September 27, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Meg White punked out this weekend. Doesn’t mean you have to.

SEE
Red Bull Soapbox Race
What: Celebs like Sir Mix-a-Lot judge creativity, speed, and showmanship.
Why: Sounds racy.
When: Sat. Doors open at 11 a.m.; first race, 1 p.m.
Where: Fremont Ave., b/t N. 41st & N. 36th Sts.

To Kill a Mockingbird
What: Intiman’s poignant production of your ninth grade required reading fave.
Why: It’s worth scouting out.
When: Thru Nov. 10. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Where: Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St. (206-269-1900).

DO
Festa Italiana Seattle
What: Bocce tourney, grape stomp, and cooking demos from Volterra’s Don Curtiss, Serafina’s Dylan Jordan, and cookbooker Nick Stellino.
Why: Go Rome around.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.

BUY
Yen Jewelry Trunk Show
What: Local gal Nicole Cruz unveils new fall designs, limited editions, and one-of-a-kind pieces.
Why: Treat yourself now and yen.
When: Sat., 5 p.m.
Where: Hitchcock, 1123 34th Ave., b/t E. Union & E. Spring Sts. (206-838-7173).

Swee Swee Paperie & Studio Anniversary Party
What: Champagne, snacks, wrapping demos, new works from Herman Yu, and up to 20 percent off.
Why: You’re such a card.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 4218 SW Alaska St., at California Ave. (206-937-7933).