Seattle - May 14, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

How do you do?

SEE
Troubleyn: Orgy of Tolerance
What: Belgian artist Jan Fabre’s multidisciplinary drama explores cultural excess, sex, and shopping.
Why: Overdo it.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 8 p.m.
Where: On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. (206-217-9888). Tickets online at ontheboards.org.

Raumgreifend
What: Düsseldorf sculptor Andreas Bee shows his vast suspended paper and wood installation.
Why: Achtung, baby.
When: Thru Aug. 14. Opening reception, Fri., 5-7 p.m.; artist talk, Sat., noon.
Where: Suyama Space, 2324 Second Ave. (206-256-0809).

PLAN
Weddings & Celebrations Show
What: Letterpress invitations by Satsuma Press, canapes by Diane’s Market Kitchen, and Patti Bosket’s dynamic floral arrangements are all on hand to save your shindig.
Why: It’s your party, and you’ll buy if you want to.
When: Thurs., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Liave, 1205 Western Ave. (206-364-0748).

SHOP
Blumera
What: L.A.-based Mehera Blum introduces her perforated leather, croc, and python handbags to Seattle.
Why: Get left holding these bags.
When: Clutch, Sat., noon-6 p.m.; Pulp Lab, Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Clutch, 1212 Fourth Ave. (206-624-2362); Pulp Lab, 5402 22nd Ave. NW (206-706-7857).

EAT
Seattle Cheese Festival
What: More than 200 kinds of fromage by local artisans, plus classes, mozzarella-making demos, and a wine garden.
Why: You’re hankering for a hunk.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Pike Place Market, Pike St., at First Ave.

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