Festive weekend at Burien and Seattle Center

Sep. 25, 2021 at 8:47 pm Updated Sep. 25, 2021 at 9:14 pm

Joyas Mestizas, a youth folklorico dance group, prepare for their performance at B-Town Fiesta in Burien Town Square on Saturday. The event included music and dance, vendors and food, and a beer garden. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)

Italian greyhounds are part of the all-Italian dog show in Fisher Pavilion on Saturday. The free Italian Festival continues Sunday at Seattle Center. From left, Siggy, Rainbow and Lily at the 34th festival in the series. The event includes cooking demonstrations, music and dance, a grape stomp, a Bocce tournament, an art show and more. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)

Frida Kahlo, left, and Selena are hand-painted on garments from Mexico for sale at the B-Town Fiesta on Saturday in Burien. The tops sell for $50 each. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)

Ferraris, the famous Italian sports car, are on display at this years Italian Festival at Seattle Center. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)

Paul Ostler is the musician behind the tuba as he and Bonnie Birch of La Mezzanottte Duo play traditional Italian music on Saturday at Seattle Center. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)

Arthur Avanesyan’s toss is off the mark, but his next one went into the “oven” as Frisbees replaced dough this year at the Italian Festival at Seattle Center. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)

This year’s pizza toss is with Frisbees, not dough, and Robert Faine successfully sends one into the”oven” to win a prize. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)

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