Velocity Dance Center’s Real/Time festival kicks off this weekend. The SunBreak’s coverage of the fest is much more informed than anything we could write (“It’s not at all an accident that so much of the dance reads like Lynch’s movie”)  so check out their  preview and make plans accordingly — many events have or will sell out.

Stevens Elementary’s Mega Weekend has holiday greens, pancakes, music, and books  this weekend: Tree & Wreath Sale Friday 6-8p and Saturday 9a -2p; and  a pancake breakfast 8:30-10:30a, a book fair 9a – 12p, and a student concert 10 – 10:45a on Saturday.

Thursday, December 6th

• Gift-wrapping party needs volunteers at Miller Community Center, 4 – 9p.
• A conversation around The Politics of the Possible with author Mary Ellen McCaffree, Sam Reed, and Alison McCaffree.  Elliott Bay Book Company, 7p.
• Nova High School’s 5th Annual Craft Fair, Meany Middle School (300 20th Ave E), 6 – 8:30p.

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• Garfield High School’s Music Revue starts Thursday and continues through Saturday. “Garfield’s esteemed concert, treble, and jazz choruses  perform a seven-part Ave Maria, an acapella version of Linus & Lucy, our signature sexy all-male piece, some slightly less-sexy Christmas dancing, and WAY MORE!”
• JKPOP! Discover what the people who live in the future are dancing. to  Gangnam Style is the tip of the iceberg, gaijin. Barboza, 9p.
• Velocity is Burning, a kooky-queer cabaret to celebrate the holiday season. Velocity Dance Center (1621 12th Ave), 8p. 
• Slowpøke DJs host Everything Electric, with all vinyl and beats at 120 per minute or less. Electric Tea Garden (1402 E Pike St), 10p.

Friday, December 7th

• Downtown: Figgy Pudding caroling. Traffic mess. Holiday fun.
• Local celebrity spotting: first up is Tom Douglas, signing his new book Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle. And yes, he is bringing samples. Mr. Douglas is followed by smarty pants Jeopardy winner-of-all-things Ken Jennings reading from  Because I Said So! The Truth Behind the Myths, Tales & Warnings Every Generation Passes Down to Its Kids. Tom Douglas at 5:30p, Ken Jennings at 7p at Elliott Bay.
• Volunteer Park Conservatory Open House offers the opportunity  to drive a Lionel train through the poinsettias, plus other holiday fun. 5 – 8p
• Arcade 31.1 Launch Party celebrates the release of it’s newest issue Art Moves, Cities Follow. Food, a DJ and a silent auction. Donation requested. Q Nightclub, 5:30 – 8:30p. 
• Musicians Adena Akins & Jessica Lynne perform at the Olive Way Starbucks, 6 – 8p. 
• Straight Talk about Gay Marriage. Bishop Gene Robinson was the first openly gay person to become a bishop. Town  Hall, 7:30 – 9p
• A Cathedral Christmas 2012: Gaudete! Rejoice! at St. Mark’s Cathedral (1245 10th Ave E), continuing through Saturday, 8 – 10p.
• Valtari Film Experiment. Sigur Rós the ambient/post-rock band from Reykjavík gave a dozen filmmakers a modest budget to create works which came to mind while listening to the group’s new album valtari. This is the result. Screening through Sunday, 9p.

Saturday, December 8th

• Home Movie Day! Bring you old home movies to share on the big screen. How about that one where you’re 4 years old and spin yourself dizzy and split your lip on the coffee table? You can also learn how to care for your film archives from the experts. Free! Northwest Film Forum, 10a. 
• The rescued snowy owl will be released into the wilds of Volunteer Park. 11a.
• The Joy of Chickens! Learn about raising these amusing fowl in a residential environment. Pre-registration requested. Stone Soup Gardens, 10a – 12p. 
• Holiday Story Time with React Theatre, Elliott Bay Book Company, 11a
• Jenga Thunderdome! an open tournament at Central Cinema, 12 – 5p. 
• Seth Casteel shares award winning photographs and talk about his work as a pet photographer. His Underwater Dogs photographs are a global phenomenon and supremely awesome. 5p
• Broads, Babes, and Bourbon. Bourbon isn’t just for the fellas, and Tommy Gun wants to make a believer out of you ladies. Tommy Gun (1703 E Olive Way), Open to close. 
• Eleven-Year Parlor-Versary: help Anna Banana celebrate 11 years of stylish outfitting. “It’s my vision to create the ultimate Breakfast at Tiffany’s/Barbarella/ Warhol-esque Parlor Party,” says  owner Anna Banana. “We’re showcasing a tantalizing and titillating tsunami of talent to create the illusion and ambiance for this ultimate Parlor soiree.” Pretty Parlor (119 Summit Ave E), 8 – 11p.

Sunday December 9th

• Gay Wedding Day! If you aren’t tying the knot yourself,  our handy guide to our big gay Hill events and receptions enable you to be the very best wedding crasher today. 
• Comet Tavern Holiday Hangover Flea Market. We’ve scored awesome boots and well-priced gifts at this boozy market.  (822 E Pike), 2 – 6p.
• HoliGAYS at Poco wine + spirits. wine tasting, giveaways, and holiday fru fras.  Declare your alliegiance: are you on Team Red or Team Sparkle? 3 – 6p.
• Be in a music video! Seattle’s Midday Veil is filming a music video and they need you do something with a cake (?) and dress to get filthy. Pizza and drinks for your trouble. Black Lodge (429 Eastlake), 3p. 
• Performances by Town Hall’s In Resident recipients Ahamefule J. Oluo & Lesley Hazleton incorporate stand up comedy, a 13-piece orchestra, and”live tweet” messages. Town Hall, 7:30 – 9p.
• Masonfest! Proceeds from drink specials will help popular Linda’s bartender Mason with his medical bills from a significant fall down the stairs. Dude, it’s also his birthday. Make it hurt a little less. Linda’s, 9p to close.  
• First annual Cookies for Kids goes down at The Roanoke. $10 to sample cookie contest entries. 1-4 PM. Benefits Treehouse for Kids.