Seattle - January 08, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Get right on target.

SEE
Forward, Back, Right, Left
What: Swedish artist Jacob Dahlgren plays with the Constructivist, Minimal, and Pop Art movements to create installations that uncommonly incorporate common objects such as cans and dartboards.
Why: Take some direction.
When: Thru Apr. 19. Artist lecture, Fri., 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington Campus, 15th Ave. NE & NE 41st St. (206-543-2280).

SHOP
La Rousse/Last Waltz Winter Sale Kickoff Brunch
What: Save 30-70 percent on Heatherette, Del Forte, Odyn, and more while enjoying hot cider, mimosas, baked treats, and vegetable strata.
Why: Join the ladies who brunch.
When: Sat., noon-2 p.m.
Where: Last Waltz, 1406 18th Ave. (206-328-5512).

Les Amis & Essenza Winter Sales
What: Rozae Nichols, Gary Graham, Erica Tanov, Mike & Chris, and more up to 50 percent off at Les Amis; loungewear 30 percent off at Essenza.
Why: You can’t discount it.
When: Sat.-Jan. 31. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Les Amis, 3420 Evanston Ave. N. (206-632-2877); Essenza, 615 N. 35th St. (206-547-4895).

LEARN
Art + Architecture Tour
What: The two-hour guided walking tour exposes the intermingling influences of architecture and art on our fair streets.
Why: Walk the talk.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.
Where: Begin at Seattle Architecture Foundation, Rainier Square Atrium, 1333 Fifth Ave., 3rd flr. Register at seattlearchitecture.org.

The Big Roast
What: Get schooled on roasting coffee and cacao by Theo Chocolate and Caffé Vita, plus receive a bag of coffee, custom chocolates, and bubbly.
Why: Bean there, do that.
When: Sat., 3-6 p.m.
Where: Begin at Theo Chocolate, 3400 Phinney Ave. N. Call 206-632-5100 to register.

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