SAT-17
WHITE CENTER JUBILEE–It all kicks off with a Pioneer Breakfast at the White Center Eagles hall ($4–ask Rick Bragg, it’s the best deal in town). The parade starts at 10 am, of course, and Mae’s sure to drag out that clown suit again–you know the one I’m talking about. A street fair, carnival, and beer garden (oh, jeez, don’t tell Frank) round out the festivities. White Center, 15th Ave SW between SW 98th & SW 102nd, 762-6793, 7:30 am (breakfast)-6 pm, free.
BRITISH CAR SHOW–Over 500 vehicles on display at their finest, wot. Also, a swap meet, vendors, slot car racing, and a tea, of course. Clise Mansion Grounds, Marymoor Park, Redmond, 425-644-7874, 10 am-4 pm, free.
CLASSIC CAR AUCTION–More cars, wot, crossing the auction block. Promises 350 cars ranging from classics to exotic. Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup, www.kruseinternational.com, 800-968-4444, 10 am-6 pm, free.
SUN-18
SEATTLE RAINBOW RIDE–Different Spokes, Seattle’s bicycle club for lesbians, gays, and friends, welcomes people of all stripes to a non-competitive fundraising ride to benefit the Rails to Trails Conservancy. Register early, by mail only. Gasworks Park, 264-5529, $10.
TUES-20
KING COUNTY FAIR–How do you spice up a fair? Hire actors to break into spontaneous melodrama (fights, shrieks, love affairs), in period dress, at random locations throughout the fairgrounds. Yessir, I guess the carnies, the rodeo, and the logging competition just ain’t enough anymore. King County Fairgrounds in Enumclaw, www.metrokc.gov/parks/fair, 296-8888, 10 am-11 pm, through July 25, $7/$3.50.
WED- 21
SEATTLE MIME THEATER PICNIC–The headline to this press release says, “Imagine a Picnic with Seattle Mime Theater.” To be honest, I cannot. But it sure is intriguing. Presented as part of the Kent Summer Concert Series. Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park, 742 E Titus St, Kent, 253-856-5050, noon, free.