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.

:LGBTQFlag:

oneloveseattle.com

Pumpkin patch event at Karbach brewery here in Houston.

This Sunday.

The Northwest Chocolate Festival.....
 

https://www.nwchocolate.com/wp-conte...ideos/cake.mp4

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: