7 things to do this weekend: Mar. 24-26

Healthy Living: Nutrition class in Issaquah – Friday, March 24, starting at 4:30 p.m. Learn the basics of nutritious eating. This event is expected to help show how a person can incorporate more cancer-preventing foods into a daily diet. This event will take at the Issaquah library. 10 West Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA. Follow this link for details.

Opera & Ballet: "Firebird" performed by City Opera Ballet – Friday, March 24, 8 p.m. This will be a reprise featuring Stravinsky's score. This event is at the Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 1100 NE 6^th Street, Bellevue, WA. Follow this link for details.

Miles of Mud: Metro Parks Tacoma Mud Run – Saturday, March 25. Choose a time to race: 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. From event site: Combine mud, trail running, obstacles and adventure and you have the perfect recipe for fun at Swan Creek Park. E 44^th Street, Tacoma, WA. Follow this link for details.

Blues Scales: Davina and The Vagabonds – Saturday, March 25, 7:30 p.m. Enjoy some high-energy live blues music at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA. Follow this link for cost & details.

Artistry & Culture: Black Arts Love Mixer & Marketplace – Saturday, March 25, starting at noon. Enjoy 25 local artists, live performances, art classes and more. This event takes place at Franklin High School. 3013 S Mt. Baker Blvd, Seattle. Follow this link for details.

29^th Annual Best of the Northwest Art and Fine Craft Show – Sat. & Sun, March 25-26, starting at 10 a.m. both days. Participants can expect 200 of the area's best artists and artisans. Event location: Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, Seattle. Follow this link for details.

Boat Rides on Lake Union – Sunday, March 26. Signs up begin at 10 a.m. The Center for Wooden Boats will offer free public boat rides throughout the day and expected to last about 45 minutes. 1010 Valley Street, Seattle. Follow this link for details.

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