May events

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

Power of One Luncheon

May 14 National Foster Parent Appreciation Month speaker and celebration, proceeds benefit Olive Crest Homes and Services for Abused Children, 11:30 a.m. Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St., Auburn; $20 (425-462-1612, ext. 1312 or www.olivecrest.org).

Taste of West Seattle

May 14 Best tastes of West Seattle restaurants and caterers to benefit the West Seattle Helpline, a nonprofit social service agency providing assistance to those in need, 6 p.m., The Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California Ave. S.W., Seattle; $35 (206-932-4357 or www.westseattlehelpline.org).

Giant Magnet

May 14-18 Formerly the Seattle International Children's Festival, celebration of world cultures with performing arts for children and adventurous people of all ages, May 14-16 at Seattle Center, May 17-18 at the Pantages Theatre and Theatre on the Square in Tacoma; ticket prices vary (800-838-3006 or www.giantmagnet.org).

Han Woo-Ri Korean Sports and Cultural Festival

May 15-17 Evening gala entertainment, May 15; exhibits, performances, craft vendors, cooking demonstrations and lessons, The Commons at Federal Way, 320th Street, Federal Way; free (253-835-6868 or www.hanwoorifestival.net).

Bike to Work Day

May 15 Stop off at one of 44 commute stations throughout the Puget Sound region for free swag, snacks, maps and commuting information, and have your bike checked by bike-shop station sponsors. Bike to Work Day rally at Seattle City Hall, 8-8:30 a.m., 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle; free (206-522-2453 or www.cbcef.org/btw).

Viking Fest

May 15-17 Viking Village, carnival, Norwegian and Irish dancers, food and craft vendors, music, clogging and a Viking road race. 4-10 p.m. May 15, 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. May 16, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17, Front Street, downtown Poulsbo (360-697-7450 or www.vikingfest.org).

Clean Water Classic

surfing contest

May 15-17 Fundraising event for local chapters of Surfrider Foundation is also the only Pro/AM contest in the region, On the beach, Westport, Grays Harbor County (www.cleanwaterclassic.com).

National Offshore One-Design sailing regatta

May 15-17 More than 200 one-design sailboats from 20 to 70 feet in length, with local sailors as well as some of the sailing world's top stars. Races begin 11 a.m. May 15, 10 a.m. May 16-17. Corinthian Yacht Club, Shilshole Bay Marina, 7755 Seaview Ave. N.W., Pier V, Seattle (www.sailingworld.com).

Seattle Genealogical Society Spring Seminar

May 16 National genealogy speaker John Philip Colletta, Ph.D., 9 a.m., Sand Point Education Center, 6208 60th Ave. N.E., Seattle; $35-$40 (206-522-8658 or www.rootsweb.ancestery.com).

Pratt Fine Arts Center Fine Art Auction

May 16 Auction of more than 300 works by established and emerging artists to benefit community and youth art programs, 5 p.m., Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 S. Main St., Seattle; $200 (206-328-2200 or www.pratt.org).

Tour de Cure

May 16 Ride family-friendly 15-mile route or more-demanding 20-, 45-, 70- or 100-mile routes, all proceeds benefit American Diabetes Association, Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond; $35/registration and $150 fundraising minimum (www.diabetes.org/tour).

Fala Day — Celebration

of all Scottish Terriers

May 16 Washington State Scottish Terrier Club Canine Festival named in honor of President Franklin Roosevelt's famous Scottish terrier; with seminar, vendors, Canine Good Citizen Testing, Scottie Rescue, games, Meet the Breed event, catered picnic lunch; bring chairs and well-behaved dogs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond; free (www.wsstc.org/eventscalendar).

Queen Victoria's Birthday

May 16 Step back in time, to the mid-1800s, as the royal subjects of Fort Nisqually celebrate the birthday of her majesty, Queen Victoria, with musket volleys and birthday toasts, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; $2-$4 (253-591-5339 or www.fortnisqually.org).

Antiques Appraisal Show

May 16 Expert appraisers provide oral valuations of individual items for $5 per item (limit 6 items per person). Antiques, art, jewelry, toys, dolls, etc. No reservations; first come, first served. Proceeds benefit the residents and programs of Providence Mount St. Vincent, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Providence Mount St. Vincent care center, 4831 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle (206-938-6191 or www.providence.org/themount).

Junior League of Seattle Children's Playground 10th Anniversary Celebration

May 16 Ice-cream social, activities for children and families, and door prizes including Woodland Park Zoo passes, Mariners tickets, movie tickets, and a Nintendo Wii, by Junior League of Seattle, an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism; 1-4 p.m., Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; free (206-769-2041 or www.seattle.gov/parks/magnuson).

Wetlands of the Cedar River Watershed

May 16 Guided wetlands van tour with field activities and hikes on challenging, uneven terrain, for adults, minimum age 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cedar River Watershed Education Center, Cedar Falls Road Southeast, North Bend; $15 preregistration required (206-233-1515 or www.seattle.gov/util/crwec).

Early Morning Bird Walk

May 16 Two-hour bird walk emphasizes finding migratory birds that flock to the Pacific Northwest from Central and South America to reproduce each spring. Bring binoculars and meet at zoo's South Entrance, space limited to first 50 to RSVP; 6:45 a.m., Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; free to zoo members, cost of admission to nonmembers (206-548-2500 or www.zoo.org).

UW Commmunications

Fund Run

May 16 Laura Crowell Fund Run supports University of Washington communication students; 5K run/walk plus lunch, trivia games, face painting for children and music from a local DJ; 11 a.m., Green Lake Park, Seattle; $25 (206-543-2717 or lcfund@u.washington.edu).

Festival for the Birds

May 16 A tribute to the world's migratory bird species with demonstrations to help visitors reconnect with the wildlife in their own backyards. Includes opportunity to sample shade-grown coffees and chocolate that helps prevent deforestation in critical bird habitats. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Family Farm, Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; free with zoo admission (206-548-2500 or www.zoo.org).

School is Out! Youth Hip Hop Event & Fundraiser

May 16 Youth hip-hop event and fundraiser with youth dance teams, spoken word and poetry pieces by Seattle Youth Speaks, 1:30 p.m. Asian Counseling and Referral Services, 3639 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S., Seattle; suggested donation $10 per person (206-336-6924 or www.schoolsoutwashington.org).

Penn Cove Water Festival

May 16 Traditional Native American "coming ashore" canoe ceremony, canoe racing, Native music, singing, dancing and storytelling, educational displays, children's activities, food, arts and crafts vendors, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., downtown Coupeville, Sixth and Main, Whidbey Island (360-678-3451 or www.penncovewaterfestival.com).

University District StreetFair

May 16-17 Arts, crafts and food vendors, performances, costume contests, U District history exhibit, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 17, University District, University Way Northeast from Northeast 41st Street to Northeast 50th Street, Seattle (206-547-4417 or www.udistrictstreetfair.org).

Seattle Cheese Festival

May 16-17 Sample cheese from more than 200 local and international producers, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17, Pike Place Market, 1501 Pike Place, Seattle (www.seattlecheesefestival.com).

Anacortes Waterfront Festival

May 16-17 Family-friendly festival celebrates Anacortes' maritime heritage with free boat rides, "quick and dirty" boatbuilding demonstrations, waterfront walking tours, kids activities, live entertainment and open-water sea kayak races. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 17, downtown Anacortes, Sixth Avenue and Market Street (www.anacortes.org/wff).

Lacey Spring Fun Fair

May 16-17 Indoor and outdoor Kids World-themed games, arts, crafts, obstacle course, pony rides and train rides, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 17, parade 11 a.m. May 16, St. Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Ave., Lacey; (360-481-4393 or www.laceyspringfunfair.com).

Flying Heritage Collection Summer Fly Events

May 16-Sept. 19 Two planes from the collection of rare World War II-era military aircraft fly, weather and mechanical conditions permitting, prime viewing area open to the public at the west end of 109th Street Southwest at Paine Field; call or check Web site day of event to confirm; Paine Field, 3407 109th St. S.W., Everett; viewing free, admission to the Flying Heritage Collection $8-$12 (877-342-3404 or www.flyingheritage.com).

Beat the Bridge

May 17 Fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation with 4-mile family walk, 1-mile fun run and 8K run with challenge of reaching University Bridge before it's raised. Events begin at 6:45 a.m. at Husky Stadium, Montlake Ave., Seattle; $17-$35 per person, register online or noon-5 p.m. May 16 at Husky Stadium (800-925-5533 or www.beatthebridge.org).

Norwegian Constitution Day

May 17 Lunch at Leif Erikson Hall with guests Norwegian Ambassador Wegger Christian Strommen and the Hellvik Mannskor choir, $25 per person. Parade at 4 p.m. beginning at the corner of Northwest 62nd Street and 24th Avenue Northwest in Ballard. Entertainment at Bergen Place, including traditional children's games from Norway. Dance 8 p.m.-midnight, $10, 21 and older, Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 N.W. 57th St., Seattle (www.syttendemaiseattle.com).

Capital City Marathon

May 17 Marathon, half-marathon and five-miler runs begin between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. at Washington Street between Legion Way and Seventh Avenue, Olympia; registration fees $35-$85 depending on the run (www.capitalcitymarathon.org).

Bicycle Sunday

May 17 Scenic section of Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized traffic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday).

The Aluminum Overcast: The EAA B-17 Bomber

May 20-25 Experimental Aircraft Association historic B-17 on display, tour hours 2-5 p.m. (subject to change), flight experiences available, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; ground tours, $5/person, $15/family, free for active military and veterans; flight experiences $359-$425, by reservation (800-359-6217 or www.b17.org).

Seattle International

Film Festival

May 21-June 14 Hundreds of films screened over three-plus weeks, various venues, Seattle (206-324-9996 or www.siff.net/festival).

Northwest Folklife Festival

May 22-25 More than 7,000 diverse performers, participatory dances, workshops, crafts, food and more, celebrating the cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. May 22-24, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. May 25, 11 a.m. Seattle Center, Seattle; free; $10 commemorative buttons help support the event (206-684-7300 or www.nwfolklife.org).

Olympic Art Festival

May 23-24 Watch artists create their work and be entertained by Multi-Octave Diva, Shirley Smith-Moore, 10 a.m., Olympic Art Gallery, 40 Washington St., Quilcene; free (360-765-0200 or www.olympicartfestival.com).

Westport-Grayland Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

May 23-25 Annual fishing derby May 23; blessing of the fleet, procession and Coast Guard rescue demonstration at Westport Marina, May 24; memorial ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park at 11 a.m. May 25, downtown Westport, Grays Harbor County (800-345-6223 or www.westportcam.com).

Edmonds Jazz Connection

May 23 Continuous big band, vocal and combo jazz at three different downtown venues. Evening gala concert starring singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway at Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds; tickets for Callaway performance are $15-$35 (425-275-9595 or www.jazzconnection.org).

Ski to Sea race and festival

May 23-24 Ninety-mile relay race from the top of Mount Baker to Bellingham Bay involves stages of cross-country and downhill skiing or snowboarding, running, biking, canoeing, mountain biking and sea kayaking. Festivities include a parade (noon May 23 in downtown Bellingham, beginning at Alabama Street and progressing south on Cornwall Avenue) and other special events. Registration is $379 for teams, $419 for corporate division teams. Race begins at 8 a.m. May 24 at Mount Baker ski area; music, festivities and awards noon-6:30 p.m. Marine Park, Bellingham (360-734-1330 or www.skitosea.com).

World War II

Tuskegee Airmen

May 24 Panel discussion and autograph session with three retired Tuskegee Airmen involved in long range missions to Berlin during World War II. Free with museum admission ($7.50-$13) or membership. 2-5 p.m., Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle (206-764-5720 or museumofflight.org).

Bicycle Sunday

May 24 Scenic section of Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized traffic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday).

7 Hills of Kirkland

bike ride

May 25 Ride 40-, 60- or 100-mile scenic and challenging routes, with food, support and strawberry shortcake at the finish line; all proceeds support KITH's mission to defeat homelessness, 7 a.m., Marina Park, 25 Lake Shore Plaza, Kirkland; $30-$60 (www.7hillskirkland.org).

Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

May 25-Sept. 30 Scenic steam-train ride through the foothills of Mount Rainier, 2 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through September; Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad, 349 Mineral Creek Road, Mineral; $15-$20 (360-492-5588 or www.mrsr.com).

Mason County Forest Festival

May 28-31 Car show, carnival, Goldsborough Creek Run, Paul Bunyan Parade, logging show and fireworks fiesta at 10 p.m. Saturday, downtown Shelton, 525 W. Cota St., Shelton (360-426-2021 or www.masoncountyforestfestival.com).

Edmonds Rotary

Waterfront Festival

May 29-31 Family festival with nautical theme, classic yacht show, marine art exhibit, arts and crafts, two stages with live bands and family entertainment, beer garden with dancing, free trout fishing for kids, free shuttle busses, 5K run, food vendors, rides and activities. 3-10 p.m. May 29; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. May 30-31, Port of Edmonds Marina, 336 Admiral Way, Edmonds; $3 (425-771-1744 or www.edmondswaterfrontfestival.com).

A Glimpse of China: Chinese Culture and Arts Festival

May 30 Celebration of Chinese history and culture. Gift booths, art, dance, music, martial arts and costume displays. 11 a.m., Center House, Seattle Center; free (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com).

Auburn Petpalooza

May 30 Animal-related entertainment stage, Skyhoundz Canine Disc Championships, petting zoo, agility area, pet contests, mechanical bull, inflatable rides, vendor, pet parade, food vendors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. S.E., Auburn; free (253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov).

Seattle Brain Cancer Walk

May 30 Benefit event to support the Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment (CABTT) at Swedish Neuroscience Institute 8:30 a.m. Mercer Island High School, 9100 S.E. 42nd St., Mercer Island; $10 (206-343-1543 or www.braincancerwalk.org).

Uptown Car Show Gig Harbor

May 30 Classic and future classic vehicles, music, food, proceeds support Susan G. Komen fund for the cure of breast cancer, 10 a.m. downtown Gig Harbor; free to spectators (253-534-9600 or www.uptowncarshow.com).

North Cascades Institute Annual Picnic

May 30 Upper Skagit neighborhood party with sustainability tours, children's activities, naturalist walks, canoe trips, live music and picnic buffet, 10 a.m. North Cascades Environmental Learning Center, Diablo Dam Road, Lake Diablo; free reservations requested (360-856-5700 or www.ncascades.org).

Cedar River Watershed Wetlands Hike

May 30 Explore the wetlands surrounding the Cedar River. Age 15 and older, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cedar River Watershed Education Center, Cedar Falls Road Southeast, North Bend; $15 (206-733-9421 or www.seattle.gov/util/crwec).

Pike Place Market

Street Festival

May 30-31 Kickoff parade down Pike Place, 10 a.m. May 30; art demonstration and sale, beer garden, music on Main and Busker stages, food, kids activities, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 31, Pike Place Market, 1501 Pike Place, Seattle (www.pikeplacemarketstreetfestival.com).

WSSCA Sports Collectibles Convention

May 30-31 Sports cards and memorabilia to buy, sell and trade from collectors and dealers from around the Pacific Northwest, California and Canada, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30; 9 a.m.-3.pm. May 31, Meridian Park Elementary School, 17077 Meridian Ave. N., Shoreline; $2 (206-795-4683 or www.wssca.net).

Bicycle Sunday

May 31 Scenic section of Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized traffic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday).

WSSCA Sports Collectibles Convention

May 30-31 Sports cards and memorabilia to buy, sell and trade from collectors and dealers from around the Pacific Northwest, California and Canada, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30; 9 a.m.-3.pm. May 31, Meridian Park Elementary School, 17077 Meridian Ave. N., Shoreline; $2 (206-795-4683 or www.wssca.net).

— Compiled by Blythe Lawrence