Our arts critics have already recommended 85 great things to do this week and our music critics have picked the 32 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 hereâfrom Scot Rigsby Auguston's play The View from Santa's Lap to a book signing with the vegan black metal chef, from The Horse in Motion Presents IRL: BuzzFeed to Perihelion Brewery's Festivus, and from Anglicon to the Dickens Festival. For even more options this week, check out our complete Things To Do calendar.
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TUESDAY
FOOD & DRINK1. Offal Good with Chris Cosentino
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Chris Cosentino, who's appeared on The Next Iron Chef and Iron Chef America and who won season four of Top Chef Masters, has built his career on offal, the less desirable parts of a butchered animal. This demonstration is your chance to witness his inventive, resourceful nose-to-tail approach to cooking in action, learn his techniques, and try generous tastes of every dish he makes. A copy of Offal Good, his new cookbook, is included in the price of the class, and there will be an opportunity to have Chris sign it.
2. Parts of Hudson
Be the first to see a workshop production of a new play by Drew David Combs, in which five recent art school grads come into possession of their friend Huston's dead body, accompanied by a note with an unusual request. From there, they must figure out how to carry out their friend's final wishes.
3. Adam Jude: 100 Things Washington Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Adam Jude's 100 Things Washington Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is pretty self-explanatory: it's "the ultimate resource" for true fans of the Washington Huskies, highlighting 100 things they must do and know in their lifetime.
4. Françoise Canter, Suzanne Botelli, Shin Yu Pai
Three Seattle poetsâFrançoise Canter, Suzanne Botelli, and Shin Yu Paiâwill read work on the subject of "Home and Place."
5. Zach Davisson
Kaibyo, supernatural cats/ghosts of Japanese folklore, have been depicted by generations of artists. Hear Zach Davisson, author of Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan, present his illustration-filled book to offer a deeper understanding of these spooky feline creatures.
TUESDAY-SUNDAY
ART6. Nicole Trimmer and Kristen Winn
For this month's exhibit, see work from local artists Nicole Trimmer and Kristen Winn. From Trimmer, see street-style pop art combined with nature imagery that "[displays] what lies beneath the surface with animals and plants." From Winn, see quirky characters depicted in watercolor paintings.
Closing Sunday
7. Notions of Home
This series of photographs will explore the word "home" and all its potential meanings. They add: "As many in our city face a scarcity of affordable living, or a change in paperwork and policies affecting their ability to call a place home, we look to photography to do what it does best: engage, reveal, provoke, and elucidate various viewpoints on this topic."
Closing Sunday
No viewing on Friday
WEDNESDAY
COMEDY8. The Planet EP 01
See the first installment of a new weekly open mic highlighting local womxn and queer comics. Kicking things off will be Seattle comic Clara Pluton.
9. Budget Matters 2017 Seattle Policy Summit
Join the Washington State Budget & Policy Center at the Budget Matters 2017 Seattle Policy Summit to hear from Glenn Harris, president of Race Forward and publisher of Colorlines, and a panel of local leaders moderated by Michael Brown, vice president of community programs at the Seattle Foundation.
10. Brittany France: Letters from the Heart
To celebrate their Menu #105, which transports you to the romantic Brittany region of France, Coastal Kitchen wants you to write a love letter. They'll team up with letter-writing pop-up the Letter Farmer to provide a curated selection of fine writing paper and greeting cards as well as writing instruments, so you can pen your billet-doux in style while leisurely sipping a flight of French wines from Bellerache Wines. When you're done, they'll have stamps and a place to mail your letter for free.
11. Caffè Umbria Launch Party + Aperitivo
To usher in their upcoming residency at La Marzocco, Caffè Umbria is throwing their take on the Italian Aperitivo (a northern Italian pre-dinner happy hour). Catch the Craft Coffee Cocktail Competition and an international playlist from KEXP DJ Derek Mazzone, then take in live music from local band Sarah Gerritsen & the Shadow Catchers.
12. GeekWire Gala
At this tech community party, the Newsmakers of the Year will be named and the Seattle 10, a shortlist of "promising startup companies," will show their ideas on giant cocktail napkins.
13. Aquarium
Legendary underground rock band Aquarium formed in Russia when it was still the seat of the Soviet Union, creating a tight-knit music community out of a deeply illegal cultural practice. They'll perform some of their classics from the early '70s.
14. CarolFest
Join with the Chamber Singers, University Chorale, University Singers, Womenâs Choir, Gospel Choir, and UW Menâs Glee Club for a program of all holiday carols of every style, featuring seven conductors, 500 singers, four graduate conductors, three choral faculty, and two hours of music.
15. The Irreplaceables Tour
The young dancers of the Irreplaceables were seen on the Lifetime TV show Dance Moms, and now they're here in the flesh with jazz, hiphop, and contemporary numbers.
16. Bawdy Storytelling: Happy Endings
Partake in a festive evening of sexy storytelling and songs, featuring live music from Jefferson Bergey and Henry Kober, a talk from sex educator Lunatik Lovegood, storytelling from Pythagoras Stoneham, "bawdy cocktails," and more.
17. Copper Canyon Press
Copper Canyon Press, a renowned poetry publisher, will sell books and help you find the perfect literary gift for the holidays. Plus, of course, Copper Canyon authors and local pals will read their workâTraci Brimhall's Saudade being the pièce de rĂŠsistance of the evening.
18. The Dark Corners of the City: Literary Murder in Seattle
Historian and geographer David B. Williams (Seattle Walks; Waterways), novelist Kevin O'Brien (Hide Your Fear), and special guest Laurie Frankel will share their favorite spots to commit hypothetical murder in this city.
19. John Crocker: Following Fifi: My Adventures Among Wild Chimpanzees
Dr. John Crocker, a former colleague of Jane Goodall, learned from our closest animal relatives when he lived with chimpanzees in the Gombe forest in Tanzania. His experiences helped him see similarities between chimpanzee communities and our own. He'll present his recent book, My Adventures Among Wild Chimpanzees: Lessons from our Closest Relatives.
20. Lit Fix 20: Winter Hinterland
Lit Fix is Seattle's "dive-friendliest" reading and music series, which brings together books, bars, and bands all in one place. At this edition, you'll hear from local writer Kamari Bright, LA novelist and filmmaker Stephen Elliott, Flannery O'Connor Award-winning Becky Mendelbaum, poet/nonfiction author Michael Schmeltzer, and Seattle-area musician Bridgitte Kern.
21. Mozart's Starling: An Evening with Author Lyanda Lynn Haupt
Mozart's Starling, Lyanda Lynn Haupt's new science book, reveals this usually maligned bird for the intelligent and endearing creature it isâMozart himself kept one as a pet for three years.
22. Science in the City: Life in Space
Hear from three astronomy/astrobiology experts from UWâBrett Morris, Dr. Erika Harnett, and Marshall "Moosh" Styczinskiâon how we can study life on other planets when we haven't found any yet. This event will also include a screening of the IMAX film The Search for Life in Space.
23. Spatial Politics
Seattle artist Barbara Earl Thomas joins writer and curator Fionn Meade in a discussion of the structure of arts nonprofits that revolve around exhibition making. The talk "critiques the ability of these institutions to adapt alongside novel artistic practices and examines all aspects of organizations like NAAM and SculptureCenter in New York."
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
FILM24. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Outdoorsy people will delight in watching mountaineers and adventures explore wild waters and scenic mountains on the sliver screen, featuring two different playlists.
WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY
ART25. E.T. Russian
Artist E.T. Russian will show evocative, ghostly sculptures and drawings based on the "allure of crumbling things."
Closing Sunday
26. NAAM Black Santa Visit
Every year, Black Santa pays a visit to the Northwest African American Museum to take photos with kids and hear their holiday wishes. While kids are in line, they can enjoy a host of activities like arts and crafts and a holiday movie screening.
THURSDAY
ART27. Winter Visions
This exhibition features new drawings, paintings, collages, and ceramic art by Path with Art students.
28. Crackfics Live!
Crackfics Live! stages the funniest, strangest, and most cringe-worthy fan fiction available on the internet. Experience characters from Bobâs Burgers, X-Files, Supernatural, and the Twilight saga in situations thought up by their kooky and adoring fans.
29. Information Sessions on Law Enforcement Agencies ICE and FBI
An FBI officer, Robert Bruett, and Community Relations Officer for Washington, Oregon, and Alaska Melissa Nitsch from ICE will take your questions.
30. Together We Rise: Seattle Human Rights Day Celebration
On Human Rights Day, honor nonprofits and meet the people who make our lives better. Guests will include former mayoral candidate Nikkita Oliver, attorney general of the Navajo nation Ethel Branch, and Jorge Baron of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.
31. Naked City Tree Lighting
The brewery will illuminate its 20-foot tree with 10,000 lights, release a special cask of its Bing spiced cherry ale (which blends Naked City's The Knowledge beer with Bing and Tart Montmorency cherries and cinnamon), and offer photos with "Brew Santa" to kick off the holidays.
32. Laser Tag at the Seattle Children's Museum
Kids and adults alike can bound across 22,000 square feet of cool set designs throughout December at this indoor laser tag facility.
33. Holiday Howl
The Kimpton Hotel's lobby will be filled with complimentary human treats from Outlier, complimentary dog treats from the Seattle Barkery, wine from Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, and adoptable dogs from Seattle Humane. Bring your dog, your friend's dog, your friend's dog's friend, and have a ball.
34. Holiday in the Park
See holiday light displays, listen to music from five choral ensembles, create a glow-in-the-dark headpiece, warm up in the conservatory, and enjoy free cookies and cocoa at this holiday celebration.
35. Heart Shaped Boxes, BFFs Forever and Ever Amen, Little Donuts
All-lady Nirvana tribute group Heart Shaped Boxes rocks and rolls through Pioneer Square with Ben Folds Five tribute group BFFs Forever and Ever Amen and Hall & Oates cover band Little Donuts by their side.
36. The Hoot Hoots Laser Show
See a laser show set to a live performance by local power pop band the Hoot Hoots. They'll be joined by special guests Honcho Poncho.
37. Scott Law & Ross James' Cosmic Twang, Scott Pemberton Band
Scott Law & Ross James are inspired by the music of Bill Monroe, Merle Haggard, the Grateful Dead, and the Velvet Underground. Hear them perform with support from the Scott Pemberton Band.
38. Julia Duin: In the House of the Serpent Handler
In her latest book, In the House of the Serpent Handler: A Story of Faith and Fleeting Fame in the Age of Social Media, journalist Julia Duin examines the latest generation of Pentecostal believers in six Appalachian states who "take up" venomous snakes as a test of their religious faith.
39. Mike Duncan
Mike Duncan runs the History of Rome podcast, which covers the society from its inception to the fall of its Western half. His new book concerns the latter days of the Republic, before it became an autocratic empire: The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic.
40. The New Talent Playbook: Removing Barriers for Formerly Incarcerated Professionals
Hear from a panel of software developers who were previously incarcerated and the employers who hired them. Following the discussion, there will be a "hackathon" to create a guidebook for companies navigating the process of hiring people with convictions. They add: "Whether you work in tech or just want to support individuals as they re-enter their communities after incarceration, this will be a night of important conversation and community building."
41. No One Is Broken: Lessons from the Edge of Parenting
In this talk, Author magazine editor-in-chief Willam Kenowner will share the work of Delphi Young Adults, who "help build confidence, identity, and community" for children and adults with autism, ADHD, and other learning disabilities.
42. T. Abe Lloyd: Coast Salish Ethnobotany and Lessons for Food System Resiliency
Ethnobotanist T. Abe Lloyd will share the work of Salal, the Cascadian Food Institute, in applying the lessons of Coast Salish ethnobotany to supply vital nourishment while supporting biodiversity, ecological integrity, and soil stability.
43. Seattle Verizon Protest
Our Revolution Ballard will gather to protest the actions of Aiit Pai, the new chairman of the FCC who recently called a vote to kill net neutrality. They add: "This event is about protesting actions of Verizon executives, lobbyists, and their supporters in Washington, not the employees at these stores."
44. Women Resist Fascism: Yesterday and Today
At this community discussion, womxn and allies are invited to learn about the increasing visibility of neo-Nazi hate groups and how to fight back.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY
ART45. Joe Max Emminger
Joe Max Emminger's humans, animals, and hybrids, painted on canvas or wood panel, cavort and chat against colorful monochromatic backgrounds or naive landscapes.
Opening Thursday
46. Spiky, Smooth or Soft
ArtXChange will display wearable art by Laura Castellanos, encaustic containers by Native artist Tracey Mae Chambers, and other useful pieces.
Opening Thursday
THURSDAY-SUNDAY
ART47. The Sky World: Winter Invitational Exhibit
The Sky World finishes a cycle of art based on the Northwest environment, begun in Resurgence: Rivers and continued through Into the Woods: Forests. See paintings, pottery, sculpture, and more based on the atmosphere, the planets, the birds, or the celestial sphere.
Opening Thursday
48. Visions of Pasifika: Light from Another World
This exhibit will focus on Pacific Islander artists, incorporating tradition while looking to the future.
Opening Thursday
49. Futurama Redux â Urban Mobility After Cars and Oil
This exhibit, developed by urban mobility think tank Smarter Than Car, explores how a transition to "postcarbon" urban mobility could "foster sustainability, resilience, and security while improving quality of life." The exhibit is both inspired by and a critique of New York's Futurama exhibit from the 1939 Worldâs Fair.
50. Christmastown: A Holiday Noir
If your holiday season lacks slinky dames, growling gumshoes, and hard-boiled bosses, try Seattle playwright Wayne Rawley's Christmas noir.
51. The View from Santa's Lap
Sick of Nutcrackers and Dickensian ghosts? Try out this murder-filled thriller about a girl on the run hiding in a department store where a killer awaits. Scot Rigsby Auguston's play promises "Food! Music!" and "Mermaids!", plus Auguston's famous puppets, and apparently "you can bring your mom this year."
FRIDAY
COMMUNITY52. Southeast Seattle Center Rainbow Bingo: Mistletoe Madness
This zany bingo night hosted by drag queen Sylvia O'Stayformore along with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the Blak 'n Blus Band will raise funds for the Southeast Seattle Senior Center.
53. SweatBox Yoga Sweet Sixteen
SweatBox has been providing a space for people to stretch their muscles get centered for 16 years. They're having a party to celebrate, with special guests Bombsheller leggings, and you're invited. See a yoga fashion show, eat treats from Marjorie Restaurant and Frankie and Jo's, and purchase goods from Magpie Mouse Jewelry and Bombsheller.
54. Forum & Friends Holiday Party
Frolic inside one of the coolest art house cinemas in the Northwest with the Film Forum crowd. Mingle with artsy folks and film nerds as they break out the egg nog and watch performances and media. Unique local DJs/inveterate global crate-diggers Emmanuelle and Retina Burn will provide the tunes.
55. Swinging with the Soda Jerks Party
Grab your vintage cardigans and circle skirts for this throwback to the golden era of soda fountains. There'll be swing dancing, performances by Sister Kate Dance Company, a costume contest, and retro, umbrella-topped ice cream cocktails (like a phosphate soda float with guava sorbet, St-Germain, and pineapple) perfect for sipping with someone else through two straws.
56. Ugly Sweater Party
Dress yourself and your dog in an ugly sweater to enter the "best dressed" contest, eat treats from the Seattle Barkery food truck, and bring donations (clothing, bedding, toys, reflective jackets, and non-perishable food) for the dog drive.
57. Bootie Seattle: Holiday Party!
Seattle's only all-mashup dance party throws down for an all-out holiday battle by paying tribute to two pop princesses: Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga. Prep thyself for all the '00s club bangers and '10s Top40 hits you could possibly handle, with the first 100 people in Santa hats getting free Bootie CD compilations.
58. A Celtic Christmas with Affiniti and Howard Crosby
Irish power trio Affiniti will present their annual Celtic Christmas Concert with a feature by Howard Crosby, Bing Crosby's nephew, on a program showcasing both traditional and contemporary Christmas songs, and tracks from the trio's popular holiday album, The Gift of Music.
59. The Future is Femme
Hear electronic music from Raica, neo-industrial from Webdriver Torso, and "grudge punk" from Madame Damnable, plus special DJ sets from DJs Kate (False Prophet) and Mike Steve.
60. Heylo Sessions: Alex Bonesteel
See a live performance by electric violinist Alex Bonesteel, a live painting by Vela Cannabis, and terpene demonstration by True Terpenes. While you watch the spectacles, enjoy a cider tasting from Happy Apple.
61. Life During Wartime, Yak Attack
Perhaps tribute concerts have gotten out of hand. Now weâre seeing bills dedicated to a live show that became a Jonathan Demme documentary? Oy. Granted, Stop Making Sense is one of the greatest films of its kind and Talking Heads were operating at peak expanded-lineup potency when it was shot. But thereâs something ridiculous about paying homage to something so reliant on its particular circumstances. Maybe that makes Life During Wartimeâs endeavor even more admirable. Stop Making Sense stands as a wonderful overview of Talking Headsâ catalog through Speaking in Tongues, and as a bonus, includes Tom Tom Clubâs sensuously slow funk classic âGenius of Love.â Life During Wartime promise âexciting visuals, costuming, signature licks and moves, even stage props.â Hmm. Maybe this will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience; maybe theyâll Byrne down the house. DAVE SEGAL
62. Seattle Psy Ops: Deedrah!
Psy Ops, in this iteration, provides psychedelic dance music from top artists and DJs for what promises to be an otherworldly experience, with featured sets from trance star Deedrah, Magnus, Johnny Monsoon, and Roy Attias.
63. Sharing The Stage #17
This Vashon-based concert series pairs professional musicians with student bands as openers. In the past, headliners have included Tacocat, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Tangerine, and Chastity Belt. This time, it's Seattle pop punk darling Lisa Prank.
64. KEXZ: The Beacon in the Wastes
In post apocalyptic Seattle, Jeff Nickels and Ezra Parter find the remains of the KEXP station in working order. In the new wasteland, they're determined to keep the residents of "New Seattle" informed on everything they need to know to survive.
65. Lux Radio Theater: The Bishop's Wife
Seattle Radio Theatre and KIRO Radio will stage a production of the 1947 movie The Bishop's Wife, about a meddlesome angel who (he claims) descends from heaven to help a harried clergymanâand enchants the man's sweet-natured wife. Expect live sound effects, organ music, and pre-show audience interaction.
66. The Panel Jumper Live: Chapter V
The multimedia Panel Jumper series takes you deep into the art of comic books and graphic novels. To honor the art form, actors will stage Bret Fetzer and Juliet Waller Pruzan's short play Stop, Thief!, and there will be a screening of the Panel Jumper web series, dealing this time with 1950s paranoia about "corruption of the innocent" by comics. Plus, Aaron J. Shay will play music, Sally Savant will dance titillatingly, a "superhero epic" will be told, Kazu Kibuishi (author of Amulet) will speak, and more.
67. Bi-Bar December
Bi people invade a local bar to socialize and boost visibility. Look for the "bi-colored" glow sticks and feel free to bring friends and allies.
68. Rachel Rose: The Dog Lover Unit
Rachel Rose, poet laureate of Vancouver, will present her book The Dog Lover Unit: Lessons in Courage from the World's K9 Cops, in conversation with Elee Kraljii Gardiner.
69. Sex and Cannabis
The reports from vagina-possessors on so-called "weed lube"ânot actually strictly lube, but a topical erotic enhancerâhave been stellar. Now dominatrix Mistress Matisse will host a (verbal) introduction to the water-soluble cannabis "lube" by Velvet Swing. Meet the women behind this sensual treat.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
COMEDY70. Hans Kim
New York comic Hans Kim, originally from the Pacific Northwest, will headline this show. Kim was the winner of this year's Laughs Comedy Club Laugh-Off competition.
71. The Horse in Motion Presents IRL: BuzzFeed
Ten original plays will give flesh and voice to that enduring time-waster/occasionally surprisingly relevant news platform Buzzfeed in all its listicle glory. Anthea Carns, Ben Phillips, Seayoung Yim, Bret Fetzer & Juliet Waller Pruzan, Rheanna Atendido, Shaudi Vahdat, Cessa Betancourt, Stefan Richmond, and Stephen Bader have all contributed.
72. Stripped Screw Burlesque presents: The Best Burlesque Pageant Ever
Kutie LaBootie and other members of Stripped Screw crash an innocent Christmas pageant and cause much shock, horror, and arousal. This year's production guest-stars J. Von Stratton, Juniper Jin, Lady Drew Blood, and Miss Kitty Baby "as herself!"
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
FESTIVALS73. Anglicon 2017: The Day of the Doctors
Fans of tacky monsters, sinister alien conspiracies, and impish Timelords, join other Whovians and TARDIS appreciators for this convention that will feature celebrity guests, panels, a cosplay contest, trivia olympics, a masquerade ball, exhibits of props and costumes, and special guests: Peter Davison, the Fifth Doctor, and Sylvester McCoy, the Seventh Doctor.
74. Perihelion Brewery Festivus
Perihelion throws a Festivus for the rest of us with Seinfeld-themed food specials like Marble Rye House Reuben, Mulligatawny Soup, Babka, Fusilli Jerry Pasta, the Black and White Cookie, and The Big Salad. Plus, share your woes for a chance to be included in Perihelion's traditional Festivus Airing of Grievances at the end of the year.
75. Acrobatic Conundrum: Know No Boundaries
This yearly circus cabaret presents long and short acts by Acrobatic Conundrum and special guests. Ty Vennewitz will direct a production with Anna Thomas-Henry, Cooper Stanton, Emma Curtis, Mark Siano, Melissa Knowles, Terry Crane, and Xochitl Sosa.
76. Brighton Beach Memoirs
Neil Simon's comedic coming-of-age drama is about a baseball-loving Jewish teenager in mid-century Brighton Beach.
77. Buttcracker III...even more crack!
This festive and raunchy holiday show promises professional dance and holiday satire set to a hair-metal soundtrack.
SATURDAY
ART78. The Art of the Ephemeral
This workshop led by author Jeff Leisawitz will focus on "the freedom to create art that doesn't last." Participants will play around with several projects, enjoy them for a moment, and destroy them forever.
79. Chance Fashion's Winter Clothing & Eco-Friendly Edition
In this edition of Chance's monthly fashion show, local designers will show off eco-friendly winter clothes.
80. Margie Livingston: Artel Performance
Six people will use Neddy-winning Margie Livingston's artist harness to drag a painting across campus.
81. Photographing Fireworks
The holidays are filled with light displays, some of which fly rapidly into the air in the form of hot sparks known as "fireworks." Learn to capture them beautifully from local photographer John Cornicello.
82. Derby Sleepover
Kids eight to 17 can hang out with Rat City Derby skaters for all-day (or overnight) party. There will be food, music, crafts, and scrimmages.
83. Protecting Our Future: Non-Violent Direct Action Training
Washington State is home to several fossil fuel projects, including a Puyallup-Tacoma LNG terminal, an oil-by-rail terminal in Vancouver, and a coal mine in Black Diamond, among others. Attend a training session on civil disobedience and direct action to find out how you can help.
84. Tea Party & Victoria Season Two Screenings
Join KCTS 9 in watching the highly anticipated first episodes of the second season of British Drama Victoria. To get in the proper spirit, the screening will double as a holiday tea party, so don your best garb from the era and snap a photo with "Victoria and Albert themselves."
85. Meet the Vegan Black Metal Chef
Meet YouTube culinary sensation the Vegan Black Metal Chef on his "West Coast Seitanic Spellbook Mini Tour," buy copies of his vegan spellbook, and have them signed. Hail seitan!
86. Dickens Festival
Meet Ebenezer Scrooge, the Artful Dodger, Nicholas Nickleby, and other Dickensians in person as they perform in the Piccadilly Circus-themed festival grounds. You're invited to dress up Victorian-style and buy food and drink or trinkets from local vendors.
87. Glass Snowman Workshop
Build a snow person that won't melt in the sun at this holiday glassblowing workshop. Participants can enjoy seasonal drinks and snacks while they make their work of art.
88. Green Lake Pathway of Lights
Thousands of candles will light up the pathway along the water in Green Lake Park. Stroll along, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and hear holiday music. There may even be some hot air balloons this year.
89. Krampus Crafts
Find strange holiday gifts for your creepy friends and family at this craft show.
90. Victorian Holiday Festival
Head to Tacoma's historic Victorian-styled conservatory to experience the holidays among beautifully costumed staff. They promise live music from the Clover Creek Ramblers, St. Luke's Bridge Bell Choir, and Cara Francis, plus crafts and refreshments.
91. Angry Snowmans, Communist Eyes, Serial Jerk, Total Shit
Hey-hoâHO-HO⌠hey-hoâHO-HO! What if there was a cover of the Ramonesâ punk classic âBlitzkrieg Bopâ called âBLITZEN Bopâ and the lyrics were all about being disgruntled Santaâs elves, who are trying to overthrow the oppressive North Pole regime? What if these Canadian elves took a whole bunch of classic punk tunes by Dead Kennedys, Misfits, Social Distortion, the Rezillos, and others, and rewrote them all as fist-banger Christmas carols? What if this same band of rebel elves wanted to wear some crappy, half-assed Santa garb, and play all these songs for you live, right around the holidays? Itâs a win-win with Angry Snowmans. Standout songs include âSomeoneâs Gonna Get Their Halls Decked In,â âSanta Is a Fatso,â and âChildren Are Mean.â KELLY O
92. Brass Monkeys, Alki Jones, Fortress of the Bear
Brass Monkeys are a Beastie Boys tribute group who, weâve been assured, have a valid license to ill. They'll be joined by Alki Jones and Fortress of the Bear at this cover show.
93. C89.5FM Presents: Local Love
If you love dance music as much as C89.5 does, join them for their "Local Love" party with a line-up of local DJ talents like Gene Lee, Julia Planet Disco, Xan Lucero, and Tollefson.
94. Composition Studio
Composition Studio occurs quarterly as a recital for new and innovative works by emerging composers known for exploring unconventional sonic possibilities. Guest musicians from the UW Modern Ensemble will act as support.
95. Dusty Strings Open House
Hear a different set of live music every hour while you eat homemade cookies and drink hot apple cider.
96. Tom Waits Tribute Night
Show your love for guttural genius Tom Waits at this 11th annual tribute show. They'll also be collecting items for the Seattle Children's Hospital toy drive, so bring goodies.
97. TUNDRA 2017
Party in blacklight with the Penguin King and gogo ladies, with "food, water, soda, and glow sticks."
98. Calor de Invierno (Winter Heat)
This flamenco dance showcase is a tribute to instructor Rubina Carmona, who taught the dance in Seattle for years. The evening will feature several local dancers with connections to Rubina.
99. Carolyne Wright
Poet Carolyne Wright will read from her collection This Dream the World: New and Selected Poems, as well as the anthology Nasty Women Poets: An Unapologetic Anthology of Subversive Verse. She'll be joined upcoming poet Sarah Jones.
100. A Very Lucha Christmas
Ring in the holidays with a good old fashioned lucha libre match. Come for the wrestling and stay for the amazing costumes.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
ART101. Holiday Mahouto Market
Is someone in your life a sucker for kawaii? You'll find enough cuteness to satisfy their sweet tooth this holiday season 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.
102. Vashon Island Artist Studio Tour
If you don't want to shop in Seattle in December, try out this art studio tourâfeaturing more than 100 artistsâon Vashon Island. In addition to the studios, the Vashon Center for the Arts will be displaying the works of local artists.
Closing Sunday
103. eBay Holiday Airstream Tour
eBay is revealing its corporeal properties at their traveling pop-up, where you can shop for gifts, win snazzy merchandise like the iPhone X, drink "custom hot chocolate," and more.
104. The Steadfast Tin Soldier, A Story Ballet
For the 21st year, Dance Fremont will stage The Steadfast Tin Soldier, A Story Ballet, an interpretation of the Hans Christian Andersen tale. Enjoy the work of a young and very large cast.
SUNDAY
COMEDY105. Dog/Show//Mumble///Cone: A Fifty Percent Less Bear Double Feature\Experience
Sketch group Fifty Percent Less Bear presents various games and skits, such as a dog show with no dogs and a mumblecore improv show about feelings and the people who have them.
106. Winter Wonderprov
Jet City Improv's stars turn their powers of goofiness to good use at this benefit show for the Seattle Times Fund for the Needy, which in turn helps fund Childhaven, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Asian Counseling and Referral Service, and other socially active nonprofits.
107. Mystical Winds Holistic Fair
Shop crystals, mandala shields, jewelry, and more, or get psychically read and partake in various other supernormal activities.
108. Burn and Brew
Convince your body that it's not freezing outside by lifting weights at Lucky Envelope. Afterward, reward yourself with a refreshing beer.
109. Juletrefest
Enjoy Norwegian cookies and sweets, live holiday music, games, a visit from Santa, and a Christmas tree at this family-friendly Yuletide celebration.
110. Julestue
Celebrate the holidays the Danish way by making flettede julehjerter og stjerner (woven hearts and stars), eating appelsiner med nelliker (oranges with cloves), dancing around a Christmas tree, and visiting Julemanden (Santa). While kids enjoy sweets, adults can sip gløgg, a delicious and festive mulled wine.
111. Lithuanian Extravaganza
Witness the many shades of Baltic splendor with this mini-fest of colorful song and dance composed and performed by Lithuanian artists like Vakarai, a Lithuanian choir, and Lietutis & Lankas, lively Lithuanian folk dance groups.
112. Seattle Rock Orchestra's Holiday Party
Put on your ugliest sweater and join sister ensemble Seattle Rock Orchestra Social Club for a holiday concert. Hear soul and disco renditions of holiday classics, including songs by Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, and the Jackson 5.
113. Seattle Men's Chorus: A Sassy Brassy Holiday
In a landmark holiday event, the Seattle Menâs Chorus will perform tracks of the season that are the sassiest and brassiest, like their own revamped takes on âJoy to the World,â âA Super Gay Christmas,â and "Let It Snow."
114. Short Stories Live: A Rogue's Christmas
This is the holiday edition of "Short Stories Live," a performance featuring short stories, poems, and music.
115. Bryan Johnston: The Second Meanest Man in the World
Writer and producer Bryan Johnston, who has won 11 Emmy Awards, will give a reading and signing of his latest book, Second Meanest Man in the World, in which he questions what he believes to be some very un-Seattleite-like behavior among Emerald City dwellers.
116. Scottie Jones
Author Jones will read from Country Grit: A Farmoir of Finding Purpose and Love, all about her and her husband's decision to leave behind suburban life and start a farm in Oregon.
117. Jingle Bell Run
Raise money for arthritis research by running in your best holiday duds.
