Seattle - April 09, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This ain’t the same old song and dance.

ROCK
HonkFest West
What: A slew of marching bands invade Georgetown and Ballard to make some joyful noise.
Why: It’s a kick in the brass.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sat., 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.-dusk.
Where: Various venues. Tickets online at brownpapertickets.com.

HEAR
Cairo Gallery Concerts
What: Seattle bands Katharine Hepburn’s Voice, Weekend, and Flexions play on Friday; Braidstorm, Dimples, and Fuck You Safari rock the house on Saturday.
Why: Three for the show.
When: Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: 507 E. Mercer St. (206-453-4077).

Dead Poets Society
What: Legendary poets come to life courtesy of local writers Jeremy Richards, Storme Webber, Felicia Gonzalez, Kate Lebo, and Brian McGuigan.
Why: Get well versed.
When: Thurs., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (206-322-7030).

DRINK
Discounted Washington Wines
What: More than eighteen local vinos by the glass are half off.
Why: Delicious DeLille for ten bucks.
When: Thru Apr. 30.
Where: 0/8 Seafood Grill & Twisted Cork Wine Bar, 900 Bellevue Way NE (425-637-0808).

PLAY
Wiimbledon
What: Watch or compete in the Wii tennis tournament complete with a cast of ball girls, umpires, commentators, and mascots and equipped with a big screen, DJ, and booze.
Why: It’s smashing.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 911 Media Arts Center, 402 9th Ave. N., (206-682-6552). To participate, sign up online at wiimby.com.

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