August 23, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

The language of cinema is universal. Time to get a French movie on.

SEE
Belle de Jour
What: Catherine Deneuve puts your bed head to shame in Buñuel’s classic.
Why: She’s a lady and a tramp.
When: Thurs., 7 & 9:15 p.m.
Where: Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., b/t Pike & Pine Sts. (206-329-2629).

2 Days in Paris
What: Before Sunset beauty Julie Delpy’s story about romance, France, and the contents of Adam Goldberg’s pants.
Why: She’s got blonde ambition.
When: Starts Fri.
Where: Harvard Exit Theatre, 807 E. Roy St., at Harvard Ave. (206-781-5755).

EAT
The Incredible Feast
What: Brasa’s Tamara Murphy, Tilth’s Maria Hines, Cremant’s Scott Emerick, and others team with local farmers for a casual feast benefiting the Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance.
Why: You’re a hungry, hungry hippo.
When: Sun., 4-7 p.m.
Where: Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. (206-632-5234). Tickets online at brownpapertickets.com.

HEAR
Download 2007
What: Modest Mouse, Nada Surf, Arthur & Yu, and more rock The Gorge.
Why: A tune with a view (and guaranteed sunshine).
When: Sat., 2 p.m.
Where: The Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Rd. NW, George. Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

BUY
Burton Sample Sale
What: Up to 70 percent off snowboards, Gravis shoes, Anon Optics, and more at the biannual sale.
Why: Get on board.
When: Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 3150 Elliott Ave., ste. 105 (in the Northwest Work Lofts building).