Weekend Living Calendar for Mar. 1-2

Family fun

The Tall Boys Old-Time String Band & Barn Dance

TODAY Free clogging workshop at 5 p.m. followed by the Budget Funeral Band and The Tallboys starting at 6 p.m. and a square dance, 8-9:30 p.m., Cherry Valley Elementary School, 27601 N.E. Cherry Valley Road, Duvall; $5-$15; benefits Cherry Valley PTA programs. (425-788-2983 or www.duvallwa.gov/dcc.html).

Husky Family Fun Fest

TODAY Juggling duo Brothers from Different Mothers, balloon animals, face-painting and pizza, 1 p.m. , North Creek Events Center, University of Washington Bothell Campus, 18115 Campus Way N.E., Bothell (425-352-3636 or www.uwb.edu/news)

Dinosaur Day

TODAY See the recently installed 125-million-year-old ichthyosaur fossil and other fossils, kids' activities including Dinosaur Romp Room to dress up as a dinosaur, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; $8/adult, $6.50/ages 65 and older, $5/youth and students with ID (206-543-5590).

Kent Kids' Art Day

TODAY Hands-on arts projects for ages 4-14 led by professional artists, performances by and for children, magic show, toddler play area, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent; $10/kids, adults and children under age 2 free, children must be accompanied by adult (253-856-5050 or www.kentarts.com).

Leap Year Days

TODAY-SUN Celebrate Leap Year with all-ages activities to highlight the Year of the Frog, a worldwide program to increase awareness of the amphibian extinction crisis, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday, The Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; $10-$15 (206-386-4320 or www.seattleaquarium.org).

Seattle Roadster Show

TODAY-SUN Display of more than 300 hot rods, custom cars, muscle cars, vintage and custom motorcycles, vendors, music, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; $16/adults, $12/ages 62 and older and military with ID, $9/ages 6-12 (206-381-7500).

Juanita Bay Wildlife Tours

SUN Guided tour of the wetlands park; meet at 1 p.m. in the parking lot at Juanita Bay Park, 2201 Market St. Kirkland (425-587-3300 or www.ci.kirkland.wa.us)

ComiCard Convention

SUN Display and sale of vintage to current comic books, trading cards, DVDs, action figures and other collectibles, with comic book artists and writers, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center Rainier Room, Seattle; $4, or $3 canned food bank donation (206-365-1207).

Entertainment

"Alvin and the Chimpmunks"

ONGOING No, this isn't a holiday classic — there isn't that much ambition there. But Tim Hill's movie nicely blends up-to-date one-liners with the nostalgically sentimental, giving the Fab Fur a comeback any pre-K kid would love. 90 minutes. Rated "PG" for some mild rude humor. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Beavers"

ONGOING Filmed under difficult conditions over a 240-day production period, this 31-minute IMAX movie succeeds in depicting life in a remote river valley in Alberta, from the ground-level and subaqueous perspective of animals who, "with the exception of man, alter the world around them more than any other creature." Rated "G" general audiences. (IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, see movie listings for showtimes).

"Bugs!"

ONGOING There's something exactly right about the exclamation point in the title of this 3-D IMAX feature — it makes the film seem reminiscent of 1950s horror movies in which some hapless insect is irradiated, grows to monstrous proportions and terrorizes a town. Of course, nothing is irradiated here, but thanks to the IMAX screen, they do seem to grow to monstrous proportions. Good (if occasionally gross) fun. 40 minutes. No rating, suitable for general audiences. (IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, see movie listings for showtimes).

"Enchanted"

ONGOING An irresistible blend of screwball comedy and Disney fairy-tale musical, "Enchanted" takes its enchanting premise (an animated princess gets whooshed into real-life Manhattan) and prances away with it, holding the audience happily captive. 107 minutes. Rated "PG" for some scary images and mild innuendo. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds"

ONGOING A 3D taped version of Miley Cyrus' sold-out Hannah Montana concert tour. 80 minutes. Rated "G" general audiences. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs"

ONGOING This satisfying IMAX film concerns the forgotten practice of mummification: how, why, who, etc. Excellent special effects and forensic science make this sometimes-misunderstood subject quite intriguing. 40 minutes. No rating; suitable for families. (IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, see movie listings for showtimes).

"National Treasure: Book of Secrets"

ONGOING Not so much a sequel as a tired rehash, this lavish, star-studded follow-up to 2004's surprise hit "National Treasure" is just another cash-cow franchise that's already worn out its welcome. Even sillier than the first film, this one finds returning star Nicolas Cage in another contrived treasure-seeking plot that even gullible 8-year-olds will find pretty hard to swallow. 124 minutes. Rated "PG" for some violence and action. (Several theaters, see movie listings for showtimes).

"The Spiderwick Chronicles"

ONGOING A trio of siblings (Sarah Bolger and Freddie Highmore, in a dual role) discover a dusty volume that turns out to be a portal to the supernatural creatures lurking in and around their new home — many of whom are up to no good. As kids' movies based on books go, this is no "Harry Potter," but it's an enjoyable enough adventure with just enough scariness. 97 minutes. Rated "PG" for scary creature action and violence, peril and some thematic elements. (Several theaters, see movie listings for showtimes).

"Tron"

SUN Jeff Bridges enters the world of computer graphics in this 1982 Disney film, directed by Steven Lisberger. 96 minutes. Rated "PG" parental guidance suggested. (Cinerama, see movie listings for showtimes).

"The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep"

ONGOING Adapted from a novel by Dick King-Smith (whose "The Sheep Pig" inspired "Babe"), this wistful and intriguing family drama is a World War II-era tale of a lonely young boy who befriends none other than the Loch Ness monster. 112 minutes. Rated "PG" for some action/peril, mild language and brief smoking. (Several theaters, see movie listings for showtimes).

All-ages Concert

TODAY Darkest Grace, Manic Highway, JAR and The Breakers; all-ages venue with local youth performers, 7:30 p.m., Kirkland Teen Union Building, 348 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; $5 (425-822-3088 or www.ktub.org/music).

All I Need to Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten

TODAY-SUN A musical based on Northwest author Robert Fulghum's best-selling advice book. 7:30 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday, Encore! Theater, 6615 38th Ave. N.W., Gig Harbor; $6-$15 (253-858-2282 or www.encoretheater.org).

Barrage

SUN Fiddlefest concert features six violins, two guitars, one drummer and a stage full ofmusic and dance, 3 and 7:30 p.m., Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; $15-$39. (425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org).

"Hanako and the Cherry Tree"

TODAY-SUN Thistle Theatre tells the tale of the strange adventures that befall a girl who climbs a cherry tree to retrieve her kite, told with traditional Japanese shadow puppets; aimed at young children. 2 and 4 p.m. today-Sunday. Bellevue Youth Theatre, 16661 Northup Way, Bellevue; $7-$9 (206-524-3388 or www.thistletheatre.org). .

"The Hundred Dresses"

TODAY-SUN A young immigrant's struggle to assimilate during the Great Depression, adapted by Mary Hall Surface from a novel for young readers by Eleanor Estes. Ages 8 and up. 2 and 5:30 p.m. today-Sunday. Seattle Children's Theatre, Charlotte Martin Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle; $17-$33 (206-441-3322 or www.sct.org). .

"My One & Only"

TODAY-SUN " 'S wonderful, 's marvelous ... " A community mounting of a Broadway show based on immortal tunes by the brothers Gershwin..8 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma; $16-$23 (253-565-6867 or www.tmp.org).

Samite

TODAY The Ugandan flutist's music draws from folklore and personal experience, to promote peace through the power of music, 8 p.m., Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; $15-$29. (425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org).

Swil Kanim

TODAY Storytelling, poetry and music with Native American violinist Swil Kanim, 8 p.m., Miller's Community & Arts Center, 4597 Tolt Ave., Carnation (425-333-5007 or www.millersarts.com).

Songs of the Open Road

TODAY Master Chorus Eastside sings songs of travel from around the world, 7:30 p.m., Eastlake High School Performing Arts Center, 400 228th Ave. N.E., Sammamish; $9-$18 (425-392-8446 or www.masterchoruseastside.org).

"Spoon River Anthology"

ONGOING A cast of 10 actors and a live folk-music group present a pageant of American history and culture. 8 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sky Valley Education Center, 17072 Tye St., Monroe; $10-$12. (360-863-1663).

"The Wizard of Oz"

TODAY-SUN "Somewhere, over the rainbow... " Everett's Northwest Savoyards stages a musical version of the L. Frank Baum story, based on the classic MGM movie. 2:30 and 8 p.m. today, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett; $17-$20 (866-811-4111 or northwestsavoyards.org).

Home events and classes

Dates and times are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.

March 1-7

Events

The Old Rainier Brewery

TODAY Tour of this building which has a longtime history in Seattle including use as a brewery and office for Tully's coffee, preregistration suggested. 11:30 a.m., Mountain Room, 3100 Airport Way S., Seattle; $5-$15 (206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org).

Historic skyscrapers

TODAY Discover the history of high-rise buildings from the 1890s through the 1970s in Seattle, looking at the Smith Tower, Washington Mutual Tower, Wells Fargo Center and Columbia Center; preregistration suggested. 10 a.m.-noon, Rainier Square Atrium (level three), 1333 Fifth Ave., Seattle; $10-$12 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Your Hometown Wedding

Today Bridal fair with representatives from Redmond-area businesses and local wedding musicians, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. N.E., Redmond (425-556-2314)

Seattle Japanese Garden

SUN Opening ceremony and blessing with live entertainment. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Seattle Japanese Garden (Washington Park Arboretum), 1075 Lake Washington Blvd., Seattle; $10 donation (206-684-4725 or www.seattle.gov/parks/parkspaces/japanesegarden.htm).

Hellebore Open House and Plant Sale

Sun Display of hellebores, seed exchange and plants for sale; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue (425-452-2750 or www.bellevuebotanical.org)

Classes

Microscope slide jewelry

TODAY Transform microscope slides into two pieces of wearable art that can be used as enhancements on cards, journals or used as magnets. 10 a.m.-noon, Salvage Studio, 650 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; $32 (425-330-5425 or www.thesalvagestudio.com).

Mantels that get noticed

TODAY Learn the basics behind creating an eye catching mantel for every season, 11 a.m., Wights, 5026196thSt.S.W., Lynnwood; free (425-775-3636 or www.wights.com).

Mosaic fruit bowl

TODAY One-session class, 11 a.m., Sweetgrass Home & Garden, 332 Burnett Ave. S., Renton; $60 (425-226-7280 or www.sweetgrasshome.com).

Gardening with Proper Body Mechanics

Today Physical therapists demonstrate body position and tool use to minimize back and joint stress, 1-2 p.m., Molbak's, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville (425-483-5000 or www.molbaks.com)

The Do's & Don'ts of Pruning Roses

Sun A rose specialist gives a demonstration and explains the "whys" and "hows" of rose pruning, 1-2 p.m., Molbak's, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville (425-483-5000 or www.molbaks.com)

Design traditions of Central Asia

MON Presentation reviews the origins of Central Asian (Turkmen) carpet design and the tradition and continuity of Salor carpet design in particular. 6:30 p.m., Pioneer Hall, 1642 43rd Ave. E., Seattle; free-$5 (206-325-8907 or www.seattletextileandrugsociety.org).

Women's beginning woodworking

MON Five-session class where participants learn basic carving techniques, safety and tool sharpening, creating a relief carving; preregistration required. 6-9 p.m., Woodcraft, 5963 Corson Ave. S., Seattle; $225 (206-767-6394 or www.woodcraft.com/stores).

Small appliance and tool repair

WED Bring your tool or appliance that is powered by an electric motor and use the electrical testing tools to diagnose the defect and propose a cure; preregistration required. 7-9 p.m., Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $20-$25 (206-783-2244 or www.phinneycenter.org).

Updating a kitchen and bathroom

THU Class reviews which projects to tackle yourself, when it is cost effective to hire a contractor and how to avoid making mistakes, preregistration required. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle; $20-$25 plus $5 materials fee (206-297-0875 or www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org).

Plan ahead

Box cushion construction

MARCH 8 Construct a new or recover an old box cushion, learning to make cording and putting in a zipper for a custom fit. 1-5 p.m., Pacific Fabrics (Northgate), 838 N.E. Northgate Way, Seattle; $25 (206-362-0111 or www.pacificfabrics.com).

Party favors

MARCH 8 Get ideas for favors at showers, wedding or special occasions that could use decorating help. 10:30-11:30 a.m., PS-Stores, 515 S. Michigan St., Seattle; $25 (206-762-0540 or www.ps-stores.com).

Ongoing

Home Depot clinics

TODAY, SUN, THU Prepare your lawn for spring (10 a.m. today), tiling floors and walls (11 a.m. today), installing a retaining wall (1 p.m. Sunday), installing faucets and sinks (7 p.m. Thursday), all Home Depots (call to confirm); free (www.homedepotclinics.com).

Ikea kitchen planning seminar and flooring installation

TODAY Learn how to create a kitchen using a planning tool, wooden planning blocks and template, 9-10 a.m. Saturday; In-store experts demonstrate laminate-floor installation each Saturday in the rug-and-flooring department. Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Saturdays (call to confirm), Ikea, 600 S.W. 41st St., Renton; free (425-656-2980 or www.ikea.com).

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Compiled by Christopher Taylor, Doug Knoop, Madeline McKenzie, Nyssa Rogers, Laurie Dunlap and Jordan Dawson.