THURS-17

HIDDEN HISTORY--A video presentation of the play Hidden History: True Stories from Seattle's Gay and Lesbian Elders, followed by a Q&A session with the play's director, Patricia Van Kirck. Hosted by Radical Women. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S, 722-6057, 7:30 pm, free.


SAT-19

FREMONT FAIR--Feverish sun worship on the gray pavement of Fremont, including body painting, hippie craft, the best amateur parade this side of Wigstock, and nudity as the cops allow. Fremont, along the Canal, 633-4409, Sat 10:30 am-8 pm; Sun 10:30 am-6 pm, free.

VELVET ELVIS GARAGE SALE--Get a piece of the plush King of clubs before it's history. Maybe you can buy back those black panties you lost several years ago. Enjoy yummy baked goods, and stay for the show. Velvet Elvis, 107 Occidental Ave, 624-8477, 12 noon-5 pm, show is $5.


SUN-20

BUG DAY--Bugs of all sorts crawl out of the woodwork for this fourth annual event. Entomologist Don Ehlen shows off his collection, a bug costume contest scares the pants off kids, and if you can get your dad to hold a live roach for 30 seconds, he can win a prize. Archie McPhee, 2428 NW Market St, 297-0240, 1 pm, free.

ELLIOTT BAY PIPE BAND--What more appropriate way to celebrate Father's Day than with the whining sound of bagpipes? Ballard Locks, 285-4989, 2 pm, free.


WED-23

CELEBRITY HOOPS JAM--Schoolchildren get a chance to play basketball with celebrities (exactly which celebrities, the press release does not divulge), and adults are encouraged to "Take a Shot at Cancer!" It's all part of Richard Karn StarDays, in cooperation with Moneytree. Mercer Arena, Seattle Center, 382-4111, 6 pm, free.

ORGANIC FARMER DAY--Get yer locally grown certified pesticide-free slightly lumpy but wholly natural dirt-free greens! Pike Place Market, Pine St, 682-7453, 10 am- 5 pm, free.