Seattle Events Calendar

January 2012

Happy New Year! Our Seattle Events Calendar January 2012 gives you lots of information on events to help you and your family ring in the new year. How about fireworks or a Polar Bear Dive into Lake Washington!

January offers shows, concerts, family activities and much more - enough to keep you busy every day and then some! Grab a cup of your favorite hot beverage, a pen, your calendar, and pick your favorites.

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¡Carnaval! Weekend Activities

October 30 - January 7
10am - 2pm
Free with museum admission
Burke Museum of Natural History
17th Ave NE and NE 45th St, University of Washington

Fun workshops where you can view the exhibit, then make your own Carnaval masks, props, and costumes.

19th Annual Gingerbread Village

November 22 - January 1
Open for viewing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1400 Sixth Avenue

Local architecture firms team up with the Sheraton Seattle culinary team to design, bake, and build amazing gingerbread creations. This year's theme is "Holiday Express". Vote for your favorite.

A Year with Frog and Toad

Photo by Chris Bennion

November 25 - January 15
Seattle Children's Theatre at Seattle Center
201 Thomas St.

All ages - a Broadway musical for the whole family.

Zoolights

November 25 - January 1
5pm - 9pm
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma

Lights display and light sculptures of animals and local landmarks such as the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

Capitol Hill Ice Rink

December 6 - January 2
1640 Nagle Place

Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing

December 9 - January 13
8:00pm
Free
Virginia V at the Historic Ships Wharf, 860 Terry Ave N

Songs of the sea are easy to learn and fun to sing. All ages welcome. Anyone can lead a song, suggest a song, or just join in the chorus. The historic steamship Virginia V will be docked at the Historic Ships Wharf during the sing. Admission free, donations accepted. Refreshments & maritime CDs for sale.

Avatar: The Exhibition

Now through September 3
Experience Music Project
325 5th Ave N at the base of the Space Needle

Love the movie? Here's your chance to get a first-hand look inside the creation of the world of Pandora and learn about its creatures, plants, people, and culture. The exhibit will feature authentic props, costumes, interactive displays, concept models, and sketches from the movie.

Resolution Run 5K & Optional 'Trip-n-Dip' Polar Bear Dive

Sunday, January 1
9:00am Registration and packet pickup
10:30am Start of 5K Run events
Magnuson Park
6344 NE 74th St.

Celebrate the New Year with a 5K run and an optional dive into Lake Washington just before the finish line. Post-race events include a kids dash, a beer garden, free hot chocolate, and a free chili feed .

Peter White

January 2 - January 5
$28.50
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
203 6th Ave.

Smooth jazz guitarist.

Coriolanus

January 3 - January 29
www.seattleshakespeare.org
Seattle Shakespeare
Center House Theatre, Seattle Center

Jan. 3 performance is a pay-what-you-will preview performance, and tickets are available in person at 6:30 the day of performance.

Fremont First Friday Art Walk

January 6 - March 2
First Friday of every month, 6pm - 9pm
Rain or shine!

Free Preview of Seattle Opera's Attila

Jan. 9 - 6:30pm-7:30pm - West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave SW
Jan. 11 - 2pm-3pm - Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave NW
Jan. 11 - 6:30pm-7:30pm - Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave NE
Jan. 12 - Noon-1pm - Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave

West Side Story - Broadway at The Paramount

January 10 - January 15
Paramount Theatre
911 Pine St.

West Side Story Tickets

University of Washington Huskies Basketball

1/10: vs. Seattle University, 7:00pm
1/15: vs. Washington State, 4:00pm
1/19: vs. California, 5:30pm
1/21: vs. Stanford
Get Husky Tickets

Home games are played at the Alaska Airlines Arena next to Husky Stadium on the UW campus in Seattle. See the Washington Huskies Basketball season schedule.

Tickets For All NCAA College Basketball Games

38th Annual Model Railroad Show

January 14 - January 16
Pacific Science Center
200 Second Ave N, Seattle Center

Visitors will experience model railroad layouts, displays, and activities in every building at Pacific Science Center. All ages will enjoy this Northwest family tradition.

Family Snowshoe Science Expedition

January 14 - March 3
Snoqualmie Pass - Meet at the Snoqualmie Pass Nordic Center.
$48 adults/$42 children (need to be at least 8 years old)
Pre-registration required. Call (206) 443-2925.

An exciting snowshoe adventure led by Pacific Science Center for the whole family. Explore the winter wonderland of Snoqualmie Pass, look for signs of animal life, follow their trails.

Seattle Opera - Attila

Photo: Rozarii Lynch and Yossi Zwecker

January 14 - January 28
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer St, Seattle Center

Seattle Opera Tickets

Art Discovery Family Workshop

Sunday, January 15
2:00pm
Free with museum admission
Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington
15th Ave NE and NE 41st St.

Each workshop includes a family-centered interactive guided tour that explores a specific theme and exhibition. All tours are followed by a unique art-making activity in our education studio that everyone can enjoy. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Parents are encouraged to participate. Space is limited, so please register by visiting www.henryartandkids.eventbrite.com.

Romeo and Juliet

January 18 - January 28
Seattle Shakespeare
Center House Theatre, Seattle Center

Check with Goldstar Events for discount tickets.

Silent Movie Mondays at the Paramount - First Academy Awards

7:00pm
Jan. 23 - Tempest
Jan. 30 - Street Angel
Feb. 6 - Last Command
Feb. 13 - Wings
Paramount Theatre
911 Pine St.

Films feature live accompaniment on the historic Mighty Wurlitzer Organ by organist Jim Riggs.

Children's Film Festival Seattle

January 26 - February 5
Schedule
Admission to most festival programs is $7 for kids, $10 for adults, and $6 for Northwest Film Forum members.
Most programs take place at various Capitol Hill cinemas.

Twisted Flicks

Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 and Oct. 27 - 29
8:00pm
Wing-It Productions
5510 University Way NE

Twisted Flicks is a combination of live improv and old "B" movies. A classic, cheesy "B" movie is shown on the full-size movie screen without its original soundtrack. The Flick team of professional improvisers sits in the front row and creates all new dialog and sound effects based on audience suggestions. Suitable for all ages.

WAR

January 26 - January 29
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
203 6th Ave.

Remember "Low Rider" and "Why Can't We Be Friends"?

Seattle Boat Show

Courtesy Seattle Boat Show

January 27 - February 5
Weekdays: 11am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-8pm
Sunday: 10am-8pm
Adults $12; Youth (11-17) $5; Kids 10 & under free
Qwest Field Events Center and South Lake Union

The West Coast's largest boat show, there will be more than 1,000 watercraft indoors at CenturyLink Field Event Center and afloat on South Lake Union.

Beard and Stache Fest

January 29 - April 5

Yes, as in beards and mustaches! Events and locations vary, see Beard and Stache Events for a complete schedule.

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