Entertainment

City Hall Open House

Join Mayor Mike McGinn, the City Council, City Attorney and City departments for a day at City Hall with tours of the Mayor's Office and City Council Offices, Q&A session with the mayor, workshops on the legislative process and interpreting credit reports, live music, farmers market, food trucks, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, City Hall, 601 Fifth Ave., Seattle; free (www.seattle.gov/mayor/openhouse/OpenHousePoster.pdf).

Also this weekend

Lunar New Year Festival: Asian cultural entertainment including lion and dragon dances, taiko drumming, martial arts demonstrations, food walk with $2 menu at 20 local restaurants, children's activities including Children's Parade and Costume Contest, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Hing Hay Park, 409 Maynard Ave. S., Seattle (www.cidbia.org).

Middle School Students Reading Marathon: All Seattle middle school students encouraged to participate, school with the most reading hours logged wins grand prize, all welcome to attend to support readers, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Ballard, Beacon Hill, Douglass-Truth, Greenwood, Lake City and Southwest Seattle Public Library branches (206-615-1410 or www.spl.org).

GroundFrog Day, Snohomish: "Frognosticator" and amphibian weather prophet Snohomish Slew predicts the arrival of spring at community event with games, entertainment, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, downtown Snohomish (425-344-8533 or www.groundfrogday.com).

Lasting Homes Expo: Exhibits and presentations on home improvement, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Northgate Mall, 401 N.E. Northgate Way, Seattle; free (http://lastinghome.com).

Beatles singalong: Sing and dance along to the music of the Beatles played by the Plasticine Porters, for all ages, lyrics and refreshments available, supports Elizabeth Gregory Home transitional housing for women in Seattle, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Egan Hall, 123 N. 79th St., Seattle; $5-$15 (beatlessingalong.blogspot.com).

Seattle Mariners FanFest: Mariner players and staff appearances, pitch in the bullpen, pop fly challenge, catch in the infield, clubhouse tours, roof control-room tours, speed pitch, history of baseball in the Northwest, garage sale, Kids' Zone activities, ticket sales, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Safeco Field, 1250 First Ave., Seattle; $6.50-$11.50, ages 5 and younger free (seattle.mariners.mlb.com).

Compiled by Madeline McKenzie

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