Seattle - June 25, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Have a gay ol’ time.

SEE
Bottega ZinZanni: All Dressed Up with Someplace to Go
What: Teatro ZinZanni presents a comedic look at the milieu of high fashion with thirteen original Luly Yang Couture designs.
Why: Dress the part.
When: Thru Oct. 11. Thurs.-Sat., 6:30 p.m.; Sun., 5:30 p.m.
Where: 222 Mercer St. (206-802-0015). Tickets online at zinzanni.org.

People Doing Strange Things with Electricity 4
What: Art gets electric with interactive sculpture, a visitor-controlled DJ system, and (for the opening) the chance to don radio frequency identity-powered T-shirts.
Why: You’re plugged in.
When: Thru July 24. Opening party, Sat., 7 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 911 Media Arts Center, 402 9th Ave. N. (206-682-6552).

SUP
Third Annual Dunshee House Pride Barbecue
What: Party with BBQ, beer, and music by Purty Mouth, Renegaydes, and DJ Soda Pop benefits people living with HIV and AIDS.
Why: Pride and enjoy.
When: Fri., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 303 17th Ave. E. (206-322-2437).

Cafe Flora Raw Market Menus
What: A market-sourced, prix fixe menu of unprocessed plant-based foods prepared at less than 115 degrees, including kelp noodle pad Thai, chilled cucumber soup, and a Neapolitan mousse trio.
Why: It’s a raw deal.
When: All summer. Fri. & Sat., 5-10 p.m.; Sun., 5-9 p.m.
Where: 2901 E. Madison St. (206-325-9100).

SHOP
La Rousse and Clementine Sale
What: Summer clothing from Grey Ant, Margarita Saplala, American Retro, and more; shoes by Sam Edelman and Giraudon at up to 60 percent off.
Why: Additionally, buy one pair of Havaianas flip-flops, get a second pair half off.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun.,11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Clementine, 4447 California Ave. SW (206-935-9400).

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