12 things to do around the Seattle area this weekend
Welcome to the weekend! From new neighborhood eats to a new zoo exhibit, here are the latest local things to do around the Seattle area.
Food and drink
* Our food critic raves about this longtime Madison Valley gem hidden in plain sight, calling it one of the city's best.
* Need last-minute lunch or dinner plans this weekend? Try your neighborhood's newest restaurant, from tacos on Capitol Hill to hot-pot in South Seattle and a Bainbridge Island bakery.
* Bring fresh flavors from the farmers market into your next gathering with a recipe for these Seattle-inspired spring rolls.
Outdoors and travel
* Seattle-based performance group HeapRide puts a new spin on city bikes, hosting a series of group rides and pop-up performances starting this weekend.
* For those looking to safely navigate Washington's backcountry this shoulder season, we spoke to wilderness experts about what you should know.
* Have you ever seen a tree kangaroo? Well, now you can, at Woodland Park Zoo's new Forest Trailhead exhibit, opening to the public Friday.
* We know that Seattle is the pickleball capitol of the world, but in case you're late to the party, here are a few Seattle-area courts to test out your swing.
Theater
* Union Art Center's latest playbill offer, "the aves," "is a kind of memory play, fascinated by the passage of time and the endless push-and-pull of both knowing yourself and loving another person," our arts writer opines.
Movies and TV
* Heading to the theater? See what our reviewers thought of "The Devil Wears Prada 2," "Animal Farm" and "I Swear."
* Seattle International Film Festival is on the horizon - our critic previews the SIFF lineup and recommends more movies to watch at Seattle's indie movie houses.
* Or, opt for a night in with Apple TV's horror comedy "Widow's Bay" and more of the latest media to stream this month.
Books
* Looking for more reading recommendations? Local authors shine in "The Library After Dark" and a collection exploring family estrangement.
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