For Saturday

Where's the Funding?

After the state Legislature failed to pass legislation for transportation funding, King County Metro is facing a 17 percent cut to service over the coming year. In response, the Transit Riders Union is organizing a demonstration for this Saturday to ask Olympia: Where's the Funding? Or to put it more succinctly: WTF?

Guest speakers will include a variety of local representatives, including Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and Seattle state Rep. Gael Tarleton (D-36).

WTF, Olympia? Rally, Sat, July 27, 12 pm, City Hall Park, 450 3rd Avenue (south side of King County Courthouse), free.

For Friday

Queer Cabaret

Nonprofit production company Lily Divine Productions is holding a fundraiser cabaret for organization Queer Youth Space, showcasing both youth and adult performers. The event will be ASL interpreted, and all proceeds go to Queer Youth Space.

Queer Youth Space Cabaret , Fri, July 26, 8pm, QYS, 911 E. Pike St. Suite 202, suggested donation $5-$20.

Lunchtime Tour at the Park

Take a quick—and free!—midday tour of Lake Union Park with a guide from the Museum of History and Industry, who'll share stories about the history of this 12-acre urban gem. 

Lake Union Park Lunchtime Tour, Fri, July 26 12:30–1pm, Lake Union Park Boat Pond, 860 Terry Ave, free.

Mind, Body, Spirit ... and Food

Take nutrition to a whole new level with Dr. Deanna Minich, a "spiritual nutritionist" who will help you learn about the connection between food and chakras, and identify the best kind of food for your chakra type. 

This discussion is a precursor to Dr. Minich's Food & Chakras series, beginning this fall. Register online to sign up for this Friday's session.

Food & Chakras: Eat the Energy You Want to Become, Fri, July 26, 7:30-9pm, East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, $12.

For Thursday

Let's Talk Prosperity

Manuel Pastor, professor at the University of Southern California and self-described social justice nerd, is coming to Town Hall to discuss the meaning of equity and the role it plays in attaining economic prosperity. This will be the third talk in the Town Hall series "Reclaiming Prosperity," which explores ways to bolster the economy and rebuild economic security for working people. The series, put together by several Seattle-based groups, is set to run through 2014.

Tickets for this Thursday's talk can be purchased for $5 online or at the door, starting at 6:30pm.

Just Economics: Equity and Prosperity in a Changing Nation, Thurs, July 25, 7:30-9pm, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Seneca St.), $5.