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Boat Show Avid seafarers flock to this annual expo to peruse fishing craft, cruisers, canoes, kayaks, and even dinghies. Tacoma Dome, 272 East D Street, 253-756-2121. $9 ($7 seniors on weekdays; $5 children 6 to 16). 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wed., March 30-Thurs., March 31. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., April 1-Sat., April 2. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., April 3.
David Nicandri The director of the Washington State Historical Society shows and talks about drawings by Gustav Sohon, who chronicled the Isaac Stevens Treaty Tour in the 1850s. Stevens, then the governor of the newly minted Washington Territory, led the tour as part of a 10-treaty negotiation between the U.S. and Indian leaders. State Capital Museum, 211 21st Ave. S.W. (Olympia), 360-753-2580. $75 (includes hors d'oeuvres and dinner). 5:30 p.m. Wed., March 30.
Home Buying Seminar Mortgage consultant Jayson Cottam of Greenlake Financial explains how to stop throwing money away on rent. Greenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-371-5263. Free. 6-8 p.m. Wed., March 30.
Nature Workshop "Was That a Rat in My Tree?" If so, this week's Carkeek Park class will teach you what to do about it. Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Rd., 206-684-0877. Free. 7-9 p.m. Wed., March 30.
Puget Sound Georgia Basin Research Conference Literally hundreds of scientists and scholars converge on the Washington Convention and Trade Center for this environmental confab. The Wednesday evening forum, led by a panel of researchers and policymakers, is open to the public. 800 Convention Pl., 206-694-5000. Free. 7-9 p.m. Wed., March 30.
Panel Discussion Curators, authors, and artists talk about the Center on Contemporary Art's current show, "Plays Well With Others," which features collaborations between writers and visual artists. 410 Dexter Ave. N., 206-728-1980. Free. 7:30 p.m. Wed., March 30.
Gardening Lecture Danny Stratten of the Inter*im Community Development Association, which maintains Chinatown's Danny Woo Community Garden, discusses natural alternatives to harmful pesticides. Bush Hotel, 409 Maynard Ave. S., 206-624-1802. Free. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thurs., March 31.
Film Screening The documentary Not Straight Forward, about lesbian dating in Seattle, premiered at last year's Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and screens tonight as a fund-raiser for the LGBT Center and Verbena. Showbox, 1426 First Ave., 206-628-3151. $12 ($10 advance). 7 p.m. Thurs., March 31.
Nature Slide show In a forum sponsored by People for Puget Sound, conservationist David Lutz shows off the wonders of B.C.'s Great Bear Rainforest. REI, 222 Yale Ave. N., 206-382-7007. $10 ($8 advance). 7-9 p.m. Thurs., March 31.
Learning Disability Screenings For people of all ages who show signs of a learning disability. Hope Clinic, 14030 N.E. 24th St. (Bellevue), 425-462-7800. Free. Time by appointment. Fri., April 1.
Work Party Volunteers of all ages are needed to install playground equipment at Beacon Hill's Benefit Park. 9320 38th Ave. S., 206-332-9900 ext. 13. Free. Drop-in hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri., April 1-Sat., April 2.
Golf Show Tee off at this annual expo, where you can compete in putting and hole-in-one contests and/or check out a wide selection of discounted equipment. Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., 206-343-4788. $8 ($5 seniors, $3 children 11 to 17). 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri., April 1-Sat., April 2. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., April 3.
Science Seminar Highline Community College begins its spring seminar series with a talk titled "Predicting Earthquakes: A Hands-On Activity," presented by Highline professor Eric Baer. 2400 S. 240th St., 206-878-3710, ext. 3513. Free. 2:10-3 p.m. Fri., April 1.
Keyan Tomaselli A faculty member at the University of KwaZula-Natal, he'll explain how arts programs and social services can work together, with emphasis on South Africa's DramAidE, which combines theater education and health research. North Creek Cafe, UW/Bothell campus, 18115 Campus Way N.E. (Bothell), 425-352-3576. Free. 3 p.m. Fri., April 1.
Iraq Forum KIRO-AM host Dave Ross moderates a public discussion on how to bring U.S. troops home from Iraq. Bellevue First Congregational Church, 752 108th Ave. N.E. (Bellevue), 425-454-5001. Free. Dinner: 6-7 p.m. Forum: 7-8:30 p.m. Fri., April 1.
Film Screening Socialist Alternative screens Julia Query and Vicky Funari's Live Nude Girls Unite!, a documentary about employees at San Francisco's Lusty Lady (the sister peepshow to Seattle's) and their struggle to unionize. UW Savery Hall (Room 239), 206-293-8389. $5-$10 (sliding scale; no one turned away). 7:30 p.m. Fri., April 1.
Signe Olynyk The head of Canada's Twilight Pictures speaks about her experience in the TV- and film-production industry. Sponsored by the Northwest Screenwriters Guild. Victory Studios, 2247 15th Ave. W., 206-282-1776. $10 (suggested donation; free for NWSG members and local film students). 7:30 p.m. Fri., April 1.
Garden Sustainability Symposium Bastyr University hosts this daylong parade of workshops on such timely topics as drought-tolerant plants, climate change, and making the most of minimal moisture. Sponsored by the Northwest Perennial Alliance. 14500 Juanita Dr. N.E., 206-390-2073. $60. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., April 2.
Queer Youth Forum Mayor Greg Nickels, SPD Chief Gil Kerlikowski, and ex–Real World housemate Danny Roberts (who is openly gay and now lives in Seattle) are among the guests of honor at this daylong forum for young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. Meany Middle School, 301 21st Ave. S., 206-684-4514. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., April 2.
