Valley Calendar

• 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.

MUSIC AND COMEDY

Wednesday, Aug. 6

• 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. 7

• The Fabulous Roof Shakers 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.

• The Brakes play Top 40’s tunes from the 1960s and ‘70s, at Centennial Fields in Snoqualmie. Bring a picnic, sit back and relax, or just dance.

Friday, Aug. 8

• Shelley and the Curves play 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.

Saturday, Aug. 9

• Private Party with Tommy Wall 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. 11

• 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, or just dance.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Monday, Aug. 11

• Key Leaders Summit discusses teen health issues in the Valley, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Grange Cafe in Duvall.

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.

Thursday, Aug. 21

• Teen writing workshop hosted by award-winning fantasy author Louise Marley, for young writers, 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 blessing ceremonies performed to honor animals start at 2 p.m. There will be healing tools, tips and information. For more information, e-mail to teri@allpetsgotoheaven.com or call (425) 222-7221.