February 21, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Do you take this weekend to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health?

EXPERIENCE
Urban Unveiled
What: Boutique wedding show lures brides-to-be with top vendors like Schwa Designs, Jen’s Desserts, and plenty of bubbles.
Why: Tick off new and blue.
When: Thurs., 6-11 p.m.
Where: Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. (206-604-6349). Tickets online at urbanunveiled.com.

UNDERTAKE
Spring Cleaning
What: Bring gently used business attire for Dress for Success and Career Gear and get 25 percent off all spring and summer merch at Polite Society’s one-day benefit.
Why: Catherine Malandrino, Helmut Lang, and Baum und Pferdgarten just arrived.
When: Sat., 11 a.m-7 p.m.
Where: 1924 First Ave. (206-441-4796).

HEAR
The Mountain Goats
What: John Darnielle’s acoustic meditations on love, loss, redemption, and the Sunshine State.
Why: He’s a babbling brook.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: Neumos, 925 E. Pike St. (206-709-9467). Tickets online at ticketswest.com.

TRY
Double Dutch Jump Rope Classes
What: NorthWest DoubleDutch debuts a weekly women-only jump rope workout at Ravenna’s cheery new group fitness center.
Why: Cinderella, dressed in yella, went upstairs to kiss her fella.
When: Fri., 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Community Fitness, 2113 NE 65th St. (206-523-1534). Info at 206-992-8663.

EAT
Brunch at Moxie
What: The Lower QA fave debuts weekend brek with prosecco bellinis, eggs Benedict with crumpets from the Crumpet Shop, and more.
Why: You like your brunch with some punch.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 530 First Ave. N., b/t Mercer & Republican Sts. (206-283-6614).

Photo Credit: Clare Marie and Sharlane Chase