Pioneering creation

Where to find them

• Monster Dogs | This Capitol Hill street stand has been a late-night favorite for years — those dogs just hit different after Jell-O shots at Unicorn Bar.
• Dog in the Park | Find the family-owned business at the Space Needle, the Waterfront, and Westlake Park.
• Bigfoot Longs | The pop-up hunkers down at local bars like Mountaineering Club and lives up to its name — so bring an appetite.

• Seafair Summer Fourth | Tuesday, July 4 | 3-11 p.m. | Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle | Free | Seattle’s hugely popular Fourth of July event features a fully choreographed fireworks show with a musical score and lots of great views.

• Sound Journey Meditation 2023 | Wednesday, July 5 | 7:15-7:45 p.m. | Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way, Seattle | Free | The 30-minute session uses words and sounds to achieve inner calm — all ages welcome.

• 210 Seattle Night Market | Thursday, July 6 | 6-9 p.m. | 210 S. Washington St., Seattle | Free | Stroll through the pop-up shopping market after work and check out 15+ local artists, makers, and vintage curators.
• Le Tigre | Thursday, July 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle | $45-$52 | The New York indie group recently reunited to bring their fun brand of electro-rock on tour again.

• Bourbon + BBQ Summer Patio Pop-Up | Friday, July 7-Saturday, July 8 | 4-9 p.m. | Hearth Kirkland, 220 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland | Free | Enjoy a feast that represents different BBQ regions of the US alongside Washington-sourced whiskey cocktails.
• GreenStage Shakespeare in the Park: “Henry IV: Part 1" | Friday, July 7-Saturday, July 8 | 7-9 p.m. | Volunteer Park Conservatory, 1400 E. Galer St., Seattle | Free | “Methinks it were an easy leap” if you were to check out this production from Shakespeare’s historical catalog.

Virgin all day margarita

• 2 oz. Ritual Tequila Alternative
• 1 oz. orange juice
• 1 oz. fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz. simple syrup
• Lime slice

• A special summer edition of the Capitol Hill Farmers Market arrives next week. Shoppers can find the usual produce, pasta, meats, breads, flowers, and more each Tuesday from July 11 through September 26. The market is at East Barbara Bailey Way, same location as the Sunday version.

• Independence Day. America has been celebrating this day for 247 years, since the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on July 4, 1776. Round up the kids, friends, or just yourself and head to Seafair’s Summer Fourth and Seattle Center’s naturalization ceremony.

• Grab those Milk Duds and a cozy blanket — Seattle Parks and Recreation announced its Center City Cinema lineup of free outdoor movies at local parks. The first one up is “Life Aquatic” screening this Friday, July 7, 6-11 p.m. at Denny Park.

• In case you missed it, tolls on the 520 Bridge increased over the weekend. Weekday rates at peak times (7-10 a.m. + 3-7 p.m.) are $4.50 with a Good To Go pass and $6.50 by mail. On the weekends, the corresponding rates are $3.05 and $5.05 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Seattle Times)

• Do us proud, La Piedra. Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo will be Seattle’s lone representative at the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 11 at T-Mobile Park. Castillo was selected as a reserve for the American League squad.

• Have you voted for the Mt. Rushmore of Seattle Music yet? We narrowed down the list to 10 finalists and you can send us your four favorites until midnight tonight. Rock on.