For Thursday

Dancing with Architecture

Watch modern dance marry architecture at a screening of the 20-minute film “Dancing About Architecture,” which takes viewers on a tour of Seattle Central Library’s cool design as explained with feet, legs, and hips.

A Q&A session with the dancers and choreographer follows the film screening.

Film Screening: "Dancing About Architecture," Thurs, September 12, 7-8pm, Seattle Central Library (Level 1 - Microsoft Auditorium), free.

Distinguished environmental activist Vandana Shiva—who has authored over 300 papers and received impressive awards, including the Global 500 Award of the United Nations Environment Programme—brings her thoughts on the future of food to YES! Magazine’s third annual celebration fundraiser.

Standby tickets for the currently sold-out presentation will be available at the door.

Vandana Shiva: The Future of Food, Thurs, September 12, 7:30-9:30pm, Town Hall Seattle, $20.

For Wednesday

Park Restoration

Put your gardening gloves on with EarthCorps and Green Seattle Partnership, and get ready for some restoration work at the 81.1-acre Westcrest Park. Gloves, tools, and snacks will be provided.

Westcrest Park Restoration, Wed, September 11, 10am-2pm, Westcrest Park, free.

For Tuesday

Support Conservation

Support Washington state's environmental conservation leaders in their bid for Washington State House.  Green team all-stars Reps. Joe Fitzgibbon and Rep. Jessyn Farrell will be on hand to talk  about TOD, mode split (more balance please), and the coal trains. 

Green House, Tues, September 10, 5:30-7:30pm, South Lake Union Discovery Center. 101 Westlake Ave N, suggested donation $50.

Think and Drink with Enrique Cerna

KCTS' Enrique Cerna will help lead the conversation at this week's episode of Think & Drink, a series that takes humanities discussions to pubs across Washington state.

Tuesday's discussion, inspired by Cerna's upcoming documentary “Latinos: The Changing Face of Washington,” will center around the growing Latino population in the state.

The Latino Lens: A Discussion With Filmmaker Enrique Cerna, Tues, September 10, 7pm, Naked City, 8564 Greenwood Ave N, free.