Wednesday, Feb. 10 >>>

1. Russian animation master Yuri Norstein will discuss and screen his work in Olympia. His films Hedgehog in the Fog (1975) and Tale of Tales (1979) were voted the best animation films of all time by international juries in Los Angeles, Tokyo and Zagreb. 7:30 p.m., $5-$10, The Evergreen State College Communications Lab Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia. For more info click here.

2. Watch us love you for joining Love Tacoma at the Adriatic Grill.  Let's also love the delicious sampling of Mediterranean and Italian cuisine Adriatic Grill has to offer and sample their wines at discount.  5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 4201 South Steele Street, Tacoma

3. Young Professionals Network will be meeting at Varsity Grill.  Information about YNPN, a Nintendo Wii, fun door prizes, and lots of great networking opportunities will be available to folks between the ages of 22-39.  Older than 39?  I say go and stalk them. $5 donation and great happy hour deals. 5:30-8:30 PM  1114 Broadway, Tacoma

4. The Press Coffeehouse and Lounge holds an open mic at 7 p.m.  Coincidentally, it's also "Wine Wednesday," meaning house wine is $3 a glass.  Go ahead and down a few before your open mic - you're going to need the liquid courage. 406 Washington St. SE, Olympia

5. The Urban Onion inside the Historic Olympic Hotel happily welcomes all fans and admirers of the very handsome guitarist and singer, Bruce Haasl.  If you're not an admirer yet, you'll catch our drift once you go check him out. 8 p.m. 116 Legion Way, Olympia