Calendar Of Events

--- MAY ---

May 21

University Street Fair: Craft booths, music stages, food courts; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; University Way Northeast; 523-4272.

Cruisin' the Gig: Custom-made and special interest car show; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Gig Harbor City Park, Gig Harbor; 858-8942.

May 26-29

Folklife Festival: Song, dance, foods, arts and crafts from more than 100 countries; 11 a.m. to midnight; Seattle Center; free; 684-7300.

May 26

Washington State Cultural Fair: Grand display of topnotch student projects from approximately 150 middle school students; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Seattle Center, Center House; free; 284-8584.

May 27-28

Laser Light Festival: Kickoff of world's largest laser light show; arts and crafts, food, entertainment; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; laser light show every evening at 10 p.m. in July, 9:30 p.m. in August and 8:30 p.m. in September, Grand Coulee Dam, Grand Coulee; free; 1-509-633-3074.

May 28-29

Pike Place Market Festival: Music, food, kids' alley; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday; Pike Place Market.

May 29

Memorial Day Parade: Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and travels south on Alaskan Way from Broad Street past Waterfront Park, where the reviewing stand will be; memorial service immediately follows.

---- JUNE ----

June 3-4

Pioneer Square Fire Festival: Entertainment, crafts, parade (Saturday) of classic fire equipment and vintage cars; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Pioneer Square; 622-6235.

Greenbank Artists Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; Greenbank Loganberry Farm, Highway 525 and Wonn Road, 17 miles north of Clinton Ferry dock, Whidbey Island; 1-360-678-3430.

June 10-11

Maple Valley Days: Parade (10 a.m. Saturday), pony rides, horse show, chili cook-off, art and entertainment; 9 a.m. to dusk; Rock Creek Elementary, 25700 Maple Valley/Black Diamond Rd. S.E., and other community sites; 432-1410.

June 16-17

Dixieland Jazz Festival: Eight bands, dancing, food and beverages at four venues in West Seattle (free shuttle among sites); 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, 11:15 a.m. to midnight Saturday; $15-$30; 932-4044.

Country Blues Festival: Traditional masters on two stages Saturday, Northwest blues bands at six clubs Friday and Saturday; Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend; $10-$14; 1-800-733-3608.

June 17

Family Farm Fair at the Zoo: Music, hog-calling, pie-eating contests, square dancing; noon to 5 p.m.; Woodland Park Zoo; free with admission of $2.25-$7; 684-4800.

June 17-18

Microbrewery Festival: Music, crafts, food and samples of ales, stouts, porters and lagers; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Herbfarm, Fall City; $10-$12.50; 784-2222.

Garlic Festival: Contests, unique garlic foods, arts and crafts, beer/wine garden, entertainment and dancing; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Long Beach Peninsula, Ocean Park; 1-360-665-5495.

Fremont Fair: Arts and crafts, ethnic food, live music, street performers, kids' area; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday (Solstice Parade at noon), 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; Fremont District, Seattle; 548-8376.

June 18

Skandia Midsommarfest: Hundreds of costumed dancers and musicians, midsummer pole raising (2 p.m.), food and crafts; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Frank Raab Park, Poulsbo; $4-$5, 12 and under free; 784-7470.

June 23-25

Meeker Days Bluegrass Festival: Music, crafts, food, street dance; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; downtown Puyallup; free; 1-206-840-2631.

South Whidbey Art Show: Artists of South Whidbey hold their show and sale; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday; Island County Fairgrounds, Langley; 1-360-678-3430.

June 24-25

Vasa Park Midsummer Festival: Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday; comedy, music, pancake breakfast, swimming and picnicking, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday; 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Road S., Bellevue; 641-9176.

Shoreline Arts Festival: Music/dance performances, food and family events; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Shoreline Center, First Avenue Northeast at Northeast 188th Street; 361-7133.

June 25

Seattle Lesbian/Gay Parade/ March/Rally: Parade at noon at 12th Avenue and Pine Street; rally follows at Volunteer Park; 292-1035.

June 30-July 2

Seafirst Taste of Tacoma: Restaurants, beer gardens, entertainment stages, kids' activities and arts & crafts; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday; Point Defiance Park; 232-2982.

Flightfest '95: Aircraft arrival and limited practice midday on Friday; air shows, displays and entertainment 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S.; 764-5720.

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Seattle

AT&T Family Fourth, Gas Works Park; park opens at noon, fireworks begin at 10 p.m., visible from all around Lake Union; 682-4FUN.

Fourth of Jul-Ivars, Myrtle Edwards Park; sponsored by KOMO-TV, KOMO-AM radio and Ivar's restaurants; entertainment, food, games, noon to 11 p.m.; fireworks from 10 to 11 p.m.; 587-6500.

Bainbridge Island

Grand Old Fourth, Waterfront Park; pancake breakfast, children's activities and street fair; 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 842-8922.

Woodinville

Fourth of July Fireworks Show, Redhook Brewery; grounds open at 6 p.m., fireworks at 10:30 p.m.; 489-2700.

Edmonds

Fireworks and festivities, children's parade at 11 a.m. at 500 Walnut St., followed by the main parade at noon beginning at 600 Main St.; at 8 p.m., entertainment at Civic Center Playfield, 600 Bell St., with fireworks at 10 p.m.; 776-6711.

Everett

Salty Sea Days, parade begins at 11 a.m. at 2600 Colby Ave., then goes to Wall Street and to Wetmore Avenue; community picnic following the parade at American Legion Memorial Park, Alverson Boulevard and West Marine View Drive; fireworks at 10 p.m. at Everett Memorial Stadium, 3900 Broadway; 339-1113.

Monroe

Demolition derby plus fireworks and train race, Evergreen Speedway, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. S.E.; time trials at 5 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks; $3.50-$12, 5 and under free; 776-2802.

Federal Way

Red, White and Blues festival, Saghalie Junior High, 33914 19th Ave S.; interactive games, stage with hourly entertainment, bands, shows, sports, workshops, general store, food and exhibits; 3 to 9 p.m., fireworks at 10:15 p.m.; 661-4000 or 661-4058.

---- JULY ----

July 1-2

Heritage Festival: Music, crafts, dancing, livestock exhibits, covered wagon rides; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Marymoor Park, Redmond; free, parking $5; 296-2964.

July 1-6, 8-9

Bainbridge Island Days: Farmer's market, arts and crafts, parade (1 p.m. July 4), garden tours, concerts, dance; downtown Winslow and community; call for times, 842-3700.

July 8-9

Mercer Island Summer Celebration: Arts and crafts, parade (10 a.m. Saturday), entertainment, food, boat rides, tennis tournament; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, business district and Downtown Park, Mercer Island; 236-7285.

Kirkland Festival of the Arts: Artists at work, music, food, parade (10 a.m. Saturday); 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; Parkplace, Sixth Street and Central Way; 822-7161.

Vashon Strawberry Festival: Food, crafts, parade (11 a.m. Saturday), entertainment; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Vashon Island; 463-6217.

Chinatown International District Festival: Asian food, music, arts and crafts; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Metro Plaza Station, International District; free; 883-8154.

July 9

Jubilee Days Golf Tournament: Scramble, best ball, blind draw for teams; 10:30 a.m.; Tyee Golf Course, 2401 S. 192nd, SeaTac, $45 includes green fees and lunch; 762-8700.

Home Depot Shore Run and Walk: Music, food; Seward Park to Madison Park along Lake Washington; 667-6559 for entry forms and information.

July 14

Seafair Festival Kick-Off: Noon; Westlake Center; 728-0123.

July 14-15

Kent International Balloon Classic: Night "glow," food, music and festivities, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at Riverbend Golf Complex, 2020 W. Meeker St.; 6:30 a.m. both days, balloon launches at Kent-Meridian High School, 9800 S.E. 256th St.; free; 859-3991.

July 14-16

Kent Cornucopia Days: Entertainment, parade; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; Meeker Street in downtown Kent; 852-5466.

Redmond Derby Days: Parades, street dance, carnival, in-line skating and bicycle races; 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; downtown Redmond; 885-4014.

July 15

Seafair Milk Carton Derby: Colorful boats made from milk cartons will float and race; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; southwest corner of Green Lake; 728-0123.

Set, Spike and Give Volleyball Tournament: Washington's largest grass volleyball tournament; 8:45 a.m.; Sand Point naval station, 7500 Sand Point Way, $20 a person or $160 a team; 443-3277.

July 15-16

Bon Odori: Japanese folk dancing, traditional foods, arts, workshops; 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday; Seattle Buddhist Temple, 1427 S. Main St.; 329-0800.

July 15-Aug. 27

Camlann Medieval Faire: Tournaments with armored knights, minstrel songs, food, poppet theater, crafts; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 10320 Kelly Road N.E., Carnation, $5-$8; 788-1353.

July 16

Mustang Roundup: Car show and Ford family picnic, featuring Mustangs, Cougars and other collectible cars; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Bellevue Community College; $10 per car; 869-2868.

July 19-23

King County Fair: 10 a.m. to midnight Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, King County Fairgrounds, Enumclaw; $6.50 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3 children 6-15, under 6 free; 296-8888 or (360) 825-7777.

July 21-22

Ballroom Dance Championships: Professional, amateur, pro/am and newcomer competitions; beginning at noon Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday; dinner and dance, 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday ($75); Grand Ballroom, Westin Hotel; $10-$35; 623-9556.

July 21-23

Millstone Bite of Seattle: Food, entertainment, beer gardens and more; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday; Seattle Center; free; 232-2982.

July 22

Seafair Beach Party and Pirates' Landing: Volleyball, tug-of-war, live music, jet-ski competition, pirates' landing; Golden Gardens Park on Shilshole Bay; 728-0123.

White Center Jubilee: Kids' parade, arts and crafts, food, entertainment and street dance; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; White Center area; 763-4196.

British Car Show and Parts Swap: More than 400 British cars from pre-war models to today's classics; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Bellevue Community College; donations accepted for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; 644-7874.

International Dragon Cup: Chinese-style dragon boats, 20 to 25 paddlers per boat in four categories; Stanley Sayres Boat Pits, Lake Washington; 583-0393.

Bon Odori Japanese Festival: Obon dancing, Taiko performance, traditional foods, bonsai; 5 to 9 p.m.; White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N., Auburn; 833-1442.

July 22-30

West Seattle Hi-Yu Festival: Entertainment and activities for all ages; West Seattle; call for locations and times, 932-3345.

July 23, 25, 28, 30

Summer Pops Concerts: Free performances by the Bellevue Philharmonic; call for times and locations, 455-4171.

July 26-31

Seafair Des Moines Waterland Festival: Carnival, marina fair, entertainment, parades; Des Moines Marina; $1; call for times, 878-7000.

July 27-30

Jazz Port Townsend Festival: Music at downtown clubs Thursday-Saturday evenings, Sunday morning; featured jazz greats 7:30 p.m. Friday, and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; McCurdy Pavilion, Fort Worden State Park; $13-$17; 1-800-733-3608.

July 28-30

Pacific Northwest Arts and Crafts Fair: More than 300 juried art booths, entertainment and food, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; Bellevue Square and Kid's Fair Bellevue Place; 454-4900.

Seafair Indian Days Pow-Wow: Arts, entertainment, salmon bake; 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday; Discovery Park; $3; 285-4425.

Seafair Silverdale Whaling Days: Music, crafts, food, dance, athletics, parade; 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; Silverdale Waterfront Park; 1-360-692-1107.

Tour De Terrace: Parade, 7 p.m. Friday; 234th Avenue and 56th Street, Mountlake Terrace; 776-7331.

July 29

Seafair West Seattle Grand Parade: 11 a.m.; 935-9044.

Ballard Seafoodfest: Entertainment on kids' and main stages, food, crafts sale, beer garden; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday; Northwest Market Street between 22nd Avenue Northwest and 24th Avenue Northwest; free; 784-9705.

July 30

Seafair Hispanic Festival: Mariachi, salsa bands, dancing, food, art; noon to 6 p.m.; Seward Park Amphitheatre; free; 528-4998.

Croquet Tournament: Gary Manuel Salon hosts this benefit for the Northwest Aids Foundation; food, beverages, colorful costumes encouraged; noon to 5 p.m., Volunteer Park; $150 for a six-member team; 728-1234.

Seafair Chinatown Parade: 7 p.m., International District, 722-0661.

July 31

Seafair College Inn Stampede: Four-mile run; begins and ends at North 40th Street and University Way Northeast, 521-3000.

University District Junior Seafair Parade: Featuring costumed kids, floats and bands; 7 to 9 p.m., University District; 527-2567.

------ AUGUST ------

Aug. 2

Seafair Greenwood Parade: South on Greenwood Avenue North, south from North 95th Street to North 85th Street, following west to Sixth Avenue Northwest, 6:30 to 9 p.m.; 789-1148.

Seafair U.S. Navy Fleet Arrival: U.S. Navy ships; Elliott Bay, Seattle waterfront; 728-0123.

Aug. 3

Family Carnival: Food, face painting, goldfish pond, cake walks, darts and more; 5:30 to 8 p.m.; Anderson Center Playfield, 700 Main St., Edmonds; free, 771-0230, ext. 340.

Aug. 4

Seafair Torchlight Run and Parade: Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. on Fourth Avenue in downtown Seattle; run through downtown Seattle begins immediately before parage; 728-0123.

Aug. 4-5

Lake City Pioneer Days: Salmon bake, arts, crafts, entertainment; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Northeast 125th Street and Lake City Way Northeast; 363-3287

Marysville Home Grown Festival: Arts and crafts, entertainment, food, children's activities; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 300 State Ave., Marysville; 659-4706.

Magnolia Summer Festival: Art festival, entertainment; noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 284-5836.

Seafair Key Bank Airshow: Over Lake Washington; 728-0123.

Aug 4-6

Country Music Campout: Five country bands, crafts, dance contest, workshops, food; Darrington Bluegrass grounds, Highway 530, Darrington; 436-1006.

Stanwood-Camano Community Fair: Live entertainment, arts and crafts, food booths, livestock judging, horse shows, carnival, children's games; 9 a.m. to dusk Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; Stanwood-Camano Community Fairgrounds, 6400 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood; $5 adults, $3 seniors and children under 12, 5 and under free; 445-2806.

Seafair Pacific Northwest Black Community Festival: Food, crafts and services, all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday; Judkins Park; 723-9245.Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race: Lake Washington; 728-0123.

Aug. 5

Capitol Hill Culture and Book Fair: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Seattle Central Community College; 323-8035.

Brierfest: Arts and crafts, children's games, parade, car show; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Brier Park, 2903 228th St. S.W.; free; 486-5264.

Seafair Pista sa Nayon Filipino-American Festival: Filipino cuisine, arts and crafts; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Seward Park; 296-1005.

Seafair Grand Balloon Parade: Downtown Bellevue; 728-0123.

Snohomish Chalet Summer Festival: Festival for people with developmental and physical disabilities; clowns, games, pony cart rides, animals and folk dancing; 1 to 4 p.m.; Snohomish Chalet Delta Rehabilitation Center, 7105 Terrace Ave., Snohomish; free; 568-2168.

Aug. 8-13

Renton River Days: Parade (Saturday), entertainment, Rubber Ducky Derby; assorted times at Liberty Park and Cedar Park, Renton; 235-2587

Aug. 11-12

Mukilteo Festival: Friday, adults only with beer garden and big band dance, 7 p.m.; Saturday, pancake breakfast, parade, soap box derby, wagon rides, petting zoo, salmon bake, entertainment; Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 355-2514.

Aug. 11-13

Taste of Edmonds: Food booths, arts and crafts, children's area, games, wine and microbrewery tasting, live entertainment; noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday; 600 Bell St.; $1 adults, 12 and under free; 776-6711.

Arlington Garlic Festival: Handcrafts, live entertainment, garlic cuisine; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 14724 184th St. N.E., Arlington; $5; 435-8578.

Miracle on 34th Street: "A celebration of life through miniature golf," to benefit the Northwest AIDS Foundation; north end of Fremont bridge; 860-6208.

Aug. 12

"Picnic on the Pier": Silent and live auction to benefit Youthcare; 5 p.m.; Waterfront Park, 1483 Alaska Way; 282-1288.

KOMO KidsFair: Entertainment, hands-on activities for kids, information for adults; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Seattle Center House and Center Grounds; free; 684-7225.

Aug. 12-13

Greater Bothell Arts Fair: Music, arts and crafts, children's activities; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; W.A. Anderson School, 18603 Bothell Way N.E., Bothell; 821-1127.

Pacific Northwest Ballet: Open-air performances at Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday; $10-$20; 292-ARTS.

Garage sale: Kent Masonic Temple, 805 E. Smith St., Kent; 228-5112.

Rainier Valley Heritage Festival: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Columbia Library Park, Rainier Avenue South; free; 725-2010.

Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival: Pioneer crafts, quilting demonstration, entertainment, barbecue, juried art, food booths and children's area; 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Front Street, Coupeville, Whidbey Island; 678-5116.

Festival of the River: Live entertainment, children's activities, arts and crafts, salmon bake, fishing demonstrations, water-quality booths, exhibits, nature walks, logging competitions, Native American drumming, dancing, singing; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; River Meadows Park, 20416 Jordan Road, Arlington; free; Stillaguamish Tribal Office, 652-7362.

Aug. 13

Teddy Bear Picnic: Old-fashioned picnic; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; north meadow, Woodland Park Zoo; 684-4800.

Aug. 17-20

Island County Fair: Live entertainment, arts and crafts, food, exhibits, petting zoo, carnival, livestock judging, calf roping, loggers' competition; 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday; Island County Fair Grounds, 819 Camano, Langley, Whidbey Island; $5 adults, $3 seniors and 15 and under, 5 and under free; 221-4677.

Aug. 18-20

Dixieland Jazz Festival: Whidbey Island jazz festival with 10 dixieland jazz bands at four locations in Oak Harbor; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, noon to midnight Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Sunday; $15 Friday, $25 Saturday, $10 Sunday; (800) 678-5519.

Auburn Good Ol' Days: Film festival, clown festival, street dance, carnival, car show and antique air plane fly-in; downtown Auburn; 833-0700.

Aug. 19

Canterbury Faire Mustang and Classic Ford Car Show: Downtown Kent; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 542-0220.

Brewstock: Microbrew/music festival; noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday; Cheney Stadium, Tacoma; 232-2982.

August 19-20

Kent Canterbury Fair: Juried crafts, Medieval and Renaissance villages, international food booths; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; locations throughout the city, including Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park; $1; 859-3991.

Northwest Wine Event: Wine tasting, food and music; noon to 5 p.m.; Herbfarm, Fall City; $20; 784-2222.

Eastside Street Fair: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; downtown Bellevue; 822-7225.

Aug. 20

Dare to Run Bothell: 8k run and 5k walk; registration at 8 a.m. at the Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell; Greater Bothell Association, 485-4353.

Aug. 24-Sept. 4

Evergreen State Fair: Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe on Highway 2; $7 adults, $4 ages 12-15 and seniors, $3 ages 6-11, 5 and under free; 339-3309 or 794-7832.

Aug. 26-27

Hot Times in West Seattle: International Chili Cookoff, children's activities and street dance; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; 932-5685.

Central Area Bite and Jazz Festival: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday; Layizzo Park, 20th Avenue and and Yesler Way; 323-0534.

Taste of Shoreline: Arts and crafts, food and entertainment, parade (1 p.m. Saturday); Sears parking lot, 15711 Aurora Ave. N.; 361-2260.

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Sept. 1-3

Tulalip Tribes Kla How Ya Days: Dancing, drumming, arts and crafts and food; 7 p.m. Friday, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Tulalip Tribal Community Center, 6700 Totem Beach Road, Marysville; free; 653-4585.

Sept. 1-4

Bumbershoot: Music, theater, dance, comedy, literary arts, performance art, visual arts, special projects and children's activities; Seattle Center; 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; 682-4-FUN.

Sept. 4

Half marathon: Half marathon of 13.1 miles and fun run/fitness walk of 4.25 miles; begins at 9 a.m.; Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville; $12-$20; sponsored by Super Jock 'n Jill, 522-7788.

Sept. 8-24

Western Washington Fair: Puyallup Fairgrounds; gates open at 8 a.m., buildings open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; $4-$7; 841-5045.