• See more than 150 new and used boats at the Seattle Boats Afloat Show kicking off today. The show, being held at South Lake Union, 901 Fairview Ave N., Seattle, will run through Sunday. Hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today through Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for kids 12-17, kids younger than 11 are free. $18 for a multi-day pass. 206- 748-0012, boatsafloatshow.com.
• Tune up those vocal chords for karaoke and open mic starting at 8 tonight at The Swiss tavern, 1904 S. Jefferson Ave., Tacoma. There is no cover charge. theswisspub.com/calendar.htm.
• Discover the history of hops production and other farming interests at the Hops & Crops Harvest Festival at Mary Olson Farm this weekend. Celebrate the farm’s history with beer from local breweries, live music and a marketplace of crafters, farmers and artisans. Hours are noon-6 p.m. Saturday. Mary Olson Farm is at 28728 Green River Road, Auburn. It’s $7 for general admission; $15 taster admission for those 21 and older. 253-288-7433, wrvmuseum.org.
• Calling all dog lovers. The annual Harbor Hounds Walk the Town takes place Saturday. The family-friendly event is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Gig Harbor Downtown Historic Waterfront District on Harborview Drive, harborhounds.com.
Check out blog.thenewstribune.com/getout for more events or go to calendar.thenewstribune.com for more ideas.
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