(Bewick’s Wren – photo courtesy Arlene Rubin Photography)

With a huge weekend of summer fun on the way – Friday is off and running in lower-key, but still fun, style. Here’s a sampling:

HANDS-ON WILD SCIENCE IN HIGHLAND PARK: 10:30 am, Highland Park Improvement Club, for kids 5-12 – details here. (12th/Holden)

LAST-MINUTE SIGNUPS & PACKET PICKUP FOR FLOAT DODGER 5K: Not registered yet for tomorrow’s fun (costumes encouraged!) Float Dodger 5K before the West Seattle Grand Parade? Do it at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) during this afternoon’s registration/packet-pickup event, 3-7 pm. (2743 California SW)

ALMA Y AZUCAR @ SALTY’S: Live music tonight with a spectacular view as the weekend gets going at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), Latin and Jazz favorites with Alma Villegas (Alma y Azucar), 6-8 pm. (1936 Harbor SW)

MOVIE NIGHT AT HPIC: Doors at 6 pm, movie at 7 pm, bring your family/friends/neighbors to Highland Park Improvement Club; free (but bring $ for concessions) – info here. (12th/Holden)

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: Greenstage presents “Macbeth” at High Point Commons Park, 7 pm. Free! (Lanham & Graham)

GERI’S ALL-AGES GAME NIGHT: 7:30 pm, go play – free! At Kenyon Hall; details here. (7904 35th SW)

SO MUCH MORE! Just take a hop over to our calendar.