READINGS

THURSDAY 12/28

There are no readings scheduled today.

FRIDAY 12/29

Nope.

SATURDAY 12/30

NEW YEAR’S EVE STORYTIME PARTY

Hey, kiddies, gather ’round for this extra-special millennial reading of Paul Owen Lewis’ children’s classic, “P. Bear’s New Year’s Party,” complete with games, sing-alongs, party favors, and those funny cone hats with the elastic strap that pinches your chin. Please note: This event is strictly B.Y.O.B. Barnes & Noble Alderwood, 19401 Alderwood Mall Parkway, 425-771-2220, 11 am, free.

SUNDAY 12/31

THREE POETS & AN OPEN MIC

We have no idea who will be reading at this event–though it doesn’t really matter now, does it? If you are going to a poetry reading on New Year’s Eve, you’ve obviously got nothing better to do, which means you’re utterly indiscriminate. Wit’s End Bookstore & Tea Shop, 770 N 34th St, 682-1268, 7 pm, free.

MONDAY 1/1

Nada. Keep drinking.

TUESDAY 1/2

Nope.

WEDNESDAY 1/3

*ROD SMITH

Hugo House’s monthly Subtext Reading Series continues with the author of In Memory of My Theories, The Boy Poems, and Protective Immediacy. Preceded by a “silent open mic,” a text and image slide show set to the music of DJ Yum Yum. For submission information, e-mail subslideshow@hotmail.com. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 322-7030, 7:30 pm, $5 donation.