Seattle - August 06, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’re a work in progression.

HANG
SAM Remix at the Olympic Sculpture Park
What: Music from international DJs, the Breakdancing Ninja Clan, and flashlight tours led by The Stranger columnists and others.
Why: It’s monumental.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 2901 Western Ave. (206-654-3100). Tickets at 206-654-3121. First 100 guests get in free.

EAT
Gert’s BBQ Mobile Kitchen
What: Chef Donnell Jackson serves his mother-approved chow in Columbia City out of a new truck in town.
Why: It’s good for the soul food. 
When: Fri. & Sat., 6-10 p.m.
Where: 4801 Rainier Ave. S., at S. Angeline St.

RIDE
Northern Washington Beer Bus Tour
What: Jump on the keg-carrying vehicle bound for Chuckanut Brewery, Boundary Bay, Skookum, and Lazy Boy breweries with a barbecue lunch pit stop.
Why: Hops on board.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. R.S.V.P. to 360-752-3377 or jim.parker@chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com by Aug. 7.
Where: Brouwer’s Cafe, 400 N. 35th St. (206-267-2437).

SHOP
DeCicio Glass Show
What: Meet the artist behind the graceful handblown pieces, Greg Clark, over white wine and Theo chocolate.
Why: Case the vases.
When: Thurs., 5-9 p.m.
Where: Far4, 1020 First Ave. (206-621-8831).

HEAR
KEXP Seventh Annual Summer BBQ
What: This year’s free party features Dinosaur Jr., Viva Voce, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Japandroids, Born Anchors, and Champagne Champagne.
Why: Marinate in the beer garden. 
When: Sat., 2-9 p.m.
Where: Mural Amphitheatre at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. (206-684-7200).

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