Another sunny and warm weekend ahead, with temperatures approaching the mid-80s by Sunday.
Find a way around our friend SR 520 this weekend. Lanes in both directions will be closed from 11:00 PM on Friday until 5:00 AM on Monday.
This is one of those Busy Weekend posts that leaks heavily into the next week. That’s just how BUSY it is.
FRIDAY, August 8
- Watch a Meaningful Movie
- Wedgwood Meaningful Movies presents “Psywar,” at Our Lady of the Lake Church’s Jubilee Hall (8900 35th Ave NE). Light refreshments at 6:30 PM, film begins at 7 PM, event ends at 9:30 PM. FREE.
- WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY A GAME?
- Board Game Night at Wayward Coffeehouse (6417 Roosevelt Way NE), 7-11 PM. Hosted by Geek Girl Con. Games provided, or bring your own. Reoccurring on the second Friday of every month.
SATURDAY, August 9
- Go into the woods for a concert.
- Forest Show with Neil Welch, Sonja Myklebust, Greg Campbell, Ravenna Park, 7:30 PM. Directions to the performance space here.
Here are some excerpts of “Hungry Ghosts” by Nat Evans, performed in Ravenna Park in 2013:
- Shop local at neighbor’s house.
- Yard sale, 5541 29th Avenue NE, 9:00 AM. Reminiscing about your Batman lunchbox? Better get there early then!
- Sip a bit of Austria at your neighborhood wine shop.
- Tasting of summer Gruner Vetliners at McCarthy & Schiering Wine Merchants, 6500 Ravenna Ave NE, 11 AM-5 PM. FREE.
SUNDAY, August 10
- Cheer the kids on as they bike a 1-mile route around Magnuson Park for a good cause.
- Obliteride Kids Ride, Magnuson Park, 11:00 AM. Benefits Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Register here. Fundraising is not necessary to participate. $25 registration fee.
MONDAY, August 11
- Watch a classic film by a master director while surrounded by books.
- Hitchcock by the Decades, University Branch of SPL (5009 Roosevelt Way NE), 6 PM. Fifth and final movie of the series is “Frenzy,” produced in 1972, run time of 116 minutes, rated R. FREE.
- Sing and dance with your toddler through an author-led, music-filled, sea-themed story time!
- Tide Pool Tunes and Fishy Tales with author and musician Eric Ode. Northeast Branch Library (6801 35th Ave NE), 3:00-4:00 PM. Ages 3-7. FREE.
TUESDAY, August 12
- Third Annual Big Green Community Picnic at Hunter Farm Gathering Place (7744 35th Ave NE), 5:30– 9 PM. Presented by Sustainable NE Seattle and Greendrinks/Sustainable Seattle, and sponsored by BECU. Local bands, urban farm animals, beer garden, drop-in bike repair, food and vendors, games, and more. FREE/$5 suggested donation.
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