Wine and dine.
EXPLORE
Taste Washington
What: Experience 200 Washington wineries and food pairings from more than 60 Seattle restaurants at the country’s biggest single-region wine and food event.
Why: Bites from Aragona, Hot Cakes, RN74, and Von Trapp’s, and sips from Brian Carter Cellars, Cairdeas Winery, Cave B Estate Winery, and more.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: CenturyLink Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S (206-381-7555). Tickets ($45-$185) at tastewashington.org.
LISTEN
Totally Wicked
What: The Seattle Men’s Chorus is performing hit songs from famous Broadway shows such as Wicked, Pippin, and Godspell.
Why: Megan Hilty — Bellevue native and former star of the TV show Smash — is belting out a few tunes.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. (206-684-7200). Tickets ($28-$78) at flyinghouse.org.
TASTE
Marcella’s Juice and Pastry
What: Each weekend, Wallingford’s Satay restaurant hosts a bakery pop-up from breakfast chef extraordinaire Tracy Marcella.
Why: Fresh, organic juices; flaky croissants; drool-worthy bacon cheddar scones; cinnamon brioche rolls; and, of course, macarons.
When: Sat. & Sun., 8-11 a.m.
Where: 1711 N. 45th St. (206-547-0597).
WATCH
Seattle Vice
What: Inspired by Rick Anderson’s nonfiction book of the same name, the cabaret (set in 1965) combines dancing, comedy, burlesque, and original music in a story about alleged gangster Frank Colacurcio and his notoriously corrupt nightclubs.
Why: Stick around after the show to hit the dance floor to live music and knock back a drink or two.
When: Fri. & Sat., 8:30 p.m.
Where: ACT Theatre, 700 Union St. (206-292-7676). Tickets ($20-$40) at acttheatre.org.
INDULGE
Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich
What: Parfait’s latest dessert is a decadent combination of ice cream and the famous French cookie, in flavors that change each season.
Why: The ice cream (in varieties like fleur de sel caramel, Ballard Bee honey, Meyer lemon, and cinnamon stick) is made from scratch with fresh, local, and organic ingredients.
When: Daily, 1-10 p.m.
Where: 2034 NW 56th St. (206-258-3066).
Photo: Getty Images
