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CAPITOL HILL—It's opening night for Seattle Beer Week and the Elysian's 16th birthday: tapping of the official SBW 2012 beer, Split Shot, happens at 6PM. [EaterWire]
CAPITOL HILL—Rumba, a new rum bar from Tango's Travis Rosenthal is slated to open next door to the restaurant on East Pike. Look for a late summer open. [CHS]
WALLINGFORD—Sutra, an excellent vegetarian restaurant, offers a cooking class this Saturday, May 12th from 10:30am-1:30pm for $75. [EaterWire]
GREENWOOD—Brunch to benefit 826 Seattle, the local chapter of the children's literacy nonprofit founded by author Dave Eggers, happens this Saturday May 12th for $50. Mingle with 12 Seattle authors, eat, and have a mimosa. [PhinneyWood]