November 15, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’ve been racing around all week. Time to take a victory lap.

HEAR
We Could Be Heroes
What: Seattle illustrator and writer Ellen Forney; journalist Jack Hitt; and poet-soldier Brian Turner debut works exploring the meaning of heroism.
Why: Could save your day.
When: Fri., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (206-322-7030). Tickets online at brownpapertickets.com.

The Cops
What: Local punk innovators celebrate the release of their second LP with the equally igniting Pleasureboaters and The Whore Moans.
Why: Arresting punk ballads.
When: Fri. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Where: The Crocodile Cafe, 2200 Second Ave. (206-441-5611). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

EAT (and DRINK)
Tigertail
What: New Pan-Asian bar/resto from former Fallout Records owner Tim Hayes and Lark alum Stacie Pike pairs small plates with PBR and a killer sake menu.
Why: Should earn its stripes.
When: Grand opening, Fri., 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 704 NW 65th St. (206-781-8245).

BE
An Office Nomad
What: Drop in for a day or enroll full-time at this huge new coworking loft-like space.
Why: Say TGIF (Thank God I’m Freelance).
When: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1617 Boylston Ave., ste. 200 (206-323-6500).

BUY
Aritzia
What: Beloved Vancouver-based chain opens its second U.S. outpost, bringing Graham & Spencer, Citizens of Humanity, Anna Sui, Free People, and more to Bellevue Square.
Why: Shop to it.
When: Grand opening, Sat., 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Where: 112 Bellevue Square, unit 146 (425-450-2287).