For Sunday

Discussing Israel and Palestine

File this under intractable? 

In the midst of sputtering talks between Israel and Palestine, bestselling author and senior writer at The Daily Beast Max Blumenthal cribs from his latest book Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel to discuss the recent history of the longstanding conflict along with his own experiences in Israeli society. 

Max Blumenthal: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel, Sun, November 3, 7:30–8:30pm, Town Hall Seattle, $5.

For Saturday

Obamacare Assistance

After some, um, initial technical difficulties, the state's Obamacare exchange registration website, has been up and running since the beginning of October.

To help determine your eligibility and get you signed up, several libraries around Seattle are opening their doors for drop-in sessions through December 26. This Saturday, visit the Seattle Central Library for some ACA assitance.

Affordable Care Act Enrollment Help, Sat, November 2, 10am–2pm, Seattle Central Library, free.

For Friday

Dia de Los Muertos at SAM

This weekend, you can celebrate the Mexican holiday "Dia de Muertos," or Day of the Dead, by honoring those who have passed ... and visiting the Seattle Art Museum.

For the holiday, the Seattle Art Museum is holding its 15th annual Day of the Dead community reception featuring traditional Mexican music performances by the brass band Banda Gozona and artwork to highlight SAM's new Peruvian exhibit.

Dia de Los Muertos at Seattle Art Museum, Fri, November 1, 6–8pm, Seattle Art Museum, free.