Happenings

May Weekend Events

A solar eclipse, museum expansion, rodeo, wine tasting, and more

May 9, 2012

MARYHILL MUSEUM NEW WING OPENS

What: Washington’s Maryhill Museum of Art inaugurates its $10 million expansion this weekend. The expansion includes a new exhibit room, outdoor pavilion, cafe, and educational spaces.
When: May 13
Where: Maryhill, Washington
Details: maryhilmuseum.org

EUGENE BEER WEEK

What: Tastings, beer dinners, home brew competitions and more.
When: Through May 13
Where: Eugene
Details: eugenebeerweek.org

PENDLETON CATTLE BARONS WEEKEND

What: Celebrate the West’s ranching tradition at Pendleton’s Cattle Barons Weekend, featuring saddle bronc riding, a barbecue competition, a western art show dedicated to cowgirls, and more.
When: May 11–13
Where: Pendleton
Details: Cattlebarons.net

SOLAR ECLIPSE

What: The US’s first viewable solar eclipse in 18 years will take place just before sunset May 20.
When: May 20
Where: Everywhere
Details: nasa.gov

WOODINVILLE WINE TASTINGS

What: Ten artisan wineries host a spring barrel tasting event, dubbed "In the Cellar," that introduces wine enthusiasts to the nuances of winemaking with tastes from barrels and previews of future vintages. Tickets $85
When: May 20
Where: Woodinville, Washington
Details: Tickets

KING TUT IN SEATTLE

What: Pacific Science Center is the last stop on the Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaoh exhibit’s U.S. tour and it opens next month. The Grand Hyatt and Hyatt at Olive 8 are celebrating with packages that include VIP tickets to the exhibit and Monorail passes.
When: May 24–Jan 6
Where: Seattle
Details: pacificsciencecenter.org

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