Marcie Sillman's weekend culture picks, May 10-12
Sunday, May 12, is Mother’s Day. If you haven’t planned something special yet, take a deep breath and relax; there’s still time. KUOW’s arts and culture reporter Marcie Sillman has some suggestions for the big day, plus a few ideas that aren’t mom-related.
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RIDAY May 10-May 19
Seattle Shakespeare Company presents William Shakespeare’s classic comedy “As You Like It” at the Center House at Seattle Center.
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RIDAY May 10-Sunday May 12
Camano Island Studio Tour. Take a self-guided tour of artists’ studios then spend a little time on the beach.
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ATURDAY May 11
BDX Drumline Festival. Seattle Jazz Ed invites middle and high school drumlines to join the assistant director of the Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline at Cornish College of the Arts for a day of workshops that culminates with a Blue Thunder performance. All proceeds benefit Seattle Jazz Ed.
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ATURDAY May 11
The West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day brings together 300 garage sales for a day of shopping. Organizers have coded each sale for the types of merchandise that will be on sale, and put together a map for easy bargain hunting.
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ATURDAY May 11
Seattle Maritime Festival Family Fun Day at the Seattle Maritime Academy in Ballard features free admission, live music and Argosy Canal tours.
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UNDAY May 12 MOTHERS DAY
Join the Tacoma Art Museum for a catered buffet brunch. Register for one of two sittings: 10-12 a.m. or 1-3 p.m.. Includes free admission to TAM.
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UNDAY May 12
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UNDAY May 12
5K color run, starting at Seattle Center. An untimed run featuring a dusting of color at every one kilometer post, followed by a big party.
SUNDAY May 12
Seattle Aquarium Mothers Day, featuring special family-friendly celebrations.
