MUSIC AND COMEDY

Wednesday, Aug. 13

• Open mic at Isadora’s Books and Cafe, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, from 7 to 10 p.m. Now serving wine and beer. Call (425) 888-1345 for information.

Thursday, Aug. 14

• The Re-arrangers play 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Si View Community Center during the 2008 Summer Concert Series, taking place Thursdays through Sept. 11 at Si View. For information, visit www.siviewparks.org.

• Live music played from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 7726 Center Blvd. S.E., Suite 110; (425) 888-8833.

Saturday, Aug. 16

• Red Herring plays at the Raging River Cafe and Club, 33723 Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City. For information, call (425) 222-6669 or visit www.theragingriver.com.

Monday, Aug. 18

• Open mic every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E.

Thursday, Aug. 21

• Stay Tuned plays bluegrass tunes at Centennial Fields in Snoqualmie. Bring a picnic, sit back and relax.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Wednesday, Aug. 13

• Cosplay class for teens in grades 6 to 12, 3 to 4 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library. Get ideas and tips on how to dress up like your favorite manga or anime character.

Monday, Aug. 18

• Falun Gong Meditation Exercise is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library meeting room. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call (206) 898-1639.

Thursday, Aug. 21

• Teen writing workshop for young writers, hosted by award-winning fantasy author Louise Marley, is 2 to 4 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library. Come and learn how to create characters, build a plot, and tell a story.

Sunday, Sept. 14

• Blessing of the Animals is noon to 4 p.m. at All Pets Go To Heaven, 35022 S.E. Fall City Snoqualmie Road, Fall City. A variety of ceremonies performed to honor animals start at 2 p.m. E-mail to teri@allpetsgotoheaven.com.