Family fun calendar
Published 9:00 pm Thursday, January 26, 2006
Benefits
Snohomish and Island counties
A Night in Vienna: A benefit dance for Kamiak High School Orchestra, 6 p.m. lesson, 7 p.m. dance, Jan. 28, $7, $5 students and seniors. Kamiak High School Commons, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo.
Special events
Snohomish and Island counties
Psychic Fair: 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 28, $10 donation per reading and workshop, CDM Psychic Institute, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett; 425-258-1449.
Bingo: 11 a.m. first and third Mondays of month at Granville Grange, 9401 163rd St. NE, Granite Falls; 360-691-7867.
Everett Chess Club: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Free, open to all ages and skill levels. Now featuring tournaments and lessons. Espresso Americano, Everett Public Library, main branch, auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-514-3209, bradchess@hotmail.com.
Meditation hour: Weekly meditation to learn techniques in group setting, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, donations accepted, CDM Psychic Institute, 2401 Summit Ave., Everett; 425-258-1449.
Psychic and health fair: Psychic readings, gift items, learn about Raiki, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. second Saturdays, free admission. Triway Grange Hall, 3509 Seattle Hill Road, Mill Creek; 425-338-3663.
Seattle and beyond
Washington Sportsmen’s Show: Outdoor adventure show includes displays on fishing, hunting, camping and travel destinations, noon to 8 p.m. Jan. 27, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 29, $9, $5 ages 6 through 16. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup; www.sportshow.net/puyallup.
Antique and Collectible Market: Third annual event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 27 and 28. Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Johnson Road, Mount Vernon; 360-424-6760, www.skagitvalleygardens.com.
2006 Travel Show: Consumer travel show features more than 190 travel professionals, informational seminars, travel tips, dance and music performances, interactive displays and exotic animals, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 29, $7, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, Seattle; www.seattletravelshow.com.
Tacoma Dome Antique &Collectible Show: Features hundreds of exhibitors selling restored and antique furniture, decor, clothing, garden antiques and memorabilia, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 29, $6 two day admission, $5 parking. Tacoma Dome, Tacoma; 503-282-0877, www.palmerwirfs.com.
Robert Burns Scottish Dinner: Performances by Simon Fraser University Pipe Band, Kebin Burke, Clan Healther Dancers, highland dancing and Burns poetry, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. concert, Jan. 28, $48. McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon; 866-624-6897.
Benjamin Franklin’s 300th birthday celebration: G. Robin Smith performs as Benjamin Franklin during an interactive presentation, 7 p.m. Jan. 30, $10 advance, $12 at the door. Horizon School, 1512 NW 195th St., Shoreline; 206-546-0133.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
Port Susan Snow Goose Festival: Seeking volunteers to assist with festival events, Feb. 25 and 26. 360-629-3631.
Public dances
Snohomish and Island counties
Dance classes: Sponsored by the Boeing Employee’s Big Band Dance Club, beginner and intermediate lessons available, 6:45 p.m. beginner lessons, 7:45 p.m. intermediate lessons, Mondays, through March 6, $4. Everett Boeing Recreation Center, 6400 36th Ave. W., Everett; 425-334-2746.
Friday night singles dance: Smoke-free, DJ’d dancing, 8 p.m. to midnight first Friday of each month, $8, 21 and older only. Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe; 360-794-8317.
Hula dance: Beginning hula lessons with Dottie Knehr, noon to 1 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard St., Everett; 425-339-3676.
Public dance: Harry Lindbeck plays smooth dance music, 1 to 4 p.m. every Thursday. $5. Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett; 425-252-0291.
Public dance: Sno-King International Folk Dance Club, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, $5, $3 members. Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-454-6529, 425-889-0541.
Public dance: Razzmatazz Dance &Social Club hosts a smoke-free, DJ’d dancing, fourth Sat. of each month. Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe; 360-794-8317.
Scottish country dancing: No partner needed, every Wed. at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-438-8977.
Square dancing: Checkerboard Squares holds beginning lessons from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays, $5, dances 8 to 11 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays, pre-rounds at 7:30 p.m., at Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton, Edmonds; 425-335-4671, 425-778-8472.
Square dancing: Dudes and Dolls Square Dance Club holds lessons, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Cedar Valley Grange Hall, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-742-6334, 425-774-6574.
Square dancing: Sky Valley Whirlwinds Club holds dances 8 p.m. third Fridays from Sept. through April and second Saturdays in May, pre-rounds at 7:30 p.m., $5. TriWay Grange Hall, 35th and Seattle Hill, Mill Creek. 360-794-8240.
Square dancing: Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club holds dances, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of each month. Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18038 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; 360-568-1176.
Square dancing: The Whirlybirds Square Dance Club holds dances at 7:30 p.m. the third Saturday of each month; lessons at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Hearing enhancement available. The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave., Lynnwood; 425-745-1228, 425-513-1349.
Square dancing: With Stephen Cole, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at Fern Bluff Grange Hall, Highway 2 and Cascade St., Sultan; 360-793-0946.
Square dancing: With Doug Coleman, 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays, Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard, Everett; 425-334-2919.
Tango lessons: With Ina and Jon Howe, 6 p.m. every Wednesday, 1 p.m. every Saturday. Small donation. Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard, Everett; 425-257-8780.
Seattle and beyond
Ballroom dance: Dancing with a live band, 1 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday. $4. Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441.
Square dancing: The Freewheelers Square Dance Club hosts mainstream square dances for singles and couple, 7 to 10 p.m. every first and third Sunday of each month. Classes available. Richmond Masonic Hall, North 185th and Linden Ave. N, Shoreline; 425-673-0858.
Singles
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Mountaineers Singles: Social group for singles, offers hiking, walks, dining, golf, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and dancing. Meets second Wednesdays of each month at Alfy’s, 9620 19th Ave. SE, Everett. Email singles@everettmountaineers.org.
Friday night singles dance: Smoke-free, DJ’d dancing, 8 p.m. to midnight first Friday of each month, $8, 21 and older only. Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe; 360-794-8317.
Non Smoking Single 60’s Group: Activities include bowling, bridge/card games, tours, movies, plays, dining out and potlucks; 425-335-5936, 425-357-1417.
Sno-Co Singles: Active social group for ages 40 and older. Events include dining, dances, potlucks and games. Breakfast, 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Village Inn, 8525 Evergreen Way, Everett. Call Carmen, 425-710-0082 or Darlene, 425-745-2250.
Museums
Snohomish and Island counties
Blackman House Museum: 118 Ave. B, Snohomish; 360-568-5235. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through mid-December. Free, donations accepted. Fee for reserved, guided tours.
Edmonds Historical Museum: 118 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds City Hall, Edmonds; 425-774-0900, www.historicedmonds.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. $2 adults, $1 children; group tours available. “The Changing Face of Edmonds” and “Our Maritime Heritage,” ongoing. “Moving Washington for a Century,” through Jan.
Imagine Children’s Museum: 1502 Wall St., Everett; 425-258-1006, www.imaginecm.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. $6, free 12 months and younger. Seeking art from children ages 4 through 18 for annual Holiday Card Art Contest, deadline March 15.
Lake Stevens Historical Museum: 1802 124th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; 425-334-3873. 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Exhibits include a house built in 1903 by the Rucker brothers, various permanent displays focusing on the first residents, schools and history of Lake Stevens, 350 historical photographs on permanent display. Group tours by appointment.
Monroe Historical Society Museum: Old City Hall, 207 E. Main St., Monroe; 360-794-7382. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
Museum of Snohomish County History: 1913 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-259-2022, www.snocomuseum.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Current exhibit: “Industry on Parade: Early Enterprise in Snohomish County.”
Stanwood Area History Museum: 27112 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-6110, www.sahs-fncc.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays. The Museum and D.O. Pearson House feature historical exhibits. Current exhibit: “Steamers, Ships &Shorelines: A Historical Photograph Tour of Stanwood &Camano Island.”
Seattle and beyond
American Museum of Radio and Electricity: 1312 Bay St., Bellingham; 360-738-3886, www.americanradiomuseum.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, $5.
Burke Museum of Natural History &Culture: University of Washington, NE 45th Street and 17th Avenue NE, Seattle; 206-543-5590, www.burkemuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, to 8 p.m. first Thursdays. $8, $6.50 seniors, $5 students.
Children’s Museum: 305 Harrison St., Seattle; 206-441-1768, www.thechildrensmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $7.50, $6 grandparents. “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood – A Hands-on Exhibit, Jan. 28 through May 7. David Newell, who played Mr. McFeely, visits and signs autographs Jan. 28 and 29.
Experience Music Project: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-770-2700, www.emplive.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. $19.95, $15.95 seniors and ages 13 to 17, $14.95 ages 7 to 12. EMP’s SoundOff underage battle-of-the-bands semi-finals, Feb. 4, 11, 18, finals at 8 p.m. Feb. 25.
La Conner Quilt Museum: Located inside Gaches Mansion, 703 S. Second St., La Conner; 360-466-4288. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, $4.
Museum of Flight: 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; 206-764-5720, www.museumofflight.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Thursday to 9 p.m. $14 adults, $13 seniors 65+, $7.50 ages 5-17, ages 4 and younger free, groups of 10 or more adults $13, youth $6.50. Exhibits of more than 50 full-size aircraft, plus the nation’s only full-size air traffic control tower exhibit.
Museum of History &Industry (MOHAI): 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle; 206-324-1126, www.seattlehistory.org. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. “A Ferry Tale: Return of the Kalakala,” “Men Who Work the Ships,” “A Change of Worlds: Photographs, Artifacts and Oral Histories of Puget Sound Native Americans,” “Treasures from the Collection: Papier Mache Tilt Top Table, ca. 1840-1855,” ongoing.
Nordic Heritage Museum: 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; 206-789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.com. $6, $5 seniors, $4 children. “Parallel Paths – Two Generations in Art,” through Feb. 5. “Crabbing in the Bering Sea: Photographs from the F/V Rollo 2003-2005,” through Feb. 5.
Northwest Railway Museum: Depot at 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie; 425-888-3030, www.trainmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. An 1890s depot with exhibits and bookstore.
Olympic Flight Museum: 7637-A Old Highway 99 SE, Olympia; 360-705-3925, www.olympicflightmuseum.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
Pacific Science Center: 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-2001, www.pacsci.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $9.50 exhibits, $7 seniors and juniors; $8 IMAX, $7 seniors and juniors; $14.50 exhibits and IMAX, $12 seniors and juniors; $5 Thursday laser light shows; $7.50 Friday and Saturday laser light shows. A science and educational museum with evening laser shows and an IMAX theater. Permanent exhibits: Dinosaurs, Tropical Butterfly House, Insect Village, Tech Zone and Water Works.
Science Fiction Museum &Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N, located with Experience Music Project; 206-724-3428, www.sfhomeworld.org. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. $12.95, $8.95 ages 7 to 17 and seniors. Combined tickets with Experience Music Project available. Combines artifacts, storytelling and information in environments that offer visitors a peek at “alternative worlds,” promotes science literacy and celebrates the creators and creations of science fiction.
Skagit County Historical Museum,: 501 Fourth St., La Conner; 360-466-3365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
Washington State History Museum: 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 888-238-4373, www.wshs.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, to 8 p.m. third Thursdays. $8, $7 seniors, $6 student and military.
Whale Museum: 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor; 360-378-4710, www.whalemuseum.org.
Whatcom County Museum of History &Art: 121 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-676-6981, www.whatcommuseum.org. “Contrasting Objectives: Fifteen Pacific Northwest Photographers,” through Sept. 10.
Wing Luke Asian Museum: 407 Seventh Ave. S., Seattle; 206-623-5124, www.wingluke.org. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $4, $3 seniors and students, $2 ages 5 to 12. “Sikh Community: Over 100 Years in the Pacific Northwest,” through April 16.
Markets
Seattle and beyond
Ballard Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, year round. 5300 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-781-6776, www.fremontmarket.com.
Pike Place Market: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, year round. Pike Street and Pike Place, Seattle; www.pikeplacemarket.org. Care for the Market luncheon, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 2, $150. Chef’s Tour of the Market winter series, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 11, 25, March 4, $65, 206-774-5249.
U-District Winter Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Feb. 25. University Heights Center, University Way NE and NE 50th St., Seattle; 206-632-5234.
West Seattle Winter Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to noon Sundays through Feb. 26. Alaska Junction, California and Alaska streets, Seattle; 206-632-5234.
Zoos and Wildlife
Seattle and beyond
Cougar Mountain Zoological Park: 19525 SE 54th St., Issaquah; 425-392-6278, www.cougarmountainzoo.org. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through Nov. $8.50, $7 seniors, $6 ages 2 to 12. Seeking volunteers.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville; 360-832-6117, www.nwtrek.org. $9.50, $9.25 seniors, $7 ages 5-17, $5 ages 3-4. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, through mid-February.
Point Defiance Zoo &Aquarium: 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; 253-591-5337, www.pdza.org. $8.75, $8 seniors, $7 ages 4 to 13. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-386-4300, www.seattleaquarium.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $12, $8 ages 6 to 12, $5 ages 3 to 5. “Water’s Edge,” juried exhibition of quilts by Contemporary QuiltArt Association members, through Jan. 31. Toddler time, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 7 and 14, $3. Family First Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 5.
The Whale Museum: 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor; 360-378-4710, www.whalemuseum.org. To report whale sightings: 800-562-8832.
Wolf Haven: 3111 Offut Lake Road, Tenino; 360-264-4695, www.wolfhaven.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, $7, $6 seniors, $5 ages 3 to 12.
Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. $10.50, $7.50 ages 3 through 12, toddlers free, $4 parking. Valentine’s Day dinner, 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 14, $50, reservations required.
Karaoke
Arlington
Friday: Smokey Point Steak House, 3528 168th St. NE; 360-657-2048.
Bothell
Sunday and Monday: The Rocker Bar &Grill, 22833 Bothell-Everett Highway; 425-487-6297.
Clinton
Friday and Saturday: Hong Kong Gardens, 4643 E. Highway 525; 360-341-2828.
Everett
Friday: Blue Yonder, 11014 19th Ave. SE, Everett; 425-337-5040.
Friday and Saturday: Danny’s Campus Bar &Grill, 1010 N. Broadway; 425-304-1281.
Friday and Saturday: Hunan Palace, 2821 Pacific Ave.; 425-339-3390.
Friday and Saturday: Kodiak Ron’s, 7601 Evergreen Way; 425-347-6659.
Saturday: Cactus Moon Saloon, 717 128th St. SW.; 425-745-9855.
Saturday: Jack’s, 1307 Hewitt Ave.; 425-252-2266.
Sunday through Thursday: Petosa’s On Broadway, 3121 Broadway Ave. S.; 425-258-1544.
Monday: Denny’s, 132 128th St. SW; 425-355-2210.
Monday: Dos De Oro Restaurant and Sports Bar, 3201 Rucker Ave.; 425-259-8080.
Monday through Saturday: Happy Land, 1020 N. Broadway; 425-259-2112.
Tuesday through Saturday: Bogie’s on 41st Restaurant &Lounge, 1510 41st St.; 425-259-3838.
Tuesday through Sunday: Foxy’s Pub &Eatery, 9601 Evergreen Way; 425-513-0960.
Tuesday and Thursday: Glacier Lanes, 9630 Evergreen Way; 425-353-8292.
Tuesday and Thursday: Jimmy Jack Restaurant, 13428 Highway 99 S.; 425-745-1590.
Wednesday: The Everett Underground, 1212 California St.; 425-339-0807.
Wednesday through Saturday: Cafe Silver Lake, 11014 19th Ave. SE; 425-338-3628.
Wednesday through Saturday: White Elephant Bar &Grill, 1912 Broadway Ave.; 425-252-5200.
Wednesday through Saturday: Patty’s Eggnest, 6720 Evergreen Way; 425-353-2200.
Thursday through Sunday: Homeport Tavern, 2116 Everett Ave.; 425-259-2661.
Lake Stevens
Wednesday: Hawkeye’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1002 Vernon Road; 425-335-4359.
Lynnwood
Friday and Saturday: Taste of Thai, 5404 196th SW; 425-778-5206.
Saturday: Regal Beagle, 17711 Highway 99; 425-742-0989.
Saturday and Sunday: Billy McHale’s, 18430 33rd Ave. W.; 425-775-8500.
Tuesday through Friday: Daverthump’s, 19720 44th Ave. W.; 425-774-6573.
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: One-Eyed Jack’s Roadhouse, 14019 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-743-5570.
Marysville
Monday through Saturday: Danny’s Midway Pub &Grill, 14824 Smokey Point Blvd.; 360-659-2248.
Tuesday through Saturday: Maxi’s, 9611 State Ave.; 360-659-0879.
Mill Creek
Saturday: Pounders, 18001 Bothell-Everett Highway; 425-485-7678.
Mountlake Terrace
Friday through Sunday: O’Houlie’s Pub, 21919 66th Ave. W.; 425-776-1833.
Snohomish
Wednesday and Thursday: Kids karaoke, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Adults, 8:30 p.m. to midnight Thursday. Oxford Saloon &Eatery. 913 First St.; 360-568-3845, www.oxfordsaloon.com.
Stanwood
Friday and Saturday: Viking, Viking Village; 360-629-2030.
