Special events
Snohomish and Island counties
Bingo: 11 a.m. first and third Mondays of month at Granville Grange, 9401 163rd St. NE, Granite Falls; 360-691-7867.
Bridal fair: Third annual open house and bridal fair, 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 18. Country Village, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-402-9818, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Culture Shock: Multicultural festival with fashion show, performances, art and literature, noon to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Everett Community College, Parks Student Union Multipurpose Room, 2000 Tower St., Everett; 425-388-9505.
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.
Evergreen Sportsmen’s Show: noon to 8 p.m. Feb. 23 through 25, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 27, $9, $5 ages 6 to 16. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; 503-246-8291.
Harlem Globetrotters, 7 p.m. Feb. 24 and 25, $15 to $40, Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt, Everett; 866-332-8499.
Horse Country Farm: 8507 Highway 92, Granite Falls. Sign up to be a working student where you learn to ride for a reduced cost in exchange for work caring for horses, ages 10 up. 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773; www.horsecountryfarm.com.
Labyrinth walks: Outdoor labyrinth in Wiggums’ Park in Everett. Meet at 12th and Pine streets by the children’s play equipment. Make a new friend, bring a sack lunch and breath in the fresh air, noon Feb. 23; Spring equinox and welcoming of the spring season, 4 p.m. March 21.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
Art work sought from one student in each school in the Lynnwood are for the grand opening of the new convention center on April 30. Includes a multi-cultural fair showcasing works by local students. Applications required, deadline March 25. 425-744-6459.
Auditions held for the ninth annual Rosehill Revue on April 23. Singers, dancers, comedians and animal acts sought. 425-308-5503.
Call for artists: Downtown Merchants Association of Edmonds hosts a monthly art walk and is accepting submissions from artists in all media, including street musicians. Prepare bio, technical details, five color copies or photos and contact info. Submit to Kindred Circle Art Gallery, Attn: Art Walk, 409 Main St., Edmonds WA 98020. 425-776-3778.
Musicians sought to perform at the official 100th birthday party celebration for Sultan on June 25. 425-308-3931, sultancentennial@aol.com.
Performing and literary arts scholarships available from Edmonds Arts Commission. Deadline 5 p.m. March 1. 425-771-0228, email chapin@ci.edmonds.wa.us.
Volunteers sought for Whidbey Island Writers Conference held March 4 through 6. 360-331-6714, www.writeonwhidbey.org.
Seattle and beyond
Craft artisans: Downtown Business Community of Mount Vernon accepting craft artisan applications for annual Tulip Festival Street Fair. 360-336-9277, www.tulipfest.org.
Entertainment applications sought for The Bite of Seattle and The Taste of Tacoma held in June and July. Deadline is April 1. Mail promotional materials to Linda Zopfi, A Zopfi Production, PO Box 1998, Lynnwood, WA 98046.
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. Call Fran, 360-474-0592 or email franj@ncplus.net.
Friendly Singles Club: Group for singles, meets noon each Saturday at Denny’s, 18824 Highway 2, Monroe; 360-805-0105, 360-668-0423.
Non Smoking Single 60’s Group: Activities include potlucks, games, tours, bridge, bowling, plays and dining out; 425-335-5936, 360-653-7858.
Parents Without Partners: Social support group for single parents with children of all ages, various events each month, including social activities, dancing and skating; 425-388-4544.
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, 425-741-1256.
Snohomish Sleepless Singles Group: Meets at Petosa’s in Snohomish at 10 a.m. every second and fourth Saturday. For singles of all ages in Snohomish area. Various activities will be planned. For information, email judyvigoren@verizon.com.
Kid stuff
Seattle and beyond
“Glittra’s Mission”: Speeltheater, a travel theater company based in Edam, Holland, renowned for the clever use of puppets, returns to Seattle with a production that tells the story of a young boy’s fascination with keys, and the guardian angel who looks out for him, through March 26. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center; www.sct.org, 206-441-4488.
“The Red Badge of Courage”: Adaptation of Stephen Crane’s historic coming-of-age novel set during the Civil War, through March 5. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center; www.sct.org, 206-441-4488.
Soundbridge: 200 University St., Seattle; 206-336-6600. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. $7, $5 children. Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center features exhibits, classes and opportunities to meet Seattle Symphony musicians. Class costs vary; reservations required.
Public dances
Snohomish and Island counties
Ballroom dance classes: Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 13, lessons in tango, swing, and waltz, 7 and 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursdays. Broadway Dance Studio, 3726 Broadway, Everett; 425-339-8825.
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 March 7 through May 9, $4. Everett Boeing Recreation Center, 6400 36th Ave. W., 425-334-2746.
Folk dance: Sno-King International Folk Dance Club hosts dances at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays in Feb., $5, $3 members, at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-454-6529, 425-889-0541.
Friday night dance: Smoke-free, DJ’d dancing, 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays, $5, 21 and older only. Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe; 360-794-8317.
Public dance: Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 13 with music by The Versatones, the retired Eagles activity club’s live band, featuring waltz, pattern and other dances, 1 to 4 p.m. every Monday. $2. Broadway Dance Studio, 3726 Broadway St., Everett; 425-357-9219.
Public dance: Seattle Western Swing Music Society hosts a dance with live bands each month. 3726 Broadway St., Everett; 425-357-9210.
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.
Scottish country dancing: No partner needed, every Wed. at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-438-8977.
Square dancing: Checkerboard Squares holds classes Sundays, dances 8 to 11 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays 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: Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club holds lessons, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at Marysville Jr. High cafeteria, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville; 360-403-9305.
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. Hearing enhancement available. The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave., Lynnwood; 425-252-1204.
Square dancing: With Doug Coleman, 1 p.m. Fridays at Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard, Everett; 425-257-8780.
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.
Valentines singles dance: Parents Without Partners hosts dance, 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Feb. 19, $12, Everett Elks Club, 2731 Rucker St., Everett; 425-388-4544.
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.
Singles Valentines Ball: To benefit Mercy Corps global relief, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18, $30, Bellevue DoubleTree Hotel, 300 112th Ave. SE, Bellevue; 206-824-8900.
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. Richmond Masonic Hall, North 185th and Linden Ave. N, Shoreline; 425-673-0858.
Lectures
Snohomish and Islan counties
Student Activities artist and lecture series: Everett Community College presents this free series in Everett. Lectures at 7:30 p.m.; 425-388-9505, 425-388-9508. “The Langston Hughes Project,” Feb. 22, PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett.
Seattle and beyond
Nextbook: “At Home with Kafka: Three Modern Fables,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle. Free, reservations encouraged; 888-621-2230, www.nextbook.org.
Museums
Snohomish and Island counties
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.
Gold Bar Depot Museum: Located on Highway 2, Gold Bar; 360-793-2325. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays through May. Free.
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. $5, free 12 months and younger.
Lake Stevens Historical Museum: 1802 124th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; 425-334-3873. 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Snohomish County Museum: 1913 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-259-2022. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.
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.
Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum: 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-435-7289. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday.
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, 45th Street and 17th Avenue NE, Seattle; 206-543-5590. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, to 8 p.m. Thursdays. $8, $6.50 seniors, $5 students. “Evolution’s Big Bang,” Smithsonian exhibit, through March 6. “Northwest Coast Prints: Personal and Humorous,” through June 26. “Modern Treasures from Ancient Easter Island,” through March 13. “Recent Acquisitions from Artifact ID Day,” through March 13.
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.
Experience Music Project: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle. 206-770-2700, www.emplive.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays through May 30. $19.95, $15.95 seniors and ages 13 to 17, $14.95 ages 7 to 12.
La Conner Quilt Museum: 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. Works by Marilyn Doheny and students, through March 13; Works by Richard Buchmiller, through March 13.
Museum of Flight: 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; 206-764-5700. 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.
Museum of History &Industry (MOHAI): 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle; 206-324-1126, www.historymuse-nw.org. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Nordic Heritage Museum: 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; 206-789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.com. $6, $5 seniors, $4 children. Works by Birgitta Hedengren, through Feb. 27. “Small Heroes, Great Journeys: The Art of Ilon Wikland,” Feb. 27 through May 22. WWII 60th anniversary film series, 7 p.m. in museum auditorium, $5 donation, coffee and popcorn available. “Good Evening, Mr. Wallenberg,” Feb. 24.
Northwest Railway Museum: 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie; 425-888-3030, www.trainmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays.
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.
Science Fiction Museum &Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N, located with Experience Music Project; 877-724-3428. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays through May 30. $12.95, $8.95 ages 7 to 17 and seniors. Combined tickets with Experience Music Project available.
Skagit County Historical Museum,: 501 S. 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. Tuesdays through Saturdays, to 8 p.m. Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. $7, $6.50 seniors, $5 students.
Whatcom County Museum of History &Art: 121 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-676-6981, www.whatcommuseum.org. “Talk Back! The Community Responds to the Permanent Collection,” through March 6. “True North: The Images of Darius Kinsey,” through March 14.
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.
Zoos and Wildlife
Seattle and beyond
Cougar Mountain Zoo: 19525 SE 54th St., Issaquah; 425-392-6278. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. $8.50, $7 seniors, $6 ages 2 to 12.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville; 360-832-6117, www.nwtrek.org. $8.75, $8.25 seniors, $6 ages 5-17, $4 ages 3-4. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Point Defiance Zoo &Aquarium: 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; 253-591-5337, www.pdza.org. $7.75, $7 seniors, $6 ages 4 to 13. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, 206-386-4320. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $12, $8 ages 6 to 12, $5 ages 3 to 5. Octopus week, Feb. 19 through 27. “Life on Ice – Antarctica: The Digital Artistry of Matthew Felton,” through April.
The Whale Museum: 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor; 360-378-4710. To report whale sightings: 800-562-8832.
Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, through March 14. $10 ages 13 to 64, $7 ages 3 to 12, toddlers are free. Parking $3.50.
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.
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