Cheap dates
Dates and times are subject to change.
FAIRS/FESTIVALS
Day of the Dead Celebration
TODAY Candlelight procession of masked performers and musicians, 6:45 p.m. from Phinney Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Avenue North, to Phinney Center for event including art show, music, dancing, community altar, art projects, 7-9:30 p.m. today, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; free (206-783-2244 or www.phinneycenter.org).
Hmong New Year Celebration
SAT Arts, traditions and music of Hmong people of Southeast Asia with the theme “Hmong in America” featuring performances, exhibits, embroidery and basket-weaving demonstrations, marketplace, children’s activities, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Center House, Seattle (206-684-7200).
Alive! Expo Seattle
SAT-SUN Alternative approach to health and wellness, with information and vendors including nutrition, fitness, natural products, alternative practitioners, health food and community nonprofit organizations, healthy cooking demonstrations, lectures, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, Seattle; $10 (206-684-7200 or www.aliveexpo.com).
Cultural Crossroads
SAT-SUN Music and dance performances from cultures around the world including Hungary, the Philippines, Ghana, Ireland, Mexico, Balkan Cabaret, tango dance lesson and orchestra; international bazaar with crafts from around the world; exhibits; children’s activities including interactive Lego display, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Crossroads Bellevue, 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue; free (425-644-1111).
Northwest Skin N Steel Expo
SAT-SUN Tattoo convention with tattoo artists, body-piercing and body jewelry manufacturers, motorcycle show with custom bikes, accessories, Rob Hill Circus Sideshow, motorcycle apparel fall fashion show, bikini contest, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Comcast Arena at the Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Avenue, Everett; $21 (866-332-8499).
Salmon Barbecue and Holiday Festival
SUN Musician’s showcase performance and open jam session, antique pipe organ concert, arts-and-crafts market, salmon meal, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave. N., Seattle; meal $8/adults, $5/ages 12 and younger (www.hallerlake.info).
EVENTS
Columbia City Beat Walk
TODAY Live music at eight venues for one cover price, 7-10 p.m. today, Rainier Avenue South from South Edmunds Street to South Hudson Street, Seattle; $5 (www.columbiacitybeatwalk.org).
Mountaineers family hike
SAT Walk park trails, distance depending on weather and age of children, ending at playground, 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Edward State Park, Kenmore; register by Thursday afternoon (206-284-8484).
Haunted hike celebration
SAT Pacific Science Center event to learn about creatures of the night with tales on the trail, recommended for ages 5-8, costumes welcome, children must be accompanied by adult, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm, 14812 S.E. Eighth St., Bellevue; $10/adult, $8/child, reservations required (206-443-2925 or www.pacsci.org).
Issaquah Alps Club
SAT-SUN Tiger Mountain family nature hike, 2-3 miles including Talus Caves, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday; slow pace Cougar Mountain Coal Creek Trail to North Fork Falls, 9 a.m. Sunday; food, water, daypack, raingear and hiking shoes required on all hikes, Issaquah Alps Trail Club clubhouse, First and Bush Streets, Issaquah (issaquahalps.org).
CLASSICAL
Eastside Symphony: Opening concert
SAT Alexei Girsh leads the amateur orchestra in Gershwin’s popular “Rhapsody in Blue” (with Clint Gawthrop, piano soloist), plus Copland’s “Rodeo” selections and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” 8 p.m. Saturday, Redmond High School, 17272 N.E. 104th St., Redmond; $7-$10 (425-822-0333 or www.eastsidesymphony.org).
Musicians Emeritus Symphony Orchestra
SUN 3 p.m. Sunday, University Preparatory Academy, 8000 25th Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (425-774-8166).
The Opera Night Singers at Salute of Bellevue
SUN Two seatings of dinner opera, with arias and ensembles performed by the Opera Night Singers (the music is free; the dinners aren’t). 5 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Salute of Bellevue, 10134 Main St., Bellevue; free (425-688-7613 or www.operanightsingers.com).
VISUAL ARTS
Artist’s Lecture: Pieter Hugo cq
SAT South African photographer Pieter Hugo will discuss his work on his country’s society including judges, entertainers, workers and albinos. 5 p.m. Saturday. Henry Art Gallery, 4100 15th Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (206-543-2280 or www.henryart.org).
Lecture: “Everyday Extraordinary: The Sculpture of Mark Handforth”
MON Sculptor Mark Handforth will discuss his work in which he manipulates ordinary objects such as lampposts, fluorescent lights and traffic signs. 7-8 p.m. Monday. Olympic Sculpture Park, Broad Street and Elliott Avenue, Seattle; free (206-654-3100 or www.seattleartmuseum.org).
Artist’s Lecture: Benjamin Edwards
THU Artist Benjamin Edwards will discuss his work in which he uses digital photos and basic geometry to make blended compositions. 6 p.m. Thursday. Microsoft Campus, Building 31, 15584 N.E. 31st St., Redmond; free (425-882-8080).
MOVIES
“The Darjeeling Limited”
It’s new at the Big Picture Redmond. 2:30 and 4:45 p.m. shows on Sunday are $7.
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