There is no shortage of Valentine's Day events this weekend—we've compiled 71 last-minute ones, in fact—but if the holiday isn't your thing, don't worry. Below, find all of your options for last-minute entertainment that won't cost more than $10 and doesn't involve sappy love songs, ranging from the Lunar New Year in Chinatown festival to the Mardi Gras & Music Festival in Burien, and from the Georgetown Art Attack to Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony viewings at Bad Jimmy's, Shelter Lounge, and BottleNeck Lounge. For even more options, check out our complete Things To Do calendar.

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FRIDAY

ART

1. blind film
Inspired by the light-fracturing effects of window blinds, blind film attempts to "reconfigure familiar subjects that constantly change and repeat in everyday life but can come to us like unrefined feelings and traces."
(University District, free)
Opening Friday

2. Art Up PhinneyWood
Walk around charming Greenwood/Phinney (just north of the zoo) and take in art from dozens of venues, from galleries to restaurants to bookshops, including Couth Buzzard Books, Naked City Brewery, and the Phinney Center Gallery. This time, check out Melissa Kagerer's troll doll art, "bad wine," and whimsy.
(Phinney/Greenwood, free)

3. Belltown Art Walk
On second Fridays, wander around Belltown and check out their hyperlocal art scene amidst the waves of drinkers and clubbers. Convene at the Belltown Community Center to pick up a map (and maybe some snacks/goodies), then head out to explore nearby galleries while taking advantage of all the artists' exhibitions (and provided refreshments). This time, check out Bryn Anderson: mountains|oceans.
(Belltown, free)

4. Natasha Crouch
Meet Seattle-based mixed media artist Natasha Crouch, whose work is inspired by dreams and nature.
(Fremont, free)

5. Scotty & Joshua Art Opening
This dual show features Scotty Boom Boom Cayton's vintage, reflective collages and Joshua D. Newell's line work. There will be a DJ, photo booth, and complementary snacks and a bubbly toast at the opening.
(Queen Anne, free)

COMMUNITY

6. Juniper Nails Pop-Up
Get pampered with free manicures from Juniper Natural Nail Bar (who use all non-toxic products).
(Downtown, free)

7. Sex and Cannabis for Lovers
Join Chelsea Cebara and Mistress Matisse, the founders of Velvet Swing, to learn about cannabis-infused lube and other sex tips.
(Capitol Hill, free)

FILM

8. David Lynch: From 'The Alphabet' to 'Eraserhead'
If you were baffled and fascinated by Twin Peaks: The Return last year, you know that David Lynch evokes images of glamorous people in nightmarish, surreal labyrinths. This screening will take you back to the renowned Canadian filmmaker's early years, with his short animated work "The Alphabet" and the distressing black-and-white freakfest Eraserhead.
(Downtown, $10)

9. I Am Not Your Negro
An ingeniously constructed documentary about one of the 20th century’s greatest, and more conflicted, artist/polemicists, this film is built from the proposal for Remember This House, the book James Baldwin never finished. As Samuel Jackson’s voice-over mingles with archival footage of Baldwin laying waste to his intellectual opposition on TV—and by the way, let’s pause for a moment to consider a time when a figure as radically attuned, and as volcanically erudite, and as sexually nonconforming as James Baldwin could have appeared regularly on network television—director Raoul Peck conveys the sense of a writer who has come to understand an idea that is bigger than he has the mortal strength to convey, which would almost make the film a tragedy within the context of the larger systemic tragedy its subject yearned to articulate. But even a glimpse of Baldwin’s prose is such a feast for mind, body, and soul that a film like I Am Not Your Negro can only be received with joy, humility, and deepest admiration. SEAN NELSON
(Rainier Valley, $5-$10 donation)

FOOD & DRINK

10. 11th Anniversary
Georgetown Liquor Company will celebrate 11 years with free giveaways and raffles and happy hour drinks all day long.
(Georgetown, free)

11. Brewer Takeover: Lucky Envelope
Meet the brewers of Lucky Envelope, try four of their beers, and acquire free swag.
(Phinney, free)

GEEK & GAMING

12. Monsterhearts
Play a round of Monsterhearts, a role-playing game set in a high school about the struggles of teenagers. Beginners are welcome.
(Fremont, free)

MUSIC

13. Bovver!
Revel in the spirit of rock & roll with Kave-In as they spin glitter and glam, punk and garage, and whatever else sloppy, gritty, and dirty that you could possibly want.
(Belltown, free)

14. The Debaucherauntes 5th Bandiversary Show with The Pickpocket Revue and The Mighty Dreadful Stringband
Cabaret-folk group the Debaucherauntes will celebrate their fifth year as a band with a klezmer-heavy show flanked by the Pickpocket Revue and the Mighty Dreadful Stringband.
(Ballard, $10)

15. FCON, Acid Teeth, Head Honcho, Pole Drunk
Southside hardcore punks FCON will bring their heat to the Kraken, with Acid Teeth, Head Honcho, and Pole Drunk.
(University District, $7)

16. JET & Trilogi: Beat Connection
Local group Beat Connection fall somewhere between electro-pop and club-soul on the genre spectrum, and they'll be taking the helm of JET with a personalized set for the evening, with deck support from PHNK, Tollefson, and Tony Snark B2B Monroe.
(Capitol Hill, $10)

17. King Dro, Dadabassed, Keyz, Sir Mark the Poet
Local rapper King Dro will headline this showcase that doubles as his album release party for P.I.M.P. Dust Vol. 2, with sets by Dadabassed and Keyz and hosted by Sir Mark the Poet.
(Tukwila, $8)

18. Post/Boredom, Marriage + Cancer, SSNACKSS, PissWand
Northwest indie rockers Post/Boredom will share the stage with Marriage + Cancer, SSNACKSS, and PissWand.
(Eastlake, $8)

19. W Music: Flat 5, Hula Bees
Groove to R&B classics "with a rock sensibility" from the '60s and '70s by legends like Otis Redding, Candi Staton, Marvin Gaye, and others.
(Downtown, free)

PERFORMANCE

20. WEIRD Presents: Night of 1,000 Mansons
Relive your teenage goth phase with this drag show tribute to Marilyn Manson.
(Downtown, $8)

READINGS & TALKS

21. Cynthia Kadohata: Checked
Cynthia Kadohata will read from her new book, Checked, about a family who finds closeness and healing in their shared love of hockey.
(Lake Forest Park, free)

22. Eileen Gunn, Julia Sidorova, Elizabeth Borne, Leslie Howie, and K.G. Anderson
These authors will give you a sample of their speculative dystopia fictions.
(University District, free)

23. Gayle Brandeis and Andrea Jarrell
Memoirists Gayle Brandeis and Andrea Jarrell will share their recent books: Brandeis' The Art of Misdiagnosis and Jarrell’s I’m the One Who Got Away.
(Ravenna, free)

24. Gordon Whitman: Stand Up! How to Get Involved, Speak Out, and Win in a World on Fire
Activist and organizer Gordon Whitman will give a rousing talk on fighting for a better and more just society, inspired by previous social movements.
(Capitol Hill, free)

25. Somali Alphabet Book Launch and Community Celebration
Somali community members will launch a new book alphabet book, Baro Af-Soomaali, a collaboration by five families. Mayor Jenny Durkan will attend.
(Rainier Valley, free)

SPORTS & RECREATION

26. Olympic Opening Ceremonies at Bad Jimmy's
Watch the 2018 Winter Games Opening Ceremony with a local beer in hand.
(Ballard, free)

27. Winter Olympics at BottleNeck Lounge
Watch the Opening Ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics with a tasty beverage.
(Central District, free)

28. Olympics Opening Ceremony at Shelter Lounge
After watching the 2018 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, stay in the championship mood by watching the classic film about Jamaica's first bobsled team.
(Green Lake, free)

FRIDAY-SATURDAY

ART

29. Claire Cowie: 'Selvedge' | Brad Winchester: 'RINSE/REPEAT'
Claire Cowie works in watercolor, collage, and sculpture to produce imaginary worlds that resonate with the emotional and perceptual experience of intimacy, imagination, and physical space. Sometimes these spaces are densely populated with animals, figures, and architectural elements; other times they are haunted by an absence so profound that you can't quite put your finger on what's missing. Brad Winchester is a painter whose recent work has bypassed painting altogether to deconstruct the physicality of the canvas, using unwoven linen to create sculptural objects with or without stretcher bars. This is his first exhibition at James Harris. EMILY POTHAST
(Downtown, free)
Closing Saturday

MUSIC

30. The Genreless Abomination: Sean Jewell Turns XL
The esteemed Sean Jewell will be celebrating the big 4-0, and so will throw this massive two-night bash with some of their favorite artists, genre boundaries be damned.
(Ballard, $10)

PERFORMANCE

31. Battle of the Bards XII
Out of the three plays in this high-stakes showcase, one will win a slot in Ghost Light Theatricals 2018-19 season. This year's contestants are Ali Davis' The Salem Witch Orgasms, Olivia Sterne's The Tragical Historie of Dr. Dites, DDS, and Lauren Rekhelman's the sky is on fire.
(Ballard, $10)

32. Cornish Winter New Works Festival
See staged readings of new plays by Cornish seniors. This week, it's Falcon, Nick Vogl's play about an astronaut who "sets out to establish the human race on a faraway exoplanet."
(Seattle Center, free)

33. Prehistoric Body Theater Workshop/Performance
In collaboration with paleontologists Dr. Greg Wilson and Dr. Dave Evans, Ari Rudenko directs a prehistoric animal dance that combines Japanese butoh theater and Indonesian traditional/contemporary dance influences with "a science-based comparative examination of the anatomy, locomotion, and theoretical behavior of key extinct species featured in the performances." This weekend, take part in a free workshop to prepare for the performance audition on March 10.
(University District, free)

34. You Are Right, If You Think
Theatre9/12's adaptation of Luigi Pirandello's 1917 comedy Right You Are, If You Think You Are tells the story of a suspicious family that moves into a city "some time ago, but not too long" and stirs up the neighborhood with their peculiar lives.
(Downtown, pay what you can)

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

ART

35. Julia Tatiyatrairong: Cable Knits
Conceptual contemporary artist Julia Tatiyatrairong investigates the "feminine" craft, as exemplified by knitting and crochet, by applying these arts to electrical, audio, and ethernet cables. According to the artist, these pieces also capture a moment in time when wires are slowly becoming obsolete—even objects of nostalgia.
(Wallingford, free)
Closing Sunday

36. Visual Narratives
This exhibition showcases work by Chief Sealth International and West Seattle high school students.
(West Seattle, free)
Closing Sunday

SATURDAY

ART

37. Georgetown Art Attack
Once a month, the art that resides in the tiny airport hamlet of Georgetown ATTACKS all passersby. In more literal terms, it's the day of art openings and street wonderment. In February, don't miss the openings for Kat Larson: carefull. or Trump's ABC, or the closing of Indira Allegra: BODYWARP. Plus, check out Devi Ann Pellerin: Stay Sweet & Ride High, Georgetown Art Attack Live Glassblowing, the Jewelry and Fashion Art Pop-up, Rostad, Dari Stolzoff, and Ferrell, and Don McGreevy, Noonmoon, Jim Davis.
(Georgetown, free)

38. Maja Petrić
Who knew that there were so many awards for light art? Maja Petrić knows, because she's either won or been nominated for a number of them. A PhD in DXARTS (digital art and experimental media) from University of Washington, she's now the artist in residence of Redmond. Her light boxes collect data through artificial intelligence and transform them into "unstable environments" that evoke the fragmentation and anxiety of her childhood in wartime Yugoslavia. In her hands, light can mirror human movement, the workings of the mind, and even cosmic phenomena. Explore Winston WĂ€chter's back gallery for proof of her artistry. JOULE ZELMAN
(South Lake Union, free)
Opening Saturday

39. Robot vs Sloth Grand Opening
Artist Lauren Rudeck is opening a new shop in Pike Place Market, featuring her own work and that of many other local creators. Show up to the launch party for free swag.
(Downtown, free)

40. Trunk Show with Local Makers
Shop goodies by Maple + Mauve jewelry, the Olympic Candle Company, and Orange Twist screenprinting.
(Wallingford, free)

41. Volunteer Park Photowalk
It may be the middle of winter, but certain native plants are thriving (especially those tucked away in the conservatory). Bring your camera to snap pictures of wintry flora and fauna.
(Capitol Hill, free/$4)

COMMUNITY

42. Kino Artist Alley
Check out handmade goods from local artists while hearing a performance by the Seattle Video Game Orchestra & Choir.
(Chinatown-International District, free)

43. Lunar New Year Gala
Ring in the Year of the Dog at the Chinese Student Association's 51st Annual Lunar New Year Gala, which is open to the public. There will be food, games, and prizes.
(University District, $5)

44. Neighbor Day
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods encourages everyone to engage in random acts of kindness in their communities. Take a neighbor out to coffee, give food to someone in need, or organize a community potluck, for example.
(Across Seattle, free)

45. Official Launching Event for Somali Museum of Washington State
Community members will launch a new Somali museum and offer lots of all-ages fun. Show your love for this neighborhood and its accomplished denizens.
(Rainier Valley, free)

46. Repair Cafe
On Neighbor Day, bring your broken household items (such as clothing, electronics, jewelry, small home appliances, or tools/knives that need sharpening) to get fixed for free. There will be snacks and coffee.
(Capitol Hill, free)

47. The Reptile Man
The Reptile Man will bring along his scaly friends (including an albino alligator, a tortoise, snakes. and more) for a free showcase.
(University District, free)

48. Sammamish Chinese New Year
Experience Chinese traditions surrounding the Lunar New Year by seeing performances by the International Lion Dance Team, watching a martial arts demonstration, live music, and dance, taking in visual arts, and visiting interactive booths.
(Sammamish, free)

49. Sodo Flea Market
Peruse the wares of 50 local vendors and enjoy eats from food trucks.
(Sodo, free)

50. South Seattle Home Fair
Ask an expert about your planned remodel and the city's permitting process and code requirements, get information about rental housing rules, homeowner assistance, landslide awareness, and more.
(Beacon Hill, free)

FILM

51. Alex Garland Double Feature
While waiting for Annihilation, catch up on Alex Garland's filmography, including the do-sexbots-have-souls movie Ex Machina followed by the fast-zombie flick 28 Days Later (which Garland wrote). You may win a pair of VIP passes to Annihilation. About Ex Machina, Charles Mudede wrote: "Every word matters in this film: Not a look, movement, or sequence is wasted by first-time director Alex Garland. And it all leads to an impressive conclusion that's not so much about the future but about what it really takes to stage a revolt against your masters."
(Capitol Hill, free)

52. Saturday Secret Matinees
Grand Illusion and the Sprocket Society will continue their tradition of pairing an adventure serial with a different secret matinee movie every week. This year, the serial is Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe, and the theme of the feature film will change every fortnight (maybe they stole the idea from the Stranger's new printing schedule. Though probably not). These themes include "Alien Invasion!," "Swashbuckling Heroes!," "Very Bad Deals," "Twisted Intrigues," "Atomic Monsters," and "Widescreen Thrills." The coolest part, from a film buff point of view? Everything will be presented on 16mm.
(University District, $9)

FOOD & DRINK

53. Broadview Tap House Grand Opening
Broadview Tap House will introduce their new tap house and bottle shop with 26 taps. There'll be food truck fare from Bread and Circuses and 314 Pie, raffles, prizes, swag, and beer specials all weekend. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food to snack on if they'd like.
(North Seattle, free)

GEEK & GAMING

54. Blue Rose Romance
This role-playing game, set in a "heroic romantic universe" called Aldea, centers around the Kingdom of Aldis, whose monarchy is chosen by "divine intervention." Beginners are welcome.
(Fremont, free)

55. Game Master Roundtable
Find out how to be a Game Master/Dungeon Master at this free workshop.
(West Seattle, free)

56. International Cribbage Day
Show your aptitude for the classic tabletop game by competing in a tournament.
(Fremont, free)

57. Truth or Truthier
Celebrate the launch of a new locally designed card game that makes you learn more about your friends by meeting the creators, eating snacks, and playing a round.
(Queen Anne, free)

MUSIC

58. Aquarius Rising
Get existential with a night of eclectic dance music selected by five Seattle Aquarian DJs: Dane Garfield Wilson, Hector Rodriguez, Chad Neiro, DJ Dennis, and Mr. Linden.
(Pioneer Square, free/$10)

59. Aqueerius Party: An Eclectic Sound Event
Celebrate the misty cosmic waves of Aquarius season with this excellently stacked lineup of local QTPOC musicians, producers, and selectors. DJs for the evening include Father Fannie, Reverend Dollars, Kid Amiga, and Joy Ma, with live sets by Guayaba, Brian is Ze, Da QWEEN, Nic Masangkay, and K. Hudson.
(Hillman City, $10)

60. Carnival of the Animals
Cascade Symphony Orchestra will gather again to create a sonic and visual jungle of Camille Saint-Saëns's enchanted music, narrated by David Dolacky, for all ages to enjoy.
(Edmonds, $10)

61. Christy McWilson, The Tripwires
Northwest singer-songwriter Christy McWilson will be joined by "pub rockers" the Tripwires.
(Georgetown, $7)

62. Girlz Night Out
Bring your gals to this new recurring night of dancing and video-watching.
(West Seattle, free)

63. Kelli Schaefer, Guests
Portland solo rocker Kelli Schaefer draws from artists like PJ Harvey, Nick Cave, and Bjork to craft her own unique art-pop sound.
(Ballard, $8)

64. The LoveWins Party With DJ Shane Stiel
Dance V-Day away with DJ Shane Stiel and sip special vodka cocktails. One dollar from every drink will be donated to Seattle Area Support Groups (SASG) and Human Rights Campaign organizations.
(Capitol Hill, $10)

65. Mardi Gras & Music Festival
Visit our neighbors of the southwest for a Mardi Gras celebration, live music, and a pub crawl.
(Burien, $10)

66. Orphan Radio Relaunch Party
Orphan Radio will host their own relaunch party at a new location wherein local DJs and collectives will hawk their wares while alternately taking turns on the decks. Featured selectors for the evening include Vancouver's Neo Image, FKL, Raica, Aos, Kristen Dalen, DJ Zumba, US41, and Wetman.
(Georgetown, free)

67. Steve Harwood, Mia Day, Chava
Bellevue-based singer/songwriter Steve Harwood will play an early evening set, with local support from Mia Day and Chava.
(Capitol Hill, $5)

68. Ten Miles Wide, Devils Hunt Me Down, Chrome Lakes, Pachinko Royale
Local alt-rock foursome Ten Miles Wide go heavy on haunting melodies. Joining them will be fellow locals Devils Hunt Me Down, Chrome Lakes, and Pachinko Royale.
(Ballard, $10)

69. Toe Tag, Millhous, BĂŒrien, Herbert
In the early ’80s, a group of snotty kids from Oak Harbor called the AccĂŒsed put Northwest hardcore on the map with a gruesome take on thrash that was later named “splatter rock.” Vocalist Blaine Cook fronted the band during their wildest years, and it’s that same energy that he channels into Toe Tag, alongside fellow AccĂŒsed alumnus Alex “Maggot Brain” Sibbald and a couple local splatter heads, Steve McBeast and Diabolical Chris Diamond. Their music is raw and fast, and it comes complete with gory imagery, featuring song titles like “Bat Pussy” and “Sawtopsy.” If crossover is dead, Toe Tag are zombies of the genre—back to feast and thrash some more. KEVIN DIERS
(University District, $7)

70. Voycheck, Nasalrod, Seminars, Slumberbox
Post-hardcore rockers Voycheck will spread their noise throughout the Central District with support from Nasalrod, Seminars, and Slumberbox.
(Central District, $7-$10)

PERFORMANCE

71. Open Studio #35
Witness works in progress by performer Syniva Whitney, dancers Sara Parker and Rachel Slater, dancer Megan Ess, and performer Janine Renee Cunningham.
(Queen Anne, $5 suggested donation)

READINGS & TALKS

72. Craig Johnson: The Western Star
Craig Johnson is the author of nearly 20 novels and story collections that feature one Walt Longmire, a well-educated but taciturn former college football star and Marine veteran who now works as the sheriff of a remote county in Wyoming. Longmire also inspired six seasons of a fantastic TV show that ran until last year. It’s rare to find a character/series/author in the western tradition that satisfies the twin requirements of feeling both contemporary and timeless, but Johnson’s work does, and his reading voice is pleasing, too. SEAN NELSON
(Everett, free)

73. Diane Sanfilippo and Robin Youkilis
Nutrition consultant, Balanced Bites podcast co-host, and author Diane Sanfilippo will join wellness expert Robyn Youkilis for a conversation and a joint book signing.
(Lake Forest Park, free)

74. Gabriella Gutiérrez y Muhs and Mare Blocker
Poet and academic Gabriella Gutiérrez y Muhs (Presumed Incompetent: The Intersections of Race and Class for Women in Academia, How Many Indians Can We Be?, The Runaway Poems) and Mare Blocker (founder of MKimberly Press) will share work.
(Wallingford, free)

75. Jasmine Gower: Moonshine
Jasmine Gower's new novel is set in Soot City, a warped version of 1920s Chicago where "progressive ideas reign and the old ways of magic are forbidden." Join the author for a reading.
(University District, free)

76. A Night of Black Women Magic & Multi-Genre Writing
Four notable black women writers and poets will read at this night of many genres and big talents: Seattle Civic Poet Anastacia-Reneé, Dr. Bettina A. Judd of UW, Cave Canem fellow Natalie Graham, and author and Seattle Globalist contributor Reagan Jackson. Pick up copies of their books.
(Rainier Valley, free)

77. Sibyl James: Hard Goods & Hot Platters
Local writer Sibyl James will read from her new collection of poetry, Hard Goods & Hot Platters, based on a variety of musical genres.
(Ravenna, free)

RESISTANCE & SOLIDARITY

78. No Methanol! No Pipelines!
A proposed fracked gas and methanol refinery in Southwest Washington would produce "6 million tons of greenhouse gases, equivalent to 1.3 million cars." Join Sierra Club for a comment-writing workshop in protest.
(Central District, free)

SPORTS & RECREATION

79. Huskies vs. Oregon State (Gymnastics)
The Huskies gymnastics team will compete with the Oregon State Beavers.
(University District, $10)

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

FESTIVALS

80. TĂȘt in Seattle - Vietnamese Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is celebrated not only in China, but also in Vietnam, Korea, and other countries. Explore the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Vietnam through live performances, hands-on activities, foods, crafts, games, martial art, and a market.
(Seattle Center, free)

SUNDAY

ART

81. Drawing Jam
Draw with Fogland Studios and receive a free copy of their book.
(Sodo, free)

COMEDY

82. The Okstupid Show
Watch host Patrick Higgins and friends take control of strangers' OkCupid profiles (and maybe create some of their own) at this comedic exploration of contemporary dating. They also promise instructional dating videos, audience games, and giveaways.
(Greenwood, $10)

COMMUNITY

83. Petit Troll
Stop by the Fremont Sunday Market to join the Neon Brass Party for a flashy mini parade a couple days before Fat Tuesday. They'll be decked out in glittery costumes as they galavant down the street with mini floats in tow.
(Fremont, free)

FESTIVALS

84. Fastelavn
Fastelavn is a children's carnival traditionally celebrated in Denmark (as well as Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Estonia, Latvia, and the Faroe Islands) a couple days before Ash Wednesday. This celebration features a barrel piñata, candy, crafts, a "beat the cat out of the barrel" contest to chase away the lingering spirit of winter, and more.
(North Seattle, $10)

85. Lunar New Year in Chinatown
Ring in the Year of the Dog at this massive Lunar New Year celebration that showcases the diversity, richness, and culture of the Asian community. See traditional dragon and lion dances, Japanese Taiko drumming, martial arts, and other cultural performances on the Main Stage, plus arts and crafts and family activities—and don't miss the $3 food walk.
(Chinatown-International District, free)

FILM

86. Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Join Lucy Tealheart Paradisco for a screening of the 1988 Disney classic wherein the real world and the cartoon world collide.
(Capitol Hill, free)

FOOD & DRINK

87. SixThirTeens Service Project: Operation Sack Lunch
Spend the day preparing meals for those in need with Operation Sack Lunch.
(Pioneer Square, free)

GEEK & GAMING

88. PlaytestNW
Test out brand new games by local designers while grazing on drinks and snacks.
(Capitol Hill, free)

MUSIC

89. Ben ZĂĄr, Gabriel Seaver, Kole Galbraith, Blake Degraw
Experimental composer Ben ZĂĄr mixes electronic and acoustic sounds with a slew of instruments. Hear his live set, along with those of improvisational artist Gabriel Seaver (WEEED), Seattle-based noise and drone musician Kole Galbraith, and Seattle-based saxophonist Blake DeGraw.
(Capitol Hill, free)

90. Benefit for Orca K-8 School
Proceeds from this open mic talent show will benefit Orca K-8 school.
(Columbia City, free)

91. The Blooms, Black Ferns, Sweet Jesus
Seattle alt-rock trio the Blooms will be joined by Black Ferns and Sweet Jesus.
(Ballard, $8)

92. Buff Muff, Farm Animals, Supposably, Zealandia
For a night of grunge, punk rockers Buff Muff will play a show with Farm Animals, Supposably, and Zealandia.
(Capitol Hill, $7)

93. Noisegasm, Age of Fiction, Anatolia's Finest, Juliette
Noisegasm describe their work as "Weapons Grade Electronica." They'll be joined in their melee by Age of Fiction, Anatolia's Finest, and Juliette.
(Ballard, $8)

READINGS & TALKS

94. A Conversation with Dashiell Hammett’s Granddaughter
Join hard-boiled detective author Dashiell Hammett's granddaughter, Julie M. Rivett, as she discusses Hammett's work (including his most famous novel, the Maltese Falcon).
(Pioneer Square, $5)

95. Janel Kolby: Winterfolk
Janel Kolby's debut children's book follows a young girl named Rain who lives among the "Winterfolk," a homeless community outside Seattle. When she discovers that the city plans to sweep the camp, she convinces her friend King to help her.
(Ballard, free)

96. Margot Kahn: This Is the Place
Margot Kahn will discuss her work as the editor of the collection This Is the Place: Women Writing About Home, a well-received anthology of women's perspectives about the complexity of the experience of home.
(Montlake, free)

97. Sunday After SAL: Discussion on Gregory Orr
If you missed poet Gregory Orr's SAL reading earlier this week, or if you want to process what you heard, join this discussion group.
(Wallingford, free)

RESISTANCE & SOLIDARITY

98. One Billion Rising
Show your support for One Billion Rising, a global movement that aims to end violence against women, by joining them in a flash mob dance. They explain: "Dancing insists we take up space, and though it has no set direction, we go there together. Dance is dangerous, joyous, sexual, holy, disruptive, and contagious, and it breaks the rules."
(Wallingford, free)

99. Stand Up Now With Immigrants! Trump/Pence Must Go!
Show your solidarity with immigrants in the U.S. who are at risk of deportation and discrimination under the Trump regime.
(Capitol Hill, free)

SPORTS & RECREATION

100. I Heart Yoga
Observe heart month—a time to raise awareness of heart disease and learn how to prevent it—by participating in a yoga class. All proceeds benefit the American Heart Association.
(Downtown, by donation)