Seattle - April 30, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Consider your dance card full.

SCREEN
May Day Silk-Screen Party
What: Take something to make your mark on at the soiree featuring artist Sabrina Small and her quirky drawings.
Why: It’s an ink tank.
When: Thurs., 7 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Grey Gallery & Lounge, 1512 11th Ave. (206-325-5204).

SEE
Mozart Dances
What: The Mark Morris Dance Group presents spellbinding choreography, while the Seattle Symphony pays homage to the composer’s greatest piano works.
Why: It’s a moving show.
When: Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

PARTY
Run for the Roses
What: Watch The Kentucky Derby, drink Mint Juleps, eat Southern fare from Skillet Street Food, and compete for prizes in the categories of Best Hat and Best Derby Day Outfit.
Why: You can bet on a good time.
When: Sat. Doors open 2 p.m.; race, 3 p.m.; food, 4 p.m.
Where: The BottleNeck Lounge, 2328 E. Madison St. (206-323-1098).

HANG
Brewhaha at Bellevue Arts Museum
What: Works by Etsuko Ichikawa and Michael Peterson, sculptures made from books, live music, beer, and trivia.
Why: You’re an arty-pants.
When: Sat., 8-11 p.m.
Where: 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue. (425-519-0770). R.S.V.P. to rsvp@bellevuearts.org by Fri., 6 p.m.

SHOP
Designer Boutique Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 90 percent off women’s and men’s designer clothing, shoes, and vintage items from stores like Blackbird, Dolce Vita, The Finerie, Totokaelo, Marqsmen, and more.
Why: You can deal.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St., Bellevue (425-637-1020).

Seattle Tilth’s Edible Plant Sale
What: Buy sustainable, organic veggies (more than 50 tomato varietals, herbs, edible flowers), learn about composting, and see a demo garden.
Why: Join the munch bunch.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Meridian Playground, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. Info at 206-633-0451.

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