This Weekend in South Seattle: Peace Festival, Columbia City Beatwalk, Furry 5K

Saturday, June 11th

Movies: X-Men: Apocalypse Details Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshipped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel’s X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto, to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven with the help of Professor X must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.– Showings: 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:00pm–Where: 4816 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118 – More Info: http://www.arklodgecinemas.com

Community: Juneteenth CelebrationDetails Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that theenslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation – which had become official January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive Order. However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance.– Where: New Holly Gathering Center: 7054 32nd Avenue S, Seattle WA – More Info: here

Community: First Annual Peace FestivalDetail: The first annual city peace festival will include a 3 point contest, free throw contest,  games of HORSE, local entertainment, free haircuts, resource fair, raffles, prizes and plenty of free food from local vendors. –Time: 12:00pm- 6:00pm –Where: Rainier Beach Community Center: 8825 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle WA

Food: Latin Cooking ClassDetails: Class will begin promptly at 10:00 AM in the kitchen at El Centro de la Raza. All cooking supplies and ingredients will be provided, but please bring your own apron. The class focuses on the traditional preparation of authentic traditional latin dishes. The dishes are prepared in the handmade and traditional fashion using cultural ingredients. No substitutions can be made, but after the class we can provide an alternate vegetarian recipe upon request. We look forward to meeting you! Cost is $45-$75 per class Time: 10:00am- 12:30pm –Where: El Centro De La Raza: 2524 16th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144

Community: One on One Computer HelpDetails: Have computer or software questions? Get help from KCLS volunteers with computer basics, Microsoft Office, Internet, email and computer learning resources. You may bring your own laptop, but volunteers cannot provide hands-on or hardware assistance.–Time: 10:00am- 12:00pm –Where: Skyway Library: 12690 Renton Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98178- More Info: Here

Music: Smoota –Details: Smoota sings love songs about sex. And sex songs about love. With touches of Serge Gainsbourg and Bryan Ferry, he sings his sexy, groovy songs with an unusual combination of sincerity, sensuality, and fun. Smoota plays with TV on the Radio and has also recorded and performed with Run The Jewels, Sufjan Stevens, Spoon, Pretty Lights, Angelique Kidjo, Sharon Jones, Phish, Antibalas, and many others. – Time: 10:00pm – Where: The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118)- More Infohttp://www.theroyalroomseattle.com

Sunday, June 12th

Community: Furry 5KDetails: Join us for the 17th annual Furry 5K to raise money for the Seattle Animal Shelter’s Help the Animals Fund. This is a dog friendly race (it does support the Seattle Animal Shelter after all) so feel free to bring out well behaved pets to the event!  2015 NW Runner award winner – Best Race with Pets – Showings: 10:00am-1:00pm–Where:Seward Park: 5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118 – More Info: www.seattleanimalshelter.org

Music: Beatwalk: Youth Initiative –Details: Beatwalk is a monthly music festival featuring live music at multiple venues in Columbia City every second Sunday from June through October. BeatWalk always features a diverse line-up of first-rate, local musicians hosted by neighborhood businesses for audiences of all ages. Since 1994 BeatWalk has brought music lovers together for a fun and safe night out on the town!.  -Time: 5:30pm – Where: The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118) and other venues around Columbia City- More Infohttp://www.theroyalroomseattle.com

Community: Valley and Mountain Afternoon CelebrationDetails: Valley & Mountain welcomes all to our interactive services that incorporate the arts, contemplative practices, fellowship, and social justice. – Time:7:00pm-10:00pm – Where: Hillman City Collaboratory (5623 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98118)- More Info: http://www.valleyandmountain.org

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