks—but did you realize we have more than 400 of them within city limits? Linnea Westerlind decided to visit them all, and she's here to report back and share her new book, Discovering Seattle Parks: A Local’s Guide.
22. Eric B. Larson and Joan Declaire
Dr. Eric B. Larson will share the results of his 30-year study on aging, a joint project between Group Health/Kaiser Permanente and UW, and read from his book Enlightened Aging: Building Resilience for a Long, Active Life. His co-author Joan DeClaire will also be there to answer questions.
23. History Café: Performing the Past: Reenacting History through Theater
Reference librarian Zola Mumford, Tyrone Brown of Brownbox Theater, and Jane Kaplan of Jewelbox Theater will converse about the growing interest in historical theater (cf. Hamilton) as well as questions of authenticity and theatrical space.
24. Beers Made by Walking: Cherry Creek Falls Trail
Beers Made By Walking invites you to hike with brewers and cider-makers (ciderers?) on a nature walk led by naturalists. You don't need to have an agenda other than enjoying yourself and getting some exercise, but the brewers have volunteered to make beer inspired by the plants they've encountered on the trail. Much later, these brews will be available to taste at Naked City, with the proceeds donated to the environmental organization Washington Wild.
WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY
PERFORMANCE25. Persuasion
This is the world premiere of a new musical based on Jane Austen's Persuasion, with a book by Harold Taw and music and lyrics by Chris Jeffries.
WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY
ART26. Gimme Shelter: 12th Annual Juried Exhibit and All Member Review
A huge ensemble of artists have created work about dislocation in its many forms—homelessness, refugee movements, and more.
THURSDAY
COMEDY27. Roommate Court with Judge Taylor Clark
Seattle's housing situation is notoriously stressful and leads to some poisonous Craigslist-induced cohabitations, so blow off a little steam at this show pitting real roommates against one another. Taylor Clark will hear the plaintiffs and defendants, prompt live reenactments, and pronounce a sentence on the guilty party. Plus, there will be stand-up comedy of some sort.
28. A Tribe Called Yes: Encore
This improvised hiphop play will depict a supergroup's rise to prominence amid "feuds, fame, and family." Created by Steve Lange.
29. Cannabis and Sex for Beginners: Hempfest Happy Hour with Ganja Goddess
The Ganja Goddess will share some hot canna-sex tips in advance of Hempfest. Get prepared for enhanced intercourse and shop toys and lubes with a 10% discount. The first five customers get free massage oil, and everyone old enough can have some sparkling wine.
30. So Bazaar
This market strives to create an "otherworldly atmosphere" with art installations and performances (including roller disco!). On the comestible side of things, enjoy food and drink from booths and trucks.
31. Sherry, Cocktails & Tapas Workshop
Join E. Smith Mercantile for a unique opportunity to taste sherries from Alvear, the world's oldest sherry bodega (it's been around since 1729!). You'll receive a lesson in classic cocktails using Alvear, as well as the history and process of sherry. The lesson will culminate in a tasting and cocktail, paired with tapas.
32. 31: Songs of R.E.M.
Sing along with local musicians Freeway Park, The Breaking, Antonioni, Tobias the Owl, Aaron Starkey, Luke Houglum, and others as they cover decades of R.E.M.'s music.
33. DMM Benefit Show for the Washington Environmental Coalition
Local hiphop heroes will throw down for the Washington Environmental Coalition and their mission of slowing climate change. DoNormaal, Emma Lee Toyoda, Michete, and Chong the Nomad will supply the too-hot rhymes, and you'll have the chance to shop, drink, and take pictures in the photo booth.
34. Summer Benefit Show for Washington Trails Association
Brother/sister folk duo Native Sibling, Drew Martin, and Steven Moore will play for your support of the Washington Trails Association.
35. Tiny Orchestral Moments
The experimental classical group Tiny Orchestral Moments will perform structured improvisation on guitar, voice, strings, wind, and percussion while weaving in and out of the audience ranks, all with a backdrop of ambient video. They'll be joined by Guitar Craft and special guests.
36. Titillation Sinsations Burlesque: Been a Thong Time Comin'
The Titillation Sinsations will celebrate one year of casting off clothes for your entertainment by....casting off clothes for your entertainment.
37. Jarret Middleton
The devil holds an Arkansawyer family in its grip in an evil-twin version of the Ozarks. That's the story of Jarret Middleton's first novel, Darkansas, which he'll read from and sign.
38. Margin Shift Presents: Noel, Fomon, Gallo-Brown, Baker
It's another installment of Margin Shift, featuring poetry readings by Melanie Noel, Josh Fomon, Alex Gallo-Brown, and Quenton Baker. Join them for great local writing and sips of wine.
39. Tom Perrotta
Tom Perrotta's latest novel Mrs. Fletcher, described as a "comedy of errors" by Publishers Weekly, seems like it might be a little less bleak than The Leftovers and Little Children. It's about a divorced empty-nester whose life is jolted into sexual high gear when she receives an anonymous lewd text.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY
FOOD & DRINK40. 14/48 + Nordo: Food Theater Thunderdome
On the Sunday before each week's performances, four playwrights and chefs are paired together to create plays on a theme featuring a randomly selected director and cast. The resulting shows, starting just five days later in true 14/48 "World's Quickest Theater Festival" style, will also feature four-course menus based on "randomly selected secret ingredients" for an unusual and immersive dinner theater experience.
41. Auction of Washington Wines
The annual Auction of Washington Wines, back for its 30th year, features a solid lineup of wine-related events, including a winemaker picnic, winemaker dinners, a charity walk, and a closing gala.
THURSDAY-SUNDAY
ART42. Comic Life 3: Strange Worlds featuring Farel Dalrymple
See comics in print displayed gallery-style at this annual Push/Pull show, this time featuring work by Farel Dalrymple and Kate Lacour.
43. Aries Spears
Comic and notable mimic Aries Spears (American Dad, The Pest, Black Dynamite (the TV show)) will bring riffs and funny impressions to Bellevue.
44. Chief Seattle Days
Every year, the Suquamish tribe honors Chief Seattle in a tradition dating back to 1911. As in the first year, the organizers hold a salmon bake, canoe races, drumming, dance events, a baseball tournament, and a memorial for the Suquamish leader. That's not all, though: Over the years, new traditions have been added, like golf, hardball, a Youth Royalty Pageant, a market, the Coastal Jam, a fun run, and a pow wow. The events take place at the House of Awakened Culture and elsewhere in town.
45. Mark O'Connor with the O'Connor Band
Mark O'Connor and his family band pay a loving tribute to Americana in its diverse forms, with a mixture of traditional Appalachian folk music and their own original works.
FRIDAY
COMEDY46. Do Tell
Danielle K.L. Gregoire, former Moth StorySlam producer and co-founder of the Comedy Womb (now the Comedy Nest), will bring you hilarious true stories from comedians about town including Ellen Go.
47. Civic Boot Camp: Immigration
Discover what you need to know about immigration by visiting immigration-related organizations, hearing presentations and panels, meeting with community leaders, and networking at happy hour. This event, a project of Seattle CityClub, is geared toward millennials.
48. The Tomato Pop-up Dinner By Chef Aaron Tekulve & Sommelier Zach Geballe
Join pop-up king/Chef Aaron Tekulve (Surrell) and local somm Zach Geballe (Dahlia Lounge) for a multi-course, tomato-happy meal. The pair will once again take over Queen Anne's Bite Box, and will prepare a menu highlighting tomatoes in every course, including tomato watermelon bisque, tomato and parmesan pasta, smoked tomato-roasted pork, and tomato and berry sorbet.
49. The Business of Comics: Distribution
Emerald Comics Distribution owner Anne Bean and comics editor Paul Morrissey will discuss how comics reach the buying public.
50. Mini Pinball Craft Night
At this workshop, decorate your own hand-held pinball game; all materials (including two blank pinball games) are provided.
51. IN the Noise 11
H/M/P/H, a queer trans noise collective, will bring you five 20-minute sets from Enola Reven, Tough Crowd, the North Star Project, Queen Antifa, and Goatman. Prepare for a "dystopian sound novel SCI FI HORROR SHIT SHOW" and more.
52. The Residency Showcase
Musically talented teens from low-income families in King County aim to impress your eardrums with original work developed during their three-week residency.
53. A Tribute to Seattle Music
Local groups Outshined (Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog tribute band), Washed In Black (Pearl Jam), and Stargazer (Mother Love Bone) will all pay homage to years of classically Seattle music.
54. United States Air Force Band of the Golden West: The Commanders Jazz Ensemble
The Commanders Jazz Ensemble intends to further the American musical tradition of the great traveling big bands of yore, with a group of 20 highly-trained professional airmen-musicians performing the music of jazz legends like Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, and Count Basie, and contemporary big band leaders and composers like Gordon Goodwin and Maria Schneider.
55. Her Fractal Rooms
Her Fractal Rooms promises improvisational dance by Ktisk Contemporary (Rachael Forstrom and Philipa Myler) to dark ambient music.
56. Anne-Christine D’Adesky with Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore
If you want to know what 1990s New York and Paris were like in an era of "dyke marches, public funerals staged by ACT UP, drag and dance parties," and influxes of refugees from the Balkans, Haiti and Rwanda, hear journalist Anna-Christine D'Adesky read from her memoir The Pox Lover: An Activist’s Decade in New York and Paris.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
MUSIC57. Hillbilly Headbangers Ball VII
Slim's' Headbanger Hillbilly Ball celebrates its seventh birthday with two days of scorching live acts like Stoned Evergreen Travelers, Raw Dogs, F-Holes, The Accused AD, Shivering Denizens, Piston Ready, Barbarian Wasteland, The Plot Sickens, and many more. Throw on your dirtiest gingham and get to stompin'.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
FESTIVALS58. PNW Chalk Festival and Sidewalk Sales
Welcome the first ever annual Pacific Northwest Chalkfest as 14 chalk artists swarm over the streets Redmond Town Center with their artistic implements in hand. This new tradition stems from the Madonnari, 16th-century Italian artists who paid tribute to the Madonna with plein-air murals. Enjoy the art and hear musical performances by loop-heavy singer-songwriter Emily McVicker, Norman Baker and the Backroads, and others.
59. Seattle Tattoo Expo
For enthusiasts of permanently decorated flesh, here are three days to admire the art of the tattoo needle-wielder. See displays, attend seminars, and find the right artist to punch that sweet Bob Ferguson tat into your skin.
60. Snoqualmie Railroad Days
The Northwest rail system may not be grand compared to days of yore, but Snoqualmie still has "79 years of Trains, Timber, Traditions" to celebrate. During this festival, the town remembers its years as a logging and railroad center and honors the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe. See and make plein air art, drink beer and wine, and take train excursions.
61. Much Better
A woman suffering from "hyperempathy" tries out a new drug called Neuroclear to increase her efficiency at work and in life in this dystopian-sounding, tech-skeptical play by Elisabeth Frankel.
62. SANCA Staff Show: Summer on the Cirque Riviera
Pretend you're lounging in the French riviera as SANCA's acrobats whirl, spin, and tumble in the air.
63. TOAST: A Bar Play
A barkeep prepares to batten down the hatches in preparation for a massive storm when an unexpected friend shows up. This play bills itself as "a comedic exploration of friendship and promises; of lost souls and their final Judgement" and is the last part of WanderLost Theater's first season.
64. Paw & Pounce Weekend
This weekend is dedicated to puppy boys and the men who love them. Socialize at the Meet 'n' Sniff on Friday, attend workshops in consent and relationship dynamics and then party on Saturday, and chow down on barbecue with new playmates on Sunday. Plus, you can learn about competing in the Northwest Puppy and Handler contest.
SATURDAY
ART65. Visions Fest at Boogie Up The Block 2017
See new work by youth filmmakers, artists, and poets as part of the Ubunye Project, presented by Seattle Young Peoples Project and 206 Zulu.
66. Amazing Super Spectacular Bold Unscripted Terrific Theater Show
Some of Jet CIty's finest performers will collaborate on instantaneous comedy scenes, with a different lineup every Saturday, in Mandy Price's ASSBUTTS. Don't be surprised if it gets a little vulgar. Or extremely vulgar.
67. Derek Sheen, Emmett Montgomery, Thomas Nichols, Nicole Ash Bailey, Chase Roper, Bo Johnson
Tragic-eyed comedian Derek Sheen will perform a set, perhaps explaining in what way he's "a good guy who makes bad decisions." Because: "My point is, everyone's done stuff that they don't want to talk about. When one person admits to it, it takes the weight off everyone else's shoulders and makes their problems seem okay. I make your horrific mistakes seem okay!" He'll be joined by Emmett Montgomery and other funny locals.
68. Lee Camp
Former Onion writer, current host of Redacted Tonight, and creator of the web series Moment of Clarity Lee Camp has a fiercely liberal sense of humor that's earned him millions of viewers. We have no doubt he'll be especially fiery on this night, times being what they are.
69. Not Too Late with El Sanchez
The late show with local favorite Elicia Sanchez and "comedian/non-musician" Nick Sahoyah promises stunts, music, comedy, weirdness, and surprises, featuring Kevin the Cameraman, teenage Cool Correspondents, comedy by Abraham Tadesse and Dewa Dorje, and performance by Dominic Spozanotti and Enzo "Cadillac" Lorenzo.
70. Mini-Horses
Some events don't need a whole lot of description. There will be two mini-horses at this beer bar. Their names are Calamity Jane and Sunny. They come from a mini-horse farm in Olympia. Kids are welcome to come along. Adults are encouraged to partake in horse-themed drinks. There will be a crowd. Clear?
71. Saber Battle Seattle
Battle for good—or the fun kind of evil—with your brand new lightsaber, which you can order from the Glow Battle Tour for $5 to $10. Kids are welcome to take part.
72. BBQ Bootcamp | Pork Spare Ribs + Beer Pairing
Learn from the barbecue experts at Wood Shop BBQ, the Central District's popular BBQ joint run by two friends from Kansas and Texas. You'll become a master at butchering, prepping, rubbing, and smoking your own meats (this particular event focuses on pork spare ribs) at home, and you'll also pick up some useful tips on how to properly handle your meat. To quench your thirst, Standard Brewing across the street will be on-site for a beer tasting and pairing.
73. Possi, Bar Ciudad & Modelo Present: The Cave Singers + Chef Rick Bayless
Join Bar Ciudad and Possi Culture Studio for a cooking demonstration with Chicago-based chef Rick Bayless, plus music from The Cave Singers and DJ Christian Science. Modelo will also be on-site, so you can expect free-flowing alcohol in the form of delicious, tangy micheladas.
74. Sausage and Cider Fest
Chase Painted Hills sausages with ciders from eight producers and be serenaded by Shaggy Sweet at this Covington festival, which will take place in a brand-new park.
75. Washington Beer Collaboration Festival
50 Washington breweries have collaboratively concocted 27 one-of-a-kind beers, and you can taste the results. Options will include Crucible Brewing and Postdoc Brewing's double plum sour, Scuttlebutt Brewing and Diamond Knot Craft Brewing's ginger and chili pepper-infused Thai Me Down lager, and Three Magnets Brewing and Skookum Brewing's Puff, Pass IPA, which is brewed with puffed rice.
76. Layne Staley Tribute 2017
In honor of what would have been Layne Staley's 50th birthday, friends, family, and fans will gather in celebration of his life and legacy. Alice in Chains tribute group Jar of Flies will cover songs by AIC as well as super group Mad Season.
77. Neal Kosaly-Meyer: Gradus
Pianist Neal Kosaly-Meyer's Gradus is a "continuing micro-epic contemplation of a small but growing collection of piano pitches, and a demonstration of the infinite sound-worlds potentially present in a few notes." Adventurous listeners wanted.
78. Quiver, Wtrbel, Thunder Grey Pilgrim, Yellow Dragon
Strengthen your connection with nature thanks to musicians inspired by our lush and gorgeous environment, including "wyrd Cascadian folk" by Quiver, "freaky folk" by Wtrbel, "doom folk" by Thunder Grey Pilgrim, and "Experimental Medieval Elemental Devotionals" by Yellow Dragon.
79. Unihorn
David Dolengewicz has played with such local groups as Freudian Slurp, Circular Reasoning, Da Beckoning Band, and the Jazz Police. On this night, hear him perform on woodwind and loop pedal to enchant you with "experimental soundscapes."
80. ACTivate #2: Okay, Bye
In Joshua Conkel's new play, which will be read by Elena Flory-Barnes and Jessica Severance, two former classmates bump into each other at an AA meeting. This presentation is part of ACTivate, a theater lab for inspiring social change and addressing urgent issues.
81. Fantasy with DJ Kitty Glitter
All the way from Sydney, award-winning former drag star and current world-traveling DJ Kitty Glitter (she's played for Lady Gaga and others) will bring glamor and house mixes to Seattle.
82. SO(U)L: A QTPOC-Centered Festival of Dance, Fashion, Food + Art
Queer/trans people of color will be celebrated at this waterfront festival of fashion, dance (by Au Collective and Remix), music (by Toya B), art to purchase, and food.
83. Not One Penny
The Tax March Seattle is back to protest tax cuts for the rich and corporations under the guise of tax reform. They'll have speakers from the nonpartisan Not One Penny campaign.
84. Kids Obstacle Challenge
Parents race for free along with their progeny at this muddy one- to two-mile lakeshore obstacle race, full of rope swings, cargo nets, and more.
85. Soul Pose Yoga
Is your workout missing a little psychedelia? Add a little body paint, a little blacklight, a little music, lots of confetti, and you'll think you've entered a healthier version of your college roommate's glow-in-the-dark wall art. Or maybe just Lisa Frank's REM cycle.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
FESTIVALS86. Fresh Paint: Festival of Artists at Work
The 135 artists at this festival aren't selling finished products—they're making art on the marina as you watch. Don't worry, you can still buy it afterwards! See a glassblowing demo, woodcarving, and pottery, search for beach glass at the Fresh Paint Float Find, enjoy live music, and eat.
87. Viking Days
Steer your longboat to Ballard's charming museum of Scandinavian heritage and enjoy pancakes, aquavit, beer, sausages and salmon, listen to musical acts, and make war at a Viking village (or see weaving and craft demonstrations, if you're too peaceable for that).
88. Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire
For the last eight years, the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire has brought turkey legs, jousting, and period costumes to Bonney Lake. This weekend, prepare for "Pirates, Plunder and Arrhhh!!" themes.
89. Water Wise Week
Water Wise Week is a Conservatory event to raise awareness of water conservation using xeriscaping (landscaping without irrigation) and hydrophobic plants. Come for art shows, workshops, and a garden party to cap off the week.
SUNDAY
COMMUNITY90. Love for Our Living Ancestor Trees
Native artists will raise awareness for our tree canopy and the health of our waters and their denizens through storytelling, speaking, and music. Performers will include the drummers of Spearfish, Duwamish storyteller Blake Shelafo, the Red Eagle Soaring Native American Youth Group, flutists Peter Ali and Paul Wagner, and poet Janette K. Conger, plus Duwamish tribal elders Ken Workman and Cecile Hansen. There will also be a signing of the Tokitae Proclamation, which proclaims the necessity of making the Salish Sea an orca sanctuary.
91. BrasilFest
BrasilFest celebrates the blend of indigenous, Portuguese, and African cultures that make the huge South American country's life, music, food, and culture so fascinating. Hear samba, guitar, and folk music, see capoeira demos, and partake in luscious Brazilian food.
92. A Pig Roast for Charity
Do206 and Carter Subaru are pairing up to bring you a pig roast for a good cause. Your $25 ticket, which benefits King County Search & Rescue, includes a drool-worthy spread (including roasted pig with corn, potato salad, Macrina bakery brioche slider buns, baked beans and green salad), plus live acoustic performances from Scarlet Parke, Art Lipatan, and My Cartoon Heart.
93. Rise Up: A Tribute to the Music of Hamilton
Not to be confused with actual theater, performers within this production of Rise Up take favored individual songs from Hamilton and put their own spin on them for an audience of equally obsessed Hamilton lovers.
94. Reception for Kenyatta Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow
Kenyatta Berry, host of PBS's Genealogy Roadshow, will share her experiences as a researcher and tips for genealogy enthusiasts.
95. Screenprinting Work Party for the Postcard Project
Two artists, Claire Jauregui and Marja Huhta, invite you to help reproduce pro-LGBTQ, environment, women's rights, civil rights, and healthcare designs on postcards to be sent to political representatives at every level. You'll get to take home some cards for your own activist purposes.
96. Sea Gals Calendar Unveiling
The Seahawks cheer squad will show off their new pin-up 2018 calendar, which you'll receive with the price of admission. All 30 of them are happy to sign your copy for you.
97. W Yoga Drinking Game: Downdog, Drake & Drink…
The W Hotel believes in you. More specifically, they believe: "you can work out, dance and drink all at the same time." You're probably familiar with drinking games, and this one follows those same rules but with Drake and yoga. The class will start with a 20-minute vinyasa flow sesh, and when you hear the cues (certain poses called out or Drake songs), you drink. And drink. And drink some more.
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