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The world. I haz it.
Happy Earth Day! Gitcher critters to some cool eco-fun events this week - including a mad disco mosh. Read on!
Our entire world o'fun for families here.
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Japan-o-rama!
If you're not a Taiko drum fanatic yet, you soon will be! Crazy-cool all-body drumming is just part of what you'll see at the oldest cultural festival in the city: the Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival. Free. All ages. Seattle Center House, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-684-7200. Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Party planet
Here's a cool way to spend a Saturday: giving back with your kids! It's Bellevue's Earth Day/Arbor Day Family Festival. Celebrate by volunteering on eco-projects, then head over to Lewis Creek Park for free family activities (nature walks, arts and crafts, live music). Free. All ages. Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd., Bellevue. Info on volunteering: 425-452-7225. Family Day info: 425-452-4195. Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Kindie king
How crazy am I about Ellis Paul's new album? This crazy! Now, the singer-songwriter genius performs songs off his latest release, The Dragonfly Races. You bet I'll be there - look for the crazy noodle-dancing chick with a latte and an adorable little boy. Would not miss! Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way S.W., Seattle. 1 p.m. $5-$10, 3 and under free. All ages. Saturday, April 19, 1 p.m. Wanna go for free? Email quick to enter to win a pair o'tix - be sure to put "Ellis" in the subject line. See you there!
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Eco-Island
Celebrate Earth Day at a fair brimming with activities for all ages -- music, storytelling, live animal exhibits, gardening, dancing and more. Plus, you can measure your carbon footprint and learn about ways to walk more gently on the planet. Free. All ages. Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island. 206-275-7609. Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Sara Hickman's Here!
Another top-notch national act comes to a small local venue. Here's a great chance to get up close to an artist the AP calls "clever and insightful." Her kids' shows are high-energy and interactive. Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle. $5, ages 2 and under free. All ages. 206-528-8523. Saturday, April 19, 3-4 p.m.
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EMPressive!
My fave new name for a band, hands-down: Alas Earwax! They're playing, along with the Parselmouths, at a big family bash at EMP. Enjoy art projects, live music, exhibit tours and workshops for all ages. This week, a Jimi Hendrix-themed art project (11 a.m.-3 p.m.), bilingual tours of American Sabor (1:30 p.m., 3 p.m.) and bands rock Sky Church (The Parselmouths at noon, Alas Earwax! at 2 p.m.). Free with admission: $12-$15, ages 10 and under free. All ages. Experience Music Project, 325 5th Ave. N., Seattle. 206-EMP-LIVE. Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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