Today's picks for civic nerds.  

For Saturday

Safe Workplaces

This day-long forum, sponsored by Organized Workers for Labor Solidarity, will give employees the tools they need to identify and fight back against unsafe working conditions, empower injured workers, and guide people through the L&I claims process. 

Self-Defense on the Job: Understanding Labor and Industries, Sat. April 27, 9am-3:30pm, Seattle Labor Temple, 2800 1st Ave, suggested donation $10, sliding scale available.

For Tomorrow

Cherry Blossoms at the Center

Experience a snapshot of Japanese culture at the 38th annual Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival. The festival, which celebrates Japan's history and culture through live performances, visual art, food, music, and more was founded in 1976 in appreciation of 1,000 cherry trees given to Seattle by Japenese Prime Minister Takeo Miki for the US bicentennial.

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, Fri, Sat, Sun, April 26-28, 10 am, Center House Main Floor, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, free.

And For Today

Ferry Tales

Susan Wiggs, the bestselling author of The Lakeshore Chronicles, kicks off a new ferry-based book club and discussion series with a conversation about her new book, The Apple Orchard, on the Bainbridge-Seattle ferry. 

Seattle to Bainbridge Ferry- Books Afloat, Thurs, April 25, 3:50pm ferry Bainbridge-Seattle, 4:40pm ferry Seattle-Bainbridge, price of ferry ticket. 

Spring Open House

The Sightline Institute, which focuses on sustainability in the Northwest, opens its doors for a spring open house to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The circa-1993 theme, naturally, is "Flannel and Fleece."

Sightline Open House, Thurs, April 25, 5-7:30pm, Sightline Institute, 1402 3rd Ave, Suite 500, free.

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