Movies: Opening: South Side With You– Details: Inspired by Barack and Michelle Obama's first date, SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU recounts the eventful summer day in 1989 when a young law firm associate named Barack Obama tried to woo lawyer Michelle Robinson during a daylong date that took them from the Art Institute of Chicago to a screening of Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing to the site of their first kiss outside of an ice cream parlor.— Showings:2:30pm (Sat), 5:15pm, 7:45pm—Where: 4816 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118 — More Info: http://www.arklodgecinemas.com
Movies: Skyway Outdoor Cinema: The Force Awakens – Details: We end yet another epic season of SOC with a movie that truly needs no introduction, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. You may want to start grooming your trusty old Chewie costume now. FOOD: Taco Time NW's Taco Time Traveler & Full Tilt Ice Cream. FUN: Characters from elite costuming organization Garrison Titan and Alpha Base (Kylo Ren, Rey, Princess Leia, Tie Fighters) available for photo ops, Star Wars Trivia. "Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a ragtag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance." JOIN this event to get all the breaking news on food trucks, raffle prizes, entertainment and more as they're announced! The preshow gets started at 8pm behind the Skyway 7-Eleven in the US Bank parking lot. Don't forget to bring a comfy chair or blanket (or picnic table, or beanbag) and some cash for the concession stand (there is a US Bank ATM on premises, if you prefer). Movie starts at 9pm with a raffle to follow.
Time: 8:00pm-11:00pm—Where: 12610 76th Avenue S Seattle, WA— More Info: Here
Art: Turn the Lights Down Low: Afrodiasiac Erotic Poetry Show– Details: Enjoy an up-close and intimate evening with Afrodisiac Erotic Poetry Show. We will entice you with sensual and erotic poets, vocalist, and visual artist. We will open up the stage and share the spot light with an open mic segment, so come prepared to share your erotic poems, thoughts, songs, and short stories! Sponsored by: Mr Naturals Salon (www.mrnaturalz.com): At Mr. Naturalz, our mission is to empower, educate, and liberate our client's natural hair journey.— Time: 9:30pm—Where: Rumba Notes: 5041 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118
Youth: Black and Brown Solidarity Block Party and ALLI Showcase featuring Ringside Revolutionary Poets– Details: Featuring music, spoken word and mural art by the Arts Liberation and Leadership Institute (ALLI) with performances by the RingSide Slam's Revolutionary Poets. Free & Open to all! Bring a potluck item to contribute! 5:30 – 7:30pm — Block Party in the Parking Lot + Music + Food + Open Mic + feature by RingSide Revolutionary Poets 7:30pm – 9:00pm — Arts Liberation and Leadership Institute Showcase in the Youngstown Theatre with music all night from from DJ Phenohype! This is being planned by Youth Undoing Institutional Racism, Anakbayan Seattle and Youth Speaks Seattle as a space to build solidarity and connections between young revolutionaries in Seattle over food, music, and other expressions of our cultures. This is how solidarity begins, by sharing the good times so we can have each others backs in the bad times.Our main objectives for this event are to build relationships between our organizations and communities, to focus on the youth, to put on an event that isn't too stressful, and to make it accessible to people of different backgrounds, personalities, and abilities. Our suggestion is that groups/individuals get together before attending the event and discuss what solidarity means to them, what makes solidarity challenging, and how we can form authentic solidarity between our movements struggling for liberation.— Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm—Where: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle WA 98106)
Dance: Tap Into Your Inner Beat— Details: Tap into your inner beat as we explore the rhythms and beats of African, Hip Hop and Contemporary Dance, including conversations that explore and define the historical and social impact of dance.— Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm- Where: Othello Playground: (4351 S Othello St S, Seattle, WA)- More Info: nwtapc@yahoo.com
Food: Summer Meals at Skyway Library– Details: Summer meals for kids and teens served in the Skyway Library meeting room. Free, no registration required. Jointly sponsored by KCLS and United Way.— Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm- Where: Skyway Library: (12690 Renton Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98178)
Music: Spectre/ Nurse Rachet– Details: No cover. The musicians are compensated by your donations. –Time: 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00pm) — Where: The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118) More Info: http://www.theroyalroomseattle.com
Art: Radical Human Book Launch Party– Details: Join local poet and writer Gui Jean-Paul Chevalier as he reads original works from his new anthology. There will be musical performances, refreshments, a book signing and art gallery. There is a suggested donation of $10. The show is 21 and over.- Time:8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00pm) –Where: Artspace Mt. Baker Lofts: 2915 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA
Dance: Zulu Park Jams— Details: This live music and interactive artwork celebrates the diversity of our many communities. It's a public community event that allows people of all backgrounds to come together under one groove, no matter your ethnicity, age, religion, gender, or ability.— Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm- Where: Othello Playground: (4351 S Othello St S, Seattle, WA)- More Info: 206zulu@gmail.com
Community: Skyway Health Fair— Details: Resource tables and Backpack giveaways! — Time: 10:00am-1:00pm—Where: King County Fire District 20 (12417 76th Avenue S, Seattle WA 98178
Food: Vegetarian Tamale Making Class— Details: Due to the success of our tamale classes and the generosity of our volunteers, we able to respond to the requests to hold a vegetarian tamale class! Now is your chance to learn how to make tamales from a master tamalera! Vegetarian Tamale Class are held on select Saturdays from 10 AM – 12:30 PM. We currently have 2016 classes scheduled for February 27th, May 21st, August 27th, November 5th.The class focuses on the traditional preparation of two types of authentic veggie tamales: Cheese & Jalapenos and Vegan Mole and Potato wrapped in banana leaf. The tamales are prepared in the handmade and traditional fashion using cultural ingredients. You'll also enjoy a brief presentation of the history of tamales!— Time: 10:00am-12:30pm—Where: 2524 16th Avenue South, Seattle WA 98144
Community: Job Fair and Resource Day— Details: Come on down and get job resources and training! Free backpacks (children must be present), Door prizes, Raffle Prizes! Resources offered: Education, Job Training, Employment, Financial Services, Home Ownership, and Health Services. — Time: 10:00am-2:00pm—Where: Rainier Community Center: 4600 38th Ave S Seattle, WA 98144
Music: MVP: Michael Jackson VS Prince– Details: A night with MVP, Seattle's tribute to the Gloved One and the Purple Prince in celebration of Michael Jackson's Birthday. Time: 9:00pm (doors open at 8:30pm) — Where: The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118) More Info: http://www.theroyalroomseattle.com
Community: Valley and Mountain Morning Celebration— Details: Valley & Mountain welcomes all to our interactive services that incorporate the arts, contemplative practices, fellowship, and social justice. – Time: 11:00am*12:00pm — Where: Hillman City Collaboratory (5623 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98118)- More Info: www.valleyandmountain.org
Community: Valley and Mountain Afternoon Celebration— Details: Valley & Mountain welcomes all to our interactive services that incorporate the arts, contemplative practices, fellowship, and social justice. – Time: 4:30pm — Where: Hillman City Collaboratory (5623 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98118)- More Info: www.valleyandmountain.org
Music: jean mann, "road girl" CD release soiree– Details: eattle singer-songwriter jean mann (lower case intentional) releases her 6th independent CD, a studio-enhanced live CD.The evening features Wayne Horvitz, Bill Corral, Matt Hopper, Tom Dziekonski, Virginia Dziekonski, Michael Bauer and Alicia Healey. With five original records in her growing catalog, (blue flower friday records) jean mann headlines house concerts and listening rooms, churches, wineries, festivals, and has performed in such iconic rooms as Yoshi's in San Francisco, Tractor Tavern in Seattle, and CBGB's in New York. She has shared the stage with Laura Veirs (Rounder Records) and Vicci Martinez (The Voice) and opened for Peter Himmelman and Blame Sally.—Time:7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm) Where: The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118) More Info: http://www.theroyalroomseattle.com
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