Must List: GeekGirlCon, Loud Mouth Lit, Seattle Weavers’ Guild Show
Your weekly guide to Seattle’s hottest events.
By Beau Iverson & Maggie Kerr October 25, 2018
MUST GEEK
GeekGirlCon
(10/27-10/28) Celebrate the X chromosome in science and technology, comics, arts, literature, game play and more at this annual two-day convention. Female scholars and experts gather for panels, workshops, lectures, gaming, a DIY science zone, cosplay and networking. Times and prices vary. Washington Convention Center, downtown, 705 Pike St.; 206.694.5000; geekgirlcon.com
MUST MOUTH OFF
Loud Mouth Lit Political Mischief Night
(10/30) Local writers Erica C. Barnett (a Seattle magazine contributor), Josh Feit, Sarah Anne Lloyd, Matthew Richter and David Schmader gather to share tales inspired by the theme “Spooky Election Season” at this installment of the semi-regular live literary series. The event is free, but organizers warn “books by the authors will be on sale and aggressively hawked from the podium.” 8 p.m. Free. St. Andrew’s Bar and Grill, Green Lake, 7406 Aurora Ave. N; Facebook “Loud Mouth Lit: Political Mischief Night!”
MUST WEAVE
Seattle Weavers’ Guild Show
(10/26-10/27) This annual exhibition features thousands of original fiber pieces, from linens to baskets, crafted by the artists of Seattle Weavers’ Guild to browse and buy. Attendees can talk to artists, watch them at work and purchase one-of-a-kind, handcrafted items. Proceeds will be used to fund the guild’s volunteer outreach program to bring talented weavers to Seattle and grow the weaving community. Times vary. Free. St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Capitol Hill, 1245 10th Ave E; 206.323.0300; seattleweaversguild.com
MUST WATCH
National Film Festival for Talented Youth
(10/25-10/28) NFFTY, a program of The Talented Youth non-profit arts organization, acts as a premier showcase for directors aged 24 and younger from around the world. The yearly festival aims to promote and encourage the next generation of filmmakers to inspire, lead and entertain the world. This weekend will include themed collections of screenings, from stories pertaining to feminism and the human condition, to upbeat shorts. Times, prices and locations vary; nffty.org
MUST EXPLORE
National Geographic: Social by Nature
(10/28-10/30) Being a social animal means more than enjoying happy hour. Explore human and animal relationships and what we can learn from our fellow mammals with this slideshow and videos from National Geographic biologist and photographer Ronan Donovan. Times and prices vary. Benaroya Hall, downtown, 200 University St.; 206.215.4747; seattlesymphony.org
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