Seattle - February 19, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

There are just so many people to thank.

PARTY
Reel Grrls Oscar Party
What: Get red-carpet ready for dinner, champagne, trivia, gift bags, and the awards show projected on the silver screen in support of the nonprofit that empowers girls through filmmaking.
Why: No woman has won best director. Yet.
When: Sun., 4 p.m.
Where: Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. (206-328-3230). Tickets online at brownpapertickets.com.

Intermission Impossible: 30 Years of On the Boards
What: Cocktails, a showing of Shredder Orpheus, cabaret performances, and free-for-all karaoke to celebrate Seattle’s always-edgy center for contemporary performance.
Why: Be on your avant-garde.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. (206-217-9888).

SEE
Cut: Contemporary Collage
What: Five international artists use found images to depict shocking situations and modern times through technology, print media, negative space, and sculpture.
Why: Witness pulp culture.
When: Thru Mar. 28. Opens Thurs., 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Platform Gallery, 114 Third Ave. S. (206-323-2808).

HEAR
Tiny Vipers, PWRFL Power, and Generifus
What: Experience these three enchanting and essential local acts perform acoustic sets in Cairo Gallery’s intimate milieu.
Why: They strike a chord (or several).
When: Fri., 8 p.m.
Where: 507 E. Mercer St. (206-453-4077).

LEARN
Complimentary Creative Wedding Demos
What: Wedding instruction courtesy of Paper Source includes take-and-make sessions to ignite decorating, invitation, and ecofriendly ideas.
Why: You’re on the paper trail.
When: Sat., 11:30 a.m.
Where: Paper Source, 700 Bellevue Way NE, ste. 105 (425-646-0100).

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