March 12-14

Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show
SAT-SUN  Competition by more than 2000 dogs plus exhibits, dog-related products and "Meet the Breed" information at Qwest Field Event Center.  (www.seattlekennelclub.org).

St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
SAT-SUN & WED  Annual parade through downtown on Saturday plus Festival with music, vendors, cultural displays and activities at Seattle Center.  (www.irishclub.org).

St. Patrick's Day Dash
SUN  Leprechaun lap for ages 10 and younger, 3.75 mile run, costume contest, post dash bash with music, food, beer and more at Seattle Center.  (www.stpatsdash.com).

Ron Stubbs Outrageous Comedy Hypnosis Show
SAT  Come and have a chance to be a STAR on stage with Ron Stubbs, as he hypnotizes you and takes you on a fun filled, mind bending excursion thou the inner mind. It will be the most fun you've ever had in your sleep! 7:00pm, Tickets on sale now, $25.00 VIP Reserved & $20.00 General Admission. Presented by The White Center Eagles, FOE Aerie #2568 10452 15th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98146  (206-248-1400).

Tacoma Remodeling Expo
FRI-SUN  See the latest innovations and design trends. Experts will be showcasing everything for the home including, but not limited to the latest in cabinetry and countertops, flooring, sunrooms and additions, basement finishing, waterproofing, smart home automation, energy efficient windows and exterior products at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center.  (www.homeshowcenter.com/show.php?show=tacoma).

Emerald City ComiCon
SAT-SUN  Comic book exhibits, vendors and guests including Stan Lee and Leonard Nimoy at the Convention Center.  (www.emeraldcitycomicon.com).

Snohomish Wine Festival
SAT  The Festival will showcase 19 wineries from Oregon and Washington and will include many of the Snohomish area wineries. Guests will receive a commemorative wine glass, wine tastings, appetizers from local area restaurants and caterers, and entertainment by Back Porch Blues Unplugged and Bubbles & Fog at A Manor of Wine.  (www.snohomishwinefestival.com).

Spree at Alpental
SUN  Ski, snowboard and snowshoe demo gear, day lift ticket, food, music and beer garden to support Outdoors for All program.  Summit at Snoqualmie.  (www.outdoorsforall.org).

Bellingham St. Patrick's Day Parade
SAT  A "green" parade to honor local Police and Fire Depts with dancers, pipe and marching bands plus human and green-powered floats in downtown Bellingham starting at noon.  (www.bellinghamstpatricksday.com).

IN THEATERS FRIDAY
Green Zone (with Matt Damon)
Our Family Wedding (with Forest Whitaker)
Remember Me (with Robert Pattinson and Pierce Brosnan)
She’s Out of My League (with Jay Baruchel and Alice Eve)