Seattle - November 19, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’re with the band.

HANG
Expo 87
What: Three nights of NW music, films, and animated shorts featuring twenty performances with an interactive Seattle band genealogy by KEXP’s Rachel Ratner.
Why: Rock around the block.
When: Films, Thurs., 7-10 p.m. Music, Fri., 5-11 p.m.; Sat., 4-10 p.m.
Where: Cairo, 507 E. Mercer St. (206-453-4077); The Anne Bonny, 534 Summit Ave. E (206-382-7845).

DRINK
Sip
What: New wine bar and restaurant has 70 pours and more than 250 bottles from around the world. A $20 cover on opening night benefits Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Why: Sniff, swirl, Sip.
When: Opens Thurs., 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-midnight; Sat. & Sun., 4:30 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 909 Fifth Ave. (206-682-2779).

SHOP
Early Holiday Shopping
What: Get 20 percent off purchases at Birgitta, Blackbird, and The Field House; free makeup consultations; personal shopping; and holiday recipes while sipping hot toddies and champagne.
Why: Find your holiday cheers.
When: Sun., 4-8 p.m.
Where: Birgitta and Blackbird, 5410 22nd Ave. NW (206-547-2524); The Field House, 5465 Leary Ave. (206-297-6093). R.S.V.P. to birgitta@blackbirdballard.com.

EAT
The Swinery on Main
What: Stop by the walk-up window for handheld breakfast (herby lard biscuit with egg, cheddar, and a rosemary sausage patty) and linner (griddled bacon dogs and lamby joes).
Why: Pig out and about.
When: Daily, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. See website for additional hours.
Where: 220 Fourth Ave. S. (206-932-4211).

LISTEN
Give
What: A digital compilation with more than 30 tracks by Fleet Foxes, The Cave Singers, The Moondoggies, Visqueen, Throw Me the Statue, Ben Gibbard, The Dutchess and the Duke, and more.
Why: Proceeds benefit Arts Corps and local food banks.
When: You’re in the giving mood.
Where: Online at giveseattle.org.

PLAY
Smash Putt Miniature Golf Apocalypse
What: Uber-mechanized mini course complete with levitating balls, moving holes, explosions, and alcoholic bevvies.
Why: It’s gripping.
When: Thru Nov. 28. Fri. & Sat., 6 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Sun., 6 p.m.-midnight. Family matinees, Sat., noon-2 p.m.
Where: 912 12th Ave. Tickets online at smashputt.com.

Or would you rather hit the road this weekend? All you need is a change of clothes and our road trip tips at dailycandy.com/guides.

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