Seattle - August 13, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Boy howdy!

SEE
Boys: Photos by Kelly O
What: The Stranger photographer’s pictures of bad, pretty, and drunk guys.
Why: Boys will be boys.
When: Opening reception, Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Gossamer Collective, 1406 18th Ave. (206-832-6063).

PREEN
Sassoon Salon Promo
What: Mention DailyCandy and you and a pal will get a free service of equal or lesser value when you purchase a cut, color, or blow-dry from stylists trained by the legendary salon.
Why: Get snippy.
When: Thru Sept. 30.
Where: 1405 Fifth Ave. (206-623-3685).

CELEBRATE
Ferragosto
What: An Italian street food party commemorating the Roman Catholic holiday with roast pig, grilled sausage, fish and vegetable skewers, pastries, drinks, and live music.
Why: Be holier than thou.
When: Sun., 4-9 p.m.
Where: Osteria la Spiga, 1429 12th Ave. R.S.V.P. to 206-323-8881 or hello@laspiga.com.

SHOW
2009 Arbitrary Art Grant in Art Dealing
What: Hang 2-D artwork around your neck and hang out in the parking lot that was formerly Cha Cha, Kincora, and Manray for the chance to win Vital 5’s last 500 dollars simply for showing up.
Why: These walls can talk.
When: Thurs., 6-7 p.m.
Where: 500 block of E. Pine St. Info at vital5productions.com.

SEE
The Skateboard Film Festival
What: Indie flicks from around the globe and the premier of A Day at the Park by local filmmaker Scott Yamamura.
Why: They’re the wheel deal.
When: Fri., 7:30-11 p.m.; Sat., noon-11 p.m.
Where: SIFF Cinema, 321 Mercer St. Info at 206-324-9996. Tickets online at siff.net.

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