Seattle - March 22, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s official: Spring has sprung. Now wipe that grin off your face and get out of the house.

DO
Hop Scotch Spring Beer & Scotch Tasting Festival
What: Seasonal beers, imported Scotch, pub food, live music, and March Madness screenings.
Why: Don’t worry, be hoppy.
When: Fri., 5 p.m.-midnight; Sat., 1 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Fremont Studios, 155 N. 35th St., at Phinney Ave. N. Tickets online at brownpapertickets.com.

Projections: the Fillip Review
What: Vancouver’s indie art zine editors discuss criticism, contemporary art, and their newest issue at the Henry before partying at The Hideout.
Why: Credits toward your poor man’s MFA.
When: Thurs. Discussion, 7 p.m.; launch party, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Henry Art Gallery, 15th Ave. NE & NE 41st St. (206-543-2280); The Hideout, 1005 Boren Ave. (206-903-8480).

BUY
Tickets to Paris
What: Air France just announced its first nonstop flight from Seattle to Paris.
Why: A holiday would be so nice.
When: Daily; first flight June 11.
Where: Online at airfrance.com.

Hitchcock Anniversary Party
What: Sweet Madrona shop celebrates with wine, appetizers, and 10 percent off handbags from Not Rational and Bells&Whistles.
Why: Your bag collection’s gone to the birds.
When: Sun., 4-8 p.m.
Where: 1123 34th Ave., b/t Spring & Union Sts. (206-838-7173).

SEE
Never-Mind
What: Spectrum Dance Theater takes on the music of Nirvana and Mystikal, plus a new interpretation of the ballet Giselle.
Why: Promises to be en pointe.
When: Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave. (206-467-5510). Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.