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Get Out: Ken Burns Movie Matinee at the Library, Ice Skating in Bellevue's Downtown Park and More

Check our picks for the activities to hit and places to explore this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Mercer Island Patch is coming to the rescue. We have the best bets for your done-with-work, outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars, restaurants and shops to explore.

 

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  • Where/When: 1-3 p.m. on Sat, Jan. 7 at the .
  • Why Go: Join the Mercer Island Library this Saturday for another installment of their Saturday Movie Matinee Series. This week, enjoy a multi-media presentation that will provide a comprehensive overview of the American Civil War as seen throughout over a century of film history.
  • Cost: Free. 

 

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  • Where/When: 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6 at .
  • Why Go: Join Island Books this Friday as they welcome Julie Marie Wade, author of the lyric essay collection Small Fires. Stick around after the event to get your copy of Small Fires signed.
  • Cost: Free. Copies of Small Fires will be availible for purchase at Island Books during the event.

 

  • Where/When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Sat, Jan. 7 at the Visitors Center in .
  • Why Go: Join a ranger to explore the natural history of Lewis Creek Park this Saturday. Look for signs of local wildlife, and learn what to do when encountering animals in the wild.
  • Cost: All ages welcome. Free. No registration is required.

 

  • Where/When: 3 p.m. on Sun, Jan. 8 at the .
  • Why Go: Join the Washington Wind Symphony this Sunday at the KPC as they present traditional favorites from the iconic composers of wind ensemble repertoire, such as Vaughn Williams, Brahms, Holst and Grainger. These familiar favorites are sure to satisfy the wind band lover in you.
  • Cost: Adult: $13, Senior: $5, Youth: $5

 

  • Where/When: Saturday and Sunday.
  • Why Go: Bank of America is helping its customers celebrate the new year through Museums on Us, giving bank cardholders free admission to the Northwest African American Museum, the Seattle Art Museum and the Tacoma Art Museum.
  • Pricing: Free. Just show the museum your Bank of America debit/credit card.

 

  • Where/When: Daily through Jan. 8 at in Bellevue. Visit www.magicseason.com for Ice Arena hours.
  • Why Go: This is the last weekend for ice skating in Bellevue’s Downtown Park. So grab those skates and try your hand at some ice skating fun before it’s too late.
  • Pricing: Admission is $10 (includes skate rental).

 

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