Seattle - July 26, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s gettin’ hot in here.

HEAR
Capitol Hill Block Party
What: Spoon, John Vanderslice, Viva Voce, and more hit the Hill.
Why: You’ve been around the block.
When: Fri., 3 p.m.-midnight; Sat., 1 p.m.-midnight.
Where: E. Pike St., b/t Broadway & 12th Ave. Tickets online at ticketswest.com.

READ
Burning the Past
What: Searing essays and stories on the topic of change by students of Seattle’s John Marshall Alternative School.
Why: Benefits nonprofit writing center 826 Seattle.
When: You need a reality check.
Where: Greenwood Space Travel Supply Company, 8414 Greenwood Ave. N. (206-725-2625) or online at amazon.com.

EAT
Art of the Table
What: Uber-friendly Wallingford supper club fuels Seattle’s communal dining craze.
Why: You tend to overshare.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1054 N. 39th St. (206-282-0942).

LEARN
To Tango
What: Classes, sunset dances, and a salmon bake at the Seattle TangoMagic festival.
Why: They say it takes two.
When: Thurs.-Mon.
Where: Various locations, University of Washington (206-323-7957).

KAYAK
Deception Pass
What: See seals, porpoises, and bald eagles on quick, easy kayak tours of the breathtaking pass.
Why: Even city mice need a break now and then.
When: Daily-Labor Day. Departs 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.; 2 & 4:30 p.m.
Where: Bowman Bay, Deception Pass State Park (800-992-1801). Reservations recommended.

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