We here at Seattlest have been seeing more shows than ever lately, so to help you keep up with the best theatre, dance, and performance, we've started running down the weekend's best shows every Thursday, with info on tickets, show times, and reviews. OPENINGS ACT kicked off their annual production of A Christmas Carol last Sunday, and last night Seattle Rep's You Can't Take It With You opened (both reviewed tomorrow). Plus, this Friday the holiday theatre ...

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Space Barley is finally ready for humans. The grain was kept aboard the ISS for 5 months in 2006 and the beer was made from barley that descended from that batch. The Japanese company Sapporo provided the original seeds that eventually produced 100 liters and will be holding tasting parties at their six factories in January. About 60 people will be selected by lottery to attend the event. The project was designed to come up ...

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