Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas:
1. For those 21 and up who enjoyed our Winter Beer Guide, I recommend checking out Hale’s Ales tonight or Saturday, Dec 11th, for the 2010 Winter Beer Festival.
The Winter Beer Festival, organized by the Washington Beer Commission, features seasonal beers from over 30 local breweries including specials from Elliot Bay Brewing, Chuckanut Brewery in Bellingham, and Flyers Brewery in Oak Harbor.
Hale’s Ales will offer some pub grub and Fremont’s Theo will be there with their delicious treats.
Tickets are $25 at the door and includes a tasting cup and six 5 oz. tastes.
Extra tokens are $1.50/piece.
When: Friday, Dec 10th, 2010 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday Dec 11th, 2010 12 to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Hale’s Palledium. 4301 Leary Way NW
2. December 13th is the official date Lucia Day or Luciatåg but there will be Lucia Day celebrations all weekend. Lucia Day is a Scandinavian celebration of light symbolized by a young woman dressed in white wearing a crown of candles on her head and a red sash around her middle. Starting tonight, the Swedish Cultural Center is hosting Luciatåg with a celebration, a Lucia bride, traditional Swedish songs sung by group of young Swedish women and Seattle’s Scandinavian youth, glögg and social hour. Admission is $35 for members, $45 for guests.
Where: The Swedish Cultural Center is located at 1920 Dexter Ave N.
When: Dec.10th at 6 p.m.
On Sunday, the Swedish Cultural Center will host another St Lucia Day celebration with the University of Washington’s Scandinavian Studies department. The Swedish Women’s Chorus, Svea Men’s Chorus and Skandia Spelmanslag dance group will perform and cookies and coffee will be provided.
They ask for a $5 donation for admission.
Where: The Swedish Cultural Center is located at 1920 Dexter Ave N.
When: Dec.12th at 3 p.m.
Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church will also be celebrating Luciatåg on Sunday. Their 46th annual celebration will feature an all-Swedish performance (with English translation) and a reception coffee, Swedish goodies, music and dancing around the Christmas tree.
Where: 2400 NW 85th St
When: December 12th at 5 p.m.
3. On Saturday, Dec 11, the Argosy Christmas Ships will be making their way to Carkeek Park. The lead ship with The Dickens Carolers leaves Pier 55 at 7 p.m. and is expected at Carkeek Park between 8 and 8:20 p.m. and should reach Blue Ridge around 8:30 to 8:50 p.m. It returns to Pier 55 at 9:50 p.m.
