Events

7 things to do this weekend: Jan. 27-29


Coffee Jubilee:  CoffeeCon 2017 – Friday & Saturday, Jan. 27-28. From site: CoffeeCon is the world's first all-consumer coffee festival that features tasting the best coffees, hands-on trying the best brewing gear and onsite classes to improve your prowess as an at-home barista. This event will take place at the Seattle Center Armory. For prices & time, follow this link for details.

Drama on Stage: Of Mice and Men – Friday & Saturday, Jan. 27, 7:30 pm.
Come out and see performers take to the stage for John Steinbeck's classic novel. It portrays two men with hopes of reaching their own dream, settling on their own piece of land.  This play is at the Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 North I St., Tacoma, WA.  For price and additional days, follow this link.

Sports: Washington Sportsmen's Show – Friday thru Sunday, Jan. 27-29. There will be plenty of seminars, demonstrations of camp cooking and also a trout pond for the kids.  If you love outdoors and wildlife, this may be right down your alley of fun. This event will be at the Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA. For specific costs & times, follow this link.

Teen Tech Fun: Teen Hackerspace – Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 am – 1 pm If you have no experience, or you do with computers you are welcome. Grades  –12 can come out and explore electronics, software and computer programming. The event is at the Redmond Library of the King Co. Library System. 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA. Follow this link for details.

DNA Extraction: Learn to Extract Strawberry DNA at MOHAI's Maker Day – Saturday, Jan. 28, 11 am – 2 pm. Anyone who attends will use common household items, and discover the fun of do-it-yourself bioscience with HiveBio extracting strawberry DNA. 860 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA. For further details, follow this link.

Frogging It: The Snohomish GroundFroug Day Celebration – Saturday, Jan. 28, 11 am – 1 pm. The free event promises fun with games, crafts, and plenty of dancing. From site: A chance to get the jump on Punxsutawney Phil via this uniquely west coast adaptation of Ground Hog day folklore.  Slew vs. Phil for the best prediction.  Slew makes his much-anticipated frognostication while hundreds of his fans cheer his every croak! This event is put on by Snohomish Chamber of Commerce. For details, follow this link.

Country Dancing: Country Dance Lessons – Sunday, Jan. 29, 8 pm – 9 pm. Learn to dance country style with Mary Ann. You can expect to learn the Texas two-step and more. This will take place at the Little Red Hen, 7115 Woodlawn Ave. NE, Seattle, WA. The lesson is free, but other charges may apply. Follow this link for details.