Events this weekend in the South Seattle area
Friday, May 1st
Movies: Opening of Avengers: Age of Ultron– Details: The epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to the Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure. – Showings: 12:50pm, 1:30pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm, 9:45pm, 10:10pm –Where: 4816 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118 – More Info: http://www.arklodgecinemas.com
Food: VFW Meat Raffle Details: Win prime choices of dead cow! Time: 4:00pm- 7:00pm –Where: Skyway VFW 7421 S 126th St South Seattle, WA- More Info: http://www.mywesthill.org
Civics: Black Lives Matter May Day 2015– Details: We demonstrate on this day of May 1st in acknowledgement of the people who were killed by the state in 1886 during the Haymarket affair. When strikers demonstrated at Haymarket Square in Chicago, they were shot at by police, a bomb was thrown, and a court ordered the execution of the strike organizers. We encourage Black folks and non-Black allies and accomplices who are devote to supporting Black Liberation to join us for the day’s events. First we’ll be meeting at MLK Memorial Park by noon and then will be at the intersection of 20th and Jackson at 2:30pm. From there we’ll march to the end destination of the International Workers and Immigrants Day March rally at the Federal Courthouse in Downtown Seattle (700 Stewart St). At 6pm we’ll meet at Seattle Central College.High God’s Entertainment is hosting a Black & Lumpen event at 10:30am at MLK Memorial Park featuring speakers/performers Mark Cook, Dorian T, Bypolar, Santonio Bandanaz and more…most of us will be arriving there around noon (look for updates day of). At 2:30 at the intersection of 20th and Jackson we’ll be meeting up with our allies in the Youth and Student Contingent, API Contingent, and Womxn of Color/Families of Color contingent of the march. We encourage folks to spend the afternoon after the May Day rally doing self care and then to join us at 6pm in front of Seattle Central College.–Time: 12:30pm –Where: MLK Memorial Park –More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/395121440674369/
Community: Family Fun Night– Details: Family Fun Night is designed for families with 12 yr old and younger, beginners. Ideal for mom or dad to come out and play tennis in a semi structured environment (With teaching pro) and play with a son or daughter. Each night includes, warm up drills/activities, skill development and lots of games. Don’t miss out! Cost: $5-Time: 6:45pm- 8:00pm –Where: Amy Yee Tennis Center (2000 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98144) –More Info: https://www.facebook.com/amyyeetenniscenter
Music:JAY CLAYTON and DEJHA COLANTUONO ft. DAWN CLEMENT / Dejha & The Champagne Room Details: A Mother and Daughter Evening of Jazz Standards and more! Featuring Dawn Clement With a special performance by Dejha & The Champagne Room –Time: 8:30pm –Where: The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118) – More Info: http://www.theroyalroomseattle.com
Saturday, May 2nd.
Community: Blue Dog Pond Park Work Party– Details:Did you know this park is entirely maintained by volunteers? Work parties like this are required throughout the year to keep the space user friendly. This months projects include: spreading gravel to muddiest areas, back filling north slope errosion, redistributing gravel to promote drainage, raking, sweeping, pruning and weeding, any other maintenance that needs to be completed.-Time: 8:00am- 4:00pm –Where: 1520 26th Avenue S Seattle, WA 98144 –More Info:https://seattlecola.org/olas/blue-dog-pond/
Civics: Pramila Jayapal: Town Hall– Details: State Senator JayapaI is hosting a solo Town Hall to talk about the closing of her first regular session. Bring your questions, ideas and the democratic spirit!Time: 10:00pm- 12:00pm –Where: Rainier Valley Cultural Center 3515 S Alaska St Seattle WA 98118- More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1575357346047707/
Civics: Black Lives Matter National Day of Action– Details:Saturday May 2nd is a National Day of Action for Black Lives Matter in which cities across the nation will be confronting state violence against our people. We’re responding to an urgent call from our comrades in Baltimore United and Ferguson Action who are organizing with us under the Black Lives Matter network. We stand with our brothers and sisters in Baltimore, Chicago and across the country. We demand justice for #FreddieGrey #RekiaBoyd #MyaHall and all victims of police terrorism. Instead of flooding Baltimore, organizers have been asked to mobilize locally, so that’s what we’ll continue to do. BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors-Brignac described the radical Black love of these uprisings well by explaining: “Black people, we are fully deserving of the room and space to fully express our humanity. That is what #BlackLivesMatter is truly about. We support all of our emotions, from our bliss to our anger to our grief…We acknowledge that our uprisings are being fueled by the love we have for ourselves and one another. A love that challenges silence, repression, and death.”–Time: 12:00pm –Where: Rainier Beach Community Center (8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118) –More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/609654545837523/
Community: Seattle Walk with US to Cure Lupus– Details: Walk with Us to Cure Lupus is the Alliance for Lupus Research’s (ALR) national fundraising program. The goal of each Walk is to help the ALR further its mission to prevent, treat and cure lupus by raising funds for lupus research. All participants are encouraged to raise a minimum of $25. 100% of the money you raise will support cutting edge lupus research programs because the ALR Board of Directors funds all administrative and fundraising costs.-Time: 9:00am- 1:00pm –Where: 5895 Lake Washington Blvd S Seattle 98118– More Info: http://www.lupuswalkseattle.org
Gardening: Kubota Garden’s Annual Spring Plant Sale– Details: Attention Garden, Plant and Flower Lovers! Kubota Garden’s Annual Spring Plant Sale is coming up on Saturday, May 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Kubota Garden Nursery. This is your opportunity to purchase beautiful and high quality plants at extremely competitive prices. Expect to find an excellent selection of perennials, annuals, grasses and both deciduous and evergreen bushes and trees as well as our usual great selection of Japanese Maples. Most of our plants and trees can be grown in containers. Our experts will be available on site for any advice needed on this method of gardening as well as any assistance with general selection and care of our plants.- Time: 9:00am- 1:00pm –Where: 9817 55th Avenue S Seattle, WA 98118
Arts: Takiyah Miller Presents: Sew Basics Open House– Details: OPEN HOUSE: Meet Takiyah Miller and see sewing projects under way!Sew Basics is a 4 week introductory sewing course that meets Tuesday/Thursday May 5 – 28. We’ll cover the basics of sewing machine operation, work with design tools and explore fabric and textile functionality. Cost for the 4-week course is $100.- Time: 12:00pm-2:00 pm – Where: Africatown Center for Education & Innovation 3100 S. Alaska St. (at MLK) Seattle, WA 98108- More Info: tmm98204@gmail.com
Community: SANCA Presents Festival of Flight (Day 1)– Details: The SANCA School of Flight is welcoming Spring with a Festival of Flight! The Open House is a celebration for the whole community, encouraging first time flyers to try flying on the trapeze. The Fly Shows feature the School of Flight team flyers performing high-flying tricks and feats of derring-do! This is a non-ticketed event. Contributions are welcomed at the door.Lunch and treats will be available for purchase from some of Seattle’s favorite Food Trucks! The flying trapeze will be open to participants throughout the Open House. Space is limited, one turn per person. Participants must be 4 years old to fly. Turns on the flying trapeze are available for a contribution to SANCA’s Youth Scholarship Fund or a nonperishable food item for the Rainier Valley Food Bank.-Time: 1:00pm- 7:00pm –Where: United States 674 S Orcas St Seattle, WA 98108-More Info:https://www.facebook.com/events/1071555699528502/
Community: El Centro de la Raza’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration- Details:The event will include live music, entertainment, prizes, children’s activities, craft and informational booths and traditional Mexican foods for sale.This year’s live entertainment features performances by Duo Finelli, 4 En La Mira (Grupo Norteño), Alex Luengas (La Voz Bohemia), Rolando Martinez (singer), a Desfile Cultural by the José Martí Child Development Center showcasing cultural attire, Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin, and DJ Alejandro Calderon (Sonido Laser). –Time: 3:00pm- 8:00pm –Where: Jefferson Community Center 3801 Beacon Ave S Seattle, WA 98144 –More Info: http://www.elcentrodelaraza.org.
Community: Life Skills 2 Work: Career Readiness Training Classes– Details: The Life-Skills-to-Work (LSW) process provides students with the Learn-to-Learn & Cognitive Behavior skill-sets needed for successful transition from prison & jail back to the community.The course work emphasizes practical skills development, assessment tools and application for successful education, training, employment and family reintegration student outcomes. All referrals must include the appropriate documentation, including the Referral / Staffing Document.Time: 8:15am- 2:50pm –Where: 7058 32nd Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118- More Info: Joseph.Garcia@seattlecolleges.edu
Music: SEGUNDO DE MAYO – SALSA & SAMBA PARTY!!– Details: Life is uncertain. Why wait for Cinco de Mayo when you can celebrate Segundo de Mayo on May 2 at The Royal Room with a Latin/Brazilan mash up that will make you kick your shoes off and dance?!- Time: 9:30pm – Where: The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118)- More Info: http://www.theroyalroomseattle.com
Sunday, May 3rd
Food: Cinco de Mayo Brunch– Details: Entre Hermanos is a community based 501(c)3 nonprofit. We depend on community support to make our work possible! The mission of Entre Hermanos is to promote the health and well-being of the Latino LGBTQ community through culturally appropriate health education, support groups, and referrals to services and advocacy.–Time: 12:00pm- 2:00pm –Where: El Quetzal Restaurant
3209 Beacon Ave S Seattle, WA 98144- More Info: http://entrehermanoscincodemayo.brownpapertickets.com/
Art: SEED ARTS Open Studios for First Sunday ArtWalk– Time: 12:00pm- 2:00pm –Where: SEEDArts Studios
5617 Rainier Ave S Seattle, WA 98118 98144- More Info: http://www.seedseattle.org
Poetry: Youth Speaks Seattle – Details: Come spit, speak, play music, dance, tell jokes, live paint, just watch if you want to — its your stage! Great first place to perform, be heard, havefun and show love to each other. YSS open mics are some of the most supportive you can find!-Where: Station Cafe 2533 16th Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98144- More Info: http://www.artscorps.org
Community: SANCA Presents Festival of Flight (Day 2)– Details: The SANCA School of Flight is welcoming Spring with a Festival of Flight! The Open House is a celebration for the whole community, encouraging first time flyers to try flying on the trapeze. The Fly Shows feature the School of Flight team flyers performing high-flying tricks and feats of derring-do! This is a non-ticketed event. Contributions are welcomed at the door.Lunch and treats will be available for purchase from some of Seattle’s favorite Food Trucks! The flying trapeze will be open to participants throughout the Open House. Space is limited, one turn per person. Participants must be 4 years old to fly. Turns on the flying trapeze are available for a contribution to SANCA’s Youth Scholarship Fund or a nonperishable food item for the Rainier Valley Food Bank.-Time: 1:00pm- 7:00pm –Where: United States 674 S Orcas St Seattle, WA 98108-More Info:https://www.facebook.com/events/1071555699528502/
Music: Autumn Electric– Details: Autumn Electric returns from our US tour to perform the full Star Being Earth Child for the first time in Seattle.- Time: 8:00pm – Where: The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118)- More Info: http://www.theroyalroomseattle.com
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