5 Things To Do Today: Free Family Fun Day, Banned Book Club, Teen's Photographer's Toolbox, Pairing with the Masters and Punch and Judy: 350 Years of Laughter

By Nikki Talotta on August 21, 2012

1. Westfield Mall in Olympia celebrates their last Summer Clubhouse Movie Day with a free showing of Clifford's Really Big Movie at 11:30 a.m. followed by free arts and crafts, snacks and fun activities. 625 Black Lake Blvd., Olympia.

2. Join this orgasmic book club reading books that have been banned or challenged. August's selection is The Color of Earth by Kim Dong Hwa, books available for purchase at King's Bookstore. Come join the discussion! Meet the third Tuesday of every month at Tempest Lounge. 7 p.m. 913 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, 253.272.4904. Must be 21 to go to Tempest or accompanied by an adult. Email sweet pea: events@kingsbookstore.com.

3. Main Library, Olympic Room Professional photographer Jesse Michener will demonstrate photography basics, including the use of lines, color, light, shadow, contrast, and texture to create eye-catching photographs. Teens will explore and photograph neighborhood locations downtown. During the second day, teens will learn how to use photo-editing software to tweak their photos and will leave with a printed copy. Lunch Provided. Ages 13 to 20. Free. Registration Required. Register online or call (253) 292-2001 ext. 1792, www.tacomapubliclibrary.org Today, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wed 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. 253.591.5661.

4. Book signing by the author of the new release, "Pairing with the Masters: A Definitive Guide to Food and Wine", by Certified Master Chef Ken Arnone and Master of Wine Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan.6 p.m., Garfield Book Company, 208 Garfield St S Tacoma, 253.535.7665.

5. First performed in England in 1662 as an Italian marionette show, Punch and Judy has evolved into the uniquely English puppet show that is still popular today. At the Fur Brigade of 1855, Fort Nisqually workers were treated to a Punch and Judy presentation by Aubrey Dean, a young man from London. Aubrey Dean was a uniquely talented and creative individual. Find out more about Dean and his life in the Punch & Judy Exhibit! Learn about his attempts to fly, how he danced his “pants off” and the comic way he performed for the amusement of others. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5400 N. Pearl Street 253.591.5339.