FRI-30

SANDBLAST '99--Put your talents to the test during Duvall's sand sculpting extravaganza, all weekend long. You can help create a 3D sand mural, make fish prints, and eat sausage. Here's--er--sand in your eye! McCormick Park, Duvall, 425-788-9844, www.cityofduvall.com, Fri & Sun, free.


SAT-31

FESTIVAL OF IPAs--And here's mud in your eye, with seven breweries serving up India Pale Ales. At the end you can vote for your favorite, if you can still stand up. Dad Watsons Pub & Brewery, 3601 Fremont Ave N, 632-6505, 11 am-1 pm, prices vary.


SUN-1

STUDIO FAMILY FUN--What is a Studio Family? Well, it's one that wears smocks and likes to watercolor, collage, or pastel. For children ages 3 to 12, accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided. Pre-registration is required. Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave, 622-9250, ext 212, 1-2 pm & 3-4 pm, $5/$2.50.


MON-2

LOIRE WINE CLASS--Ze wine ees fine een the Loire Valley. Taste white wines like Sancerre, Pouilly, Fume, and Vouvray. C'est chic! Market Street Wine & Cheese, 5424 Ballard Ave, 297-1460, 7-9 pm, $20.


WED-4

COLUMBIA CITY FARMERS MARKET--Continuing to offer (uh-huh) organic and (oh-yeah) fresh every Wednesday throughout summer. Columbia Plaza, 4801 Rainier Ave S, 722-4835, 3 pm-7 pm, free.