January 24, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Go, go, gadget weekend.

HEAR
Jukebox
What: Cat Power, a.k.a. Chan Marshall, covers Billie Holiday, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, and more on her newest release.
Why: It’s the cat’s pajamas.
When: In stores now.
Where: Online at amazon.com or a local record store.

SEE
Persepolis
What: A young Iranian girl comes of age during the Islamic Revolution in the animated adaptation of Marjane Satrapi’s excellent graphic novel.
Why: Draw your own conclusions.
When: Opens Fri.
Where: Harvard Exit Theatre, 807 E. Roy St., at Harvard Ave. (206-781-5755).

Project Red Dress
What: Project Runway finalist Nick Verreos and local designer Luly Yang decide who is in and who is out as fashion design students compete to make the best red dress.
Why: Proceeds go to the American Heart Association.
When: Fri., 5:30-9 p.m.
Where: Macy’s, 1601 Third Ave. Tickets online at seattlemet.com.

Week of Fun Comedy Festival
What: A madcap festival featuring more than twenty of the Northwest’s best young comedians.
Why: What a joke.
When: Thurs.-Jan. 30.
Where: Various local venues.

EAT
Deathcake Royale
What: Seattle’s original cupcake purveyors ring in the season of love with an indulgent creation of rich dark chocolate decadence, espresso ganache, and chocolate cake deluxe.
Why: Bless you, father, for you will sin.
When: Feb. 1-14. Preorder now. Free tastings, Fri., 8-10 a.m., 1-5 p.m.
Where: All Cupcake Royale locations.

BUY
La Ree Winter Sale
What: Bensoni, Jenni Kayne, Dorothy Lee, Ksubi denim, and more marked down 40-70 percent at our fave Old Main boutique
Why: Drop in while it’s hot.
When: Thru Feb. 11.
Where: 11 103rd Ave. NE, at Main St., Bellevue (425-453-7868).