Seattle - December 24, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Good tidings to you and all of your gin.

SNACK
Mimi Gelato Opens
What: Tucked in the old Ballard Fish Market, the 150-square-foot shop is big on old-world finishes and scrumptious flavors like blood orange, pineapple, chocolate hazelnut, and panna cotta.
Why: Baby, it’s not that cold outside.
When: You better get licking.
Where: 2315 NW Market St. (206-854-2096).

WATCH
A Christmas Story and It’s a Wonderful Life
What: A doubleheader of holiday classics screened in a living room of cozy couches, with a full bar featuring hot buttered rum, mulled wine, spiked eggnog, and hot toddies.
Why: Yule drink to that.
When: Thurs. Christmas Story, 7 p.m.; Wonderful Life, 9 p.m.
Where: Canoe Social Club, Theatre Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave. S. Info at jennifer@canoesocialclub.com.

HEAR
Star Anna and the Laughing Dogs, Kristen Ward, and Pufferfish
What: Alternative country singer-songwriters croon Christmas’s swan song with pretty ballads and boot-scooting anthems.
Why: Even cowgirls get the moves.
When: Sat., 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. NW (206-789-3599). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

FEAST
Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Dinner
What: A traditional French Noël dinner with three courses, including squash soup with spiced marshmallow, duck breast and chestnuts, braised pork shoulder, and a bûche de Noël for dessert (plus wine).
Why: Eat, drink, and merry Christmas.
When: Thurs., 5 p.m.
Where: Bastille Cafe & Bar, 5307 Ballard Ave. (206-453-5014). Reservations at bastilleseattle.com.

Photo: Russell Lee / Library of Congress / Flickr

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