Looking for some fun things to do in Queen Anne this weekend? We’ve got tons of ideas!
Friday, April 16
- Spend the weekend learning about all things Pop at the EMP’s 2010 POP Conference. Schedule info here. All day.
- Be the first to taste Queen Anne’s newest restaurant, Tenoch Mexican Grill, which opens at today! 5 to 10 p.m. All-ages.
- See Exene Cervenka perform at Easy Street Records. 6 p.m. Free. All-ages.
- Attend a book signing, reading and Q&A with Queen Anne resident Heather Davis, author of new YA novel The Clearing at Queen Anne Books. 6:30 p.m. Free. All-ages.
- Catch some live music by Nicholas Lowery, Norman Baker and Sarah Schmidt at El Diablo Coffee. 8 p.m. Free.
- Learn how to be a successful musician at Queen Anne resident and producer Loren Weisman‘s release party for his new book, “The Artist’s Guide to Success in the Music Business” at Tini Bigs. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday, April 17
- Check out the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival at Seattle Center’s Center House and Fisher Pavilion. All day. Free.
- EMP 2010 POP Conference. Schedule info here. All day.
- Play ball at Opening Day for the Queen Anne Little League at Big Howe Playfield. There will be activities, games & snacks! 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. All-ages.
- Fight childhood hunger “one cookie at a time” at the local food bloggers’ Great American Bake Sale at the Uptown Metropolitan Market. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Shred your old tax documents for charity at the Upper Queen Anne Safeway (benefiting the Queen Anne Helpline). 12 to 4 p.m. $10 suggested donation.
- More live tunes at El Diablo Coffee, with a performance by Brad Benefield. 8 p.m. Free.
Sunday, April 18
- Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival at Seattle Center’s Center House and Fisher Pavilion. All day. Free.
- EMP’s 2010 POP Conference. Schedule info here. All day.
- Take the kids (2 to 8 years of age) to Queen Anne Books‘ monthly picture book read-aloud, Storytime with Charles! 2 p.m. Free. Kids/families.
Know of any events in the neighborhood we missed this weekend? Email us at tips@queenanneview.com or comment below to add them to the calendar!
Have a wonderful weekend Queen Anne, and be sure to enjoy the sunshine!