Seattle - March 29, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Forget bait and switch. This weekend’s all about shop and awe.

SEE
Intimate Human
What: Curiously compelling portraits by shutterbugs Mel Erice and Jon Huck are part art show, part sociological study.
Why: You’re not the only one sitting pretty.
When: Thru May 24. Opening reception, Thurs., 5-8 p.m.
Where: Seattle University Lee Center for the Arts, 901 12th Ave., at Marion St. (206-296-2244).

Rat City Rollergirls
What: Seattle’s Sockit Wenches rumble with Albuquerque’s Muñecas Muertas in the roller derby’s second bout of the season.
Why: Let the good times roll.
When: Sat. Doors open at 4 p.m.; bout at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Hangar 27, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE. Tickets online at brownpapertickets.com.

EAT (and DRINK)
Cellar 46º
What: New Mercer Island wine bar/retail shop offers tasty small plates and hard-to-find Northwestern vintners.
Why: Drink it in.
When: Daily, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 7650 SE 27th St., ste. 120, Mercer Island (206-407-3016).

BUY
Eastside Upside-Down Sale
What: Off-season merch from boutiques Manhattan, Promesse, Canopy Blue, Carmilia’s, and Posh on Main is 50-70 percent off.
Why: Buy buy winterwear.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Kirkland Eagles Club, 258 Central Way, Kirkland. More info at 425-454-2022.

The Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 80 percent off denim from 575, Frankie B., Antik Denim, Taverniti So, and more.
Why: It’s jean-ious.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St.

DO
DoublExposure
What: Dinner and photography auction benefits Youth in Focus.
Why: You (and your walls) could use the exposure.
When: Fri., 6 p.m.
Where: Bell Harbor Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way (206-723-1479). Tickets at 206-723-1479.