From a movie about childhood resilience to a short films premiere, there's plenty to enjoy in Seattle this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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'Resilience' Film Screening and Panel Discussion
From the event description:
Sound Discipline is delighted to present the film "Resilience" in conjunction with Michelle Martin, the Beverly Cleary Professor for Children and Youth Services at the Information School, University of Washington. This one-hour film by Jamie Redford illustrates the impacts of chronic stress on children’s brains. Following the movie there will be a panel sharing the work being done to build resilience and counteract the impact of stress.
When: Tuesday, May 7, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, 3940 Brooklyn Ave. NE
Admission: $5 (General Audience)
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'Short Nite'
From the event description:
"Short Nite" is a collection of short films that make their world and West Coast premieres on Thursday. Shot exclusively in the Pacific Northwest, the films weave together themes of humanity's application of technology. Written and directed by Seattle-based storyteller and filmmaker, Jeff Schick, each short film addresses different storylines while working cohesively together, leaving the audience with a sense of self-reflection on our place in the cosmos.
When: Thursday, May 9, 7-9 p.m.
Where: SIFF Film Center, 305 Harrison St.
Admission: $12
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SU VSA 14th Annual Xuân Festival: One Moon, Many Tides
From the event description:
Seattle University's Vietnamese Student Association formally invites you to the 14th annual Xuân cultural festival — One Moon, Many Tides: Trở Về Một Tình Yêu. This year’s theme centers on the Vietnamese refugee experience, as well as navigating what it means to be Vietnamese-American. We want to explore how trauma, guilt and confusion are generational, but so are healing and love. We want to emphasize that we are many stories branching from a shared heart, many tides pulled together by one moon.
When: Saturday, May 11, 4-8 p.m.
Where: Seattle University, 914 E. Jefferson St., Campion Ballroom
Admission: $15
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Cheese Wars: The Fromage Awakens
From the event description:
To celebrate Seattle Beer Week and raise money for Seattle Children's hospital, Peach and the Pig and Wicked Good Grinders go head-to-head in a Star Wars-themed intergalactic battle for the best cheese sandwich. The 501st Legion and The Rebel Legion will come outfitted as your favorite Star Wars characters to aid fundraising efforts.
When: Saturday, May 11, 4-9 p.m.
Where: Hellbent Brewing Company, 13035 Lake City Way NE
Admission: $25
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Mother’s Day Dinner and Flamenco Show: Mercedes Ruíz and Santiago Lara
From the event description:
Espacio de Arte is proud to be hosting internationally acclaimed flamenco artists Mercedes Ruíz and Santiago Lara as they make their Seattle debut this spring. Mercedes Ruíz is one of the most esteemed dancers in Spain today and winner of such respected flamenco dance awards as the Critics Award at the Festival de Jerez and the Exhibition Award at the Seville Bienal. She has been performing professionally since the age of seven, touring across Europe, Asia and to the Eastern United States. In 2003 she started her own company, Compañia Mercedes Ruíz, and has created eight productions together with her husband, Santiago Lara.
When: Sunday, May 12, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Club Sur, 2901 First Ave. South
Admission: $30-$60
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