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Events for June 28-29 Family fun In the Good Old Summertime Sat Sack races, Dixieland band, vintage firetrucks and toy display, pie-eating...
Events for June 28-29
Family fun
In the Good Old Summertime
Sat Sack races, Dixieland band, vintage firetrucks and toy display, pie-eating contest, free admission to the museum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle (206-324-1126 or www.seattlehistory.org).
The Last Polar Bear: Facing the Truth of a Warming World
Sat Opening day of exhibit of 40 photos of polar bears in their natural habitat, with displays, programs, tours of the exhibit by the photographer at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; museum open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; $5-$8 (206-543-5590 or www.burkemuseum.org).
Greenwood Car Show
Sat Hundreds of collector cars including hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and stock models, trucks and motorcycles on display, live music, food vendors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, along the streets of Greenwood Avenue from North 72nd Street to North 90th Street, Seattle (206-789-1148 or www.greenwoodcarshow.com).Iranian Festival
Sat Iranian American Community Alliance (IACA) Iranian art exhibit, poetry, cultural lectures, music and dance performances, kids' fashion show of traditional costumes, food, children's activities, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or www.IranianFestivalSeattle.com).
Wheels of Discovery
Sat Explore the park on your bike, for ages 8 and older, 2 p.m. Saturday, Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle (206-386-4236 or www.seattle.gov/parks).
Red, White & Zoo
Sat-Sun Fourth of July picnic for zoo animals, treated to special summertime foods as an enrichment activity, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; zoo open 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; $10-$15, parking $4.50 (206-548-2500 or www.zoo.org).
BabyTime Expo
Sat-Sun Demonstrations and exhibits of baby gear, fashion shows, vendors, kids' activities, speakers including Dr. Harvey Karp, author of "The Happiest Baby On The Block," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; $10, ages 11 and younger and grandparents admitted free (206-381-7500 or www.babytimeexpo.com).Explore West Point Light Station
Sat-Sun Stories of the lighthouse, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle (206-386-4236 or www.seattle.gov/parks).
Bellevue Strawberry Festival
Sat-Sun Fresh strawberry shortcake, historical and agricultural displays, games, entertainment, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Crossroads International Park, 16000 N.E. 10th St., Bellevue (425-450-1049 or www.bellevuestrawberryfestival.org).
Burien Strawberry & Arts Festival
Sat-Sun Entertainment, gallery exhibits, kids and community performers, skateboard competition, 5K run, food and craft vendors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Burien Community Center, Fourth Avenue Southwest and Southwest 146th Street, Burien (206-988-3700 or www.burienstrawberryfestival.org).
Greenway Days
Sat-Sun Exploring the Mountains to Sound Greenway from Seattle to Central Washington (425-652-9039 or www.mtsgreenway.org/greenwaydays).
Shoreline Arts Festival
Sat-Sun "Green: Art and the Environment" theme art and photography show, children's hands-on art activities, community rhythm jam and band festival, food vendors, entertainment, recycled-art sale, cultural displays including Eritrean African Room, Chinese Room, Philippine Festival, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 First Ave. N.E., Shoreline (206-417-4645 or www.shorelinearts.net).
LiveARTS Bothell
Sat-Sun Juried art show, arts, crafts and food vendors, entertainment, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Bothell Landing, Woodinville Drive and 100th Avenue Northeast, Bothell (425-488-2787 or www.liveartsbothell.org).SeaTac International Festival
Sat-Sun Ethnic and cultural music by local performers, arts, crafts and food vendors, children's activities, noon-8 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday; parade, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, from Tyee High School, west on South 188th Street, then south on 33rd Avenue South through Angle Lake Park; one-mile fun run along parade route, 10:15 a.m. Saturday; model-hydroplane racing on Angle Lake, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Angle Lake Park, 19408 International Blvd., SeaTac (206-973-4680 or www.ci.seatac.wa.us/park/seinternationalfestival.htm).
Taste of Tacoma
Sat-Sun Food from 30 restaurants, 20 food-product companies, four music stages, beer gardens, a wine tasting, carnival rides and other kids' activities, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Sunday, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma (425-283-5050 or www.tasteoftacoma.com).Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival
Sat-Sun Dancers, musicians, storytelling, art demonstrations and vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, celebrating the "In the Spirit: Contemporary Native Arts" exhibit at the museum through July 20, Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; $6-$8, free 5-8 p.m. Thursdays (888-238-4373 or www.washingtonhistory.org).
PrideFest, Seatle Pride Parade
Sun Parade to celebrate the history and culture of Seattle's gay and lesbian community, 11 a.m. Sunday, on Fourth Avenue from Union Street to Denny Way, Seattle; entertainment, dancing, political speakers and information from advocacy organizations and others for the LGBT community, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center, Seattle (866-974-2008 or seattlepridefest.org).
Midsommarfest
Sun Traditional Scandinavian summer-solstice festival with music and dance performances, kids' activities, craft and food vendors, participatory dancing, traditional pole-raising ceremony, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore (206-784-7470 or www.skandia-folkdance.org/Midsommarfest/midsommarfest.html).
Bicycle Sunday
Sun Lake Washington Boulevard closed to vehicles, open for bicycles only, on scenic route along Lake Washington, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (206-684-4075 or www.seattle.gov/parks).
Tour de Pierce
Sun Promoting fitness and bicycle safety with 12-mile flat, easy ride; 30-mile loop past farms and scenic views; 50-mile route through Tacoma, Fife, Milton and Sumner; course open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $12-$30 (253-798-4739 or www.co.pierce.wa.us).
Movies
"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." G; general audiences. (IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, see movie listings for showtimes).
"The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"
Ongoing The sequel to "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" is a darker movie than its predecessor, but it still offers a lot to admire and enjoy. 147 minutes. PG; for epic battle action and violence. (Several theaters, see movie listings for showtimes).
"Get Smart"
Ongoing A remake of the popular '60s TV series, this action comedy stars Steve Carell as Maxwell Smart and Anne Hathaway as Agent 99. 110 minutes. PG-13; for some rude humor, action violence and language. (Several theater, see movie listings for showtimes).
"Grand Canyon Adventure"
Ongoing The subject is the sad state of the Colorado River, but the film is another IMAX spectacular that proves thrilling. 50 minutes. No rating; suitable for general audiences. (IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, see movie listings for showtimes).
"The Incredible Hulk"
Ongoing Director Louis Leterrier's relaunch is better in almost every way than the 2003 version, except that the Hulk still looks like a crappy video game character. Edward Norton takes over as wimpy alter-ego Bruce Banner, trying to control and cure his Hulkism as he runs from Gen. Ross (William Hurt) and an obsessed soldier (Tim Roth) who will become The Abomination.114 minutes. PG-13; for sequences of intense action violence, some frightening sci-fi images, and brief suggestive content. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).
"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"
Ongoing Nineteen years after the third chapter, Harrison Ford returns in an overly cartoonish rehash that's still lots of fun anyway. Cold War Commies (led by Cate Blanchett) replace Nazis in the wild search/chase/battle for another powerful McGuffin — this time an alien one. Joining — and rejoining — the ageing Indy: young biker "Mutt" (Shia LaBeouf) and Indy's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" girl, Marion (Karen Allen), with a painfully obvious secret. 124 minutes. PG-13; for adventure violence and scary images. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).
"Iron Man"
Ongoing Robert Downey Jr. plays Tony Stark, the superhero who creates an armored suit of iron. Jeff Bridges and Gwyneth Paltrow co-star; Jon Favreau ("Elf") directs. 125 minutes. PG-13; for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and brief suggestive content. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).
"Kung Fu Panda"
Ongoing Dustin Hoffman and Jack Black prove an ace comedy team voicing characters in this pleasing, subtly complex martial-arts animated feature. 88 minutes. PG; for sequences of martial-arts action. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).
"Super Speedway: Racing with the Adrettis"
Ongoing Stephen Low's IMAX movie is not as strong a piece of filmmaking as his IMAX classics, "Beavers" and "Titanic," but it features plenty of vicarious speedway thrills, along with an affectionate portrait of the racing family headed by Mario and Michael Andretti. 50 minutes. No rating; suitable for general audiences. (IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, see movie listings for showtimes).
"Wall• E"
ONGOING The latest film from the wizards at Pixar ("Ratatouille," "Toy Story," "Finding Nemo") is the tale of a wordless robot in the year 2700. 97 minutes. G; general audiences. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).
"Wild Ocean 3D"
ONGOING This 3D IMAX documentary highlights the feeding frenzy that takes place in the oceans of South Africa. 45 minutes. No rating. (IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, see movie listings for showtimes).
Entertainment
All-American Independence Celebration
Sun Master Chorus Eastside commemorates Independence Day with American history in songs, stories and readings, followed by celebration of MCE's past season and preview of upcoming season, 3 p.m. Sunday, Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah; $9 (425-392-8446 or www.masterchoruseastside.org).
"Broadway's Fabulous Fifties"
Today-Sun A musical revue of songs from musicals of the 1950s. This replaces the previous announced production of "The Pajama Game." 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St., Tacoma; $18-$22 (253-272-2281 or www.tacomalittletheatre.com).
"Families on the Edge"
Sun A family-friendly fundraiser for the Bainbridge Performing Arts Theatre School. 5 p.m. Sunday. Bainbridge Performing Arts Center, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island; $25-$50 (206-842-8569 or www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org).
"Inherit the Wind"
Sat-Sun A student staging of Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee's 1955 play chronicling the famous "Scopes Trial." 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Drive N., Seattle; free (www.seattlepublictheater.org).
"Guys and Dolls"
Sat "I got the horse right here... " A community staging of the timeless Frank Loesser tuner based on Damon Runyan's tales of colorful Times Square gamblers. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Whidbey Playhouse, 730 S.E. Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor; $16 (360-679-2237 or www.whidbeyplayhouse.com).
Music in the Parks: Saturday Afternoon Teen Concert Series
Sat Live bands, entertainment and skateboarding including professional demonstrations, 2 p.m. Saturday, Wiggums Park, 12th Street and Pine Avenue, Everett (425-257-7101 or www.everettwa.org/arts).
Seattle-to-Ghana concert
Sun Family-friendly concert including Seattle Kokon Taiko, Lost Pedro and Rhythms of India, with kids' activities and silent auction, proceeds benefit "Foundation of Hope" trip to do charity projects in Ghana, West Africa, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island; free (425-941-5644 or www.seattletoghana.info).
"Short Stories Live: The Roaring Twenties"
Sun Kurt Beattie and local actors perform works by P.G. Wodehouse, Dorothy Parker and F. Scott Fitzgerald. 4 p.m. Sunday. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $13-$18 (800-838-3006 or www.townhallseattle.org).
"The Show to End All Shows"
Sat-Sun Circus Contraption's new show "imagines a family-owned circus with all the glamour and glitz of the '70s and '80s." 8 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday. Theo Chocolate, 3400 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $20-$25 (800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com).
"Task"
Sat Interactive cultural performance-art project, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle (206-386-4636 or www.taskathirshhorn.com).
Traveler's Dream
Sat Irish jigs, sea chanteys, Scottish ballads and other music from diverse cultures, 2 p.m. Saturday, Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; free (425-822-2459 or www.kcls.org)."The Ugly Duckling"
Sun The Driftwood Players' "Alternative Stages" program presents A.A. Milne's twist on the fairy tale. Ticket price includes a dessert buffet. 7 p.m. Sunday. Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; $10 (425-774-9600 or www.driftwoodplayers.com).
Home events and classes
Dates and times are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.
June 28-July 4
Art Deco: The Roaring 20s tour
SAT Travel back in time and explore lavish lobbies and architectural gems including the Exchange Building and Seattle Tower, 10 a.m.-noon, Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle; $15-$17 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).
Columbia City: Valley on the Rise
SAT Two-hour walking tour including business district, homes and new light-rail station; preregistration suggested. 10 a.m.-noon, (tour starts at) Columbia City Library, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle; $15-$17 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).
Pioneer Square
SAT Walking tour of this historic neighborhood; preregistration required. 10 a.m.-noon, (tour starts at) Elliott Bay Book Co., 101 S. Main St., Seattle; $15-$17 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).
Seattle Architecture Foundation family tour
SAT Interactive tour for family groups with children ages 5 and older to learn about design in downtown Seattle; preregistration required. 10 a.m., Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle; $5-$10 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).
King County Wastemobile
SAT-SUN King County residents can safely dispose of household hazardous items including pesticides, bleach, oil-based paints, automotive products, fluorescent bulbs and other items free of charge, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday, Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila; (206-296-4692 or www.govlink.org/hazwaste/house/disposal/wastemobile/index.html)
Preservation and the media workshop
MON Workshop focuses on how to increase coverage of historic preservation and heritage related issues; preregistration suggested. 2-5 p.m., Stimson-Green Mansion, 1204 Minor Ave., Seattle; $10-$15 (206-624-9449 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/37228).
Grassroots historic preservation
TUE Talk and discussion to urban activists and community members about grassroots historic preservation advocacy opportunities. 5:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 811 Fifth Ave., Seattle; (202-637-7873 or www.preservationaction.org).
Seattle architecture highlights tour
THU A walking tour of some of downtown Seattle's most talked about buildings including the Norton Building and the Seattle Central Library; preregistration suggested. 10 a.m.-noon, Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle; $15-$17 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).
Plan ahead
LEED users group
JULY 8 Look at the top 10 usable green materials, 7:30-9 a.m. Integrated Design Lab, 400 E. Pine, Seattle; $5 suggested donation (206-957-8566 or www.seattle.gov/dpd/greenbuilding).
Preserving resources from the recent past
JULY 12 Stroll along beautifully manicured Federal Avenue East to experience this cornucopia of American residential styles, looking at the interiors of several of them; preregistration required. 1-5 p.m., meeting location sent upon registration, Seattle; $30 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).
Ongoing
Home Depot clinics
SAT-SUN Exterior painting and staining (10 a.m. today), tiling floors and walls (11 a.m. today), installing pavers (1 p.m. today), grilling 101 (1 p.m. Sunday), all Home Depot's (call to confirm); free (www.homedepotclinics.com).
Ikea kitchen planning seminar and flooring installation
SAT Learn how to create a kitchen using a planning tool, wooden planning blocks and template, (Saturday 9-10 a.m.); In-store experts demonstrate laminate-floor installation each Saturday (2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) in the rug-and-flooring department. (call to confirm), Ikea, 600 S.W. 41st St., Renton; free (425-656-2980 or www.ikea.com).
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