Monday, May 26, 2008

Upcoming Local Events - Late May, June, and July 2008

Updated 06/12/08 - DarkMoon Faire, June 13-15, 2008, Seattle, WA

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DarkMoon Faire, June 13-15, 2008, Seattle, WA
"The Darkmoon Faire comes to Seattle, Washington from June 13-15! Players will be heading to the birthplace of Starbucks to compete for gadgets, Loot cards, and more! Get ready to catch all of your favorite events with exciting new prizes that will have everybody ready to play."

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EMP|SFM - Events and exihibitions currently taking place at the EMP}SFM

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The Elliott Bay Book Company - SPECULATIONS - SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY BOOK GROUP, Tuesday, June 17, 6:30 P.M. (third Tuesday of each month)

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LOCUS AWARDS Science Fiction Awards Weekend: June 20-21, 2008, Seattle, WA.

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Mark Henry will be signing Happy Hour of the Damned (and anything else he can get his hands on) at the Tukwilla Barnes and Noble Bookseller on June 22nd from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

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Museum of Flight - Upcoming Events Calendar:
Here are a few highlights from the calendar of upcoming events at the Museum of Flight. You can view the complete calendar of events here.
  • Saturday, 6/28, 2 – 3:30 PM, William M. Allen Theater - “Target Earth!” Explorer Lecture with Rusty Schweickart regarding the Tunguska impact event in 1908.
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Neptune Coffee is having a space trivia night to benefit the 826 Seattle the people who do the Greenwood Space Travel Supply Co. on June 20th

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Pacific Science Center - This section will be updated in the near future. Take a look at the PSC site for current events.

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University Book Store - Selected Highlights from the University Book Store Events Calendar for Late May, June, and July
Below is a select listing of upcoming events presented by the UW Book Store. Complete details for these and other events can be found at the links above.
  • Friday, May 30, 7:00 PM, U District store - Troy Denning, "Legacy of the Force: Invincible", Reading & Book Signing
  • Tuesday, June 3, 7:00 PM, U District store - William Gibson, "Spook Country", Reading & Book Signing
  • Tuesday, June 10, 7:00 PM, U District store - Nisi Shawl, Filter House, Reading & Book Signing
  • Friday, June 13, 6:00 PM, U District store - WizRock with The Remus Lupins with special guests Evan Brightly and The Good Cheer
  • Friday, June 20, 7:30 PM, UW Kane Hall, Room 120, Seattle - Clarion West presents William Gibson in conversation with Nancy Pearl, Discussion
  • Monday, June 23, 7:00 PM, U District store, - Jacqueline Carey, "Kushiel's Mercy", Reading & Book Signing
  • Tuesday, June 24, 7:00 PM, U District store - Clarion West presents Paul Park: Paul Park kicks off the annual Clarion West Summer Readings Series.
  • Friday, June 27, 7:00 PM, U District store - Even more WizRock: The Parselmouths CD Release Party with special guests Tonks and the Aurors and Alas Earwax!
  • Tuesday, July 1, 7:00 PM, U District store - Clarion West presents Mary Rosenblum, Reading & Book Signing
  • Tuesday, July 8, 7:00 PM, U District store - Clarion West presents Cory Doctorow, Reading & Book Signing
  • Tuesday, July 15, 7:00 PM, U District store - Clarion West presents Connie Willis, Reading & Book Signing
  • Tuesday, July 22, 7:00 PM, U District store - Clarion West presents Sheree Thomas, Reading & Book Signing
  • Thursday, July 24, 7:00 PM, U District store - Jay Lake and Brenda Cooper, "Escapement" and "Reading the Wind (The Silver Ship)", Reading & Book Signing
  • Thursday, July 24, 7:00 PM, U District store - Dave Williams, "The Mirrored Heavens", Reading & Book Signing
  • Monday, July 28, 7:00 PM, U District store - Naomi Novik, "Victory of Eagles: A Novel of Temeraire", Reading & Book Signing
  • Tuesday, July 29, 7:00 PM, UW Kane Hall, Room 130 - Clarion West presents Chuck Palahniuk, Snuff, Reading & Book Signing
You can find store locations here.

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Wayward Coffeehouse - Movie Nights & Geek Trivia
  • Friday, June 06, 2008, 9:00 PM - "Starman"
  • Friday, June 20, 2008 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Geek Trivia Quiz Night
Get your coffee and geek on at: http://www.waywardcoffee.com/

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Yasmine Galenorn - Upcoming book signings.
  • Saturday, July 12, Noon, Seattle Mystery Books, 117 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104, 206-587-5737 - Signing for Dragon Wytch
  • Friday, July 18, 8:00 PM, Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center - Book signing along with a lot of other authors. Open to the public.

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