June 5, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

That’ll be a grande triple-shot extra hot and foamy weekend, please.

TRY
Bosco Espresso Machines
What: Caffe Vita counters the Clover with new hand-built Napolese coffee makers.
Why: Not your average joe.
When: Fremont, Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; free cuppings, Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m., in Capitol Hill.
Where: Fremont, 4301 Fremont Ave. N. (206-632-3535); Capitol Hill, 1005 E. Pike St. (206-709-4440).

DO
The Great Urban Race
What: Compete for cash prizes in a city-wide Amazing Race-style scavenger hunt.
Why: One for the money, two for the show.
When: Sat. Registration, 11 a.m.; race, noon.
Where: Sport Restaurant, 140 Fourth Ave. N., ste. 130 (206-404-7767). Register online at greaturbanrace.com.

BUY
Rosanna Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 75 percent off antique furniture and pretty dishware.
Why: Table the issue.
When: Fri., 1-6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 440 S. Holgate St.

Atsui Tokyo Anniversary Sale
What: Hysteric Glamour, Cookie Fortune, and Filly O’Lynx at 20-75 percent off.
Why: Style never gets lost in translation.
When: From Sat. Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: In the Alexis Hotel, 90 Madison St., at First Ave. (206-264-2728).

HEAR
Erykah Badu with The Roots
What: Grammy-winning collaborators kick off the outdoor concert season.
Why: Hip-hop, ya don’t stop.
When: Thurs., 7 p.m.
Where: Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy., Redmond (206-628-0888). Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.