Seattle - October 11, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Zeus leaned down from Mount Olympus and said: “Go forth, mortals, and have a mythical weekend.”

EAT
Artemis Cafe & Bar
What: Tucked away new Mediterranean resto brings flavors of Morocco, Turkey, and Southern Europe to Capitol Hill.
Why: When it comes to hot spots, you’re the goddess of the hunt.
When: Tues.-Sun., 5 p.m-2 a.m.
Where: 757 Bellevue Ave. E., at Bellevue Pl. E & Bellevue Ct. E. (206-860-2752).

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SHOP
threads Baby Clothing and Gifts by pottery barn kids
What: The grand opening of threads’s first ever retail store reveals a classic line of baby clothing and cute gifts with in-store monogramming.
Why: Be one of the first 150 customers and receive a complimentary threads onesie.
When: Oct. 13. Sat., 9:30 a.m.
Where: threads, Bellevue Sq. (425-452-9457).

ROLL
Out of Bed
What: Laid-back neighborhood bars Smith and The Great Nabob just debuted weekend brunch menus.
Why: Lines are too long at Glo’s and The Dish.
When: Smith, Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; The Great Nabob, Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Smith, 332 15th Ave. E. (206-709-1900); The Great Nabob, 819 Fifth Ave. N. (206-281-9850).

SEE
Kurt Cobain About a Son
What: Dreamy documentaryish portrait weaves lost interviews with lush Pacific NW imagery and an original score by Ben Gibbard and Steve Fisk.
Why: Come as you are.
When: Fri.-Oct. 19.
Where: Landmark Varsity Theatre, 4329 University Way NE (206-781-5755).

Plush You
What: National toys-as-art creators like Kristen Rask, Heidi Kenney, and Corinne Dean convene for adventures in cuteness.
Why: A perfect playdate.
When: Thru Nov. 9; opening reception, Fri., 5-9 p.m.
Where: Schmancy, 1932 Second Ave., b/t Stewart & Virginia Sts. (206-728-8008); Nancy, 1930 Second Ave. (206-441-7131); Fancy + Pants, 1914 Second Ave. (206-956-2945).

HEAR
Ann Patchett
What: The Bel Canto and Truth & Beauty author reads from her newest novel, Run.
Why: You’re book smart.
When: Third Place Books, Thurs., 7 p.m.; Seattle Central Library, Fri., 12:30 p.m.
Where: Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park (206-366-3333); Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave. (206-386-4636).