Activity: Flash Mob Pillow Fight, March 29th, free. A mob seemingly materializes out of nowhere, does something spectacular for a couple of intense minutes, and then suddenly disengages as if nothing ever happened. There's a couple of rules to follow so you're not a Gomer: conceal your pillow beforehand; look busy, shop about, and do your normal thing; don't involve people who don't have a pillow; don't start fighting until the whistle blows, and cease immediately afterwards and just walk away.

Party: James Bond Monte Carlo Casino Night, April 19th at 8 PM, $125, all proceeds to charity. Since zipping around in exotic cars during chases through downtown, getting into kung-fu fights to defeat evil-doers and their diabolical plans, and being a hit with the ladies is all normal routine for you, then this party is right up your alley. Get into a blast of a party set inside a Monte Carlo casino, along with all of the games, activities, and most important of all, the excitement and intrigue.  You can bet the martinis will be shaken, not stirred.

Discussions: Transportation and Climate Change: What's Tolling Got to Do with It?, March 24th, free.  What's coming out of your tail pipe is the biggest contributor to global warming in this area.  Are tolls the answer, and if so, are they equitable?  *  Also, Marine Debris & Washington Coast Clean-up: Problems & Solutions, March 24th, free.  Learn about how wide this problem is, how it affects wildlife, and how you can be part of the solution.  *  Also, Tuberculosis, March 24th, free.  This disease is hardly top-of-mind, which is part of the reason for this discussion.  Experts discuss current research on TB and what can be done to get rid of it.  *  Also, Big Green Purse, March 20-21st, events and cost vary, of how women can band together and direct their economic influence to green causes.

Walking: Spring Walk in the Arboretum, March 22nd, free. The Arboretum is our little slice of Central Park. A group gathers and takes a leisurely 10K stroll (5K alternative) through Fox Island and the UW Arboretum. * Also, there's a book event for Seattle Architecture: A Walking Guide to Downtown, March 20th, free. There's a lot of interesting details on buildings, as well as fun stories behind the structures, when you bother to look up. Your walks through downtown will become a lot more meaningful.

Opera: Young Artists Opera, March 28th - April 6th, $35. "Young Artists" is actually a bit of a misnomer here. These are the best 20-something opera singers in the US, so it's a full professional and quality operatic production. Two classic one-act operas are produced this season over in Meydenbauer Center. Seats this good would be in the three digit range at a regular Seattle Opera production. These operas are great for beginners and the mildly curious, too.

Theater: Little Women, starting March 19th, $15+, one of the classic stories. This production adds something a little new to an oldie through its score and adaptation. * Also, the Diary of Anne Frank, staring March 21st, $10+, another one of the theater classics. There's also a free lecture on April 6th by a child survivor of the Holocaust.

Business: Girl Power Hour, March 20th, $10, of estrogen coming together to empower each other and good causes, along with presentations on improving your storage, your fashion, and your fitness. * Also, Product Management Consortium has a couple of interesting sessions coming up, including, Defining Products that Customers Love: Lessons from Game Designers, March 26th, $55.

Egg Hunts: Eggstravaganza, March 22, free.  Instead of regular eggs, the organizers hide over 10,000 eggs with candy or tickets for prizes.  Even though this comes on the tail end of a church service, the Easter Bunny will be there.  *  Also, the City of Seattle is hosting about two dozen egg hunts, dates and cost vary.  Some of these are teen-based, instead of just being for the little kids.

Asian Theme: Wayang Golek, West Javanese Wooden Rod Puppetry, March 19+21st, $15. The puppets do the acting here, backed up by a full Gamelan Orchestra and a story reflecting the religion and ways of West Java. * Also, Japan in America Concert, March 22nd, $19, featuring Taiko drumming, fluting and some shamisen playing. When they're beating on those big drums, it's really a high energy vibe. There's also a free lecture on March 20th discussing the relevance of this art form.

Organization: South Asian Bar Association: There are a zillion lawyers, so it's not surprising there's also a lot of different niche lawyer groups. Besides being a professional development group, members identify and develop the areas where economic, social, and political interests intersect with South Asian legal issues.

Dude Mysteries:
On the flip side, here's what gals don't understand about guy ways:
 

Leaving their clothing in piles: Guys seem to use some sort of pile organization system for their clothes.  Don't they mind their clothes are wrinkled, and don't they think that anyone else notices?

Selective Memories:  This works in a couple of ways.  For instance, somebody raises an idea, which a guy dismisses.  Then, a couple of days later, he then raises that same idea, as if it is his own.  Or, a guy is doing some irritating behavior, which he promises to correct after a little chat.  A couple of days later, he repeats the irritating behavior, and seemingly has no memory of the earlier conversation, or his earlier promises of reform.

Making public adjustments: Don't they have a sense of discretion?  Don't they think other people notice?  Why aren't dudes embarrassed?

Becoming a sloth after becoming a couple: A classic of dude behavior.  He woos a woman, and then after he has her, he stops all the charming behavior.  This is almost like false advertising, promising one thing and delivering another.

Waiting until the last minute to buy gifts: There's the entire year to purchase the gift, so why do dudes wait 364 days before making a mad dash for what they need to buy?

Wearing clothes with holes in them:  It's not that the holes are public, but they're there.  Mama's advice applies here, that you never know when you might need to go to the hospital.

Cool Video: From the last Chat With Women Party:

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