The views from UW’s campus are simply breathtaking. | Photo by @rc3_p0
Hey, got any room on that futon? The University of Washington begins its fall semester on Wed., Sept. 28 + expects to welcome about 7,200 new students — one of the biggest freshman classes in UW history. Wowza.
With Huskies already moving into campus housing, the time is right for a cram session on how families can help their totally amazing scholars settle in after leaving the nest. Wait, give us a sec — anyone have tissues? We’re just so proud. 😭
UW Surplus Store | 4515 25th Ave. NE | In the know Huskies hit up this shop that reuses unwanted items from the college’s various departments at a discount. Open to the public on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Caffeine + snack breaks ☕
Cafe Solstice | 4116 University Way NE | This super relaxed shop is great for a study group — or just to chat up new classmates.
Mr. West Cafe Bar | 2685 NE Village Lane | With a robust breakfast, lunch + dinner menu, this is a versatile spot if the fam needs a post-moving day siesta.
Off the Rez Cafe | 4300 15th Ave. NE | Seattle’s first Native American food truck has a shop inside the Burke Museum with delectable fry bread tacos — make a day of it.
Mark your calendars 🗓️
Dawg Daze | Through September | Various locations | First year students can snag discounted tickets to a Huskies game or the Woodland Park Zoo while checking out other family-friendly campus activities.
Journey Through the UW Libraries | Ongoing | Various locations + virtual | The self-guided tour of spectacular, Hogwarts-like spaces is open to anyone, but students can win a $20 e-gift card if they complete it during Dawg Daze.
Fall Fling | Mon., Sept. 26, 3-7 p.m. | HUB Lawn | There’ll be live music all afternoon — and probably lots of frisbee throwing.
Use the links below to unpack this with current or aspiring Huskies in your life.
Tchaikovsky Pathétique Symphony | Fri., Sept. 23 | 12 p.m. | Benaroya Hall | $25+ | Relax in the afternoon with the master composer’s final completed symphony. 🎶
West Seattle Wine Walk | Fri., Sept. 23 | 5-9 p.m. | Various locations, starting at 4526 California Ave. SW | $35 | Now that the bridge is open, it’s time to party with sips from 16 local wineries. 🍷
Saturday
UW vs. Stanford | Sat., Sept. 24 | 7:30 | Husky Stadium | $35+ | The Huskies hope to go undefeated on its four-game opening homestand, but they face a fierce West Coast rival. 🏈
House of Spirits: Casa Vega | Sat., Sept. 24 | 6:30 + 9 p.m. | DAR Rainier Chapter House, 800 E. Roy St. | $59+ | Enjoy a night of creepy magic, tarot readings + “haunted” cocktails in a striking space. 👻
Sunday
Kevin Smith, “Clerks III": The Convenience Tour | Sun., Sept. 25 | 6 p.m. | The Neptune Theatre | $30+ | Hear from the legendary indie filmmaker as he introduces the newest sequel to his 1990s slacker hit. 🎬
Capitol Hill Farmers Market | Sun., Sep. 25 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | E. Barbara Bailey Way | Free | Stock up on seasonal produce and enjoy a soothing cup of cider. 🍎
Fancy Cafeteria | Sun., Sept. 25 | 7 p.m. | Here - After, The Crocodile | $12 | No warmed-up pizza here — this musical improv builds a full story using suggestions from the audience.
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Most robotic automation is complex and expensive, but Ally Robotic’s programming-free robots represent a step forward for affordable automation. | Photo provided by Ally Robotics
The year is 2022. Robotics company CEO Mitch Tolson is tasked with automating production in a popular fast food chain— and he invents a new type of robot to do it.
It’s not science fiction — Ally Robotics has created a first-of-its-kind scalable robot that bypasses the need for programming and learns by watching humans work.
Seattleites are invited to invest in robotic technology (a $114 billion market)beforeit rolls out across agriculture, construction, and manufacturing industries — the investment deadline is Thurs., Sept. 29.*
Get ready to hit the links, Eastsiders — golf-themed bar Flatstick Pub is planning a new location at the Redmond Town Center. The spot will open either by the end of the year or in early 2023, joining outposts in South Lake Union + Pioneer Square. ⛳ (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Real Estate
Feel those chills? According to a new analysis by Redfin, Seattle’s housing market is cooling off faster than anywhere else in the country amid rising mortgage rates + economic uncertainty. The report factored in metrics like price drops, supply, and pending sales from February to August. 🏘️ (Redfin)
Outdoors
After seeding Seattleites’ green dreams for almost 35 years, City People’s Garden Store in Madison Valley may have to close. With the shop’s lease up in December + the property set for redevelopment, City People’s owners are currently on the hunt for a new location. (KING 5)
Ranked
Sip-a-dee-doo-da — WalletHub recently listed Seattle as the second best coffee city in the US, behind San Francisco. Categories in the rankings included average price of a cappuccino, coffee manufacturers per capita + presence of coffee-centric events. ☕ (WalletHub)
Opening
Oh, high there — new pot shop Forbidden Cannabis Club is opening tomorrow in the Central District at 2413 E. Union St., taking over the former Ponder spot. This is the franchise’s first location in Seattle, following stores in Carson, Okanogan, Mount Vernon, Lacey + Olympia. 🍁 (Capitol Hill Blog)
Development
Put on those hard hats, Shoreline. Construction is about to starton a new multifamily development at 18553 Eighth Ave. NE near the future Light Rail station. Thesix-story Kinect project will include 240 apartment units, parking + 2,000 sqft of retail space. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Arts
Have a masterpiece to show off? Seattle Public Library’s Southwest Artist Showcase starts Mon., Oct 2 and it’s open to anyone in the West or Southwest Seattle area. Those who want to contribute can bring up to two pieces of art to the Southwest Branch at 9010 35th Ave. SW from Wed., Sept. 28-30 — no entry fee or judges. (West Seattle Blog)
Holiday
Sundown on Sunday marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. People who observe this holiday typically enjoy apples and honey in hopes of having a sweet new year. It runs until the evening of Tues., Sept. 27. Shana Tova! (That’s Hebrew for “Have a good year!”)
Community
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Shop
Time to feel the fall breeze + enjoy the autumn leaves with the Fall For Your City Sale happening now on Six & Main, SEAtoday’s online shop. Take 20% off the entire Fall For Your City Collection now through Sun., Sept. 25.
Wellness
We’ve all been there — trouble falling and staying asleep is infuriating. Your mind races, you toss and turn, and the harder you try, the harder it is to drift off.Healthycell is a new, drug-free, pill-free sleep supplement to help you fall asleep faster, sleep deeply + wake up refreshed.Use code 6AM for 20% off.*
Travel
Our jaws dropped when we saw the views from this cabin in Crook County, OR(~4 hours southeast of Portland). Listed for an average price of $249/night, we don’t know if we’re headed for the hot tub, porch hammock, or outdoor fire pit first.*
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Those who want to spruce up their homes (or dorms) with plants for the fall season have lots of options around town. Here are a few suggestions:
🪴 Philodrean Pink Princess | Pricey but pretty, the Colombian native is easy to care for + looks great on a sill. | Get it atPlant Daddyin Wallingford
🪴 Zamioculcas Zamiifolia (“ZZ Plant”) | If you’re looking for something funky but hearty, the South African succulent “thrives on neglect” — aww, it could use an ego boost.| Get it at Glasswing Greenhouseon Capitol Hill
🪴 Goldfish Plant (“Candy Corn”) | These lil’ fellas are known for their colorful guppy-shaped leaves — although we dig the sweet nickname, too. | Get it atThe Plant Store in White Center
THE WRAP
Today’s issue was written by Gabe
Editor’s pick: Now that there’s a little nip in the air, I know what y’all are thinking — where do I stand on the pumpkin spice culture wars?
Let’s just say I may have had a pumpkin-flavored doughnut recently, but I also seek out the equally autumnal cardamom latte with hints of clove at Moonshot Coffee on occasion. Gotta play both sides.
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