On tap for this weekend: an Industrial Revelation performance at The Frye, a Ghostfish beer celebration, a choral festival, and more. It’s all free!
FRIDAY
Industrial Revelation
As part of Frye’s Genius series, jazz ensemble Industrial Revelation will be performing material off their new album Liberation and the Kingdom of Nri, first in an open rehearsal at 3 pm and then with two sets later on in the evening.
The Best American Poetry 2015
Sherman Alexie, guest editor of The Best American Poetry 2015, will appear along with a smattering of the anthologized, including Natalie Diaz, Ed Skoog, Cody Walker, and Jane Wong.
Ghostfish Great American Beer Festival Celebration
Ghostfish received Great American Beer Festival medals for two of its beers this year. And now they’re celebrating with you! Some of their very special beer will be available.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Seattle Sings! Choral Festival
The second annual Seattle SINGS! Choral Festival features 34 (!) choirs presenting a range of work from around the world, from folk to gospel to classical music.
James Harris Gallery Exhibits
Three James Harris Gallery exhibits (Eric Elliott: Overgrown, Jenny Heishman: Dressing Room, and Up Close), all recommended by Jen Graves, are closing on Saturday. See them before it’s too late.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Jim Woodring: Frank in the 3rd Dimension
Cartoonist and 2010 Genius winner Jim Woodring’s excellent 3D video exhibition of illustrations will only be on view at The Frye until Oct 18.
SATURDAY
Reykjavik Calling
Reykjavik calls! Go check out some excellent Icelandic artists as well as “honorary Icelanders” like Briana Marela (who recorded her latest album there) and SassyBlack.
Matt Briggs, Gary Groth, and John Olson
Three Stranger Genius Award winners for literature will appear in this panel discussion and reading series at The Frye.
Georgetown Art Attack
Once a month, the art that resides in the tiny airport hamlet of Georgetown ATTACKS all passersby. In more literal terms, it’s the day of art openings and street wonderment.
SUNDAY
Some Place Are Forever Afternoon
Wayne Horvitz will present his Richard Hugo-inspired opus for free in the community center at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center.
Seattle Children’s Festival
If you have kids, Seattle Center is putting on a full day of free entertainment for you.
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