Calendar

Journalism and government panel: “Open Government: Under Fire?” A discussion of current cases and launch of the new “Access” guide to government information. Featuring lawyers, activists, and a retired Washington state chief justice as speakers, sponsored by various journalist organizations. Reception at 6 p.m., presentation from 7 to 9. The News Tribune, Baker Reception Room, 1950 S. State St., Tacoma. Directions and information: www. spjwash.org

Zine-sters: “ZAPP Underground,” an informal discussion of zines and self-publishing, 6 p.m. Presented by the Zine Archives and Publishing Project. Those interested are encouraged to bring their work to share. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill)

Police performance art(?!): “Bright Lines, A Police Report,” 7:30 p.m. Stokley Towles (performance artist) and Dain Jones (Seattle P.D. officer) collaborate in this reading/performance. Part of the Writers on Work project, which pairs established artists with influential community members. Tickets $7. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill)

Wednesday 5/26
Performance/reading: Students of Hugo House’s after-school creative writing club perform work on the theme of “Legacy,” 4 to 6 p.m. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill)

Open mic: “Stage Fright,” an open mic for writers ages 14 to 24, 7 p.m. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill)

Fencing Club practice, 4:30 p.m. in the little gym of the 3000 building. All students are welcome

Thursday 5/27
“Fiddler on the Roof,” performed by SCC music and drama students, 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Theater. Tickets $8 to $10. See Page 9 for more information

GLBT law career panel: an informal panel discussion of the challenges and opportunities for those “out” in the legal community. Hosted by the UW’s GLBT Law Society. Featuring a range of judges, lawyers and legal professionals. Refreshments served, 6 to 8 p.m. UW main campus: 133 Willian H. Gates Hall

Club meeting: Shoreline Students for Peace and Justice, 12:30 p.m., Fishbowl (in the PUB)

Open mic: Music, poetry, etc., 7 p.m. Hotwire Coffee: 17551 15th Ave. N.E. (North City)

Friday 5/28
“Fiddler on the Roof,” performed by SCC music and drama students, 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Theater. Tickets $8 to $10. See Page 9 for more information

Poetry reading: local poets Shannon Borg, Kevin Craft and Rebecca Hoogs, presented by Poems You Need to Hear, 8 p.m. Free with suggested donation. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill)

Saturday 5/29
“Fiddler on the Roof,” performed by SCC music and drama students, 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Theater. Tickets $8 to $10. See Page 9 for more information

Comics festival: annual event held in Olympia, featuring cartoonists’ expo, panels, signings and a stage show. For info, visit http://olympiacomicsfestival.org

Live music and bellydancing: Hejira (eclectic, world), 7 to 9 p.m. Hotwire Coffee: 17551 15th Ave. N.E. (North City). Second show on Sunday

Sunday 5/30
Live music and bellydancing: Hejira (eclectic, world), 5 to 7 p.m. Hotwire Coffee: 17551 15th Ave. N.E. (North City)

Tuesday 6/1
Essay readings: “Bookmarks Book Series” release. A reading from five new titles in a series of essays published in the shape and form of bookmarks, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Seattle Research Institute. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill)

Wednesday 6/2
Readings: “Subtext,” a series of experimental readings, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Lidia Yuknavitch and Stacey Levine. Free with suggested donation. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill)

Fencing Club practice, 4:30 p.m. in the little gym of the 3000 building. All students are welcome

Thursday 6/3
Out and Proud: On campus: See box on Page 6, this issue

Club meeting: Shoreline Students for Peace and Justice, 12:30 p.m., Fishbowl (in the PUB)

Open mic: Music, poetry, etc., 7 p.m. Hotwire Coffee: 17551 15th Ave. N.E. (North City)

Friday 6/4
Coffeeshop music: The Sue Quigley Band, 7 p.m. Hotwire Coffee: 17551 15th Ave. N.E. (North City)

Saturday 6/5
Coffeeshop music: Coriander (indie pop), 7 p.m. Hotwire Coffee: 17551 15th Ave. N.E. (North City)

Gallery opening: “The Art of John Smith,” 5 to 7 p.m. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill)

Sunday 6/6
Graduation ceremony: SCC’s 40th annual commencement; most graduates’ first. See Page 4 for graduation info

Monday 6/7
Writers’ group: “Melange on Monday,” a monthly meeting for writers to discuss problems and inspiration and offer feedback on works in progress, 7 p.m. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill)

Tuesday 6/8
Zine-sters: “ZAPP Underground,” an informal discussion of zines and self-publishing, 6 p.m. Presented by the Zine Archives and Publishing Project. Those interested are encouraged to bring their work to share. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill)

Cabaret show: “Tuesdays at the Cabaret,” 8 p.m. Presented by Mak-Da Productions and The Guerilla Literati. Donations requested. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill). For more info, contact korymartindamon@yahoo.com

Wednesday 6/9
Reading: “Story SLAM!” -- Refine your best true story to five minutes, then tell it on stage. Spectators welcome; cash prize for the winner. Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7, $5. Visit

www.AGuideToVisitors.org for more info Fencing Club practice, 4:30 p.m. in the little gym of the 3000 building. All students are welcome Thursday 6/10

Open mic: Music, poetry, etc., 7 p.m. Hotwire Coffee: 17551 15th Ave. N.E. (North City)

Performance/reading: “1938: The Horse.” Story: three circus women struggle for survival in a frozen Russian outpost, presented by Tanja Pineda, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $6 to $8, tanjasofia@yahoo. com. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill)

Saturday 6/12
Coffeeshop music: Auston James, 7 p.m. Hotwire Coffee: 17551 15th Ave. N.E. (North City)

Tuesday 6/15
Writers’ social: Discussion of the future of PEN-Washington, a writers’ organization, with readings and Haiku, 7:30 p.m. Free, donations accepted. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill)

Thursday 6/17
Open mic: Music, poetry, etc., 7 p.m. Hotwire Coffee: 17551 15th Ave. N.E. (North City) Tuesday 6/22

EMTs and performance art(?!): Playwright Bret Fetzer and emergency medical technician Stephen McCandless pair up in this reading/performance, 7:30 p.m. Part of the Writers on Work project, which pairs established artists with influential community members. Tickets $7. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill)

Zine-sters: “ZAPP Underground,” an informal discussion of zines and self-publishing, 6 p.m. Presented by the Zine Archives and Publishing Project. Those interested are encouraged to bring their work to share. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill)

Wednesday 6/23
Open mic: “Stage Fright,” an open mic for writers ages 14 to 24, 7 p.m. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. (Capitol Hill)