Coffee: The World in Your Cup has just opened at the Burke Museum. A world commodity with a long history, this favorite world beverage is fully explored in the exhibit.

Travel Circle, a place to talk travel with others, is at the Good Shepherd Center, Room 202, Monday, February 2nd from 7.30-9pm. Sponsored by Hostelling International, this free event is open to all travelers.

Karlson/Gray Gallery on Whidbey Island welcomes Freeland painter Lawrence Stapleton in his first one-person show the month of February. If your in Langely in March you may want to check out their Armchair Traveler show then.

Official Pacific Northwest Rain Celebration, a fine February event, is on Saturday the 7th at 11am in Fairhaven, Bellingham. Bring your rain gear, rain poetry, and rain predictions.

The Northwest Flower and Garden Show, the 18th – 24th, is a great way to beat the winter doldrums.

The Pacific Northwest YoYo Championships is at the Seattle Center February 18th if flowers aren’t your thing.