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Must List: ‘The Vikings Begin’ Exhibit, ‘A People’s History,’ Election Night Viewing Party
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MUST PLUNDER
The Vikings Begin
(Through 4/14/19) Want to learn more about the Nordic region’s most famous seafarers? See how they got their start at the Nordic Museum’s newest exhibition, which includes original artifacts and archaeological discoveries from early Viking Age society. Times and prices vary. Nordic Museum, Ballard, 2655 Market St.; 206.789.5707; nordicmuseum.org
MUST RE-LEARN
A People’s History
(Through 11/25) Controversial playwright Mike Daisey presents this series of 18 stand-alone monologues that contrast the version of U.S. history he learned from his old high school textbook with Howard Zinn’s acclaimed A People’s History of the United States, examining the effects of the nation’s history of colonization, and how history on both sides relates to American ideals. Times and prices vary. Seattle Repertory Theatre, Queen Anne, 155 Mercer St.; 206.443.2222; seattlerep.org
MUST WATCH
Election Night Viewing Party
(11/6) Step 1: Vote. Step 2: Head to The Summit on Pike for a midterm election viewing party hosted by Town Hall. Watch the results file in and have a drink—or pending the results, drown your sorrows—with your fellow voters. 5 p.m. Free. Summit on Pike, Capitol Hill, 420 E. Pike St.; 206.322.7411; townhallseattle.org
MUST BLOOM
Northwest Orchid Show
(11/3–11/4) Become an orchid enthusiast or deepen your fixation at the Northwest Orchid Society’s fall show. Learn about potting, buy a plant or just come for the views, which include between 300 and 500 unique individual plants, such as Wurdack’s Masdevallia and Rhyncattlean the Brassy Gold. Times vary. Free. Swanson’s Nursery, Blue Ridge, 9701 15th Ave. NW; 206.782.2543; nwos.org (by JASON FREEDBERG)
MUST REMEMBER
Dia de los Muertos Exhibit Opening & Celebration
(11/2) Head over to El Centro de la Raza for the opening of its 14th Annual Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda Exhibit. The night includes children’s activities, live music, raffle prizes and a free chicken mole dinner. The celebration’s centerpiece is the ofrenda exhibit, which continues through November 17th, a ritual offering display of effects, photos and art in memory of the departed. 5:30 p.m. Free. El Centro de la Raza, Beacon Hill, 2524 16th Ave. S; 206.957.4634; elcentrodelaraza.org
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