Calendar | Events for Sept. 20-21

Events for Sept. 20-21

Family fun

Baby Loves Disco

Sat Dance party with tunes from the '70s and '80s for parents, grandparents and kids ages 6 months-7 years old with family-friendly activities, healthy snacks, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Heaven Nightclub, 172 S. Washington St., Seattle; $12/per walking person, advance tickets recommended (206-622-1863 or www.babylovesdisco.com/locations/seattle).

Fishermen's Fall Festival

Sat Industry-related exhibits and competitions, salmon barbecue, children's activities, appearance by J.P. Patches, music; benefiting the Seattle Fishermen's Memorial, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Avenue W., Seattle (206-782-6577 or www.seattlefishermensmemorial.org/events.php). Pacific Connections Garden opens

Sat Opening celebration for the first phase of the new 14-acre Pacific Rim regions botanical display, with guided tours, music, games, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Seattle (206-233-7929 or www.uwbotanicgardens.org).

Wing Luke Asian Museum free day

Sat Exploring the culture, art and history of Asian Pacific Americans, admission free 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 S. King St., Seattle (206-623-5124 or www.wingluke.org).

Piper's Orchard Harvest Festival

Sat Celebration of the 117-year-old orchard with heirloom apple samples, cider pressing, pie-baking contest, information on the orchard and fruit growing, kids' activities, acoustic-instrument jam session, naturalist walk, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Carkeek Park, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle (206-684-0877 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Seattle Parks Health Fair

Sat Vendors and organizations provide health checks and information on emergency preparedness, nutrition, after-school programs, bicycle repair, health insurance and Seattle Parks Department classes and activities, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way S.W., Seattle; (206) 684-7423 or www.seattle.gov/parks/).

Light the Night Walk

Sat Leukemia and Lymphoma Society events to raise funds for patient services and research for blood cancer patients; event includes food, music and family activities; registration 5:30 p.m., walk 7-9 p.m., Green Lake Park, Seattle and Tulalip Amphitheater, Tulalip; also Sept. 27, Ruston Way, Tacoma; free (888-345-4572 or www.lightthenight.org).

St. Demetrios Greek Festival

Sat-Sun Greek folk dancing, music, food and crafts, church tours, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Boyer Ave. E., Seattle; Saturday and Sunday, free parking and shuttle bus from Montlake Elementary School, 2409 22nd Ave. E. and Seattle Preparatory School parking garage, 2400 11th Ave. E., Seattle, and free Metro shuttle service, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 2-8 p.m. Sunday from Northgate and South Kirkland park and rides (206-631-2575 or www.seattlegreekfestival.com).

Fremont Oktoberfest

Sat-Sun Themed beer gardens with more than 70 microbrews, music, children's activity area, Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving Contest, BMX stunt bikers, Sunday Cover Dog search; 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, North 35th Street between Phinney Avenue North and First Avenue Northwest, Seattle; festival admission free, admission to the microbrew garden $20, includes a souvenir cup and four beer tokens (www.fremontoktoberfest.com); Brew Ha-Ha Street Scramble, visit as many of 30 locations in the Fremont area as you can on foot in 90 minutes, team or solo; register and check in, 9 a.m., event starts 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Solstice Plaza, North 34th Street and Fremont Avenue North, Seattle; $5-$20/person or (www.streetscramble.comorwww.fremontoktoberfest.com/run.html).

Puyallup Fair

Sat-Sun Thrill rides, Sillyville kiddie rides with vintage train, entertainment, kiddie food court; farm animals, grange displays, art show, floral displays, Hobby Hall, pioneer farm, draft horse demonstrations, entertainment, food, carnival games, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays through Sept. 21, admission $10/adults, $8/ages 6-18 and ages 62 and older, ages five and younger free; Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; parking $10/Monday-Friday, $12/Saturday-Sunday (253- 841-5045 or www.thefair.com). Remlinger Farms and Country Fair

Sat-Sun Country fair with animal barnyard, pony rides, steam train, hay maze, hay jump, climbing wall, entertainment, kiddie rides, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in September and October, Remlinger Farms, 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation; $11/ages 1-65, $9/ages 65 and older; fees higher during some weekend special events (425-451-8740 or www.remlingerfarms.com).

Plush giveaways at the Zoo

Sun Free plush snakes to the first 2,000 kids ages 12 and younger; 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $10-$15 (206-548-2500 or www.zoo.org).

Bicycle Sunday

Sun To combat global warming and encourage bicycle and pedestrian recreation, scenic area of Lake Washington Boulevard closed 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays in September and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. this Sunday, Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (206-684-4075 or www.seattle.gov/parks/).

Corn Maze, South 47 Farm

Through Oct. 31 Corn maze open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday; U-pick and farmstand produce and flowers, South 47 Farm, 15410 N.E. 124th St., Redmond; corn maze $6-$7 (425-869-9777 or www.south47farm.com).

Stocker Farms Corn Maze

Through Oct. 31 "Maze of History," 4-9 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays, Stocker Farms, 10622 Airport Way, Snohomish; $8/person before 6 p.m., $10/person after 6 p.m., ages 5 and younger free (360-568-7391 or www.stockerfarms.com).

Movies

"Babylon A.D."

Ongoing Vin Diesel's new action movie is pure violence and stupidity. It plays like a mix of an upscale "The Transporter" and a dumbed-down "Children of Men," with Diesel as an end-of-days mercenary skilled at getting people across borders. Among the wasted actors are Michelle Yeoh as a karate-chopping nun, and Charlotte Rampling as a cultish high priestess. Gerard Depardieu picks up a check, too, as a Russian mobster with his own tank. 90 minutes. PG-13; for intense sequences of violence and action, language and some sexuality. (Several theaters, see movie listings for 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." G; general audiences. (IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, see movie listings for showtimes).

"The Dark Knight"

Ongoing Christopher Nolan's masterful new Batman movie is a sight to see, preferably on the biggest screen possible. It's not quite perfect (the last half hour veers slightly out of control), but pretty terrific, and Heath Ledger's cackling Joker is a villain for the ages. Also with Christian Bale and Aaron Eckhart, both splendid. 152 minutes. PG-13; for intense sequences of violence and some menace. (Several theaters, see movie listings for showtimes).

"The Eruption of Mount St. Helens"

Ongoing Updated version of an Oscar-nominated 1981 IMAX documentary about the volcanic eruption. No rating; suitable for general audiences. (IMAX at the Pacific Science Center, see movie listings for showtimes).

"The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T"

Sat Utterly unlike any other children's film from the early 1950s, producer Stanley Kramer's This gaudy treatment of the Dr. Seuss story was a box-office disaster during its initial release but quickly became a cult film, thanks to the surreal sets and Hans Conried gives a maniacal performance as Dr. Terwilliker, a piano teacher who forces 500 boys (with their 5,000 fingers) to perform at a giant keyboard in this early 1950s film. 88 minutes. No rating. (10 a.m. Saturday at SIFF Cinema).

"Ghost Town"

Ongoing Ricky Gervais falls for recent widow Tea Leoni in this new comedy; only problem is that her late husband (Greg Kinnear) is still hanging around. 102 minutes. PG-13; for some strong language, sexual humor and drug references. (Several theaters, see movie listings for showtimes).

"Igor"

Ongoing This fractured fairy tale, about a kingdom where Evil Scientists rule and their sidekicks are all named Igor, has a cool visual style but lacks in the script department. The ensemble cast includes John Cusack, Molly Shannon, Steve Buscemi, Eddie Izzard, John Cleese and Jay Leno. 87 minutes. PG; for some strong language, sexual humor and drug references. (Several theaters, see movie listings for showtimes).

"Journey to the Center of the Earth"

Ongoing This largely forgettable update of the Jules Verne story has loads of imagination and 3-D excitement, but no personality. 93 minutes. PG-13; for intense adventure action and some scary moments. (Several theaters, see movie listings for showtimes).

"Star Wars: The Clone Wars"

Ongoing Animated adventure, featuring fighting clones and Jedi Knights from a galaxy far, far away. PG; for sci-fi action violence throughout, brief language and momentary smoking. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"A Thousand Years of Good Prayers"

Ongoing Wayne Wang's beautifully acted film begins well, with the meeting of a Chinese widower and his daughter in Spokane, but the narrative lacks a strong finish. In English, Mandarin and Farsi, with English subtitles. 83 minutes. No rating; suitable for general audiences. (Varsity theater, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Wall• E"

Ongoing Almost wordless and utterly charming, the latest Pixar product is the story of a lonely robot in a desolate city of the future. The storytelling is so meticulous and skilled, you might not even notice the absence of dialogue. With its sweetly bedraggled little hero, this film draws in and charms its audience, of any age. 97 minutes. G; general audiences. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Wild Ocean 3D"

Ongoing A 3-D 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).

"The Wizard of Oz"

Sat This MGM fantasy musical has probably been seen by more people than any other movie. In a sense everything is anti-climactic after the sublime opening song, "Over the Rainbow," but what a way to go downhill. 101 minutes. G; general audiences. (12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon).

Entertainment

"Aesop's Fables"

Sat-Sun Ancient stories with a moral, performed for young ones in a musical puppet piece by Thistle Theatre. Opens 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday. 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday. Bellevue Youth Theatre, 16661 Northup Way, Bellevue; $7-$9 (206-524-3388 or www.thistletheatre.org).

"Arsenic & Old Lace"

Ends 10/5 A Gig Harbor staging of Joseph Kesselring's oft-produced comedy about two elderly women and a little elderberry wine. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Paradise Theatre, 9911 Burnham Drive N.W., Gig Harbor; $8-$18 (253-851-7529 or www.paradisetheatre.org).

"Beauty and the Beast"

Sat-Sun "Be our guest..." Lyric Light Opera stages Disney's version of the fairy tale. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; $24-$29 (425-893-9900 or www.lyriclightopera.org).

"I Hate Hamlet"

Sat-Sun Paul Rudnick's comedy about a young actor who communes with the ghost of John Barrymore. 7:55 p.m. Saturday, 1:55 p.m. Sunday. Olympia Little Theater, 1925 Miller Ave. N.E., Olympia; $10-$12 (360-786-9484 or www.olympialittletheater.org).

"Leading Ladies"

Sat-Sun Ken Ludwig's comedy about two actors who disguise themselves as women to inherit some money. Produced by Whidbey Playhouse. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Whidbey Playhouse, 730 S.E. Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor; $16 (360-679-2237 or www.whidbeyplayhouse.com).

"Lucky Stiff"

Sat-Sun Lakewood Playhouse opens its 2008-09 season with the Stephen Flaherty/Lynn Ahrens musical murder-mystery. 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd. S.W., Tacoma, $16-$24 (253-588-0042 or www.lakewoodplayhouse.org).

"Much Ado About Nothing"

Sat-Sun "Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps." Tacoma Little Theatre opens its 2008-09 season with William Shakespeare's witty account of the love-hate courtship between Beatrice and Benedick. 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St., Tacoma; $16-$21 (253-272-2281 or www.tacomalittletheatre.com).

"Peter Pan"

Sat-Sun "I'm flying!" The Hi-Liners present the musical based on J.M. Barrie's timeless story of an ageless boy. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St., Burien; $15-$25 (206-617-0215 or www.hi-liners.org).

"The Phantom of the Opera"

Sat-Sun "Listen to the music of the night..." A return engagement of the Andrew Lloyd Webber phenom, adapted from Gaston Leroux's novel. 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $20-$70 (206-292-ARTS or www.theparamount.com).

"Play It Again, Sam"

Sat Woody Allen's 1969 comedy about a critic entering the dating world with the help of Humphrey Bogart. Opens 8 p.m. Saturday. Jewel Box Theatre, 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo; $12-$14 (360-779-9688 or www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org).

"Rehearsal for Murder"

Ends 9/28 A murder mystery set backstage at an old Broadway theater. It's the season opener for Edmonds' Driftwood Players. 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; $20-$23 (425-774-9600 or www.driftwoodplayers.com).

"The Reluctant Dragon"

Sat Tears of Joy Theatre's adaptation of the Kenneth Grahame story of a dragon and the boy who befriends him. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday. Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 S.W. Dash Point Road, Federal Way; $8 (800-838-3006 or cityoffederalway.com).

"1776"

Sat-Sun "It's hot as hell in Philadelphia." The Tony Award-winning, history-based show about the uphill efforts of John Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and others to forge the Declaration of Independence. 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Magnuson Park, Building 47, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; $25-$35 (206-363-2809 or www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org).

"Shakespeare in Hollywood"

Sat-Sun Ken Ludwig's comedy transports two Shakespearian fairies to a Hollywood movie set circa 1934. 8 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Bremerton Community Theater, 599 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton; $7-$12 (360-373-5152 or www.bremertoncommunitytheatre.org).

"Shrek the Musical"

Sat-Sun The latest big-deal musical to premiere in Seattle before heading to Broadway. This one, about an anti-social ogre and his new friends sounds promising, thanks to the strong source material (the film of the same title, and the original children's book by William Steig) and the caliber of the cast (Tony Award nominee Brian D'Arcy James and Tony winner Sutton Foster play Shrek and his beloved princess). 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday. The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle; $31-$90 (888-584-4849 or www.5thavenue.org).

"Sylvia"

Sat This fanciful Off Broadway comedy by A.R. Gurney depicts a Manhattan businessman obsessed with his beloved Sylvia — a dog who is portrayed by a female human. 8 p.m. Saturday. Valley Center Stage, 119 North Bend Way, North Bend; $15 (425-831-5667 or www.valleycenterstage.org).

"The Wizard of Oz"

Ends 9/28 A musical version of the L. Frank Baum story, based on the classic MGM movie. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue; $15-$30 (800-838-3006 or www.theattictheatre.org).

Home events and classes

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

Sept. 20-26

Madrona neighborhood

SAT Tour of the Madrona neighborhood, focusing on racial tension in earlier eras to the vibrant, integrated neighborhood of today; preregistration suggested, 10 a.m., (tour meets at) Madrona Playfield, 3211 E. Spring Street, Seattle; $15-$17 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Seattle Architecture Foundation tours

SAT Design Details embellishments in downtown buildings, 10 a.m.; Modern skyscrapers from the 1980s to the present, 10 a.m.; behind the scenes look at famed movie and vaudeville stages at historic theatres, 10 a.m., Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle; $15-$17/per tour (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Charms, charms, charms

SAT Make a dozen different charms including paper beads, bottle caps, drilled and decoupaged scrabble tiles, buttons and more. 10 a.m.-noon, Salvage Studio, 650 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; $32 (425-330-5425 or www.thesalvagestudio.com).

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, Auburn SuperMall (South parking lot) 1101 SuperMall Way, Auburn; (206-296-4692 or www.govlink.org/hazwaste/house/disposal/wastemobile/index.html).

Urban Living Downtown Home Tour

SUN Self-guided walking tour of condominium and apartment homes selected for architecture, art or interior design, from Pike Place Market to Pioneer Square, 1-5 p.m., $25-$30, day-of-event tickets available at tour tent next to Rachel the Pig at the Market entrance and at BOKA Kitchen + Bar, 1010 First Ave., Seattle (www.pikeplacemarket.org).

Old Redmond Historic Walking Tour

SUN Redmond Historical Society guided tour exploring local history, rain cancels, 1 p.m. Sunday, Justice White House, 7730 Leary Way, Redmond; $8 by reservation (425-885-2919).

Historic Snohomish Home Tour

SUN Self-guided walking tour featuring buildings designed by architect John White and built between 1885 and 1889 including homes, the Methodist Church, Odd Fellows hall and other buildings, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Snohomish; $12-$15, advance tickets available online and at several downtown locations, at Waltz Building day of tour, 116 Avenue B, Snohomish (earlysnohomish.com/tour).

Design for livability

THU-SEPT 27 A conference that explores strategies and design innovations that promise to enhance quality of life, support economic vibrancy and more; preregistration suggested. various times and locations, Seattle; $35-$260 (206-448-4938 or www.aiaseattle.org).

Low impact development

THU Learn how low impact development fits into the sustainability puzzle and how to integrate LID techniques into your projects. 9 a.m.-noon, MBA Housing Center, 335 116th Ave. S.E., Bellevue; $75 (425-451-7920 or www.mba-ks.com).

Interior decorating

FRI Discussion of color schemes, style, furniture arrangements as well as floor, wall, window treatments and accessories. Work on a plan for your own dream space. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Pacific Fabrics, 3715 S. Meridian, Puyallup; $40 (253-770-1095 or www.pacificfabrics.com).

Plan ahead

Bungalow fair

Sept 27-28 Show and sale of antiques and new work by fifty of the nation's leading designers and craftspeople in metal, tile, glass, textiles, ceramics, and lighting, antique dealers, architects, and interior designers. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave., $5-$10 (206-622-5444 or www.historicseattle.org).

Remodeled homes tour

Sept 27-28 Features professionally remodeled homes throughout King and Snohomish Counties in an open house format that reflects a wide variety of interior design and architectural trends. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., various locations, $15-$20 (www.remodeltour.com).

Whidbey Island Open Studio Tour

SEPT 27-28 Over 75 painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, glass blowers, woodworkers, jewelers and weavers show and sell work at their studios. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., various locations on Whidbey Island; $20 for two adults (360-221-4121 or www.whidbeyopenstudiotour.org).

Tacoma Fall Home & Garden Show

Oct 9-12 500+ exhibitors display services and products for renovation, decorating and gardening project help and ideas, event also includes seminar speakers, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D St., Tacoma; $6-$8 (253-756-2121 or www.tacomafallhomeandgardenshow.com).

Ongoing

Home Depot clinics

Sat-Sun Energy efficiency in your home (10 a.m. today), tiling floors and walls (11 a.m. today), fall clean up made simple (1 p.m. today), installing laminate flooring (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).