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Seattle Events July 7, 2009

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CategoryEvent DescriptionLocation
Concerts
510312

American Idols Live


Top contestants from the popular TV series sing at the Rose Garden, including Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Anoop Desai, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Lil Rounds, Matt Giraud, Megan Joy, Michael Sarver, and Scott MacIntyre. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.
253.272.3663
http://www.tacomadome.org
7/7/09

Ages: 4-19
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.50-$69.50

Tacoma Dome

2727 East D Street
Tacoma, WA98421


Exhibits
490182

Jim Henson's Fantastic World


The exhibition explores the creativity and "visual thinking" of artist, puppeteer, film director, and producer Jim Henson. The collection includes more than 100 original artworks, including drawings, cartoons, and storyboards; television and movie props; photographs of Henson and his collaborators at work; original video productions; and Muppets.
206.770.2700
http://www.empsfm.org
Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: During regular hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Experience Music Project & Science Fiction Museum

325 5th Avenue North
Seattle, WA98109


Exhibits
424866

Zany Rainy Forest


A custom-built tropical rain forest exhibit features a larger-than-life eagle's nest, a ten-foot long snake tunnel, story huts, and more.
206.855.4650
http://www.kidimu.org
Ongoing Daily except Mon 2/9/08 - 8/30/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-10
Time: During museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Kids Discovery Museum

150 Madrone Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA98110


Exhibits
490219

Animal Grossology


Animal Grossology features some of the most disgusting creatures on earth, but shows visitors why these creatures are so important to our world. The exhibit is divided into five stomach-churning sections that illustrate nature's blood sucking, vomit munching, slime making and dookie loving creatures.
206.443.2001
http://www.pacsci.org
Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Pacific Science Center

200 2nd Avenue N
Seattle, WA98109


Farms & Gardens
509159

The Animal Farm at Forest Park


Kids can have up close encounters with rabbits, pigs, ducks, goats, and ponies. Pony rides are available for age two up to 70 pounds.
425.257.8300
http://www.eve... lt.aspx?ID=507
Ongoing Daily 6/6/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: Free

The Animal Farm at Forest Park

802 E Mukilteo Boulevard
Everett, WA98203


Films
510218

Free Family Film Festival


Participating Regal Entertainment cinemas host free screenings of G- and PG-rated films each week. Check the website for a complete list of locations and film titles. This week, the Meridian screens Igor (PG) and Journey To The Center Of The Earth (PG).
206.622.2434
http://www.regmovies.com
Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/9/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 8-19
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Meridian 16

1501 Seventh Avenue
Seattle, WA98101


Films
514732

Michael Jackson Tribute


Northwest Film Forum hosts a tribute to Michael Jackson that includes screenings of his greatest music videos from the late 70s and 80s.
206.329.2629
http://www.nwfilmforum.org
7/7/09

Ages: 8-18
Time: 8pm
Cost: Members $10; Non-members $12

Northwest Film Forum

1515 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA98122


Library Programs
513586

The Creative Conjuror


Black belt magician and "Creative Conjuror" Jeff Evans celebrates summer reading with science stunts, wacky inventions, and magical mayhem. Free tickets are available in advance at the Information Desk (while supplies last).
425.885.1861
http://www.kcls.org/redmond
7/7/09

Ages: 5-19
Time: 11am
Cost: Free

Redmond Regional Library

15990 NE 85th
Redmond, WA98052


Library Programs
513640

Rumplestiltskin


String puppets act out the favorite fairy tale on a miniature stage.
425.821.7686
http://www.kcls.org/kingsgate
7/7/09

Ages: 4-19
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Kingsgate Library

12315 NE 143rd Street
Kirkland, WA98034


Library Programs
513547

FreePlay


Kids can borrow a Nintendo DS and games for up to two hours. Participants must have an unblocked library card and ID. Children ages 14 and up must bring their own IDs; children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult with ID.
425.392.5430
http://www.kcls.org/issaquah
Ongoing Daily 6/26/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-19
Time: Regular library hours
Cost: Free

Issaquah Library

10 W Sunset Way
Issaquah, WA98027


Library Programs
500122

Hands-On Henna


Kids can create and apply henna and learn about its history and traditions with artist Krysteen Lomonaco. Held in the Teen Center Project Area on Level Three.
206.386.4636
http://www.spl.org
7/7/09

Ages: 6-18
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Seattle Central Library

1000 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA98101


Library Programs
500170

Musical Storytelling with Soundbridge


Staff members from Soundbridge present an interactive program with song, dance, and rhythm instruments. Held in the Anne Marie Gault Story Hour Room on Level One.
206.386.4636
http://www.spl.org
Ongoing Each Tue 6/23/09 - 7/7/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-5
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free

Seattle Central Library

1000 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA98101


Library Programs
500154

Make a Book


Instructors from the Seattle Center for Book Arts teach teens how to make handmade books.
206.386.1908
http://www.spl.org
7/7/09

Ages: 12-19
Time: 1pm
Cost: Free

Columbia Branch Library

4721 Rainier Avenue South
Seattle, WA98118


Library Programs
500049

Capa de Cuentos


Performance group Los Nietos presents a bilingual show with Latin American stories, live music, shadow puppets, and traditional costumes.
206.684.7423
http://www.spl.org
7/7/09

Ages: 3-19
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free

Delridge Community Center

4501 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA98106


Library Programs
500123

Hands-On Henna


Kids can create and apply henna and learn about its history and traditions with artist Krysteen Lomonaco.
206.386.1906
http://www.spl.org
7/7/09

Ages: 6-18
Time: 4:30pm
Cost: Free

Rainier Beach Branch Library

9125 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA98118


Library Programs
500147

Kaleta: African Masked Dance


West African performers from Gansango Music and Dance use masked dance, stories and drumming to share an African Kaleta festival.
206.684.7455
http://www.spl.org
7/7/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6pm
Cost: Free

Southwest Branch Library

9010 35th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA98126


Library Programs
513613

Just Imagine


Bring your thinking cap and dancing shoes to explore the library with Northwest musical performer Nancy Stewart.
206.243.0233
http://www.kcls.org/whitecenter
7/7/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

White Center Library

11220 16th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA98146


Library Programs
500073

Cutie-Licious II: Crafting Felt Mascots


Teens and tweens can create cute characters from the book, The Cute Book by Aranzi Aronzo. Advance registration is required.
206.386.1980
http://www.spl.org
7/7/09

Ages: 11-19
Time: 4pm
Cost: Free

Northgate Branch Library

10548 5th Avenue NE
Seattle, WA98125


Library Programs
513635

Imagine That


Whitman Story Sampler presents interactive folktales from around the world.
253.859.3330
http://www.kcls.org/kent
7/7/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Kent Regional Library

212 Second Avenue N
Kent, WA98032


Library Programs
513648

Wombat Stew


Charlie Williams and the Sound Safari Players visit the library and put on a zany puppet show based on Marcia Vaughan's popular books.
206.236.3537
http://www.kcls.org/mercerisland
7/7/09

Ages: 3-6
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free

Mercer Island Library

4400 88th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA98040


Nature & Outdoors
492679

Giraffe Feeding


Kids can get up close and feed the giraffes from a raised platform in the African Savanna.
206.548.2500
http://www.zoo.org
Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 10am-11am & 2:30pm-3:30pm
Cost: $5 plus zoo admission; Children (2 & under) free

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


Nature & Outdoors
492680

Animal Contact Experience


The petting farm is open daily during summer and kids can touch domestic farm animals and learn more about them.
206.548.2500
http://www.zoo.org
Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 11am-5pm
Cost: Free

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


Nature & Outdoors
492682

Upapi! (African Beading)


Zoo visitors can check out examples of authentic African beading and make their own beaded bracelets. Fees help support waterhole restoration in Kenya.
206.548.2500
http://www.zoo.org
Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 12:30pm-4:30pm
Cost: $3 per bracelet plus zoo admission

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


Nature & Outdoors
492683

African Savanna Safari


A Maasai interpreter leads a safari around the African Savanna exhibit.
206.548.2500
http://www.zoo.org
Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 11am
Cost: Free with paid admission

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


Nature & Outdoors
492684

African Village Storytelling


A Maasai interpreter shares a story, drama, or personal experience with zoo visitors.
206.548.2500
http://www.zoo.org
Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 12n
Cost: Free with paid admission

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


Nature & Outdoors
492686

Penguin Keeper Talk


Learn about the zoo's Humboldt penguins and their wild counterparts.
206.548.2500
http://www.zoo.org
Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 1pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


Nature & Outdoors
492687

Elephant Keeper Talk


A keeper shares fascinating facts about the zoo's massive and magnificent elephants and discusses elephant conservation.
206.548.2500
http://www.zoo.org
Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


Nature & Outdoors
509166

Jetty Island Days


Free ferry service is available to lovely Jetty Island throughout the summer. The sandy beach offers wildlife viewing and shallow warm water. Ferries leave the boat launch and the island every 30 minutes.
425.257.8300
http://www.eve... lt.aspx?ID=503
Ongoing Daily 7/1/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 10am-5:50pm; Fri-Sat 10am-8:50pm; Sun 11am-6:50pm
Cost: Free; donations ($1-$2) appreciated

Jetty Island

Tenth Street and W Marine View Drive
Everett, WA98201


Ongoing Exhibits
490222

Flight Tower at Boeing Field


The museum's renovated Flight Tower includes exhibits that use videos and interactive displays to illustrate concepts related to animal flight, the physics of flight, flying machines, and weather and flight.
206.764.5700
http://www.museumofflight.org
Ongoing Daily 5/9/09 - 12/31/20; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-19
Time: Regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

The Museum of Flight

9404 East Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA98108


Ongoing Exhibits
301458

Take Flight


Kids can explore principles of flight through hands on-activities, including creating and launching paper airplanes and rockets, and designing a rotating flyer.
206.855.4650
http://www.kidimu.org
Ongoing Daily except Mon 2/9/08 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-18
Time: Regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Kids Discovery Museum

150 Madrone Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA98110


Ongoing Exhibits
247674

Smart Moves with Food and Fitness


The Smart Moves exhibit demonstrates the big impact that even small changes in eating and physical activity can have on children's lives and health. The exhibit uses dramatic and exploratory play to teach healthy options and features a kitchen, matching games, and physical activities.
253.627.6031
http://www.chi... umoftacoma.org
Ongoing Daily 6/2/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Children's Museum of Tacoma

936 Broadway
Tacoma, WA98402


Ongoing Exhibits
247675

Learning Lounge: Emotions Matter


Spinning wheels, mazes, drawing boards, and block games provide opportunities for children and adults to talk about emotions. Children gain the tools to recognize their emotions and adults have the opportunity to understand their children's emotions in new ways -- all through play.
253.627.6031
http://www.chi... umoftacoma.org
Ongoing Daily 6/2/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Children's Museum of Tacoma

936 Broadway
Tacoma, WA98402


Ongoing Exhibits
247676

New Digs


New Digs features a neighborhood brimming with container gardens and interactive window boxes. A produce stand and delivery truck offer abundant opportunities to sort, count, weigh, buy, and sell a vibrant bounty of fruits and vegetables. Garden to table connections are made as children role-play in the sidewalk cafe, whipping up tasty treats or ordering a fresh lunch.
253.627.6031
http://www.chi... umoftacoma.org


Ages: All Ages
Time: Regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Children's Museum of Tacoma

936 Broadway
Tacoma, WA98402


Ongoing Exhibits
227899

Space: Exploring the New Frontier


The history of space travel is demonstrated through videos and interactive displays, including a full-size replica of the International Space Station's Destiny Research Laboratory.
206.764.5720
http://www.museumofflight.org
Ongoing Daily 6/10/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-18
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

The Museum of Flight

9404 East Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA98108


Ongoing Exhibits
227177

Pattern Richness in Modern Japanese Textiles


Nineteenth and twentieth century kimonos are among the items on display which demonstrate different methods of Japanese textile design, including tie-dyeing and paper stencil-dyeing.
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org
Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/7/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-18
Time: Tue-Wed 10am-5pm; Thu 10am-9pm; Fri-Sun 10am-5pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

Seattle Asian Art Museum

1400 E Prospect StreetVolunteer Park
Seattle, WA98112


Ongoing Exhibits
211845

The Dream of America


Families are invited to learn how Scandinavian immigrants helped shape the new world at an interactive exhibit that traces the journey of a Nordic immigrant from Scandinavia to Ellis Island, and into the American Frontier.
206.789.5707
http://www.nordicmuseum.org
Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/15/07 - 12/2/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 12n-4pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

Nordic Heritage Museum

3014 NW 67th Street
Seattle, WA98117


Ongoing Exhibits
209561

Window on Washington Waters


The Aquarium's renovated space on Pier 59 features a 120,000 gallon exhibit with a 19'x39' window that dramatically showcases hundreds of local fish and invertebrates in a scene replicated from the rocky underwater cliffs of Neah Bay. Twice a day, divers enter the waters and, through the use of specialized masks, talk to visitors about the environment and the creatures who live in the depths.
206.386.4320
http://www.seattleaquarium.org
Ongoing Daily 6/22/07 - 5/4/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Museum hours
Cost: Free with admission

Seattle Aquarium

Pier 591483 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA98101


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