There’s a lot going on in the neighborhood this weekend. Whether you want to work outside or play inside, here is a list of a few highlights:
- Jazz great Rebecca Kilgore and ukulele legend Lyle Ritz perform bossa nova in the basement space at Dusty Strings (3406 Fremont Ave N) on Friday. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $19 and can be purchased at the door or by calling 206-634-1662.
- Chef Nordo Lefesczki turns the warehouse of Theo Chocolate (3400 Phinney Ave N) into his roving experimental restaurant, Cafe Nordo, for the first time. “The Modern American Chicken” is a five-course pre-fixe menu that blends theatre and fine dining. There is only one seating on Friday and Saturday (although dinners run Thursdays-Saturdays until November 21). Arrive 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $85 and includes five courses plus a wine flight. More info here.
- Friends of Fremont Peak Park is having a Fall Work Party on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Help plant, weed and mulch the top of the park, rain or shine. Coffee, snacks and tools will be provided. RSVP to info@fremontpeakpark.org so they know how many to prepare for.
- The results of Seattle Weekly’s inaugural Homebrew Competition will be revealed at Brouwer’s Pub (400 N. 35th St.) on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Sample winners in six categories and one best-in-show.
- Check out the Telemark film premiere of Josh Madsen’s “The Freeheel Life” on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at Nectar (412 N. 36th St). You can watch the movie trailer here.
For live music, check the calendars at High Dive, ToST and Nectar.
If you have any events to add to our events calendar, email us at tips@fremontuniverse.com.