T'ai Chi Class

June 1, 2019 - 8:45am

Lake Forest Park

Practitioners of all abilities, age 13 and above, are welcome on a weekly or drop-in basis. During the warm months, sessions will be held outdoors at a nearby park. Please check with the instructor for location: info@sam-ma.com.

Refugee Welcome Mats

June 1, 2019 - 10:00am

Lake Forest Park

All crafters, fiber artists, and people with big hearts are invited to join in making welcome mats for refugees. Instruction and supplies provided to first time visitors. Fabric donations are also accepted. 
 

Commons Art-In

June 1, 2019 - 10:00am

Lake Forest Park

Come make art at this free, drop-in creative time for drawing and painting artists at all levels of experience. Bring your own art supplies (no oil paints/solvents, please). Look for the plastic-covered tables in the Commons.

Saturday Morning Story Time - TBA

June 1, 2019 - 11:00am

Ravenna

Join us for singing, reading, laughing, and fun.

Every Saturday morning at 11AM. All are welcome!

Black Jaw Literary Series

June 1, 2019 - 7:00pm

Ravenna

The Black Jaw Literary Series will occur monthly and feature readings from graduate students, faculty members, and undergraduates of the University of Washington MFA Creative Writing Program.

Honkytonk Sweethearts "Rockabilly" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

June 1, 2019 - 7:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Vintage country, 50s rock'n'roll, and a few originals to get your toes a-tappin'.

LFP Farmers Market

June 2, 2019 - 10:00am

Lake Forest Park

Come every Sunday to get the very best in gorgeous flowers and fresh, organic, and locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, dairy, eggs, and a variety of yummy treats. Open rain or shine, it's always a great day at the Farmers Market. SNAP, WIC, Senior Vouchers, & Market Bucks welcome!

Sunday Morning Wordplay

June 2, 2019 - 11:00am

Lake Forest Park

Join other logophiles and enjoy all kinds of word games, from Prolix and Wordsters to Fictionary and Word on the Street.

Turkish Conversation

June 2, 2019 - 1:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Whether Turkish is your first or second language, this is a chance to meet new and old friends for tea or coffee and enjoy conversation in Turkish.

Julia Goldstein - Material Value: More Sustainable, Less Wasteful Manufacturing of Everything from Cell Phones to Cleaning Products

June 2, 2019 - 7:00pm

Ravenna

How many of us remember what we learned in high school chemistry? You won’t need any knowledge of chemical formulas to easily understand enough to make choices that are less wasteful and less harmful to people and the environment. Learn about the challenges and opportunities facing the manufacturing world in this highly readable perspective on materials and environmental sustainability.

Mah Jongg

June 3, 2019 - 9:00am

Lake Forest Park

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center welcomes players of all skills to a day of Mah Jongg.

Owen Laukkanen - Deception Cove

June 3, 2019 - 7:00pm

Lake Forest Park

For fans of CJ Box and Michael Koryta, an "intimate and cinematic" thriller* about an ex-Marine, and ex-convict, and a rescue dog caught in the crosshairs of a ruthless gang in remote Washington state. 

Former US Marine Jess Winslow reenters civilian life a new widow, with little more to her name than a falling-down house, a medical discharge for PTSD, and a loyal dog named Lucy. The only thing she actually cares about is that dog, a black-and-white pit bull mix who helps her cope with the devastating memories of her time in Afghanistan. 

Kris Waldherr with Elise Hooper - The Lost History of Dreams

June 3, 2019 - 7:00pm

Ravenna

A post-mortem photographer unearths dark secrets of the past that may hold the key to his future, in this captivating debut novel in the gothic tradition of Wuthering Heights and The Thirteenth Tale.

Kennesha Buycks - Restoration House

June 3, 2019 - 7:00pm

Seward Park

Rediscover the heart of your home and your story.

Home is meant to be a place to belong. A place to gather and connect. A place of beauty. A place to restore your soul. Creating a restored home—the kind that you and your loved ones want to return to again and again—is as much about making everyone who enters feel cared for and comfortable as it is about creating a beautiful space.

Ranked Choice Voting

June 3, 2019 - 7:00pm

Lake Forest Park

New Group! This nonpartisan group meets in the Commons to discuss and work toward the advancement of electoral reform through Ranked Choice Voting. 

Irish Conversation

June 3, 2019 - 7:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Join us to practice your cúpla focal (couple of words) with cairde (friends). Fáilte (welcome) to beginners and fluent speakers. 

Capitol Hill Jazz Collective

June 3, 2019 - 7:30pm

Lake Forest Park

The Capitol Hill Jazz Collective is a music performance group for intermediate level musicians and community members to develop jazz performance skills in a big band setting.  

French Conversation

June 4, 2019 - 5:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Practice your French in a relaxed and supportive environment. No matter your level, all are welcome.

Julia Phillips, in conversation with Kate Hope Day - Disappearing Earth

June 4, 2019 - 7:00pm

Ravenna

Spellbinding, moving–evoking a fascinating region on the other side of the world–this suspenseful and haunting story announces the debut of a profoundly gifted writer.

In a story as propulsive as it is emotionally engaging, and through a young writer’s virtuosic feat of empathy and imagination, this powerful novel brings us to a new understanding of the intricate bonds of family and community, in a Russia unlike any we have seen before.

Aaron Hamburger - Nirvana is Here

June 4, 2019 - 7:00pm

Seward Park

Have you ever searched for your high school crush online? Two decades after they first met, Medieval Historian Ari Silverman is reconnecting with his high school obsession Justin Jackson, now happily married to a woman and the first African-American CEO of a successful dating website. While preparing to see Justin again, Ari recalls his relationship with Justin in the segregated suburbs of Detroit during the early 1990s and the secrets they still share.

United We Care Kinship Group

June 4, 2019 - 7:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Raising the child of a friend or relative? This group is for you! Join a strength based community of peers making connections by providing support, resources, education, and friendship.
 

Third Place Commons Game Night

June 5, 2019 - 5:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Join the fun and play a variety of board and card games in the Stadler Room on the first Wednesday and in the Commons on the remaining Wednesdays of the month.

Third Place Commons Game Night

June 5, 2019 - 5:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Join the fun and play a variety of board and card games in the Stadler Room on the first Wednesday and in the Commons on the remaining Wednesdays of the month.

Anu Taranath (with Anna Vodicka) - Beyond Guilt Trips

June 5, 2019 - 7:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Join us for this event in-partnership with
Impact Travel Greater Seattle RSVP on facebook here

Dominic Smith - The Electric Hotel

June 5, 2019 - 7:00pm

Ravenna

The Electric Hotel is a portrait of a man entranced by the magic of moviemaking, a luminous romance, and a whirlwind trip through early cinema. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

Reading Through It Book Club - The Mueller Report

June 5, 2019 - 7:00pm

Seward Park

The Seattle Review of Books, Seattle Weekly, and Third Place Books Seward Park continue our book club exploring who we are as Americans, where we're going, and how we might fix our greatest problems. Reading Through It meets on the first Wednesday of every month. Drink and food specials are available from Raconteur during book clubs, so grab a glass and join us for a lively literary discussion. Every month our selected titles are discounted 20% through the date of the book club. All are welcome, no purchase required.

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn

June 6, 2019 - 10:30am

Lake Forest Park

Join parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children ages birth to 5 in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, led by the Shoreline Family Support Center. 
NO MEETING ON JUNE 27
 

Spanish Conversation

June 6, 2019 - 5:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Join beginning to advanced Spanish speakers for casual conversation.

Leslie Budewitz - Chai Another Day

June 6, 2019 - 7:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Seattle Spice Shop owner Pepper Reece probes murder while juggling a troubled employee, her mother's house hunt, and a fisherman who's set his hook for her.

As owner of the Spice Shop in Seattle's famed Pike Place Market, Pepper Reece is always on the go. Between conjuring up new spice blends and serving iced spice tea to customers looking to beat the summer heat, she finally takes a break for a massage. But the Zen moment is shattered when she overhears an argument in her friend Aimee's vintage home decor shop that ends in murder.

Shaun David Hutchinson and Deb Caletti - Brave Face & A Heart in a Body in the World

June 6, 2019 - 7:00pm

Ravenna

Brave Face chronicles Shaun’s struggles with depression and attempted suicide during his teenage years as he was coming to terms with coming out and his future. In this deeply honest memoir, Shaun takes readers through the journey of what brought him to the edge, and what helped him believe that it does get better.

Kirkland Middle School Orchestra Concert

June 7, 2019 - 10:45am

Lake Forest Park

Come hear what these talented kiddos have been practicing!

PJ Library Song & Story Time

June 7, 2019 - 11:00am

Ravenna

Join us every Friday at 11am for songs and stories with a storyteller from PJ Library! PJ Library Song & Story Times are fun, free gatherings where kids and parents enjoy singing, activities, and storytelling from the PJ Library’s wonderful Jewish-themed children’s books.  

Lake Forest Park Whizz Kids Academy Pre-K graduation

June 7, 2019 - 3:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Lake Forest Park Whizz Kids Academy Pre-K graduating class of 22019 will preform 4 songs, along with a slide show presentation that will follow sharing the memories they've had over the years.

Cara Black - Murder in Bel-Air

June 7, 2019 - 6:00pm

Lake Forest Park

 

Blue Notes "Swing" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

June 7, 2019 - 7:30pm

Lake Forest Park

The Blue Notes are featured tonight on the main stage!  Bring your dancing shoes, as this combo embraces the sound and style of Stan Getz, Count Basie, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jimmy Van Huesen, and more. From Bossa Nova to the Sunny Side of the Street, this will be a Friday Night Treat!

T'ai Chi Class

June 8, 2019 - 8:45am

Lake Forest Park

Practitioners of all abilities, age 13 and above, are welcome on a weekly or drop-in basis. During the warm months, sessions will be held outdoors at a nearby park. Please check with the instructor for location: info@sam-ma.com.

Used Book Sale

June 8, 2019 - 9:00am

Lake Forest Park, Ravenna, Seward Park

Join us for the legendary semi-annual Used Book Sale! Get 40% all used books, in-store at all three Third Place Books Locations, this weekend only!

Saturday Morning Story Time - Ilan Speizer

June 8, 2019 - 11:00am

Ravenna

Join us for singing, reading, laughing, and fun.

Every Saturday morning at 11AM. All are welcome!

Swamp Soul "Cajun/Zydeco" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

June 8, 2019 - 7:30pm

Lake Forest Park

The ‘chank-a-chank’ of an accordion and the shuffle of feet on the dance floor on a warm night will transport city-dwellers to the farm and bayou area roadhouse with a mixture of French, blues, and Zydeco music that still moves dancers around the world! 

Used Book Sale

June 8, 2019 - 9:00am

Lake Forest Park, Ravenna, Seward Park

Join us for the legendary semi-annual Used Book Sale! Get 40% all used books, in-store at all three Third Place Books Locations, this weekend only!

LFP Farmers Market

June 9, 2019 - 10:00am

Lake Forest Park

Come every Sunday to get the very best in gorgeous flowers and fresh, organic, and locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, dairy, eggs, and a variety of yummy treats. Open rain or shine, it's always a great day at the Farmers Market. SNAP, WIC, Senior Vouchers, & Market Bucks welcome!

Sunday Morning Wordplay

June 9, 2019 - 11:00am

Lake Forest Park

Join other logophiles and enjoy all kinds of word games, from Prolix and Wordsters to Fictionary and Word on the Street.

Shoreline Center Junior Dance Performance

June 9, 2019 - 1:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Students of all ages will be showcasing their dance abilities through the unique and intricate style of clogging. Come out and enjoy this energetic dance show that’s not to be missed!
 

Mah Jongg

June 10, 2019 - 9:00am

Lake Forest Park

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center welcomes players of all skills to a day of Mah Jongg.

Knitting Help and Lessons

June 10, 2019 - 6:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Come early for the Knitting Book Club to get free lessons and tips! Lessons start at 6:30pm and the book club starts at 7pm.

Susan Jane Gilman - Donna Has Left the Building

June 10, 2019 - 7:00pm

Lake Forest Park

 

African-American Writers' Alliance Poetry Reading

June 10, 2019 - 7:00pm

Seward Park

Join us for a reading with the African-American Writers' Alliance. The AAWA, a diverse and dynamic collective of Seattle-area writers of African descent, provides an informal and supportive forum for new and published writers. AAWA has published four anthologies: Sometimes I Wander in 1998, Gifted Voices in 2000, Words? Words! Words in 2005, and Threads in 2010. Members will read from their work.

Magic Monday

June 10, 2019 - 7:00pm

Ravenna

Held the second Monday of the month, each show features the Pacific Northwest's finest magicians performing feats of mystery, wonder and the bizarre. With its origins in the theaters of London and New York, Magic Monday is a cabaret of conjuring in the intimate setting of our bookstore.

French Conversation

June 11, 2019 - 5:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Practice your French in a relaxed and supportive environment. No matter your level, all are welcome.

Sarah Gailey - Magic for Liars

June 11, 2019 - 7:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Sharp, mainstream fantasy meets compelling thrills of investigative noir in Magic for Liars, a fantasy debut by rising star Sarah Gailey. 

Ivy Gamble was born without magic and never wanted it.

Ivy Gamble is perfectly happy with her life - or at least, she's perfectly fine.

She doesn't in any way wish she was like Tabitha, her estranged, gifted twin sister.

Ivy Gamble is a liar.

Alix Ohlin - Dual Citizens

June 11, 2019 - 7:00pm

Seward Park

A masterful achievement: a joint coming-of-age story and an achingly poignant portrait of the strange, painful, ultimately life-sustaining bonds between sisters.

Transgender in Seattle

June 11, 2019 - 7:00pm

Lake Forest Park

A social support group for members of the transgender community.

Third Place Commons Game Night

June 12, 2019 - 5:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Join the fun and play a variety of board and card games in the Stadler Room on the first Wednesday and in the Commons on the remaining Wednesdays of the month.

Lit Women Book Club - Everything Under

June 12, 2019 - 7:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Introducing the Lit Women Book Club! Second Wednesday of the Month at 7pm, beginning Wednesday, June 12th!  

Vivyan Lynne - Love Hope Repeat

June 12, 2019 - 7:00pm

Ravenna

When Kell Roberts wakes up in the hospital, he's completely distanced from the fight he had with Damian Wylde. As Kell recovers, he reunites with his family, relying on his parents to help pick up his broken pieces.

Kept from Damian, Kell struggles to fill the empty feeling in his heart. Even with Damian avoiding him, Kell refuses to give up on their relationship and holds onto the hope that they can heal together.

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn

June 13, 2019 - 10:30am

Lake Forest Park

Join parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children ages birth to 5 in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, led by the Shoreline Family Support Center. 
NO MEETING ON JUNE 27
 

Spanish Conversation

June 13, 2019 - 5:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Join beginning to advanced Spanish speakers for casual conversation.

Nidhi Chanani - I Will Be Fierce

June 13, 2019 - 7:00pm

Seward Park

Written by Bea Birdsong and illustrated by Nidhi Chanani, I Will Be Fierce is a powerful picture book about courage, confidence, kindness, and finding the extraordinary in everyday moments. Today, I will be fierce! It's a brand new day, and a young girl decides to take on the world like a brave explorer heading off on an epic fairytale quest. From home to school and back again, our hero conquers the Mountain of Knowledge (the library), forges new bridges (friendships), and leads the victorious charge home on her steed (the school bus).

 

PJ Library Song & Story Time

June 14, 2019 - 11:00am

Ravenna

Join us every Friday at 11am for songs and stories with a storyteller from PJ Library! PJ Library Song & Story Times are fun, free gatherings where kids and parents enjoy singing, activities, and storytelling from the PJ Library’s wonderful Jewish-themed children’s books.  

CANCELLED - Megan Griswold - The Book of Help

June 14, 2019 - 6:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Update 6/14: Tonight's event with Megan Griswold has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. The Book of Help traces one woman's life-long quest for love, connection, and peace of mind. A heartbreakingly vulnerable and tragically funny memoir-in-remedies, Megan Griswold's narrative spans four decades and six continents -- from the glaciers of Patagonia and the psycho-tropics of Brazil, to academia, the Ivy League, and the study of Eastern medicine.

Wendy Bradbury Jazz Sextet "Jazz" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

June 14, 2019 - 7:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Wendy Bradbury has been performing around the Sound in duos, trios and now with a group of seasoned instrumentalists. She leads the group with her sultry ballads, swingin' tunes and a touch of style all her own. 
 

T'ai Chi Class

June 15, 2019 - 8:45am

Lake Forest Park

Practitioners of all abilities, age 13 and above, are welcome on a weekly or drop-in basis. During the warm months, sessions will be held outdoors at a nearby park. Please check with the instructor for location: info@sam-ma.com.

Kids Storytime and Yoga with Lilia Karimi - Lily Finds Her Om Way

June 15, 2019 - 11:00am

Seward Park

Join us for Kids Storytime and Yoga with Lilia Karimi, author of Lily Finds Her OM Way.

 

Saturday Morning Story Time - Ilan Speizer

June 15, 2019 - 11:00am

Ravenna

Join us for singing, reading, laughing, and fun.

Every Saturday morning at 11AM. All are welcome!

Seattle Pen Club

June 15, 2019 - 11:00am

Lake Forest Park

Fountain pen fans welcome all who share their hobby. More information at www.seattlepenclub.com.

Your Voice Matters Hosted by The Narrative Project

June 15, 2019 - 6:00pm

Ravenna

Join us for our monthly open mic for writers. Bring a 5-minute piece from the project you’re working on and read it to a supportive group of fellow writers. Sign up sheet is available 10 minutes before we start. All genres are welcome. Come alone or bring a writerly friend.

Elisa Murray - 52 Seattle Adventures with Kids

June 15, 2019 - 6:00pm

Lake Forest Park

 

Your guide to a year of living adventurously with kids in Seattle!

Within a two-hour drive of Seattle, you can hike to secret beaches, "camp" in a shipping container, play flashlight tag in a 100-year-old fort, walk an alpine ridge that's ablaze in the fall, whoosh down a 35-foot-high slide, shoot a pumpkin cannon, ride on a mini steam train, swim in a quarry, see real dino fossils, sled in a national park and watch salmon migrate in the heart of the city. And you might make it home by naptime.

Free Swing Dance Lesson

June 15, 2019 - 6:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Warm up your night of dancing by reviewing the basics of swing dance with popular instructor Ron Bolin. You'll learn the moves you need to keep up with the stylin' sounds of 85th Street Big Band later in the evening. No partner required! 

85th St Big Band "Swing" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

June 15, 2019 - 7:30pm

Lake Forest Park

This lively 19-piece big band will play their swinging favorites from the 30s, 40s and 50s. 

LFP Farmers Market

June 16, 2019 - 10:00am

Lake Forest Park

Come every Sunday to get the very best in gorgeous flowers and fresh, organic, and locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, dairy, eggs, and a variety of yummy treats. Open rain or shine, it's always a great day at the Farmers Market. SNAP, WIC, Senior Vouchers, & Market Bucks welcome!

Sunday Morning Wordplay

June 16, 2019 - 11:00am

Lake Forest Park

Join other logophiles and enjoy all kinds of word games, from Prolix and Wordsters to Fictionary and Word on the Street.

Turkish Conversation

June 16, 2019 - 1:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Whether Turkish is your first or second language, this is a chance to meet new and old friends for tea or coffee and enjoy conversation in Turkish.

Story Time for Grown Ups!

June 16, 2019 - 7:00pm

Seward Park

Grab a glass and join us for stories read by Courtney on Sunday, June 16 at 7pm! Drink specials are available from Raconteur during the event. Story Time for Grown Ups happens every third Sunday here at Third Place Books Seward Park.

Mah Jongg

June 17, 2019 - 9:00am

Lake Forest Park

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center welcomes players of all skills to a day of Mah Jongg.

German Conversation

June 17, 2019 - 5:30pm

Lake Forest Park

This is a chance for speakers of all levels to practice in a supportive atmosphere.

Booze & Lasers - Meddling Kids

June 17, 2019 - 7:00pm

Seward Park

Join us in a discussion on this month's book, Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero on Monday, June 17th at 7pm. Drink specials are available from Raconteur during book clubs and author readings, so grab a glass and join us for a lively literary discussion. Every month our selected titles are discounted 20% through the date of the book club. All are welcome, no purchase required. The Booze & Lasers book club meets on the third Monday of every month.

French Conversation

June 18, 2019 - 5:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Practice your French in a relaxed and supportive environment. No matter your level, all are welcome.

Thomas Bird, Can You Help Me?

June 18, 2019 - 7:00pm

Seward Park

Can You Help Me?: Living in the Turbulent World of Huntington Disease shares the surprising, insightful, challenging, and even encouraging stories of patients and their families who live with Huntington Disease. Having seen patients for more than 40 years, Dr Thomas Bird, a pioneer neurogeneticist, adds a human touch to this genetic brain disease that devastates persons during mid-life when they can least afford it.

Third Place Commons Game Night

June 19, 2019 - 5:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Join the fun and play a variety of board and card games in the Stadler Room on the first Wednesday and in the Commons on the remaining Wednesdays of the month.

Mareya Ibrahim - Eat Like You Give a Fork

June 19, 2019 - 7:00pm

Seward Park

According to Mareya, no one should do anything that starts with “die.” Instead, she invites readers to escape the dreaded diet mentality with a more positive approach to healthy eating. Including eighty “forking delicious” recipes that support eight essential nutritional strategies, Mareya encourages readers to remake their kitchens, taste buds, bodies, and energy levels with honest and easy-to-understand recipes.

Lynn Vincent & Sara Vladic - Indianapolis

June 19, 2019 - 7:00pm

Lake Forest Park

A human drama unlike any other--the riveting and definitive full story of the worst sea disaster in United States naval history.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "GRIPPING...THIS YARN HAS IT ALL." --USA TODAY * "A WONDERFUL BOOK." --Christian Science Monitor * "ENTHRALLING." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) * "A MUST-READ." --Booklist (starred review)

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn

June 20, 2019 - 10:30am

Lake Forest Park

Join parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children ages birth to 5 in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, led by the Shoreline Family Support Center. 
NO MEETING ON JUNE 27
 

Spanish Conversation

June 20, 2019 - 5:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Join beginning to advanced Spanish speakers for casual conversation.

Heather Hansman - Downriver: Into the Future of Water in the West

June 20, 2019 - 7:00pm

Ravenna

In Downriver, Heather Hansman chronicles the history and contemporary problem of water usage along the Green River, the major tributary of the Colorado River. Hansman tells this story from the river itself as she paddles the Green from source to confluence interviewing farmers, government officials, and activists along the way. Through these encounters, Hansman offers a complex account of the history, beauty, and significance of the Green.

PJ Library Song & Story Time

June 21, 2019 - 11:00am

Ravenna

Join us every Friday at 11am for songs and stories with a storyteller from PJ Library! PJ Library Song & Story Times are fun, free gatherings where kids and parents enjoy singing, activities, and storytelling from the PJ Library’s wonderful Jewish-themed children’s books.  

Phantoms of the Soul "Soul/Blues" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

June 21, 2019 - 7:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Forgotten blues from the 1920s to the 1960s, from singers of the Deep South to the Great Northwest Corner, resurrected by Washington Blues Society Hall-of-Famer Jack Cook.

T'ai Chi Class

June 22, 2019 - 8:45am

Lake Forest Park

Practitioners of all abilities, age 13 and above, are welcome on a weekly or drop-in basis. During the warm months, sessions will be held outdoors at a nearby park. Please check with the instructor for location: info@sam-ma.com.

Kevan Atteberry - Ghost Cat

June 22, 2019 - 11:00am

Seward Park

There's something oddly familiar about this ghost cat--it does lots of things that remind the boy of the cat he used to have. The boy's not sure why the ghost cat never stays for more than a few moments, or why the ghost cat has visited him in the first place. He follows the ghost cat all over his house, until finally it leads him to something new and wonderful.

Karen Hugg - The Forgetting Flower

June 22, 2019 - 6:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Secrets and half-truths. These litter Renia Baranczka's past, but the city of Paris had offered an escape and the refuge of her dream job. The specialty plant shop kept her busy, but also had brought her to a new friend, Alain. His presence buffered the guilt that kept her up at night, dwelling on the endless replays of what happened to her sister.

Hopscotch "Lounge Jazz" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

June 22, 2019 - 7:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Featuring the fluid vocal styling of the talented Jean Mishler fronting an ensemble of Seattle’s best players on a set of fresh poppy jazz, performed with classic style.

LFP Farmers Market

June 23, 2019 - 10:00am

Lake Forest Park

Come every Sunday to get the very best in gorgeous flowers and fresh, organic, and locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, dairy, eggs, and a variety of yummy treats. Open rain or shine, it's always a great day at the Farmers Market. SNAP, WIC, Senior Vouchers, & Market Bucks welcome!

Sunday Morning Wordplay

June 23, 2019 - 11:00am

Lake Forest Park

Join other logophiles and enjoy all kinds of word games, from Prolix and Wordsters to Fictionary and Word on the Street.

Computer Q&A: Expand Your IPA: Getting More from Alexa, Cortana, Google, and Siri.

June 23, 2019 - 2:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Voice-assisted devices also known as Intelligent Personal Assistants are appearing in more and more items each day. Understanding their capabilities and how to work best with them will allow you to expand their utility effectively. Join us, share what you do with your assistant, and discover how to build on that.

Scott Jeffrey Miller - Management Mess to Leadership Success

June 23, 2019 - 6:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Take The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to an Entirely New Level

Your Leadership Skills Are About to Change. Millions have read the all-time global best seller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Peopleby Stephen R. Covey. Both leaders and individuals have been inspired and transformed by its universal principles of effectiveness, including Scott Jeffrey Miller. Miller, a student and personal friend of Stephen R. Covey, is now the new millennial voice of FranklinCovey leadership.

Sam Wineburg - Why Learn History (When It’s Already on Your Phone)

June 23, 2019 - 7:00pm

Ravenna

If we want to educate citizens who know how to separate fact from fake, we have to give them critical thinking tools. It’s easy to look at the consequences of historical ignorance and despair. Sam Wineburg is here to tell us it doesn’t have to be that way. The future of the past may rest on our screens. But its fate rests in our hands.

Sam Wineburg is the Margaret Jacks Professor of Education and History at Stanford University and the author of Historical Thinking and Other Unnatural Acts.

Susan Welch - A Thread So Fine

June 23, 2019 - 7:00pm

Seward Park

A THREAD SO FINE follows the lives of Eliza and Shannon Malone. Eliza plans to pursue intellectual fulfillment. Shannon is less certain about her future—but wants it to include children. Suddenly, tragedy strikes. Shannon falls ill with tuberculosis. Eliza falls prey to a violent assault. One vows to hold fast to the invisible thread that connects them—and to protect her sister’s secret.

Mah Jongg

June 24, 2019 - 9:00am

Lake Forest Park

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center welcomes players of all skills to a day of Mah Jongg.

German Conversation

June 24, 2019 - 5:30pm

Lake Forest Park

This is a chance for speakers of all levels to practice in a supportive atmosphere.

Science on Tap

June 24, 2019 - 7:00pm

Ravenna

Science on Tap is a place where anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed atmosphere.

It is held every last Monday in the Vios Cafe at Third Place.

Click here for more information about Science on Tap, including upcoming speakers and topics.

Lit Wits: A Teen Book Club - We Are Okay by Nina LaCour

June 24, 2019 - 7:00pm

Seward Park

Join bookseller Avery for snacks and chats on We Are Okay by Nina LaCour on Monday, June 24 at 7pm. Every month our selected title is discounted 20% through the date of the book club. Ages 13-19 recommended, no purchase required. The Lit Wits meet on the last Monday of every month.

You go through life thinking there’s so much you need. . . . Until you leave with only your phone, your wallet, and a picture of your mother.

Literary Book Club - Born A Crime

June 24, 2019 - 7:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Join bookseller Jane to discuss Trevor Noah’s acclaimed memoir Born A Crime, the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist.

Irish Conversation

June 24, 2019 - 7:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Join us to practice your cúpla focal (couple of words) with cairde (friends). Fáilte (welcome) to beginners and fluent speakers. 

Ted Chiang - Exhalation

June 25, 2019 - 1:00pm

Ravenna

THIS EVENT WAS RECHEDULED FROM MAY 30, DUE TO AN UNFORESEEN CONFLICT WITH THE AUTHOR'S PERSONAL SCHEDULE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL (206) 525-2347!

 

French Conversation

June 25, 2019 - 5:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Practice your French in a relaxed and supportive environment. No matter your level, all are welcome.

Coloring for Adults

June 25, 2019 - 5:30pm

Lake Forest Park

Bring your own coloring supplies (crayons, pencils, books, etc.) and enjoy coloring in good company. Drop-ins welcome so come and go as you can. There's always time to color!
 

Black Lit Book Club - Mem

June 25, 2019 - 7:00pm

Seward Park

Welcome back to the Black Lit Book Club, hosted by Shannon Hanks-Mackey, managing editor of the Black Scholar journal. Gathering on the last Tuesday of each month, readers will explore the works of black authors from Africa and across the diaspora. This is a book club intended for black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC).

Trudy Kempton Dana - The Kemptons

June 25, 2019 - 7:00pm

Lake Forest Park

Welcome to the wild and heartwarming world of the Kempton Ranch

In its day, the famed Kempton Ranch of eastern Montana was one of the largest horse and cattle operations in Montana, selling mounts to armies and polo-playing royalty alike. The Kemptons themselves were a storybook family descended from Mayflower pilgrims, Sioux Indians, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Their own exploits make for a larger-than-life Western epic.