WEEKEND PLANNER: Kirkland Artists' Studio Tour or Kirkland Half Marathon

It’s Thursday, and you’re pondering the weekend, wondering about the weather and what to do. Well, we can't cast away the clouds, but we sure can give you some options on what to do. 

Check these out.

• Where/When: 10 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the . 
  
• Why Go: Can't make it to BAM for Free First Friday? You're in luck, there's another free art event going on in Kirkland this Saturday and Sunday. All you need to do is pick up your Studio Tour Map at the KAC and then enjoy yourself. View the fine art on display at the studios or catch one of the many an art demonstrations. Either way, it's bound to be a great weekend for art in downtown Kirkland. 
  
• Cost: Free.

• Where/When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the  in Bellevue.
• Why Go: Looking for that perfect Mother's day outing to take Mom on this weekend? You probably won't be able to pick out anything more Mom-friendly then this Craft, Antique and Garden Show at the Northwest Arts Center. There will be over thirty vendors supplying all the unique crafts, jewelry, soaps, vintage items, and nic-nacks that our Mom's love. 
  
• Pricing: Admission and parking is free.

• Where/When: 12 p.m. -10 p.m. Sat, May 7 at  in Redmond.
• Why Go: Help Redmond's Black Raven Brewery celebrate its second anniversary this Saturday with an all-day "flock" party featuring live music and a large selection of limited, rare and cask beers. The live music line-up includes: Every Single Day, Four on the Floor, Dub Lounge International, and Hard Money Saints.
• Pricing: No cover. Cash only.

• Where/When: 1 p.m. Sat, May 7 at .
  
• Why Go: If you're a fan of the ultra popular reality TV series Project Runway, you won't want to miss this event. Renowned fashion expert Tim Gunn will be hosting a Lucky Brand Jeans fashion show in Bellevue Square's Center Court. And it gets better, if you purchase $100 dollars or more of Lucky Brand Jeans between now and Saturday, you'll get to meet Tim Gunn, be photographed with him and receive a personalized, signed copy of his new book Gunn's Golden Rules: Life's Little Lessons for Making It Work. Sounds like a killer deal to me! 
• Pricing: The fashion show is free.

• Where/When: 7 a.m. May, 8 at .
  
• Why Go: The Kirkland Half Marathon is back! Celebrate Mother's Day this year by running for a great cause. If the Half Marathon seems like a little much for you, sign up for the the 5k run/walk. There's also a free Kids' Dash available for kids 10 years old and younger. Not too stoked about running in the rain this Sunday? Check out the start of the  2010 Kirkland Half Marathon, it may get you motivated enough to look past the ugly weather.
• Pricing: Registration ranges between $30 and $65. Proceeds will benefit the Hope Heart Institute.