Seattle - June 21, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This weekend’s taking off like a bat out of hell.

EAT
Meatloaf Madness
What: Ethan Stowell, Tom Hurley, Kevin Davis, and other top chefs revive the cook-off classic to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County.
Why: Talk about a meat market.
When: Sun., 6 p.m.
Where: Union, 1400 First Ave., at Union St. (206-838-8000). Reservations recommended.

HEAR
Arthur & Yu CD Release Show
What: Grant Olsen and Sonya Westcott’s lilting harmonies inspired by childhood memories and the Velvet Underground.
Why: Sounds good to yu.
When: Thurs. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Where: Crocodile Cafe, 2200 Second Ave. (206-441-5611).

Bridget Kinsella
What: The Publishers Weekly editor reads from Visiting Life: Women Doing Time on the Outside, her provocative memoir about an unorthodox relationship.
Why: You despise chick lit.
When: Thurs., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Elliott Bay Book Company, 101 S. Main St. (206-624-6600).

SEE
Mouth Open, Teeth Showing
What: Contemporary artaholics William and Ruth True’s daring collection with works by Doug Aitken, Zoe Leonard, and more.
Why: You’re such an arty-pants.
When: Thru Sept. 23. Opens Fri., 8 p.m.
Where: Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, 15th Ave. NE. at 41st St. (206-543-2280).

PAMPER
Your Pooch
What: Royal Dog party (with massages, Three Dog Bakery treats, and portraits by Bev Sparks) benefits the Seattle Animal Shelter.
Why: Accentuate the pawsitive.
When: Fri., noon-2 p.m.
Where: Hotel Vintage Park, 1100 Fifth Ave., at Spring St. (206-624-8000).