This Weekend In South Seattle: Children's Open Mic, Clothing Swap, and Food Forest Work Party

Saturday, November 19th

Movies: Opening Weekend: Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them– Details: The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York's secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school. — Time: 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm – Where: 4816 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118 — More Info: Here

Community: Inspired Child Children's Open Mic— Details: The Children's Open Mic are dynamic events for children, families, and communities to come to together and be creative and connected. This project was supported, in part, by an award from 4Culture.- Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm —Where: Northwest Tap Connection: 8732 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle 98118

Food: Friends of Deadhorse Canyon — Details: Meet at the entrance at 68th Ave S & Holyoke St. Tools, gloves and snacks provided — everything you need to kick invasive plant species' rear ends, get a great healthy workout and make an amazing difference in your own backyard.— Time: 9:00am- 1:00pm—Where: Dead Horse Canyon Lakeridge Park 10201 Holyoke Way S, Seattle, WA 98178

Food: Autumn Clothing Swap — Details: It's almost time for our quarterly Swap! Come one, come all! This event is open to all genders, all ages and all sizes! Invite your friends, especially your fashionable ones Bring the things you no longer find fun and fabulous…for someone else will! Join us for our Autumn Clothing Swap at the Collab. Bring clothing that you no longer enjoy and leave with a new wardrobe! Seriously, it's like magic! Hope to see you there! — Time: 11:00am- 2:00pm—Where: The Hillman City Collaboratory 5623 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118

Theater: Indie Rock Fable Fly By Night- Details: Reboot Theatre Company follows its inaugural production, the award-winning all-female 1776, with the Seattle premiere of the off-Broadway musical FLY BY NIGHT. In this compelling indie rock-fable, set during the months leading up to New York's 1965 blackout, Harold the hapless sandwich maker is propelled by fate and time to make a life-changing choice, proving that it sometimes takes a blackout to see the light. Harry Turpin directs with music direction by Joel Kurzynski.—Time:7:30pm-9:30pm –Where: Slate Theater: 815 Seattle Blvd S Seattle, WA 98134- More Info: info@reboottheatre.org

Community: Beacon Food Forest Work Party— Details: Work Parties at the Beacon Food Forest are family friendly events with volunteers of every age engaging in a huge variety of tasks. All ages and skill levels are welcomed! Where! The BFF Gathering Plaza.- Time: 9:45am- 2:15pm —Where: S Dakota St & 16th Ave S Seattle, WA 98108

Community: 2016 Ayame Kai Holiday Fair— Details: 100% Hand crafted gift items and home baked goodies including bentos, spam musubi and Tsukumono plus more!- Time: 10:00am- 3:00pm —Where: Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church: 3001 24^th Avenue South Seattle, 98144 — Contact Email: ayamekaiholidaycraftfair@gmail.com

Community: 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

Food: Mojito and Huarache Cooking Class at El Centro de la Raza— Details: El Centro de la Raza (The Center for People of All Races) has now partnered with El Quetzal Mexican Restaurant to offer a Mojito and Huarache cooking class! Learn how to cook our favorite dishes share in our culture, in our favorite drinks and meet new people all at the same time! Class fees benefit our Senior Nutrition & Wellness Program.- Time: 10:00am-12:30pm – Where: El Centro de la Raza 2524 16th Ave S Seattle, WA 98144 — More Info: events@elcentrodelaraza.org

Community: Seward Park Audubon Center Annual Nature Book and Gift Fair (Day 1)— Details: Come shop a unique selection of locally-made and sustainable gift items, toys, and outdoor adventure and nature books for both children and adults, at Seward Park Audubon Center's Annual Nature Book and Gift Fair. This year's event features eco-friendly gifts, accessories, and home and garden art from several local and regional vendors. – Time: 10:00am-5:00pm – Where: Seward Park Audubon Center 5902 Lake Washington Blvd S Seattle, WA 98118

Music: Alberta –Details: Alberta is the music of D. Boone, a Detroit native. Time: 11:00pm- Where: Columbia City Theater: 4916 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118 – More Info: Here

Music: Popdefect DVD Release Show – Details: To belatedly celebrate the release of their long-awaited DVD: THE POPDEFECT LIVE WITH THIS COLLECTION, the actual band Popdefect will play live in Seattle on November 19th at the ROYAL ROOM. Also on the bill will be the fabulous GIRL TROUBLE, and THEE SGT. MAJOR III. This will be Popdefect's only performance ALL YEAR! www.popdefectdvd.com –Time: 9:00pm (Doors open at 8:00pm) — Where: The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118) More Info: http://www.theroyalroomseattle.com

Sunday, November 20th

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

Community: Let's Talk Community — Details: JOIN US FOR SMALL BREAKFAST BITES AND A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER TO EFFECT CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY! COME WITH YOUR IDEAS, YOUR POSITIVE ENERGY FOR CHANGE, BRING A DISH TO SHARE! KIDS WELCOME! THIS IS AN ALL INCLUSIVE EVENT! EVERYONE IS WELCOMED! NO DRAMA ALLOWED! BRING YOUR POSITIVE ENERGY AND SOLUTIONS! — Time: 9:00am- 12:00pm—Where: The ORB (Old Rainier Brewery) 3100 Airport Way S, Seattle, Washington 98134 – More Info: Here

Fundraiser: Living Earth Institute Fundraiser- Details: Our special guest this year is Kristen Dailey, Global Washington Executive Director. Global Washington strengthens Washington States vibrant global development community and increases the impact of members, like the Living Earth Institute, to improve lives around the globe.Kristen has over 20 years of experience in international development including advocacy, issue campaigns, microcredit, and building partnerships among NGOs, businesses, and government. Most recently, she was the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President at the Initiative for Global Development and also has worked at Global Partnerships, and the United Nations Foundation, and with low-income refugee and immigrant families in South Seattle. Kristen has committed her life to finding effective, sustainable solutions to world poverty.—Time: 4:30pm-7:00pm –Where: Northwest African American Museum: 2300 S Massachusetts St. Seattle, WA 98144 – More Info: Here

Community: Seward Park Audubon Center Annual Nature Book and Gift Fair (Day 2)— Details: Come shop a unique selection of locally-made and sustainable gift items, toys, and outdoor adventure and nature books for both children and adults, at Seward Park Audubon Center's Annual Nature Book and Gift Fair. This year's event features eco-friendly gifts, accessories, and home and garden art from several local and regional vendors. – Time: 10:00am-5:00pm – Where: Seward Park Audubon Center 5902 Lake Washington Blvd S Seattle, WA 98118

Community: Valley and Mountain Evening Celebration— Details: All are invited to our weekly celebrations! Our 4pm gathering is designed to be highly participatory, creative, experimental, and radically open.) – Time: 4:00pm — Where: Hillman City Collaboratory (5623 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98118)- More Info: www.valleyandmountain.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 – Where: The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118) More Info: http://www.theroyalroomseattle.com