• Silly Science | Monday, Jan. 8 + Thursday, Jan. 11 | 2-2:30 p.m. | Seattle Children’s Museum, 305 Harrison St., Seattle | Free | Keep the kids occupied at this workshop that explores science through handmade catapults, gooey slime, and more.
• Salsa and Bachata for Beginners | Monday, Jan. 8 | 7-8 p.m. | VivaArts, 4421 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle | $130 | Learn hot new moves in the new year at this basics class — no partner required.

• Alice Wong | Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle | Free | Hear from the disabled advocate and writer who wrote the acclaimed memoir “Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life.”
• “The Book of Mormon” | Tuesday, Jan. 9-Sunday, Jan. 14 | Times vary | Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle | $300-$650 | “Tomorrow is a Latter Day” as the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit comes back for another raucous Seattle run.

• Event Fresh | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 5-7 p.m. | Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave., Seattle | Free | Try light bites and drinks while getting to know local event pros who can help you plan your next big bash.
• Good Voyage Benefit | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Tractor, 5213 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle | $15 | Listen to tunes from the likes of Ian Moore and Twin Thieves while raising money to help the South Park cafe recover from a fire.
• “The Comedy of Errors” | Wednesday, Jan. 10-Thursday, Jan. 11 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle | $30 | See a preview of the Shakespeare production about doppelgangers, a shipwreck, and Elizabethan-style zaniness.

• Seattle UX Happy Hour: New Year Edition | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6-10 p.m. | Columbia City Ale House, 4914 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle | Free | Interface with other user experience-focused techies for a night of networking.
• How to Make Closer Friendships | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle | $35 | Help thaw the Seattle Freeze at this workshop that includes guided group discussions and snacks.

• Seattle/King County Clinic | Thursday, Feb. 15-Sunday, Feb. 18 | Times vary | Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle | Free | This community event offers free vision, dental, and medical care to people struggling to access/afford healthcare.*

• Bellevue’s City Council unanimously elected Lynne Robinson to a third term as Bellevue’s mayor (the council votes on the city’s mayor rather than a general election). The council also tabbed Mo Malakoutian as deputy mayor. Both will serve a two-year term through 2025.

• Alaska Airlines canceled dozens of flights at Sea-Tac Airport after a scary incident on Friday when part of an aircraft’s fuselage blew off during a flight out of Portland. There were no serious injuries reported from the incident, but disruptions continue as officials investigate. Check FlightAware for updates. (Seattle Times)

• Welcome back, dude — the Mariners have reacquired former fan favorite Mitch Haniger in a deal with the Giants, trading away pitcher Robbie Ray. Seattle also received pitcher Anthony DeSclafani from San Francisco.

• Washington State Ferries said it may be four or five years before normal service returns as they wait on new boats to arrive. A few nearby routes, like Seattle-Bremerton, will continue operating with one fewer boat than usual in the meantime. (Seattle Times)

• Lacing up its Fremont presence, Seattle sportswear company Brooks Running recently leased 32,000+ sqft in the Lake View Building at 837 N. 34th St. The brand has headquarters nearby and another pre-leased space on Stone Way that’s still in the works. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Need to fill that puffed pastry craving? Pinoyshki plans to open at the Pike Motorworks building in Capitol Hill this week. Look for piroshkis at the bakery that feature Filipino flavors like garlic beef asado. (Capitol Hill Seattle)

• Better luck year. The Seahawks were eliminated from the NFL playoff picture on Sunday after the Green Bay Packers won and took the last NFC Wild Card Slot. Seattle later beat the Arizona Cardinals, ending the season with a 9-8 record. (ESPN)

• Amazon is supporting an affordable housing development near the Othello Light Rail station. The tech company is giving a $19.1 million low-interest loan for the project at 4001 S. Willow St., which will include 191 apartment units and retail space. It will break ground early this year. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• The Washington State Historical Society is working to make thousands of pictures from famed PNW photographer Asahel Curtis available for free online. Curtis — who died in 1941 — captured many memorable images from Pike Place Market’s early days and the Seattle Regrade. (KING 5)

• It’s a bird? No, it’s a plane. A Blue Angels jet will be landing at Boeing field today at ~3:45 p.m. for the annual Seafair winter meetings. The solo flight is for planning purposes, not an aerial show. (West Seattle Blog)

• Looking for your new favorite water bottle? The Owala Travel Tumbler combines the best of Stanley’s viral tumbler with Owala’s smart design. We’re liking color “Bunny Hop.”*

Road conditions

Public transit

• Sound Transit
• King County Metro
• Washington State Ferry

Cold weather tips

• Seattle Public Utilities‘s winterizing checklist has advice on how to keep your pipes from freezing.
• Alert Seattle will get you info about the City’s Winter Storm Response.
• King County Winter Weather Information includes cold weather shelter locations and pet safety measures.