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What to see at the Children’s Film Festival Seattle
A screenshot from "Headspace" — an animated movie — showing young characters in tinfoil hats
“Headspace” is one of the featured international movies at the fest. | Photo via @nwfilmforum
It’s a rainy, cold February and you’re desperate to get the kiddos out of the house. Luckily, the Children’s Film Festival Seattle (CFFS) is coming to the rescue.

The 19th annual event from Feb. 2-10 is billed as the largest of its kind on the West Coast. There are 150+ films to check out from 40 countries, whether it’s a familiar blockbuster or an indie short. You can view the movies both online and in person at the Northwest Film Forum.

Festival passes and tickets for individual screenings are available. Each workshop has a suggested $100 fee, but there’s a “pay what you can” option, too.

This year’s CFFS has a space theme — so strap on your astronaut helmets as we explore what’s in orbit.
”WALL-E” | Fri., Feb. 2 | 6 p.m. | Check out the Pixar classic at PacSci’s IMAX theater (the festival’s only movie not screened at Northwest Film Forum).

“Headspace” | Sat., Feb. 3 | 6 p.m. | The animated South African flick is about a boy who encounters tiny aliens when they crash land into his glass of iced tea.

“Homeschooled” | Sat., Feb. 8 | 8 p.m. | On “teen night,” the fest screens a 2023 documentary about a group of homeschooled high school students prepping for prom.

A child plays with clay figurines against a cardboard background with an iPad and a book about cinematography in the foreground

Kids can make their own stop-motion flicks at the festival.

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Photo via Northwest Film Forum

🎉 Fun workshops

Spacecakes | Sat., Feb. 3 | 11:30 a.m. | Is it cake? Learn how to craft a delicious-looking artificial dessert with plaster, styrofoam, and acrylic paint before decorating it with intergalactic toppings (all supplies provided).

DIY Space Sounds | Sat., Feb. 3 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Aspiring sound engineers can get a lesson in Foley filmmaking — how to make out-of-this-world noises using everyday objects.

Space Adventures in Stop Motion Animation | Sat., Feb. 10 | 12-3 p.m. | Kids get to mold aliens out of clay and bring them to life with animation software.

Check out the full schedule of movies and workshops on the Northwest Film Forum website.
 
Events
Thursday, Feb. 1
  • The Last Magician: Art Exhibition | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | AXIS Pioneer Square, 308 First Ave. S., Seattle | Free | Eclectic artist Mario Layne Fabrizio shows off a virtual reality game and ethereal chamber music.
  • A Conversation with Sohla El-Waylly | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle | $10-$110 | Seattle Arts & Lectures hosts the popular YouTube chef and author of “Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook.”
Friday, Feb. 2
  • Seattle Boat Show | Friday, Feb. 2-Sunday, Feb. 4 | Times vary | Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle | $20-$250 | Ahoy for the biggest sea-faring enthusiast event of the year with exhibitions, kids activities, a “Boys in the Boat” panel, and more.
  • Sleight of Hand Grand Opening | Friday, Feb. 2 + Sunday, Feb. 4 | Times vary | Sleight of Hand, 14450 Redmond - Woodinville Rd. NE, Woodinville | Free | See the Walla Walla winery’s new Eastside location with an open house and a gallery of concert posters from legendary designer Justin Hampton.
Saturday, Feb. 3
  • Lunar New Year Celebration | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Bellevue Square, 575 Bellevue Square, Bellevue | Free | Check out live performances, giveaways, and arts + crafts throughout the mall centered around the Year of the Dragon.
  • Dog Weddings | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 12-6 p.m. | Pickles Playland, 95 Front St. N., Issaquah | $40-$125 | We’re panting with joy — you can plan nuptials for your pup with officiants onsite, certificates, and everything you need to throw an unfurgettable party.
  • Cold War Kids: 20 Years Tour | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 8 p.m. | Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle | $39.50 | The California indie band known for anthems like “Hang Me Up to Dry” is still going strong after two decades.
Sunday, Feb. 4
  • UW Women’s Basketball vs. Colorado | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 12 p.m. | Alaska Airlines Arena, 3870 Montlake Blvd. NE, Seattle | $12-$35 | The Huskies take on a Pac-12 foe as they hope to make a run toward the end of the season.
  • The Not-Creepy Gathering for People Who Want to Fall In Love | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 3-5 p.m. | Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Ave. NW, Seattle | $10-$30 | This structured event is all about finding genuine connections through openness and humor — no judgment.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Biz
  • PCC Community Markets reached a tentative labor deal with the union of its 1,600 hourly workers, likely avoiding a strike. The union plans to vote on the deal next week with a recommendation of approval from the bargaining team. (Seattle Times)
Announced
  • They’re not like regular moms — they’re cool moms. Comedy’s dynamic duo Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are taking their Restless Leg tour to the WAMU Theater on April 13. Tickets to the show go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Eat
  • Heads up, local night owls. Greenwood diner Beth’s Cafe announced it’s expanding hours until 3 a.m. New owners recently acquired the greasy spoon with plans to bring it even closer to its former 24-hour glory. (The Stranger)
Civic
  • The Bellevue City Council voted to fund eight affordable housing projects on the Eastside. In Bellevue, the BRIDGE Housing’s Spring District transit-oriented development, the Maurice Elbert House, and the Aventine Apartments plan to deliver hundreds of units at below-market rates. No timeline was given for completion. (Downtown Bellevue Network)
Sports
Drink
  • Tapping into the crowded Ballard beer scene, Distant West brewery will open this month at 1406 NW 53rd St. where Reuben’s Brews originally started. Expect West Coast IPAs, pale ales, stouts, and a “spectrum of styles” when the new beermaker makes its debut. (What Now Seattle)
Number
  • $6.5 million. That’s how much funding is being distributed to the Seattle-Tacoma area in FY2024 through the Carbon Reduction Program. A few months ago, you told us how you’d like to see the funding utilized.
Community
  • King County purchased a former Red Lion hotel in Renton that was previously used as an emergency shelter for unhoused individuals. County officials continued a lease even after the residents moved out, but decided buy the property outright in case the shelter is needed again. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Home
  • This Valentine’s Day decor is making our hearts skip a beat and includes heart-shaped wreaths, neon “love” signs, heart-shaped felt garlands, and cozy red blankets.*
Sports

🏈 How to win fans + influence Seattle

What new Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald needs to do right away
New Seahawks' coach Mike Macdonald in a blue blazer and black t-shirt stands in an office next to a chair that has a Seahawks logo on it
On arrival in Seattle, coach Mike Macdonald told reporters, “We’re going to have a lot of fun.” | Photo by Edwin Hooper courtesy of the Seahawks
Get excited, 12s — the Seahawks finally landed a new head coach. The team has hired Baltimore defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald to take over the role vacated by the legendary Pete Carroll.

At age 36, Macdonald is now the youngest head coach in the NFL. Consider that Carroll was the oldest coach at 72 and you can see that the Seahawks are changing things up a bit.

Fans may welcome the defensive know-how Macdonald brings. But the young’n will still need to get in Seattleites’ good graces in other ways. Here are a few suggestions:
  • Sell off every umbrella he has (we don’t roll like that)
  • Practice saying “the mountain’s out”
  • Pay respects to the Pete Carroll Gum Wall mural
  • Beat the pants off the Niners, no matter what
We compiled a full list of unwritten Seattle rules in case you need the playbook, coach. We’re rooting for ya.
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A. Pumped — Macdonald will be a great addition
B. Not sure yet.
C. Not great. I think the Seahawks had better options.
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Today’s edition by:
Gabe
From the editor
My initial thoughts on the new Seahawks hire, Mike Macdonald? I’m looking forward to seeing what a young, defensive-minded coach does with up-and-coming stars like Devon Witherspoon.

But M&M (my new nickname for Macdonald) will need to practice calisthenics to keep up with Pete Carroll’s hyperactive legacy.
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