This Weekend in South Seattle: Rainbow Bingo, Rainier Beach Art & Crafts Market, and Morningstar Cafe

Friday, December 9th

Movies: Opening: Loving– Details: Interracial couple Richard and Mildred Loving fell in love and were married in 1958. They grew up in Central Point, a small town in Virginia that was more integrated than surrounding areas in the American South. Yet it was the state of Virginia, where they were making their home and starting a family, that first jailed and then banished them. Richard and Mildred relocated with their children to the inner city of Washington, D.C., but the family ultimately tries to find a way back to Virginia.— Showings: 1:15pm (Sat & Sun), 4:10pm, 7:00pm—Where: 4816 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118 — More Info: http://www.arklodgecinemas.com

Community: A Community Viewing & Conversation of "13^th Amendment" – Details: Join us for a community viewing of the documentary 13th. After the viewing Seattle High School BSU's will facilitate a Q&A Light refreshments provided— Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm—Where: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute: 104 17^th Avenue S. Seattle 98144

Holidays: Rainbow Bingo Mistletoe Madness– Details: THIS is one holiday party invitation youwan to LOCK into your calendar RIGHT NOW. Rainbow Bingo, led by our saucy and seasoned Ms.Sylvia O'Stayformore, is THE fun way to party in the south end of Seattle, maybe win a prize, scarf a jello-shot or a beer on tap, have dinner and raise money for seniors. Extra laughs and love by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and a warm-up band.-Time: 6:00pm — 9pm –Where: Southeast Seattle Senior Center (4655 S Holly Street WA 98118) – More Info: Here

Food: Meat Raffle- Details: Every Friday, come on down to the Skyway VFW post for your chance to get a great deal on fresh meat! "Meat" some new friends and save some grocery money. Your dollars help support our great VFW Post and all of the charitable work they do for our vets and our community..-Time: 4:00pm — 7:00pm –Where: Skyway VFW Post 9430 (7421 South 126^th Street Seattle, WA 98178)

Music: Stripped Screw Burlesque presents: The Best Burlesque Pageant Ever!!!–Details: Your favorite holiday misfits are back again as Stripped Screw takes on the true meaning of Christmas in this throwback to your childhood Christmas pageants. When the Screws show up at the Burlesque Pageant auditions due to an innocent mistake, everyone is horrified. Why? Because they're horrible; raunchy, gaudy, pushy and each one deliriously delights in being the terrors of the neighborhood. In the blink of a rhinestoned eyelash, The Screws find themselves, much to the shock and bewilderment of everyone (especially Miss Kitty Baby's very special students) starring in Miss Kitty Baby's annual pageant! Starring Stripped Screw Burlesque: Kutie LaBootie, Stella D'Letto, Seraphina Fiero & Violet Tendencies –Time: 9:00pm (Doors Open at 8:00pm) – Where: Columbia City Theater: 4916 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118 – More Info: Here

Music: Album Release Party for a Glimmer of Hope or Skin or Light– Details: A Glimmer of Hope or Skin or Light was a dance/theater/cabaret/glam-rock musical created by veteran choreographer/director KT Niehoff. Commissioned by Seattle's ACT Theatre, the event was performed to sold out houses in 2010 and again in 2015. This soundtrack emerged out of those haunted and humidly elegant performances — "raucous, daunting thing" dripping with an intense appreciation for the moment.. –Time: 8:30pm (Doors open at 7:00pm) — Where: The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118) More Info: http://www.theroyalroomseattle.com

Saturday, December 10th

Community: Rent Party Details: Enjoy wine, snacks and music while supporting a worthy cause. . . keeping our resource room open for your hard-working community groups: Beacon Hill Merchants, Beacon Hill Council, Beacon Food Forest, Friends of Lewis Park, Beacon Safe Streets, and others! Suggested Donation: $30.00- Time: 6:30pm -9:00pm —Where: Beacon Hill Merchants Association : 2821 Beacon Avenue South Seattle, 98144

Civics: Organizing Meeting for Jon Grant for President– Details: "If we want to create a future for Seattle that embraces equity and affordability, we must get big money out of our politics. Jon Grant has started an exploratory campaign for Seattle City Council Position 8. In order to use the new publicly financed Democracy Voucher program, we must collect 400 $10 donations from Seattle residents. Join Jon for an organizing meeting where we'll create a plan to collect enough donations to qualify for the Democracy Voucher program. If we succeed, we can build a campaign owned by the people." — Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm – Where: Spinnaker Bay Brewing (5718 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118)

Community: Mindfullness Art Show Reception and Holiday Pop-Up Shop— Details: Do you need a little reminder to slow down and *breathe* during the busiest time of the year? Come enjoy my mindfulness art and a cup of coffee at Tin Umbrella Coffee during the month of December (beginning Tuesday, December 6th)! During the artist reception on Saturday, December 10th, I'm also having a holiday pop-up shop, offering my art prints, holiday greeting cards, handcrafted notebooks, and 2017 calendars! Make sure to bring your holiday shopping list (There will be a sweet giveaway, too!) – Time: 11:00am-1:00pm —Where: Tin Umbrella Coffee: 5600 Rainier Avenue South Ste A Seattle, WA 98118

Holiday: Rainier Valley Radio Presents: A Can Do Christmas Puppet Show– Details- Clarence is missing and Santa is on his way. Join Cody CanDo on his quest to find his best friend, mail his letter to Santa and save Christmas for the CanDos! Have you ever wanted to learn how to beatbox? Featuring AudioPoet with an interactive lesson! A Show for the Whole Family! $5 suggested + Food donations accepted for Rainier Valley Food Bank. – Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm —Where: Mount Baker Community Club: 2811 Mount Baker Rainier Drive S Seattle WA 98144

Music: Acoustic Armageddon 30 Georgetown Art Attack – Details: Robert Roth, Jeremey Serwer & TBASA go "Song for Song in the round" Celebrate Art, Music and Georgetown at the Georgetown Art Attack- Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm —Where: Georgetown Music: 6111 13^th Avenue S, Seattle WA 98108

Music: Rainier Beach Arts and Crafts Market – Details: Come to shop for uniquely handcrafted artisan gifts. The artists will be on site and we promise a rich and rare variety of offerings: Woodworking, jewelry, sculptors, art in all medias, natural products, culinary, quilts, glass, etc. etc. An event not to be missed — treat yourself to the extraordinary and get to know the amazingly talented artists who live and work in Rainier Beach.- Time: 10:00am-2:00pm —Where: 6038 S Pilgrim St, Seattle, WA 98118-5877, United States — More Info: Here

Food: Tamale Making Class– Details: Have you always wanted to learn how to make tamales? Now is your chance to learn from a master tamalera! – Time: 10:00am-12:30pm – Where: El Centro de la Raza 2524 16th Ave S Seattle, WA 98144 — More Info: elcentrodelaraza.org

Technology: One-on-One Computer Help— Details: Have computer or software questions? Get help from KCLS volunteers with computer basics, Microsoft Office, Internet, email and computer learning resources. You may bring your own laptop, but volunteers cannot provide hands-on or hardware assistance.- Time: 10:00am- 12:00pm –Where: Skyway Library (12690 Renton Ave S Seattle, WA 98178)

Holiday: Christmas Tree Sale (Sat)– Details: Please take part in purchasing a tree for yourself or donating one to a family in need.El Centro de la Raza has been partnering with a small Latino-owned business operated by Adrain and Evencio Gonzalez, two brothers originally from Oaxaca, Mexico. They are dedicated craftsmen who are providing the Christmas trees with expert care in Onalaska, Washington. Time: 12:00pm-8:00pm – Where: El Centro de la Raza 2524 16th Ave S Seattle, WA 98144 — More Info: elcentrodelaraza.org

Community: Redwood Planting at Jefferson Park– Details: We will be planting 5 redwood saplings, led by Plant for the Planet and Tree Ambassador Philip Stielstra. The saplings were grown from cuttings taken from some of the largest and oldest coast redwoods in California by the Archangel Ancient Tree Archive- Time: 10:00am- 11:00am —Where: Jefferson Park (northend of playground) 3801 Beacon Avenue South Seattle, WA 98108

Music: Stripped Screw Burlesque presents: The Best Burlesque Pageant Ever!!!–Details: Your favorite holiday misfits are back again as Stripped Screw takes on the true meaning of Christmas in this throwback to your childhood Christmas pageants. When the Screws show up at the Burlesque Pageant auditions due to an innocent mistake, everyone is horrified. Why? Because they're horrible; raunchy, gaudy, pushy and each one deliriously delights in being the terrors of the neighborhood. In the blink of a rhinestoned eyelash, The Screws find themselves, much to the shock and bewilderment of everyone (especially Miss Kitty Baby's very special students) starring in Miss Kitty Baby's annual pageant! Starring Stripped Screw Burlesque: Kutie LaBootie, Stella D'Letto, Seraphina Fiero & Violet Tendencies –Time: 7:00pm and 10:00pm- Where: Columbia City Theater: 4916 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118 – More Info: Here

Music: Foghorn String Band – Details: "This band has an established sound that rides the cusp of old time and bluegrass and manages to glean the best of both in the process. Caleb Klauder and Sammy Lind have kept it consistent. With the addition of Nadine Landry on bass and Reeb Willms on guitar, they have expanded the sound by adding a depth with their excellent musicianship and superb singing. The fiddle tunes rock out the way they always have with this band with fine readings of "Lost Gal" and "Chicken Reel" from Clyde Davenport, along with "Stillhouse," "Old Molly Hare," and "Paddy on the Turnpike." Of course the whole band sings with gusto. –Time: 8:30pm (Doors open at 7:00pm) — Where: The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118) More Info: http://www.theroyalroomseattle.com

Sunday, December 11th

Community: Valley and Mountain Morning Morning Celebration— Details: All are invited to our morning celebration! The 11am gathering designed to be family-friendly and multicultural/multiethnic, and it includes beautiful elements of vintage faith like communion and gospel music. (the vintage/communion pun is intended). – Time: 11:00am — Where: Hillman City Collaboratory (5623 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98118)- More Info: www.valleyandmountain.org

Food: Morningstar Brunch (December Edition) – Details: Please join us. This will be the only brunch date offered this month before the holiday break, so please come see us before the New Year! We're hosting another shop local pop-up within a pop-up this week at The Royal Room with amazing local makers featuring a Poet, jewelry artists, handmade soaps, herbal tinctures and teas/elixirs, and ceramic incense and candle holders. In addition, we will have a special appearance of T Leatherworks, Tarik's bombtastic granola and Gluten Free Zucchini bread, and a variety of #feedthepeople ware for sale. Tee-Shirts, Crew Neck sweatshirt, buttons will be available. Shop Local pop-up will start at 11 a.m. This month we will continue to be thankful, give gratitude, and support our local community extending our Blue Plate special benefiting Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA). One dollar from each Blue Plate Special enjoyed this month will go towards Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA). ReWA is a non-profit, multi-ethnic organization that promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership, and strong communities by providing refugee and immigrant women and their families with culturally and linguistically appropriate services. ReWA advocates for social justice, public policy changes, and equal access to services while respecting cultural values and the right to self-determination. Time: 10:00am-2:00pm – Where: The Royal Room: 5000 Rainier Avenue S Seattle, WA 98118 — More Info: Here

Holiday: Christmas Tree Sale (Sun)– Details: Please take part in purchasing a tree for yourself or donating one to a family in need.El Centro de la Raza has been partnering with a small Latino-owned business operated by Adrain and Evencio Gonzalez, two brothers originally from Oaxaca, Mexico. They are dedicated craftsmen who are providing the Christmas trees with expert care in Onalaska, Washington. Time: 12:00pm-8:00pm – Where: El Centro de la Raza 2524 16th Ave S Seattle, WA 98144 — More Info: elcentrodelaraza.org

Music: Garfield Jazz Jam –Details: Garfield High School students and alumni come together for a jazz jam open to the public. No cover. The musicians are compensated by your donations. – Time: 5:00pm (Doors open at 4:00pm) – Where: The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118) More Info: http://www.theroyalroomseattle.com