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Relocated Exhibit Wing Luke Museum's "Executive Order 9066: Fifty Years Before and Fifty Years After," an examination of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, finds a new home at the Central Library. 1000 Fourth Ave., 206-386-4636. Free. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Through Sat., May 28.
Election Reform Meeting BlackBoxVoting.org activist Bev Harris, profiled in Seattle Weekly last year, joins attorney Paul Lehto for a discussion of electronic voting and other imperfections in the election system. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Democratic Club of Seattle (but intended as a nonpartisan forum). College Club, 505 Madison St., 206-283-0725. $12. 5-7:30 p.m. Wed., May 4.
Health Lecture Naturopath Patrick Bufi of the Northwest Natural Health Specialty Care Clinic addresses the complex relationship between Western and alternative medicines. (RSVP required.) Gilda's Club, 1400 Broadway Ave. E., 206-709-1400. Free. 5:45-8 p.m. Wed., May 4.
Bob Dylan Lecture In conjunction with EMP's ongoing Dylan exhibit, artistic director Bob Santelli discusses the singer-songwriter's key albums The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan and The Times They Are A Changin'. Experience Music Project, 325 Fifth Ave. N., 206-367-5483. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed., May 4.
Water Forum Northgate's Natural Health Center hosts a Q&A about the quality of our most common beverage. 8401 Fifth Ave. N.E. (#102), 206-523-4890. Free. 7 p.m. Wed., May 4.
Hot Spots in Our World The University of Washington–sponsored lecture series continues with "Global Food: Multinational Corporations vs. Local Control in the U.S. and Canada," presented by Branden Born of UW's Canadian Studies Center. UW campus (call 206-897-8939 for exact location and to register). $15. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed., May 4.
Meet the Mammals The biweekly lecture series at the Burke Museum concludes with "Human Heritage: The Diversity of Primates and Our Place in Nature." 17th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 45th Street, 206-543-9681. Free (preregistration required). 7-8:30 p.m. Wed., May 4.
Bob Vandenbosch The University of Washington chemistry and physics professor describes the effect of El Niño on West Coast butterflies. Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St., 206-364-4935. Free. 7 p.m. Wed., May 4.
Publishing PanelSeattle Times publisher Frank Blethen joins ex-Slate publisher Cyrus Krohn, small-press poetry publisher Charles Wright, and former Chicago Reader publishing director Jane Levine for a discussion of the publishing industry. Moderated by outgoing Town Hall director (and Seattle Weekly founding editor) David Brewster. Downstairs at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-652-4255. $5. 7:30 p.m. Wed., May 4.
Conference: "Islam, Asia, Modernity" The University of Washington hosts a series of lectures and panels on the challenges currently facing the Islamic world. Panel topics include "Asian Islam and the Politics of Knowledge" and "The Crisis of Masculine Identities in Post-Soviet and Post-9/11 Muslim Asia." (Visit http://depts.washington.edu/asiaismo for a full schedule of events.) UW Kane Hall (various rooms), 206-543-4800. $15 (includes all events). 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Thurs., May 5-Sun., May 8.
Space Day The Museum of Flight hosts a collection of exhibits related to space exploration. 9404 E. Marginal Way S., 206-764-5700. $14 ($13 seniors, $7.50 youth; free admission from 5 to 9 p.m.). 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs., May 5.
David Broder The longtime Washington Post columnist joins Seattle Times publisher Frank Blethen for a conversation about partisan politics, Social Security, and the U.S. media's coverage of political issues. Sponsored by CityClub. Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Ave., 206-682-7395. $45 ($35 CityClub members; both fees include lunch). Noon-1:30 p.m. Thurs., May 5.
Maureen Clemmons The independent scholar, who believes wind power was involved in the construction of Egypt's pyramids, explains that theory as well as her upcoming attempt to build a full-scale pyramid in Mexico using kites. Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., 206-764-5700. $14 ($13 seniors, $7.50 youth). Noon and 7 p.m. Thurs., May 5.
Perry Lorenzo Seattle Opera's education director discusses the cultural context of Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffman, which the company is producing this month. Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 206-386-4636. Free. Noon-1 p.m. Thurs., May 5.
Park Dedication Celebrate the reopening of Beacon Hill's recently renovated Benefit Park with a stroll around the central plaza or a tumble on the play equipment. 9320 38th Ave. S., 206-332-9900 ext. 13. Free. 5:05 p.m. Thurs., May 5.
Madeleine Albright The first female Secretary of State delves into her new memoir, Madam Secretary, and addresses the political concerns of the day in an onstage interview hosted by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. 1301 Fifth Ave., 206-389-7247. $50. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs., May 5.
Donald Kennedy The science writer and biologist, also a former FDA commissioner, examines the tense relationship between scientific advancement and homeland security. UW Kane Hall (Room 110), 206-221-7642. Free (ticket required). 6 p.m. Thurs., May 5.
Alternative Health Fair Organized by local vegan baker and yoga teacher Jill Abraham, this event includes remarks from author Howard Lyman (Mad Cowboy: The Cattlerancher Who Won't Eat Meat) and yoga master Aadil Palkhivala. South Lake Union Park, 806 Terry Ave. N., 206-251-8818. $5 (suggested). 6:30 p.m. Thurs., May 5.
Exploring Our World The University of Washington–sponsored science lecture series continues with "AIDS Treatment in Africa: Obstacles and Opportunities," presented by UW physician and health professor Steve Gloyd. UW Kane Hall (Room 130), 206-543-0540. Free. 7-8:15 p.m. Thurs., May 5.
