February 2006
Editor’s Note: Event information is subject to cancellation or change. Please phone ahead to confirm event dates, times and costs.
Wednesday, February 1
Seattle Area
Morning Storytime. Stories, songs and flannel board games. Ages
1 to 5 with adult. 10:30am today and Feb. 8. FREE. Kenmore Library, 18138
73rd Ave. NE, Kenmore. 425-486-8747. www.kcls.org.
Preschool Information Night. Explore Renton's preschool options for the 2006-2007 school year. 6:30-8pm. FREE. Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy., Renton. 425-430-6729. www.ci.renton.wa.us.
Cinema K: Children's Film Festival Seattle. Family film festival features 47 films from 14 countries. Film schedule, film summaries and age recommendations available online. Various times daily through Feb. 3. $5 per film, online presales. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle. 1-800-838-3006. www.nwfilmforum.org.
Eastside
On Golden Pond. Curmudgeonly Norman and his feisty wife
Ethel spend one last summer at the lakeside family cottage. Their quiet
is disturbed by the arrival of daughter Chelsea with her fiancé
and his son Billy in tow. Family guide available online. Family rooms
for younger than 4. 8pm Wednesdays through Saturdays and selected Tuesdays,
2pm Sundays and selected Saturdays, 7pm selected Sundays through Feb.
26. $24 to $48. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N, Issaquah. 425-392-2202.
www.villagetheatre.org.
Snohomish County
Walking/Jogging outing. Bring the whole family to walk
or jog on Lynnwood’s lighted 400-meter outdoor track. 5:30-7:30pm
Mondays and Wednesdays through March 8. FREE. Lynnwood Athletic Complex,
3003 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-771-4030. www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Thursday, February 2
Seattle Area
Art for All. Bring the whole family to Seattle Asian
Art Museum for art, music and culture from around the world. 5-7pm, museum
open until 9pm. FREE. 1400 E Prospect St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.
Seattle Presents. Bring lunch and enjoy soulful vocals from Korla Wygal. Sit on the grand staircase or in front of the fireplace at City Hall. Noon-1pm. FREE. City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle. 206-684-7171. www.seattle.gov/arts/showcase/seattlepresents.asp.
Free Museum Visit. Museum of History and Industry is FREE first Thursdays. 10am-8pm. 2700 24th Ave. E, Seattle. 206-324-1126. www.seattlehistory.org.
Valentine. Four Pacific Northwest Ballet premiere dances include playful ensembles, an electric violin, an airborne dance routine and a tribute to Frank Sinatra. Various times and dates through Feb. 12. $20 to $134. McCaw Hall, 301 Mercer St., Seattle Center, Seattle. 206-441-2424. www.pnb.org.
Cinema K: Children's Film Festival Seattle. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Feb. 1.
Eastside
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Snohomish County
GroundFrog Day. Family fun entertainment culminates with
the arrival of Snohomish Slew, an enchanted frog, searching for his shadow.
8-10am. FREE. Downtown Snohomish business district. 360-568-2526. www.cityofsnohomish.com.
Friday, February 3
Seattle Area
Masters of Scottish Arts. Concert of Scottish Highland
bagpipers, drummers, fiddlers and dancers. 7:30pm. $20 to $30. Benaroya
Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-292-ARTS (2787). www.masteryofscottisharts.org.
Anansi the Spider. Oregon Shadow Theatre's production tells the tale of a West African trickster who finally gets his comeuppance. Features translucent shadow puppets and live Ghanaian hand drumming. Recommended for ages 3 and older. Visit the puppet museum 30 minutes before or after the performance. 7:30pm Fridays, 1 and 3pm Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 19 (ASL performance 1pm Feb. 4). $9.50, $8 seniors, $7.50 ages 16 and younger. Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-523-2579. www.nwpuppet.org.
Peter and the Wolf. World premiere production adapted by local playwright Allison Gregory (Go Dog, Go) from the classic story by Sergei Prokofiev. Peter figures out how to protect his animal friends from a hungry wolf. Recommended for ages 4 and older. 7pm Fridays, 2 and 5:30pm Saturdays and Sundays through March 18 (ASL performance 2pm Feb. 18). $15 to $30. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322. www.sct.org.
Sleeping Beauty. Musical retelling of the well-loved fairy tale features a headstrong princess and new characters. Recommended for ages 5 and older. 7pm today, 2 and 5:30pm tomorrow. $15 to $30. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322. www.sct.org.
Cinema K: Children's Film Festival Seattle. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Feb. 1.
Valentine. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Feb. 2.
Eastside
Family Night at the YMCA. Dinner, boulder wall, swimming,
kids’ gym, kick ball family board games, projects and more. All
ages. Dinner 5:30-6:30pm, activities 6:30-8:30pm. FREE, space limited,
pre-register. Bellevue Family YMCA, 14230 Bel-Red Rd., Bellevue. 425-746-9900.
www.seattleymca.org.
Pacific Northwest Tap Festival. Features tap masters from around the nation performing to live music. 8pm through Sat. $10 to $29. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-893-9900. www.kpcenter.org.
Magic. World premiere based on tales of the Brothers Grimm, performed by students from Youth Theatre Northwest. 7pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 12. $11. 8805 SE 40th, Mercer Island. 206-232-4145. www.youththeatre.org.
Seussical. Musical comedy includes favorite Dr. Seuss characters Horton the Elephant, the Whos of Whoville and more. 7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30pm Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 19. $11, $9 students and seniors. Studio East, 402 Sixth St. S, Kirkland. 425-827-3123. www.studio-east.org.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Snohomish County
Free Museum Visit. Imagine Children's Museum is FREE
first Friday afternoons. 3-5:30pm. 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006.
www.imaginecm.org.
Parents' Night Out. Ages 5 to 12 enjoy pizza, swimming, games and movies in a safe environment. 6:30-10pm. $17, pre-register. Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. 425-776-9173. www.cityofmlt.com.
Friday Nights Out. Leave your child (ages 1 to 7) in a safe and fun environment while you go out for the evening. Activities, crafts and snack. 6-9pm Fridays through Feb. 17. $18 per session. Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
Farther Afield
Northwest Hobby Expo. Largest radio-control hobby show
in the Northwest includes indoor racetrack, youth programs and more. 11am-6pm
today, 9am-5pm Sat., 9am-2pm Sun. $6 to $9, free younger than 12, free
parking in Gold lot. Puyallup Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup.
www.nwhobbyexpo.com.
Saturday, February 4
Seattle Area
Tet Festival. Tenth annual celebration of the Vietnamese
Lunar New Year includes traditional lion dance, Vietnamese music, dance
and fashion show and more. Kids’ hands-on art activities by Seattle
Art Museum. 10am-6pm today, 11am-6pm Sun. FREE. Seattle Center House and
Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-684-7200. www.tetinseattle.org.
Free Museum Visit. Seattle Asian Art Museum is FREE first Saturdays. Drop-in family workshop 11am-1:45pm; learn two traditional Chinese art techniques to celebrate Chinese New Year. Free family film 1:30pm, Mulan (rated G). 1400 E Prospect St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.
Family Concert. Seattle Chamber Music Society's Winter Festival presents The Secret Language of Musicians. Learn how chamber musicians use a "secret language" to communicate without a director. Ages 5 to 12 and their families. 4pm. $8. Come at 3pm for a musical instrument “petting zoo” in the lobby; view, hear, touch and play various orchestral instruments. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-283-8808. www.seattlechambermusic.org.
Bookstore Character Visit. Storytime
with Biscuit the dog - bring your camera. Noon. FREE. Barnes and Noble,
2600 SW Barton St., Seattle. 206-932-0328. www.barnesandnoble.com.
Emerald City Feis. Irish dance competition. All levels of dancers plus
dance teams. 8am-6pm through Sun. Call for cost. Seattle Center, Northwest
Rooms, First Ave. N and Republican St., Seattle. 206-684-7200. www.emeraldcityfeis.com.
Valentine’s Ball. Daddy and Daughter dance includes refreshments, flower for girls, photo and more. 5:30-7pm or 7:30-9pm. $20 per couple, $5 additional person, pre-register. Burien Community Center, 425 SW 144th St., Burien. 206-988-3700. www.ci.burien.wa.us.
Fabulous Flying Toys! Family Fun Workshop at the Museum of Flight. Learn about all sorts of flying gizmos and what makes them fly, then make your own flying toy. 11:15am and 1:15pm Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 19. Included with admission. $14, $13 seniors, $7.50 ages 5 to 17, free younger than age 5. 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle. 206-764-5720. www.museumofflight.org.
Wonderglobe. Storytelling and visual comedy from master toymaker and acclaimed children's entertainer Rick Hartman, part of Auburn’s BRAVO! kids’ series. All ages. 2pm. $5. Auburn Riverside Theatre, 501 Oravetz Rd., Auburn. 253-931-3043. www.ci.auburn.wa.us.
Dance Performance. Modern dance performed by ages 8 to 14 from Kaleidoscope Dance Company. 2pm. $5. Shoreline Community College Campus Theatre, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N, Bldg. 1600, Shoreline. 206-417-4645. www.shorelinearts.net/child_theatreseries.html.
Anansi the Spider. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Feb. 4.
Sleeping Beauty. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 3.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 3.
Valentine. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Feb. 2.
Eastside
Kid Crafts. Today, Valentine card. Feb. 11, Valentine
centerpiece. Feb. 18, play fishbowl. Feb. 25, dinosaur and insect puppets.
Ages 3 and older. 11am-3pm. FREE. Lakeshore Learning Materials, 11027
NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 425-462-8076. www.lakeshorelearning.com.
Issaquah/Sammamish Health and Safety Fair. Health screenings, children's fingerprinting, home safety and emergency preparedness information, co-sponsored by Overlake Hospital. 10am-4pm. FREE. Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave NW, Issaquah. 425-837-3300. www.ci.issaquah.wa.us.
Camp Fair. St. Thomas School brings together representatives from area camps and programs. 10am-3pm. FREE. 8400 NE 12th, Bellevue. 425-454-5880. www.orgsites.com/wa/campfair.
The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon. Thistle Theatre’s production tells the tale of a silly young tiger from Korean folklore. Ages 3 to 12. 2 and 4pm through Sun. $9 adults, $7 children and seniors. Factoria Mall, 4089 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue. 206-524-3388. www.thistletheatre.org.
Sleeping Beauty. StoryBook Theater’s original musical comedy is a version that will appeal to both boys and girls. Suitable for ages 3 to 9 and families. 11am, 1 and 3pm Saturdays, 1 and 3pm Sundays through Feb. 12. $7.50. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-893-9900. www.kpcenter.org.
Anansi the Spider. Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre performs the West African trickster tale. All ages. 3pm. $10, free ages 4 and younger. Rose Hill Jr. High School Auditorium, 13505 NE 75th St., Redmond. 425-556-2392. www.redmond.gov.
Pacific Northwest Tap Festival. Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland. See Feb. 3.
Seussical. Studio East, Kirkland. See Feb. 3.
Magic. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See Feb. 3.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Snohomish County
Maltby Bluegrass Jam. Family entertainment. Jamming 2:30-6:30pm,
potluck dinner and stage show 6:30-10pm. FREE. Maltby Community Club,
206th St. SE and 87th Ave. SE, Snohomish. 360-568-3685.
Farther Afield
Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Fest. A chance to view some of
the bald eagles wintering in the upper Skagit Valley. Activities for all
ages include storytelling, presentations with “Freedom” the
eagle by Sarvey Wildlife Center, Volkswalk (Sat.), bus tours, planetarium
shows and more. 10am-4pm through Sun. Most events free. Various locations
along State Route 20, about 100 miles N of Seattle. 360-853-7283. www.skagiteagle.org.
Winter Volksmarch. Annual walk-a-thon today and tomorrow. 5K or 10K walk through wolf, grizzly and black bear exhibits. Walk FREE, half-price tram tickets for those finishing walk by 2pm. All ages; no strollers on 10K course. Registration 8am-1pm, walk ends 4pm. Northwest Trek, 11610 Trek Dr. E, Eatonville. 360-832-6117. www.nwtrek.org.
Northwest Hobby Expo. Puyallup Fairgrounds, Puyallup. See Feb. 3.
Sunday, February 5
Seattle Area
Lion Dance. The Lieu Quan Lion Dance Team blesses Wing
Luke Asian Museum for the Lunar New Year. 2pm. Museum entrance, 407 Seventh
Ave. S, Seattle. 206-623-5124. www.wingluke.org.
Family First Sunday. Family activities including a kids' craft project at the Seattle Aquarium. Jellyfish – Beautiful Drifters 11am-3pm today. Included with admission. $12, $8 ages 6 to 12, $5 ages 3 to 5, free ages 2 and younger. Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. 206-386-4320. www.seattleaquarium.org.
Olympic Celebration. Celebrate the upcoming Olympics at Castle Ice Arena with guest appearance by Olympic champion Rosalyn Sumners, free photos, gold medals and kids' ID cards and more. 11am-3pm. $5. 12620 164th Ave. SE, Renton. 425-254-8750. www.castleice.com.
Tet Festival. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Feb. 4.
Fabulous Flying Toys! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Feb. 4.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 3.
Anansi the Spider. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Feb. 4.
Eastside
The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon. Factoria Mall, Bellevue. See Feb. 4.
Sleeping Beauty. Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland. See Feb. 4.
Magic. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See Feb. 3.
Seussical. Studio East, Kirkland. See Feb. 3.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Snohomish County
Color Me Dark: A Story of the Great Migration North.
Based on the book about prejudice and endurance in 1920s Chicago by Patricia
C. McKissack, this performance is part of the Kennedy Center's IMAGINATION
Celebration® on Tour. Grades three to eight and their families. 2
and 4pm. $11 to $13. Pied Piper Presents, Everett Performing Arts Center,
2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600. www.villagetheatre.org.
Farther Afield
Skagit Eagle Watch. Float the Skagit River with experienced
rafting guides and eagle watchers in search of bald eagles congregating
in the Skagit Preserve. Includes hot meal. Ages 6 to adult. 10am-2pm.
$69 to $89. 425-771-0230 (City of Edmonds), 425-587-3300 (City of Kirkland),
206-780-6527 (Des Moines Park and Recreation), 425-771-4030 (Lynnwood
Parks and Recreation), or 425-556-2300 (Redmond Recreation). www.ci.edmonds.wa.us,
www.kirklandparks.net,
www.desmoineswa.gov,
www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us,
or www.redmond.gov.
Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Fest. Upper Skagit Valley. See Feb. 4.
Winter Volksmarch. Northwest Trek, Eatonville. See Feb. 4.
Northwest Hobby Expo. Puyallup Fairgrounds, Puyallup. See Feb. 3.
Monday, February 6
Seattle Area
Concert organ demonstration. Seattle Symphony hosts a
demonstration of the Watjen Concert Organ, a 26-foot high instrument with
4,490 pipes. Today’s recital is Journey down the Rhine. Grades five
and higher. 12:30pm; 1pm Benaroya Hall tour. FREE. 200 University St.,
Seattle. 206-215-4856. www.seattlesymphony.org.
Tuesday, February 7
Eastside
Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Borders®.
6:30-8pm today and Feb. 21. FREE. Redmond Town Center, 16549 NE 74th St.,
Redmond. 425-869-1907. www.readingwithrover.org.
Wednesday, February 8
Seattle Area
Northwest Flower & Garden Show. Preview spring with
24 display gardens, vendor marketplace and more. New this year is Sproutopia,
a kids' area featuring hands-on activities, kids' gardening seminars,
storytime, kid-created container gardens and interactive performances
by Seattle Children's Theatre. Dress comfortably; show covers eight acres.
Show difficult to navigate with stroller. Food available. 9am-9pm today
through Sat., 9am-6pm Sun. $19 ($16 if purchased by Feb. 7), $11 half
day (after 3pm or 2pm Sun.), $8 students, $3 ages 6 to 17, free ages 5
and younger. Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Eighth and
Pike, Seattle. 206-789-5333. www.gardenshow.com.
Morning Storytime. Kenmore Library, Kenmore. See Feb. 1.
Eastside
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Thursday, February 9
Seattle
Summer Opportunity Showcase. The Bush School brings together
area camps and programs focusing on summer opportunities for ages 9 and
older. 5-8pm. FREE. 3400 E Harrison St., Seattle. 206-322-7978. www.bush.edu/sos.
Valentine. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Feb. 2.
Northwest Flower & Garden Show. Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle. See Feb. 8.
Eastside
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Friday, February 10
Seattle Area
The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon. Thistle Theatre’s
production tells the tale of a silly young tiger from Korean folklore.
Ages 3 to 12. 7:30pm today, 1 and 3pm Sat. and Sun. $9 adults, $7 children
and seniors. Sunset Hill Community Club, 3003 NW 66th St., Seattle. 206-524-3388.
www.thistletheatre.org.
Northwest Flower & Garden Show. Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle. See Feb. 8.
Anansi the Spider. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Feb. 4.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 3.
Valentine. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Feb. 2.
Eastside
Valentine family dance. Dress up for dancing, refreshments,
photos and more. Ages 2 to 10 with adult. 6:30-8:30pm. $16 child and one
family member, $5 additional family member. Community Center, Mercer Room,
8236 SE 24th St., Mercer Island. 206-236-3545. www.miparks.net.
Children of Uganda. Twenty dancers and musicians ages 8 to 18 from the orphanages of Uganda perform high-energy traditional dances and songs, while promoting HIV/AIDS awareness. 8pm. $10 to $29. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-893-9900. www.kpcenter.org.
My Fair Lady. The popular Lerner and Loewe musical. 8:15pm Fridays and Saturdays through March 11, 2:15pm Feb. 26 and March 5. $20 to $26. SecondStory Repertory, Upstairs at Redmond Town Center, 16587 NE 74th St., Redmond. 425-881-6777. www.secondstoryrep.org.
Seussical. Studio East, Kirkland. See Feb. 3.
Magic. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See Feb. 3.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Snohomish County
Friday Nights Out. Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds.
See Feb. 3.
Saturday, February 11
Seattle Area
Children’s Community Health Fair. Learn about hospitals,
health care, staying safe and healthy. Bring a teddy bear or stuffed animal
for “check-up” at Teddy Bear Clinic, explore an ambulance,
ride a wheelchair, get fitted for bicycle helmets (purchase one for $6)
and more. Ages 3 to 8 and families. 10am-2pm. FREE, free parking in Whale
or Giraffe Garage. Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE,
Seattle. 206-987-5724. www.seattlechildrens.org.
Yo-Yo Championships. Includes judged professional yo-yo contest plus sport division for all ages and abilities. Rules and yo-yo trick descriptions online. 10am-3pm. FREE. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-684-7200. www.northwestyoyo.com.
Birds of the Blustery Beach. View winter birds on the beach at Discovery Park. Ages 8 and older. 2-3:30pm. FREE, re-register morning of the walk. 3801 Government Way, Seattle. 206-386-4236. www.seattle.gov/parks.
Family Day: Railroad Adventures. Stories, art activities and hands-on artifacts help kids understand the history and importance of railway transportation. All ages. Noon-4pm. Included with admission. $2 adults, $1 children and seniors. White River Valley Museum, Les Gove Park, 918 H St. SE, Auburn. 253-288-7433. www.wrvmuseum.org.
Showtime at the Apollo. Performers and groups of all ages and talents compete for chance to appear at Apollo Theatre Amateur Night in New York. 8pm. $15 to $28. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-ARTS (2787). www.theparamount.com.
Safety on the Go. Educational seminars and product demonstrations on baby safety. Noon-4pm. FREE. Babies “R” Us, 17500 Southcenter Road, Tukwila. 206-575-1819. www.babiesrus.com.
Tiny Tots. Seattle Symphony’s series for birth to age 5. Musical games, stories and songs. 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30am today or 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30am or 1pm Feb. 14. Limited seating available. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4747. www.seattlesymphony.org.
Northwest Flower & Garden Show. Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle. See Feb. 8.
Fabulous Flying Toys! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Feb. 4.
The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon. Sunset Hill Community Club, Seattle. See Feb. 10.
Anansi the Spider. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Feb. 4.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 3.
Valentine. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Feb. 2.
Eastside
Rainy Day event. Mercer Island Preschool Association’s
activities include crafts, bouncy obstacle course and sports activities.
Ages 7 and younger with adult. 10am-2pm. $6 per child, $5 MIPA members,
free adults and infants. Islander Middle School, 8225 SE 72nd St., Mercer
Island. 206-232-2010. www.mipreschoolassociation.org.
Seussical. Studio East, Kirkland. See Feb. 3.
Magic. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See Feb. 3.
Sleeping Beauty. Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland. See Feb. 4.
My Fair Lady. SecondStory Repertory, Redmond. See Feb. 10.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Snohomish County
Safety on the Go. Educational seminars and product demonstrations
on baby safety. Noon-4pm. FREE. Babies “R” Us, 19500 Alderwood
Mall Parkway, Lynnwood. 425-672-3220. www.babiesrus.com.
Kids' Night Out. The theme is Cupid's Surprise for an evening of fun. Ages 4 to 12. 5-9pm. $12 to $26. Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006 ext. 1012. www.imaginecm.org.
Open Mic Night. Take the microphone at Tim Noah's Thumbnail Theater. Songs, instruments, skits and jokes - anything family-friendly is welcome. School age and older. 7-11pm (or when performances end; whichever comes first). Donation requested. 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. 360-794-8348. www.timnoah.com.
Peter and the Wolf. Olympic Ballet’s narrated production of the children's classic. 2pm. $20, $15 ages 10 and younger. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600. www.olympicballet.com.
Farther Afield
Museum of Glass Family Day. Create simulated glass with
contact paper and gels, watch dance presentations by Tacoma School of
the Arts students. 1-4pm. Included with admission. $10, $8 seniors, military
and students, $4 ages 6 to 12, free ages 6 and younger. Museum of Glass,
1801 Dock St., Tacoma. 1-866-4MUSEUM (468-7386). www.museumofglass.org.
Valentine train. Ride Lake Whatcom Railway’s vintage passenger train. Departures noon. $14, $7 ages 2 to 17; free younger than 2. Limited seating; advance tickets from Lake Whatcom Railway, Box 91, Acme, Wash. 98220. Include check, self-addressed stamped envelope, departure time, phone number and number of adults and children attending. 1 1/2 hour ride leaves the terminal at Wickersham, 10 miles north of Sedro Wooley, on State Hwy. 9. 360-595-2218.
Bill Nye the Science Guy. Performance benefits Kids Discovery Museum. 1 and 4pm. $25. Bainbridge High School, 9330 NE High School Rd., Bainbridge Island. 206-855-4650. www.ticketweb.com.
Sunday, February 12
Seattle Area
Chinese Lantern Festival. Chinese New Year festival hosted
by Seattle Chinese Garden Society. Food, festivities, hands-on crafts,
lion dance and more. 2-5pm. Suggested donation $5, $3 ages 4 to 12, free
younger than 4. South Seattle Community College, J. Brockey Center, 6000
16th Ave. SW, Seattle. 206-282-8040 ext. 100. www.seattle-chinese-garden.org.
Family Sweetheart Dance. Dancing, refreshments, flowers and photos for the whole family. 3-5pm. $23 per couple, $6 additional person. Richmond Highlands Recreation Center, 16554 Fremont Ave. N, Shoreline. 206-418-3383. www.cityofshoreline.com.
Northwest Flower & Garden Show. Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle. See Feb. 8.
Fabulous Flying Toys! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Feb. 4.
Anansi the Spider. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Feb. 4.
The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon. Sunset Hill Community Club, Seattle. See Feb. 10.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 3.
Valentine. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Feb. 2.
Eastside
Seussical. Studio East, Kirkland. See Feb. 3.
Magic. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See Feb. 3.
Sleeping Beauty. Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland. See Feb. 4.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Tuesday, February 14
Valentine's Day
Seattle Area
Stories and Such. Preschool story and craft with storyteller
Debbie Deutsch. Home Sweet Home 11am and 1pm today and Feb. 28. Included
with admission. $10, $8.50 seniors, $7 ages 3 to 12, IMAX and laser shows
extra. Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle. 206-443-2001.
www.pacsci.org.
Tiny Tots. Benaroya Hall, Seattle. See Feb. 11.
Wednesday, February 15
Eastside
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Thursday, February 16
Seattle
Seattle Presents. Bring lunch and enjoy a tribute to
America's black composers from Seattle Choral Company. Sit on the grand
staircase or in front of the fireplace at City Hall. Noon-1pm. FREE. City
Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle. 206-684-7171. www.seattle.gov/arts/showcase/seattlepresents.asp.
Eastside
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Farther Afield
Weaving Demonstration. Learn about spinning, twine and twill
techniques and the use of native plants as dyes from Heather Johnson-Jock
of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. 6-8pm. Museum FREE to all 5-8pm Thursdays.
Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 1-888-BE-THERE
(238-4373). www.wshs.org.
Friday, February 17
Seattle Area
Dive in Movie. Enjoy swimming with the lights out while
watching the film Sinbad (PG). 6:30-8pm. $3.75, $2.75 youth (free movie
without swimming), $1 popcorn. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave., Seattle.
206-684-4766. www.cityofseattle.net/parks.
The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon. Thistle Theatre’s production tells the tale of a silly young tiger from Korean folklore. Ages 3 to 12. 7:30pm today, 1pm Sat. and Sun. $9 adults, $7 children and seniors. Sand Point Magnuson Park, Bldg. 47, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. 206-524-3388. www.thistletheatre.org.
The Devil and Daniel Webster. A farmer sells his soul to the devil, then persuades great orator and attorney Daniel Webster to argue his case in front of a jury of notorious villains. Recommended for ages 11 and older. 7pm Fridays, 2 and 5:30pm Saturdays and Sundays through April 1 (ASL performance 2pm March 18). $15 to $30. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322. www.sct.org.
Anansi the Spider. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Feb. 4.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 3.
Eastside
Parents' Night Out. Send the kids in their pajamas for
pizza, crafts, games and movies in a safe environment. Ages 3 to 10, potty-trained.
6-9pm. $15, pre-register one week ahead. Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community
Center, Room 108, 16600 NE 80th St., Redmond. 425-556-2300. www.redmond.gov.
Seussical. Studio East, Kirkland. See Feb. 3.
My Fair Lady. SecondStory Repertory, Redmond. See Feb. 10.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Snohomish County
Friday Nights Out. Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds.
See Feb. 3.
Saturday, February 18
Seattle Area
Festival Sundiata. Event celebrates the richness and
diversity of African and African-American culture, history and art. Performances,
art exhibits, marketplace and more. Kids’ hands-on art activities
by Seattle Art Museum. Mon. is Youth Day. Noon-8pm today and Sun., noon-5pm
Mon. FREE. Seattle Center House and Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St.,
Seattle. 206-684-7200. www.festivalsundiata.org.
BirdWatch. Members of BirdWatch, Seattle Audubon's student naturalist program, capture birds, collect information and band the birds before releasing them. The public is invited to observe. 8am-noon (time approximate), canceled in stormy conditions. FREE. Greg Davis Park, 26th Ave. SW and SW Brandon St., Seattle. 206-523-4483. www.seattleaudubon.org.
President’s Gemboree. Fortieth annual rock and gem show by West Seattle Rock Club includes demonstrations, hourly door prizes, kids’ activities and more. 10 am-5 pm through Sun. FREE. Alki Masonic Temple, 4736 40th Ave. SW, Seattle. 206-932-3292. www.westseattlerockclub.org.
Swedish Day for Kids. Dress up as Pippi Longstocking or one of her friends for Swedish pancakes at the Nordic Heritage Museum. 10-11:30am. $5, $3 ages 12 and under, includes museum admission. Then watch one of the original Pippi Longstocking movies (dubbed in English). Noon-1:30pm. Suggested donation $5, $3 children. Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th, Seattle. 206-789-5707. www.nordicmuseum.com.
Octopus Week. Activities at Seattle Aquarium include daily octopus arts and crafts for kids, and daily octopus feeding and talks. Highlights: Puget Sound divers conduct giant Pacific octopus census (through Feb. 20), live video monitors show giant Pacific octopus being released into Elliott Bay (noon today and Feb. 26), divers swim with octopus (Feb. 21, 23 and 24). 10am-5pm daily. Included with admission. $12, $8 ages 6 to 12, $5 ages 3 to 5, free ages 2 and younger. Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. 206-386-4320. www.seattleaquarium.org.
Seattle International Bicycle Expo. Exhibits, presentations, bicycle-related photo contest and more. Youth Zone includes bike riding lessons, bike safety rodeo, stunt course, bike games and BMX boot camp. 9am-7pm today, 10am-4pm Sun. $7, free ages 15 and younger. Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. 206-522-3222. www.cascade.org.
Northwest Scale Modelers Show. Show highlights the grand eras of aviation history; models of cars, ships, figures, science fiction and more. NW Scale Modelers on hand to answer questions. 10am-4:30pm through Sun. Included with admission. Today, ages 6 and older with adult can build a snap-together model aircraft kit (10am-2pm, quantities limited). See Feb. 4 for Museum of Flight details.
Engineering Fair for Kids. Puget Sound Engineering Council hosts this fair at Museum of Flight for grades K to 12. Learn about engineering careers and enter the Popsicle Stick Bridge Load Competition. 10am-2pm. FREE, museum admission separate. See Feb. 4 for museum details.
The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon. Sand Point Magnuson Park, Seattle. See Feb. 17.
Anansi the Spider. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Feb. 4.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 3.
The Devil and Daniel Webster. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 17.
Eastside
Family Fun Night. Fun activities for all ages and skill
levels. Ages 15 and younger with adult. 7-10pm. $36 per family. Community
Center Gym, 8236 SE 24th St., Mercer Island. 206-236-3545. www.miparks.net.
Seussical. Studio East, Kirkland. See Feb. 3.
My Fair Lady. SecondStory Repertory, Redmond. See Feb. 10.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Snohomish County
Cat Show. North Cascade Cat Fanciers Show. 9am-5pm through
Sun. $4, $2 ages 7 to 16 and seniors. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Pavilion
600, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 425-388-3200. www.evergreenfair.org.
Sunday, February 19
Seattle Area
Festival Sundiata. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Feb.
18.
President’s Gemboree. Alki Masonic Temple, Seattle. See Feb. 18.
Octopus Week. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Feb. 18.
Seattle International Bicycle Expo. Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle. See Feb. 18.
Northwest Scale Modelers Show. Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Feb. 18.
Anansi the Spider. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Feb. 4.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 3.
The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon. Sand Point Magnuson Park, Seattle. See Feb. 17.
The Devil and Daniel Webster. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 17.
Eastside
Seussical. Studio East, Kirkland. See Feb. 3.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Snohomish County
Cat Show. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe. See Feb.
18.
Monday, February 20
Seattle
Festival Sundiata. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Feb.
18.
Octopus Week. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Feb. 18.
Tuesday, February 21
Seattle
Octopus Week. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Feb. 18.
Eastside
Reading With Rover. Borders®, Redmond. See Feb. 7.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Wednesday, February 22
Seattle Area
Valentine's Performing Pigs. The personable pigs perform
tricks and athletic feats. 11am. Play It Safe Festival. Educational hands-on
activities from Renton Police Dept. K-9 Unit, Valley Medical Center and
more. Ages 12 and younger with adult. 11:30am-1:30pm. FREE. Renton Community
Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy., Renton. 425-430-6729. www.ci.renton.wa.us.
Showtime at Magnuson. All-ages entertainment includes Mario Lorenz, Roberto the Magnificent, The Reptile Man, Professor Bamboozle, Kid Stars and Shumba Youth Marimba Ensemble. 10:30am-3:30pm. $5, $2 barbecue lunch (noon-1:30pm). Magnuson Community Center, 7110 62nd Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-684-7026. www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/magnuson.htm.
Octopus Week. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Feb. 18.
Eastside
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Snohomish County
Winter Performing Arts. Tingstad and Rumbel in a performance
suitable for the entire family. 7:30-8:30pm. $12, $10 students and seniors.
Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds. 425-771-0228 or 425-771-0230.
www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
Thursday, February 23
Seattle Area
Twisted Flicks. Cheesy “B” movie shown with
live, improvised dialogue, sound effects and music based on audience suggestions.
All ages. 8pm through Sat. $10, $9 with non-perishable food donation.
Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE, Seattle. 206-781-5761.
www.twistedflicks.com.
Octopus Week. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Feb. 18.
Eastside
Mid-Winter Break Mania! Art projects, music, lunch and
a special guest, all supervised by adult staff. Ages 4 to 10. 10:30am-2:30pm.
$31, $4 performance only (1:45pm). Community Center, Calkins Room, 8236
SE 24th St., Mercer Island. 206-236-3545. www.miparks.net.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Snohomish County
Family Fun Night. Family swim, arts and crafts, sports
activities and more. 7-9pm. $14 per family. Recreation Pavilion, 5303
228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. 425-776-9173. www.cityofmlt.com.
Harlem Globetrotters. World-famous basketball team entertains with amazing ball-handling skills and comedy routines. 30-minute meet-and-greet session follows game. 7pm through Fri. $15 to $50, free younger than 2. Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt, Everett. 1-866-EEC-TIXX (332-8499). www.everetteventscenter.com.
Friday, February 24
Seattle Area
The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon. Thistle Theatre’s
production tells the tale of a silly young tiger from Korean folklore.
Ages 3 to 12. 2pm. $5. Shoreline Center Auditorium, 18560 First Ave. NE,
Shoreline. 206-417-4645. www.shorelinearts.net/child_theatreseries.html.
Octopus Week. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Feb. 18.
Twisted Flicks. Historic University Theater, Seattle. See Feb. 23.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 3.
The Devil and Daniel Webster. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 17.
Eastside
My Fair Lady. SecondStory Repertory, Redmond. See Feb. 10.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Snohomish County
Starlight beach walk. Investigate the intertidal community
at low tide with ranger-naturalists, then enjoy hot chocolate. Dress for
the weather and bring flashlight. All ages. 7-8:30pm. FREE. Olympic Beach
Visitor Station, 200 W Dayton St., Edmonds. 425-771-0227. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
Harlem Globetrotters. Everett Events Center, Everett. See Feb. 23.
Saturday, February 25
Seattle Area
Whirligig Preview. Preview new giant inflatable rides
being tested for next month’s Whirligig carnival. Noon-4 pm through
Sun. Fee for rides. Seattle Center, Center House, 305 Harrison St., Seattle.
206-684-7200. www.seattlecenter.com.
Early Childhood Resource Fair. Parents-to-be and parents of ages birth to 7 can learn about early childhood services available in the Queen Anne, Ballard, Magnolia, Wallingford, Fremont and downtown Seattle areas. 11am-3pm. FREE. Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 First Ave. W, Seattle. 206-386-4240. www.ecrfair.org.
Winterfest Carnival. Annual carnival features games, prizes, face painting, fortune teller, magician and treats. Everyone welcome. 1-3pm. FREE, pre-register. Gilda's Club Seattle (free non-profit for people living with cancer), 1400 Broadway, Seattle. 206-709-1400. www.gildasclubseattle.org.
Imagine That! Family Fun Workshop at the Museum of Flight. Investigate imaginative designs for spaceships, then make your own. 11:15am and 1:15pm through Sun. Included with admission. See Feb. 4 for museum details.
Twisted Flicks. Historic University Theater, Seattle. See Feb. 23.
Octopus Week. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Feb. 18.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 3.
The Devil and Daniel Webster. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 17.
Eastside
Parents' Night Out. Ages 7 to 10 enjoy movies, munchies
and games in a safe environment. 7-11pm. $31. Community Center Gym, 8236
SE 24th St., Mercer Island. 206-236-3545. www.miparks.net.
My Fair Lady. SecondStory Repertory, Redmond. See Feb. 10.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Snohomish County
Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Show by Everett Rock &
Gem Club includes demonstrations, hourly door prizes, displays and more.
Junior area (under age 18) features rock identification, crafts and silent
auction. 10am-6pm today, 10am-5pm Sun. FREE. Washington National Guard
Armory, 2730 Oakes, Everett. 425-338-2184. www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Trails/3085.
Sleeping Beauty. StoryBook Theater’s original musical comedy is a version that will appeal to both boys and girls. Suitable for ages 3 to 9 and families. 11am and 1pm today and Sun. $8. PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. Toll free 1-877-827-1100. www.studio-east.org.
Sunday, February 26
Seattle Area
Moms' Time Out. Moms-only get-together sponsored by Mothers
& More. De-stress and re-energize with laughter, sharing of stories.
Learn new fitness methods from an expert. 1-4pm. FREE. The Canal, 5300
34th Ave. NW, Seattle. 425-830-5605. www.mothersandmore.org.
Octopus Week. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Feb. 18.
Whirligig Preview. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Feb. 25.
Imagine That! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Feb. 25.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 3.
The Devil and Daniel Webster. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 17.
Eastside
My Fair Lady. SecondStory Repertory, Redmond. See Feb. 10.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Feb. 1.
Snohomish County
Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Washington National Guard
Armory, Everett. See Feb. 25.
Sleeping Beauty. PUD Auditorium, Everett. See Feb. 25.
Farther Afield
Chilly Hilly. Thirty-three mile bicycle ride around scenic
Bainbridge Island. "Guaranteed to be hilly, chilly and a lot of fun."
Start on the island or at the Seattle ferry terminal. Approved helmets
required. Ride smart tips and registration form available online. 8am-4pm,
hot cider food stop 8:30am-2pm. $17 to $30, $5 ages 6 to 12, free ages
1 to 5. www.cascade.org.
Tuesday, February 28
Seattle Area
Reggae Playground. Parents' Choice award-winning artist
Asheba performs a family concert at The Children's Museum, Seattle. 3pm.
Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free younger than
1. 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-441-1768. www.thechildrensmuseum.org.
Seussapalooza! Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with stories and snacks. Ages 3 and older with adult. 4pm. FREE, pre-register. Bothell Regional Library, 18215 98th Ave. NE, Bothell. 425-486-7811. www.kcls.org
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