Events
Paws-On Science: Visitors can learn about racing a solar car to how comic books can make us healthier, with hands-on activities for the whole family from more than 30 University of Washington research programs. Husky Weekend starts at 10 a.m. April 8 to 10 at Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle; 800-664-8775 or go to www.pacsci.org. Harry the Husky will be there from noon to 1 p.m. April 8 and the Husky Marching Band, the Cheer Squad and Dubs will be there noon to 1 p.m. April 9. Tickets are $9 to $14.
Star Wars: Explore futuristic technologies while seeing more than 80 authentic costumes, models and props from all six “Star Wars” films and take a virtual jump in the Millennium Falcon. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through May 8. Tickets are a timed entry starting at $20 for adults and $13 for children at Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle. Call 206-443-2879 or go to www.pacsci.org.
“The Owl and the Woodpecker”: Visitors learn about the most important species of owls and woodpeckers in North America while viewing photos and learning how these birds define specific habitats from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Aug. 7. The Burke Museum, on the University of Washington campus at 17th Ave. NE and NE 45th St., Seattle. Tickets are $9.50, $7.50 and $6. Call 206-543-5590 or visit www.burkemuseum.org.
Birds at the Burke: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 17. A day devoted to the birds of Washington state and in conjunction with “The Owl and the Woodpecker,” this event has hands-on family activities throughout the day along with displays of bird specimens and presentations. For a complete schedule go to www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/event/birds.
The Battle of Marblemount: The Washington Civil War Association will reenact the civil war in the streets of Marblemount with the Yankee and Confederate soldiers going head to head with musket and artillery fire. The Union Forces are portrayed by the Army of the Columbia, commanded by Col. Ted Sayler. The Confederates are portrayed by Adams Legion, commanded by Lt. Col. Toby Gully. The battle starts at 1 p.m. April 16 and 17. Troops will drill between 10 a.m. and noon on the ball field next to North Cascade Business Association, 59831 State Highway 20, Marblemount. Call 360-873-2103. Free.
Theater
“The Man Who Planted Trees”: Puppet State Theatre Company of Scotland shares this ecological tale of a French shepherd who wants to transform a barren wasteland with a forest — one acorn at a time. Opening at 7 p.m. April 8 at SCT’s Eve Alvord Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. Shows at 7 p.m. weekdays; 5:30 p.m. weekends; matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $17 to $37 at the box office, 206-441-3322 or online, www.sct.org. Through May 1.
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