Marcie Sillman's weekend culture picks May 24-27

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. A three-day weekend often invites us to head out of town, but for those who choose to stay in the city limits, KUOW’s Marcie Sillman has a few suggestions to help round out your calendar - including the weekly Seattle International Film Festival picks.

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ATURDAY, May 25 SIFF: “Who Let the Dogs Out,” an exploration of the disputed origins of the Baha Men’s ubiquitous song. 3:30 p.m. Shoreline Community College

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UNDAY May 26 SIFF: “Patrinelle: The Total Experience.” World premiere documentary about Seattle’s Patrinelle Wright, founder and director of the acclaimed Total Experience Gospel Choir. SIFF Egyptian Theatre 4:00 p.m., repeats Monday 5/27 3:00 p.m. at SIFF Uptown

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UNDAY May 26 SIFF: “N. Scott Momaday: Words from a Bear,” a portrait of the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and champion of Native American oral traditions. SIFF Uptown, 5:30 p.m.

Find the full SIFF schedule of films and special events here.

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RIDAY-Monday, May 24-27 48th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival, Seattle Center. This year’s festival offers a special cultural focus on youth arts.

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ATURDAY, May 25 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Cornish Playhouse: Youth Voices Showcase

3-5 p.m., Cornish Playhouse: Massive Break Challenge, presented by Massive Monkees and Arts Corps 4-5 p.m. Mural Amphitheater, Northwest Tap Connection

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ATURDAY, May 25 9 a.m. -2 p.m., Port Townsend Farmers’ Market presents the Artisan Food Festival

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UNDAY, May 26 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Historic Fairhaven Festival, Bellingham