National Record Store Day........
 

Sat April 13th




Check around your area and what stores might be participating.......:listening:

Silent Reading Party, on Thursday, April 25 from 6-8pm Hotel Sorrento 900 Madison St, Seattle, WA


"Celebrating Hotel Sorrento’s newly-debuted Love Letters program, and playing off the hotel’s popular Silent Reading Party, on Thursday, April 25 from 6-8pm Hotel Sorrento will invite guests to (silently) pen letters of love, thanks, gratitude or a simple 'thinking of you' on Hotel Sorrento-provided stationery, and the hotel will send on their behalf - postage paid.

Get there early to grab your seat, and connect or reconnect with loved ones, colleagues, friends and family in a meaningful and tangible way."

Crosscut Festival
 

Fri, May 3 – Sat, May 4 Seattle University, 901 12th Ave Seattle, WA


Crosscut presents two days of thought-provoking conversations and innovative thinking, tackling the most important issues of our times. Journalists, politicians, authors, and news-makers from our community and around the nation come together to take a hard look at the people, policy and events that shape our lives.

Independent Bookstore Day...........
 

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Why not visit your local independent store and see what it has to offer....:glasses:

Steam Punk..
June 7 - 9, 2019 Port Townsend, WA

The Brass Screw Confederacy convenes every year in the Victorian seaport of Port Townsend, Washington, one of only three such locations on the National Registry. It is a celebration of extraordinary people in an extraordinary place. This year we the celebrate diabolical geniuses who give us punks our steam and their Mad Science!

Top Billing this year include Professor Elemental pops in to lend his special flair to the weekend's festivities. Return of the Brass Screw Fashion Show.
Glimpse an Augmented Reality Steampunk future with Magic Leap Dr. Grordbort's Invaders. Clandestine Factions infiltrate the Brass Screw. All this, plus perennial favorites. Experience the fabulous Bodgers' Grand Exhibition, NerfWars!, Tactical Croquet, the Brass Screw Chautauqua, Hot Damn Scandal, and so much more!

Readers & Authors ............
 

Today Hilton Hotel Sea-Tac location 17620 International Blvd
Seattle



Meet over 50 authors who will be participating and signing their books.

Sequim Lavender Festival July 19, 20 & 21 Carrie Blake Park

Produced and managed by the member-growers of the Sequim Lavender Growers Association™, the Sequim Lavender Festival® will include activities and attractions to delight visitors of all ages.


This venue will host more than 150 crafts and lavender booths, a diverse food court, live music and more. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the event is free and we offer free parking at the entrance to Blake Ave. Watch for signs coming off Hwy 101 and directions to general parking and for buses.

are you going to be there? we might actually get to meet up if I can find some gas money, I have been thinking about going to this.

Sorry Jenn, won't be there unfortunately...

This makes me sad!!

Come visit us in Kingston next week-end.......
 

And NO you can't stay at our house......:giggle:

Kingston Art & Craft Festival July 26th 27th & 28th Port of Kingston (this is just adjacent to where the ferry docks)


Arts, crafts, and food vendors. Also,enjoy a student art show as well.


Come join the merriment and give us a holler if you're around!

Heronswood plant sales and a garden open house.....
 

Heronswood Sat July 20th 10 am - 3 pm 7530 N.E. 288th Street Kingston WA



Northwest nurseries, speakers, and garden tours :smelling-flower:

Finally Friday Art & Wine Walk....
 

Friday (sorry about last minute notice) 6 p.m. Downtown Snoquaimie Railroad Ave & Snoquaimie Parkway


Live music, art demonstrations, food specials. For all ages, wine tasting optional ($25)

Alki Art Fair.......
 

Sat & Sun 10 a.m - 6 p.m Alki Beach Promenade Alki Ave Southwest and 63rd Ave Southwest


Art vendors, entertainment on four stages, kids activities, food vendors, and a silent auction.


Kittygrrl, too bad you didn't live closer. We could go to Christo's and have a cold one!

Saturday August 3 - Grays Harbor Pride Festival

11 am to 10 pm

Family Friendly Drag show to start at 7 pm with other entertainment throughout the day.

Shoppes at Riverside
1017 S. Boone St
Aberdeen WA 98520

Going to be in Chicago and looking for something a little different?
 

Ladylike August 19 at Cafe Mustache Mon, 8 – 10 PM Cafe Mustache, 2313 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago



Ladylike is a storytelling show where women tell the most disgusting stories they've got. Ladylike is a safe space for everyone, inclusive of all femme-identifying and non-binary individuals...:LGBTQFlag:

One Love Wedding & Style Show Sunday 2-6 p.m. ASIX 308 First Ave. S Seattle


LGBTQ focused wedding show with bites, bubbles, cocktails, and inspiration.

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oneloveseattle.com

Pumpkin patch event at Karbach brewery here in Houston.

This Sunday.

The Northwest Chocolate Festival.....
 

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Nov 9th & 10th 10 a.m. 5 p.m. PIER 91 The Smith Cove Cruise Terminal Seattle

The NW Chocolate Festival presents the largest Education Program of any chocolate event in the world. All classes, workshops and seminars are included in your Day Pass and Weekend Pass. ​Taste Chocolate from around-the-world with a global showcase on the main exhibit floor. Talk with chocolate makers, learn from chocolate experts and watch chocolate demos by world-famous chefs and industry pros.

​Meet Cacao Farmers and the people who supply raw ingredients for chocolate making, take a cooking class, enjoy chocolate + drink pairings – bring your friends and get excited – for the greatest gathering of chocolate makers in the world today. ​186 Chocolate producers and business from 26 countries.

IF chocolate is your thing, what better way to spend the day.........:eatinghersheybar:

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Sheraton Grand 1400 6th Ave, Seattle Phone: (206) 621-9000

Saturday November 23rd, 2019 - Wednesday January 1st, 2020

A local tradition that began in 1992, the Sheraton Grand Seattle is proud to continue its support of JDRF’s Greater Northwest Chapter by hosting the 27th annual Gingerbread Village celebration. Each year, a talented team of local architects, chefs from the Sheraton Grand Seattle, and children collaborate to build elaborate gingerbread creations to raise funds in support of JDRF’s vision of a world without type 1 diabetes.

To create the event, which has raised over $1 million and is free for the public to attend, the Sheraton Grand Seattle annually donates over 8,000 volunteer hours and thousands of pounds of dough, icing and candy. The Gingerbread Village event has become a recognizable holiday tradition in Seattle and at the heart of this celebration is embracing cheer and fostering community while giving back.

These are displayed in the lobby of the Sheraton and it's just one of the fun things to experience in downtown Seattle during the holiday season. Another suggestion is to walk over to 4th & Pine and ride the carousal. The money from that also goes to a worthwhile cause which varies from year to year.

Save the date...
 

John Waters A John Water's Christmas Dec 5th Neptune Theater Seattle $35-$45)


A one man show from filmmaker and author John Waters.

Fairhaven Winterfest..........
 

Nov 29 - Dec 21st Bellingham, WA

Fun for the whole family. Browse shops, cafes, and restaurants. Horse drawn carriage rides, visits with Father Christmas, holiday market for gift shopping, tree lighting, treasure hunts and an array of other activities.

There is also a story writing and story telling contest for you creative types.

for more info https://www.fairhavenwinterfest.com/events

Art class...........
 

Go Figure! Life Drawing Session now - May 6:30 - 8:30 Bainbridge Island Museum of Art 550 Winslow Way E Brinbridge Island WA

Series of drawing sessions led by a teaching artist. Open to anyone interested in working from a model regardless of experience level. Bring your own paper and pencils. $20/session.

I assume this is on Saturday nights but for more info phone

206-842-4451

Last weekend to catch Chicago's........
 

Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2 for short) turns McCormick Place into a pop-culture mecca, stocked with mountains of books and merchandise as well as chances to meet your favorite creators, actors and artists. Head to the convention floor and you'll find cosplayers and attendees mingling in a sea of vendors hawking all manner of comics, toys and memorabilia. Guests like Matt Smith (Doctor Who), William Shatner (Star Trek) and Ivy Doomkitty (Heroes of Cosplay) will be signing autographs and participating in panels throughout the weekend. And if you want to see some amazing costumes, make sure to stick around for the C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay on Saturday, February 29.

Chicago Polar Plunge....
 

Sunday March 1st 10 a.m. 1600 N Lake Shore Dr North Avenue Beach

Thousands of brave souls take a dip in the icy waters of Lake Michigan each winter, a feat that would seem crazy if the participants did it just for kicks. Thankfully, there's a very good reason for annual the Polar Plunge: raising money for Special Olympics Chicago. Everyone who jumps into the frigid lake is asked to raise $200 for the charity (though it's free to come out and watch the festivities on North Avenue Beach). In the past, celebrities like Lady Gaga and Vince Vaughn have shown up to join in on the chilly fun—who know which famous person you might spot this year?

Going to be in Seattle tomorrow?
 

Check out Second annual Love In The Market 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pike Place Market 85 Pike St Seattle FREE

Fun, Food, Tasting sessions, children activities, etc etc

Pop-Up Mural Scavenger Hunt: Back by popular demand! Right now, seven Market artists are hard at work, transforming bare walls into beautiful works of art. This year we’re doing something special…we’ve created a mural scavenger hunt! Each artist has hidden “29” somewhere in the mural; it is your job to find it! Find all seven and be entered to win a special Market prize!

Jen Kober, comedy show in April
 

Sorry if there was a better section for this post, but Jen Kober has some shows coming up, next one in Lexington, KY... 4/21-4/23.