Last updated March 8, 2007 11:19 a.m. PT
MOMOTARO: March 10, 2 and 4 p.
m.; March 11, 2 and 4 p.m.
Thistle Theatre presents a family friendly puppet show about a heroic boy who lives in a peach. Bellevue Youth Theatre, 16661 Northup Way. $7.
50-$9; 206-524-3388.
THE PIED PIPER: March 10, 3 and 7 p.m.
Missoula Children's Theatre presents the fairy tale featuring local students in the cast. Glenridge Elementary School, 19405 120th Ave. S.
E., Renton. $5.
PUSS IN BOOTS: THE CREOLE CAT: Through March 18. Oregon Shadow Theatre presents the classic French fairy tale of the cunning cat's travels to New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Friday, 7:30 p.
m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1 and 3 p.m.
Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. N.E.
$8.50-$10.50; 206-523-2579; nwpuppet.
org.
SATURDAY FAMILY SCIENCE: March 10, 11 a.m.
and 1:30 p.m. A kid-friendly slide show and interactive lesson about the science of climate change.
Geared for ages 8 and older and their families. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave. $5, free for ages 12 and younger; 800-838-3006; brownpapertickets.
com.
SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON TRAIN: The dinner train runs Tuesday-Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
, Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Lunch: Saturday at noon.
Brunch: Sunday at 11 a.m. 625 S.
Fourth St., Renton. $53.
99-$78.99. Information: 800-876-7245; spiritofwashingtondinnertrain.
com.
TOYS AND DREAMS: March 15-17. A family friendly circus performance featuring acrobats, gymnasts, dancers and more.
Thursday-Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 3 and 7:30 p.
m. The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N.
, Bainbridge Island. $40; 206-842-8569.
OLIVER!
The musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel about an orphan rescued from a life of cruelty and crime. March 10-25. Friday, 7 p.
m.; Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.
; Sunday, 2 p.m. Youth Theater Northwest, 8805 S.
E. 40th St., Mercer Island.
$13-$15; 206-232-4145 Ext. 109; youththeatre.org.
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL: A showcase of plays written by students from four south Seattle schools. March 9, 7:30 p.m.
; March 10, 1:30 p.m. Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S.
Alaska St. $3-$5; 206-725-7169.
RUTH LUDWIN: March 10, 2 p.
m. The Pacific Northwest Seismograph Network research scientist talks about "Seattle Fault Stories." Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park, 319 2nd Ave.
S. Free.
LYNNE STEWART: March 10, 7 p.
m. The New York defense attorney talks about her appeal of an "abetting terrorism" conviction and the history of female resistance to repression. Seattle University, Piggott Auditorium, 900 Broadway.
Free.
STEPHEN GLUECKERT: March 11, 2 p.m.
The Missoula Art Museum curator gives a lecture, "Trails Plowed Under ...
Seeds Planted," as part of a two-year survey of Northwest regional art. Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St.
, La Conner. Free with admission; 360-466-4446.
BRUCE BOTNICK: March 14, 7 p.
m. The record producer talks about his work at Sunset Records as well as working on the soundtrack for four Star Trek films. Experience Music Project, 325 Fifth Ave.
N. $5, free for members; 206-367-5483.
ANN ROGERS: March 15, 7:30 p.
m. The former Boeing machinist talks about her job during World War II. Also, the documentary, "Good Work Sister!
Women Shipyard Workers of World War II." New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S.
Free, dinner option $7.50; 206-722-6057.
BODIES: See 21 whole body specimens, along with more than 250 additional organ and body parts, in this exhibit showing in vivid detail the intricacies of the human body.
Through April 29. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.
-7 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 9 a.
m.-9 p.m.
800 Pike, 800 Pike St. $18, $26.50; 206-467-5510; bodiestheexhibition.
com.
COUNTRY CRAFTS HOME AND GIFT SHOW: March 14-17. Wednesday, 3-9 p.
m.; Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.
-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.
m.-6 p.m.
Vasa Park, 3549 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E.
, Bellevue. Free; 425-888-1798.
EVERETT BOAT SHOW: Featuring more than 100 exhibitors showing off the newest in boats and accessories.
March 9, noon-8 p.m.; March 10, 10 a.
m.-8 p.m.
; March 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.
m. Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave. $3.
50-$7, ages 10 and younger free; everettboatshow.com.
NORDIC HERITAGE DAY: Food demonstrations including Norwegian desserts and fruit soup, craft demonstrations including wheat-weaving, woodcarving, tattooing; genealogy, music and dance demonstrations, craft sale, Viking-lifestyle education and a Sami dwelling.
March 10, 10 a.m. Sons of Norway Bothell, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway.
Free.
SEATTLE KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW: Obedience, conformation, rally and agility competition, information on breeds, seminars, guided tours and dog-related vendors; no strollers or other wheeled child carriers allowed. Features more than 1,800 dogs competing for the Best In Show award.
March 10, 7 a.m. to 6 p.
m.; March 11, 7 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Qwest Field Events Center, 800 Occidental Ave S.
$5-$10, free for 3 and younger; seattledogshow.org.
SPRING WASHINGTON CASK BEER FESTIVAL IN THE ALKI ROOM: Learn about the artistry of craft brewing in the form of cask-conditioned beer.
Staying true to the traditional brewing and dispensing methods, all the beers will be naturally conditioned without artificial carbonation and will be poured by gravity or a beer engine. The result is smooth beers with a creamy head, unique flavor characteristics and pronounced aromas. March 10, noon- 4 p.
m. and 6 -10 p.m.
Seattle Center, 325 Fifth Ave. N. $40; includes a tasting cup for all samples.
WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE AND MARTIAL ARTS FAIR: Demonstrations of self-defense and martial arts with information from vendors and schools on their products and services. March 10, 2 p.m.
International District/Chinatown Community Center, 719 Eighth Ave. S. $5.
NORDIC HERITAGE DAY: Featuring food, crafts, genealogy help, live music, dancing and more. March 10, 10 a.m.
-4 p.m. Bothell Lodge 2-106, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway.
Free.
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 215 Ericksen Ave., Bainbridge Island.
Free. Wednesday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
206-842-2773; bainbridgehistory.org.
Through March 15.
BURKE MUSEUM: The museum features exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest. N.
E. 45th St. 17th Ave.
N.E. Admission: $8, $6.
50 seniors, $5 students and youth. Free for 4 and younger, UW students/faculty/staff and museum members. 10 a.
m.-5 p.m.
daily; first Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.
m. (first Thursday of the month, free). 206-543-5590; burkemuseum.
org.
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CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS MUSEUM: The hands-on maritime museum features various styles of small boats, a photo gallery, marine library, sailing lessons and more. 1010 Valley St. Free.
Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.
m. 206-382-2628; cwb.org.
THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: Center House, lower level, Seattle Center. Admission: $7.50, $6.
50 grandparents. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.
-5 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.
m.-6 p.m.
206-441-1768; thechildrensmuseum.org.
Through May 20.
A Senegalese drummer leads a West African drumming workshop.
EXPERIENCE MUSIC PROJECT: The music museum celebrates popular music with interactive and interpretive exhibits. 325 Fifth Ave.
N. Admission: $19.95, $15.
95 seniors/students; $14.95 ages 7-17; 6 and younger free. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.
m.-5 p.m.
; Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.
m. Closed Tuesday. 206-367-5483; emplive.
com.
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FORT NISQUALLY LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM: Tour the settlement built in 1833 as a trading outpost. 5400 N. Pearl St.
, Tacoma. $4 adults, $3 seniors/students, $2 children. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.
m.-5 p.m.
253-591-5339; fortnisqually.org.
GIG HARBOR PENINSULA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM: 4218 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor.
Tickets: $2, $1 senior/student; free for members and ages 12 and younger. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.
-4 p.m. 253-858-6722; gigharbormuseum.
org.
GILMAN TOWN HALL MUSEUM AND JAIL: The 1888 building served as town hall from 1890 to 1930. It has family histories of area residents and features a history research center and hands-on activities.
165 S.E. Andrews St.
, Issaquah. Free. Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.
m.-3 p.m.
425-392-3500; issaquahhistory.org.
GREATER KENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM: 855 E.
Smith St., Kent. Wednesday-Saturday, noon-4 p.
m. 253-854-4330.
Through March 31.
HISTORICAL RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM: The restored 1889 depot features exhibits on rail history and coal mining, a vintage caboose and other rail cars. 50 Rainier Blvd.
N., Issaquah. Free.
Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.
m. 425-392-3500.
ISLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM: 908 N.
W. Alexander St., Coupeville.
Tickets: $3, $2.50 seniors/students/military, $6 family, free for members and ages 5 and younger. Weekends through April, 10 a.
m.-4 p.m.
360-678-3310; islandhistory.org.
KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM: 407 S.
G St., Tacoma. Free.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.
m. 253-272-0415.
KIDS DISCOVERY MUSEUM: 305 Madison Ave.
N., Bainbridge Island. Admission: $5, free for members and ages 1 and younger.
Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.
m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.
-4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.
m. 206-855-4650; kidimu.org.
KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK: Take a glimpse into life in Seattle during the tail end of the 19th century, when the Emerald City was a major depot for miners hopeful to make it rich during the Gold Rush of 1897-98.
At the corner of Jackson Street and Second Avenue South. Free. Daily, 9 a.
m.-5 p.m.
206-220-4240.
LA CONNER QUILT MUSEUM: 703 S. Second St.
, La Conner. Admission: $4; free for 11 and younger with adult or members. Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.
m.-4 p.m.
; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 360-466-4288.
MUSEUM OF FLIGHT: "Personal Courage Wing," the museum's newest permanent wing, featuring interactive displays, exhibits, restored and replicated aircraft and presentations documenting the determination and sacrifice of World War I and II fighter pilots.
"The Boeing Story, 1916-1934," this new permanent exhibit highlights William Boeing and the first two decades of the Boeing Airplane Co. Free with admission. 9404 E.
Marginal Way S. Admission: $14; $13 ages 65 and older; $7.50 ages 5-17; free for younger than 5; group discounts.
Free for veterans and current military personnel on Veterans Day. Open 10 a.m.
-5 p.m. daily.
Free first Thursdays, 5-9 p.m. 206-764-5700; museumofflight.
org.
and 1:15 p.m. (April 28: 11:15 a.
m. only). "Family Fun Workshop: Apollo Program: Splashdown," make your own Apollo space capsule and re-enact an Apollo re-entry and splashdown.
MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND INDUSTRY: Ongoing exhibits: "Essential Seattle" the museum presents its newest permanent exhibit showing the city's transformation from 1792 to modern times. Also, "The Great Seattle Fire," "Boomtown: Seattle Before the Great Fire" and "Seattle and the Klondike Gold Rush." 2700 24th Ave.
E. Admission: $7, $5 ages 62 and older and children 5-17; free for younger than 5. Free first Thursdays, when it's open till 8 p.
m. Open daily, 10 a.m.
-5 p.m.; tours at 2 p.
m. 206-324-1126; seattlehistory.org.
NORTHWEST RAILWAY MUSEUM: The museum offers displays and local train trips. 38625 S.E.
King St., Snoqualmie. Free (rides extra).
Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.
m. 425-888-3030; trainmuseum.org.
ODYSSEY, THE MARITIME DISCOVERY CENTER: Learn about the maritime world and its importance to the Pacific Northwest. Children's books about sea creatures, water and boats will be available for children to read or be read to by parents. Free with admission.
Ongoing: Take a tour of the USS Charles E. Trail Navy Bridge Deck, complete with all the instruments found on a real warship bridge. Explore the Green Garden Dragon, an authentic 45-foot-long and 4-foot-wide dragon boat.
representing the dragon boat racing tradition. Pier 66, 2205 Alaskan Way. Admission: $7; $5 students/seniors; $2 ages 2-4, free for younger than 2.
Wednesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.
m.; Friday, 10 a.m.
-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.
m.-5 p.m.
206-374-4000; ody.org.
PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER: The Pacific Science Center is on the southwest corner of Seattle Center, 200 Second Ave.
N. 200 Second Ave. N.
$10, $8.50 seniors, $7 ages 3-12, free for members and children younger than 3. Monday-Friday, 10 a.
m.-5 p.m.
; weekends, 10 a.m.-6 p.
m. 206-443-2001; pacsci.org.
ROSALIE WHYEL MUSEUM OF DOLL ART: More than 1,200 antique and modern dolls are on display, plus teddy bears, toys, dollhouses, miniatures and more.
1116 108th Ave. N.E.
, Bellevue. Admission: $7, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 5-17, free for 4 and younger. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.
m.-5 p.m.
; Sunday: 1 p.m.- 5 p.
m. 425-455-1116; dollart.com.
SCIENCE FICTION MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME: The museum combines artifacts, storytelling and more to highlight the visions of the future (from gleaming to gloomy) crafted by authors, artists and filmmakers in five major galleries. In "War of the Worlds," the museum presents an exhibit exploring the H.G.
Wells classic novel, and its different incarnations and effects over the past 100 years. Through October. 325 Fifth Ave.
N. Admission: $12.95, $10.
95 military, $8.95 senior/youth, 6 and younger free; Sci Fi/EMP combo packages available. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.
m.-5 p.m.
; Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.
m. Closed Tuesday. 206-724-3428; sfhomeworld.
org.
SEATTLE BUG SAFARI: Get up close with more than 40 species of live insects, arachnids, millipedes and more from around the world. 1501 Western Ave.
, Suite 304. Admission: $8, $7 seniors/military/college students; $6 ages 3-12, free for 2 and younger. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.
m.-6 p.m.
; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.
m. 206-285-2847.
SEATTLE MUSEUM OF THE MYSTERIES: This museum documents claims of the supernatural and otherworldly events with exhibits, a library, a cultural center and parapsychological testing.
623 Broadway E. $3, $2 children. Monday, noon-1 p.
m. and 5-9 p.m.
; Tuesday and Thursday, noon-2 p.m. and 9-11 p.
m.; Wednesday, noon-1 p.m.
and 9-11 p.m.; Friday, noon-1 p.
m. and 7-10 p.m.
; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; Sunday, 1-8 p.
m. 206-328-6499; www.seattlechatclub.
org/museum.html.
SEATTLE VETERANS MUSEUM: Displays from the American Revolution to today's "war on terrorism.
" Second Avenue between Union and University streets. Hours: Saturdays, 10 a.m.
-5 p.m., military and select holidays, and by appointment.
425-821-0489.
WASHINGTON STATE CAPITAL MUSEUM: 211 W. 21st Ave.
, Olympia. $2, $1.75 seniors, $1 ages 6-18.
Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.
m.; Saturday, noon-4 p.m.
360-753-2580; wshs.org/wscm.
WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM: 1911 Pacific Ave.
, Tacoma. Admission: $8; $7 seniors; $6 student/military. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.
m.-5 p.m.
; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.; third Thursday, 10 a.
m.-8 p.m.
888-238-4373; wshs.org.
WHITE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM: 918 H St.
S.E., Auburn.
Admission: $2, $1 child/senior. Wednesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
253-288-7433; wrvmuseum.org.
WING LUKE ASIAN MUSEUM: Ongoing: "One Song, Many Voices," a 200-year panorama about the immigration and settlement of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Washington state.
"The Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II." 407 Seventh Ave. S.
Admission: $4; $3 seniors/students; $2 children 5-12; free first Thursday of the month. Tuesdays-Fridays 11 a.m.
-4:30 p.m.; weekends, noon-4 p.
m. 206-623-5124; wingluke.org.
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