Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 5

1. Happy Free First Friday (which should be a national holiday, IMHO). Participating museums include and  in Bellevue. The First Friday lecture at , 510 Bellevue Way NE, where Join Michael Cooper, whose exhibition “A Sculptural Odyssey” is on view at BAM July 12 - October 9, speaks about his work and his background as an artist.

2. Looking for a family activity that combines story time with fun in nature? Check out  today at 11 a.m., where families look, listen and create at the park during an hour of stories and activities with a park ranger at . Today's book is "A Log's Life" by Wendy Pfeffer. The activity costs $2 per participant (parent and child must register). 

3. Another one for the family: Join , 13131 NE 20th St, for painting and story time together today, Friday, Aug. 5, at 10 a.m.

4. Want a little nightlife, minus the cover charge? Check out Bosnian-born guitar player Amir Beso at , 600 Bellevue Way NE, for the first time strumming out his heartfelt Balkan-inspired blues. 

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