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• Pop-up Roller-Skating Rink | Wednesday, July 12-Saturday, July 15 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Occidental Square, 117 S. Washington St., Seattle | Free | Roll with your buds downtown — skates are available to borrow.
• BECU Outdoor Movies: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” | Wednesday, July 12 | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond | $10 | If you haven’t seen this wild Oscar-winning action-drama yet, there’s no time like the present.

• 2023 Jamfest | Thursday, July 13 | 5-8 p.m. | Wing Luke Museum, 719 S. King St., Seattle | Free | Enjoy an evening of live performances by local BIPOC musicians, performers, and artists in historic Maynard + Canton alleys.
• “Fireflies” Paint and Sip | Thursday, July 13 | 7-9 p.m. | The Heart Gallery Paint and Sip, 625 SW 153rd St., Burien | $40 | Get some summery artistic inspiration as you drink and mingle — canvas and other supplies are included.

• Ballard SeafoodFest | Friday, July 14-Saturday, July 15 | Times vary | Ballard Neighborhood, 2208 NW Market St., Seattle | Free | The nearly 50-year-old celebration is back with music from the likes of Nite Wave and Shaina Shepherd, arts vendors, a beer garden, skateboarding — and, yes, seafood galore.
• An Evening with Cowboy Junkies | Friday, July 14-Saturday, July 15 | 8 p.m. | Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St., Seattle | $37-$60 | You may remember this 90s psychedelic alt-rock band from hits like “Sweet Jane” — they’ll get you into a mellow mood.

• Awe Walk | Saturday, July 15 | 10 a.m. | Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Dr. E., Seattle | Free | Practice noticing your surroundings with openness and surprise through this lightly guided, mile-long amble through nature.
• Feed The People Fest | Saturday, July 15 | 2-11 p.m. | 836 S. Kenyon St., Seattle | Free | Grab savory + sweet bites from a variety of food vendors while listening to live music and doing a little sidewalk shopping.

• Score one for the Eastside. Former Seahawks players Kam Chancellor and Richard Sherman are opening a new sports bar in downtown Bellevue called Legion. No opening date has been revealed yet for the lounge at 700 Bellevue Way NE, which is named after their defensive unit the Legion of Boom. (Downtown Bellevue Network)

• If possible Seattle school closures concern you, there’s an opportunity to give feedback coming soon. Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is hosting five in-person meetings about district planning Tuesday, Aug. 8-Tuesday, Aug. 15 and an online meeting Tuesday, Aug. 29. Look for an RSVP link on the SPS site next week.

• The 2023 MLB All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park electrified a capacity crowd last night. Mariners legends Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez threw out the first pitch, while two of the team’s All-Stars, George Kirby and Julio Rodríguez, got solid playing time. The National League beat the American League, 3-2.

• Ready, players? A new West Seattle arcade plans to open next Monday, July 17 at 2758 Alki Ave. SW featuring old school games, pinball machines, dance challenges, carnival contraptions, and more. Don’t bring any coins — everything will operate through a card system. (Westside Seattle)

• The City of Kirkland just opened a new bike and pedestrian bridge that connects the two ends of the 5.75-mile Cross Kirkland Corridor path. Now folks can get from Totem Lake and all of its businesses to the rest of town without having to traverse the busy intersection at Totem Lake Boulevard.

• We’re wishing a speedy recovery to Madonna, who had to postpone her “Celebration” world tour — including two upcoming Seattle dates — due to a medical issue. There’s no word yet on when the Climate Pledge Arena shows in July will be rescheduled, but the singer plans to start touring again in the fall. (KIRO 7)

• The U District is buzzing over new coffee shop Konbit Cafe at 4518 University Way NE. On the menu are caffeinated brews and savory puff pastries from Haiti, with some proceeds going to its charity work. This Friday, July 14, the cafe will also be offering 30% off your first drink if you mention the U District Partnership.

• Wakanda forever — video game giant Electronic Arts (EA) opened a new studio in Seattle called Cliffhanger Games that’ll soon work on a “Black Panther” title. The studio will specialize in big budget action-adventure games with a team of industry vets who have worked on “God of War” and the “Halo” franchise. (GeekWire)

• Othello Square’s Orenda development is among the world’s most outstanding affordable housing projects, according to the US Green Building Council. The seven-story mixed-use building includes low-flow fixtures and landscaping that minimizes water needs, in addition to other energy-efficient features. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Broncearse. Start using it in conversation in three weeks.*

• It’s the last day of Amazon Prime Day. Shop the deals, including 30% off the TV that looks like a picture frame on your wall.*

• Creating a new west end of Pier 59 with Puget Sound views
• Expanding the Salish Sea education + conservation programs
• Transforming Pier 60 into a living habitat for local coast animals, shorebirds, and fish

• Keep crumbs and messes under control with the iRobot Roomba that empties itself — it’s $400 off (yes, you read that right).

• Bread makers are making a comeback, and we totally get why (read: soft, warm, homemade bread). Snag the Hamilton Beach Bread Maker that’s $34 off.

• Customize tees, pillows, and totes with the Cricut Heat Press Machine’s pro-level heat-transfer that lasts through repeated washes. Get it while it’s 20% off.

• Keep comfy and cool this summer with wear-anywhere black running shorts, discounted down from $24.99 to $18.39.