Marcie Sillman has been covering arts and culture in the Pacific Northwest since 1985. In 2019 she was recognized for contributions with a Mayor’s Arts Award. From the rise of Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam to the demise of the grungy practice studios that helped give a name to their music, Marcie has watched the region grow and evolve for more than 30 years.

This class provides a perfect opportunity to build a bridge with your 9- to 12-year-old to demystify the challenges of puberty. The focus of this fun, interactive class is to open and enhance communication between parents and preteens and explain the physical and emotional changes ahead. Taught in partnership with Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest. Fee: $35 per family (fee includes up to two adults and one child; there is a $5 fee for each additional child or adult…

This class provides a perfect opportunity to build a bridge with your 9- to 12-year-old to demystify the challenges of puberty. The focus of this fun, interactive class is to open and enhance communication between parents and preteens and explain the physical and emotional changes ahead. Taught in partnership with Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest. Fee: $35 per family (includes one child and up to two adults.) * Each additional child may be registered and paid separately for $5…

Contemporary circus meets plant lore, from the forest of light to the garden of shadows The Cabiri, Seattle’s storytelling aerial dance theater troupe, present Garden of Dreams April 16-26 at Arcadia in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. The production explores plant lore across the ages, from plants that heal and enliven to plants with the capacity to bring grave consequences to those who encounter them. From the Slavic tale of Mati Syra Zemlya ("moist mother earth") to the joyous dance…

For parents in the digital age, one of the most ever-present concerns is safety. While the Internet could be a great resource for finding information, it’s important for parents to also be aware of the potential dangers. Join PNW Parent Education to learn how to balance your child/ren's digital lives with boundaries, etiquette and good judgment! Jo Langford, a dad, Master’s-level therapist, and sex educator for tweens, teens, and parents, will discuss the following in this important talk on digital…

Six popular science fiction podcasts are performing two shows, LIVE, for one utterly unique night at Copious in Ballard. Join Girl in Space, A 9th World Journal, Relativity, Sage & Savant, Moonbase Theta Out, and Oz 9 for an evening of drama, laughs, intrigue, and fun. You'll have a chance to talk with the casts and creators, ask questions, take selfies, and otherwise enjoy a night in space. Find more information at http://wifiscifi.org/

Welcome Spring!! A Musical Celebration & Norwegian Tea Sunday, April 26th at 2pm Leif Erikson Hall 2245 NW 57th Street, Ballard Coffee, tea & Norwegian desserts will be served Tickets $20 Featuring Laura Loge, Soprando Steven Luksan, Piano Performing songs about spring by Edward Grieg & other Norwegian Composers Available at the lodge in advance or at the door Reservation (206)783-1274