Seattle - February 05, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

In the not so distant future …

HEAR
Ivan & Alyosha
What: Named for Dostoevsky’s characters, local boys Tim Wilson and Ryan Carbary will get you swooning to jangle-pop, chord-driven melodies that are “Easy to Love.”
Why: They’re no novelty act.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.
Where: High Dive, 513 N. 36th St. (206-632-0212).

VOTE
DailyCandy’s Get with the Programmer Contest
What: The heat is on to determine who’s the most smoldering computer cutie, and we need you to put in your two bytes.
Why: He makes you weak in the keys.
When: Last chance is Thurs., Feb. 12.
Where: Online at dailycandy.com/programmer.

EAT
Frank’s Oyster House & Champagne Parlor Happy Hour
What: The newly opened restaurant launches two daily happy hours with $2 off small plates like oysters Rockefeller and lobster rolls and $5 cocktails and house wine.
Why: Come out of your shell.
When: Tues.-Sat., 5-6:30 p.m. & 10-11 p.m.
Where: 2616 NE 55th St. (206-525-0220).

SIP
Bourbon Tasting
What: Let your taste buds be your guide as you studiously snack and sample during this journey through Bourbon County, Kentucky — home of American whiskey.
Why: Get whiskey-ed away.
When: Fri., 7-9 p.m.
Where: Culinary Communion, 2524 Beacon Ave. S. (206-284-8687). Register online at culinarycommunion.com.

SHOP
Tulip Closes
What: The beloved downtown boutique closes its doors after seven years of bringing labels like Loeffler Randall, Annelore, and Hanni Y to Seattle.
Why: Everything is 50-75 percent off during this sad send-off.
When: Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1201 First Ave. (206-223-1790).

Crooked Trails Benefit
What: Shop spring styles from Zooey, Doma, and Kova & T while enjoying a fashion show, music, dancing, vegetarian Indian food, and wine.
Why: A $20 suggested donation and 15 percent of all clothing sales benefit the Seattle-based travel nonprofit.
When: Fri., 6:30 p.m.
Where: Veridis, 1205 E. Pike St. (206-402-3789).

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