Mater, may I?
MARVEL
Mater Matrix Mother and Medium
What: Mandy Greer’s 200-foot-long community-created crochet work takes over a park with the renowned local dancer/choreographer Zoe Scofield performing a tribute to water.
Why: They’re real knit wits.
When: Thurs., 6:30 p.m.
Where: Camp Long pond, 5200 35th Ave. SW.
STROLL
Chinatown ID Art Walk
What: An inaugural International District event featuring undiscovered and emerging local artists, outdoor movies, music, food, and more.
Why: Get with the Orient expressed.
When: Sat., 5-8 p.m.
Where: Locations at scidpda.com.
DANCE
Barn Raiser
What: Square dance to The Tallboys’s fiddle tunes at this hootenanny fund-raiser for Velocity Dance Center’s new home.
Why: Raise the roof.
When: Sun., 6-10 p.m.
Where: 1621 12th Ave. (206-325-8773). Tickets online at brownpapertickets.com.
SEE
Goddess of Laughter: the Comedies of Carole Lombard
What: The month-long tribute to the stunning screwball actress begins with Hands Across the Table, a charming depression-era romance pitting true love against big money.
Why: Is she nothin’ but a gold digger?
When: Thurs., 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave. (206-654-3100).
EAT
Bluebird Homemade Ice Cream & Tea Room
What: Stop by the hyped shop for a cone of the Elysian stout, snickerdoodle, Stumptown Coffee, or sorbet.
Why: You deserve a lickin’.
When: Make sundae every day.
Where: 1205 E. Pike St., ste. 1a (206-588-1079).