Where to go

• Roozengaarde | 15867 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon | $15 | Photo ops include a whimsical, full-sized windmill and 30 acres of tulip fields.
• Tulip Town | 15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. | $15 | Wander the rows of tulips or partake in the marketplace, wine + beer garden, and trolley tours — and bring the pup.
• Garden Rosalyn | 16648 Jungquist Road, Mount Vernon | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. | $12 | Six acres of tulip fields have been shaped into designs like stars and animals
• Tulip Valley Farms | 15245 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon or 12637 Pulver Road, Burlington | 9 a.m.-10 p.m. | $12+ | Choose between one of two farm locations (or enjoy both) where you can pick your own bouquet, wander the flowers at night, take a painting class, and more.

When to go

• Cake Dance: An Evening of Black Dance in the Tradition of Cakewalking | Tuesday, Apr. 4 | 4-6 p.m. | Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave., Seattle | $25-$50 | Learn about the history of the phrase “cake walk,” watch local and national Black dancers, and try to win a cake from local bakeries.
• The Moth StorySLAM: Clean | Tuesday, Apr. 4 | 8 p.m. | Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle | $15 | Prepare a five-minute story about tidying up or listen to squeaky clean tales from others.
• “Hairspray” | Tuesday, April 4-Sunday, April 9 | Times vary | Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle | $35-$150 | You can’t stop the beat of these talented performers as they roll the hit Broadway musical into town.

• Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Taylor Swift | Wednesday, Apr. 5 | 6:30 and 9 p.m. | Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle | $30-$65 | Experience the sensational pop star’s music in a whole different light — just bring some tissues.

• Spring Market and Art Exhibit | Thursday, Apr. 6 | 5-9 p.m. | Pacific Commercial Building, 220 Second Ave., Seattle | Free | Peruse the works of more than 25 artisans from the city program Seattle Restored and grab a bite from Garzón Latinx Street Food.

• Gracie Abrams | Friday, Apr. 7 | 8:30 p.m. | The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle | $29.95 | This 23-year-old pop star’s music is for all the broken-hearted souls out there.

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• Popular Ballard brunch destination Watson’s Counter has closed its 15th Avenue NW location. Owner James Lim said he’s moving to another location, but will wait to announce more information when the process is further along. (My Ballard)

• Oh, sweet — San Francisco-based chocolate company See’s Candies will be opening a new Kirkland storefront at 11900 NE Village Plaza, Suite 156. The grand opening is on Saturday, April 22 beginning at 10:30 a.m. where attendees can get a free gift with purchases of $35+ or enter a raffle for free lollipops for a year.

• Bummer... While “The Last of Us II” video game is set in Seattle, the majority of the HBO TV adaptation for the second season will be filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia. However, the first season was praised for its close scene-by-scene adherence to the PlayStation game, so still look out for likely shots of local landmarks when the season releases in 2024 or 2025. (My Northwest)

• Bellevue-based dumpling brand Xiao Chi Jie announced that it’s adding movie star Simu Liu as Chief Content Officer as it expands. The brand — now named MìLà — will appear in local stores like QFC and Metropolitan Market later this month. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
• A Seattle-based defense technology accelerator has joined a select NATO network addressing global security challenges. The Pacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center is among the first in the US to join the network that includes 91 test centers across Europe. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• The Washington State Spring Fair has two new big exhibits in store for attendees — a live jungle animal show and a BMX/skate showcase. The fair runs from Thursday, April 13 through Sunday, April 16 in Puyallup at the Washington State Fair Events Center. (My Northwest)

• Washington farmers had a juicy grape-growing season last year. In 2022, they harvested 240,000 tons of grapes, making it the most fruitful season since 2018. Cabernet sauvignon remained the most popular varietal with 67,000 tons harvested in total. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• The most polished organizational item in your kitchen: the Fellow Atmos Coffee Canister, which not only looks great but keeps coffee fresh by sucking oxygen out of the jar. Pro tip: You can use it to store any snack and it will stay fresh longer.