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• Make It Work on Mondays | Monday, July 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Sassafras, 2307 First Ave., Seattle | $50 | This upcycle-focused sewing class includes a refresher on basics and all the equipment you need — bring your own clean fabrics.
• Wine Education Class: Wines of Greece | Monday, July 24 | 7-9 p.m. | Red Wine Bar & Craft Beers, 321 Ramsay Way, Kent | $30 | Take a Hellenic journey to see all the underrated wines Greece has to offer due to the country’s diverse terroir.

• Chalk Art Festival | Tuesday, July 25 | 12-4 p.m. | Issaquah Community Center Green, 301 Rainier Blvd. S., Issaquah | Free | Bring the kids for this family-friendly artsy activity and chalk one up for summer fun.
• Tea Shop Chess Club | Tuesday, July 25 | 5-8 p.m. | Friday Afternoon Tea, 4228 Stone Way N., Seattle | Free | All skill levels are welcome to play some chess, drink great tea, and meet new friends — checkmate.

• Food Truck Fest | Wednesday, July 26 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Westlake Park, 401 Pine St., Seattle | Free | Grab lunch from any of the five local trucks while enjoying free live music and games.
• Trails for Tails | Wednesday, July 26 | 4-7 p.m. | Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle | This leisurely one-mile loop with food, games, and prizes is hosted by the Seattle Humane Society — pet food donations accepted.
• B. Dylan Hollis | Wednesday, July 26 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Elliott Bay Book Company, 1521 10th Ave., Seattle | Free | TikTok sensation B. Dylan Hollis talks about his first cookbook, “Baking Yesteryear,” which covers great dishes of the 20th century — and some that haven’t aged so well.

• Summer Nights on the Terrace | Thursday, July 27 | 4-8 p.m. | MOHAI, 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle | $10-$12 | Enjoy a rooftop happy hour, reduced admission to the museum, and music by local duo Bob & Sheldon.
• Seattle Art Fair | Thursday, July 27-Saturday, July 29 | Times vary | Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle | $35-$65 | Art lovers, rejoice — the city’s major showcase for modern and contemporary works is back.
• Tears for Fears | Thursday, July 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena, 334 First Ave. N., Seattle | $29-$399 | “Shout, shout, and let it all out” as the hit-making English pop band takes the stage on their “Tipping Point Tour: Part II.”

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• This is a state of grace — Taylor Swift brought a record-breaking crowd to Lumen Field this weekend. The 72,171 fans in attendance for Saturday night’s show on her Eras Tour was the largest in stadium history, besting U2’s 360 Tour in 2011 by 2,000 people. (Seattle Times)

• An effort to save a double-trunk Western red cedar tree in Wedgewood gained some more traction recently. The Snoqualmie Tribe filed paperwork to designate the tree as an archaeological site to prevent a housing developer from removing it. The City of Seattle is in conversation with the tribe about its concerns. (Seattle Times)

• You can soon stroll down Octavia Butler Avenue in Lake Forest Park. The road located on 37th Avenue between NE 165th and 162nd streets pays tribute to the famous sci fi author who once lived in the neighborhood. The naming ceremony takes place Saturday, July 29. (KUOW)

• Vince Dunn is sticking around. The Seattle Kraken have re-signed the skilled defender to a four-year contract extension worth $7.35 million per year. Dunn was the team’s MVP last season and ranked in the top 10 for goals, points, and assists among all NHL defensemen.

• Get on the bus, Gus — the Waterfront’s free shuttle service has started up again after taking a pandemic hiatus. You can hop aboard at any loading zone along its route from the Space Needle to the Chinatown-International District from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The shuttles run every 15 minutes. (MyNorthwest)

• Speeding right along, Greater Seattle Partners is planning a new accelerator program for the city’s exporters. Fifteen Seattle area companies will take courses this fall on how to increase sales in international markets. Applications to take part in the first cohort close Aug. 15. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Bruce Lee’s widow Linda Lee Caldwell and dozens of fans recently gathered at the legend’s gravesite in Capitol Hill to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. The Hollywood star — who spent his formative years in Seattle — passed away on July 20, 1973 at the age of 32 and was laid to rest at Lake View Cemetery. (Seattle Times)

• Nerd alert — Seattle was ranked as the No. 2 city in North America for tech talent, according to a report from global commercial real estate service CBRE. The report took into account factors like graduation rates and concentration of tech jobs, particularly the ~113,000 software developers + programmers in Seattle. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is trying out a new, three-month drug overdose response pilot program. The initiative expands SFD’s existing Health One unit with responders that not only address emergency medical needs, but also provide services or referrals for support. (International Examiner)

• Matthews Beach Park has been closed for the rest of the summer due to high bacteria levels. However, Seattle Parks and Rec has opened Magnuson Park swimming area for the rest of the summer to compensate. The Magnuson beach is lifeguarded every weekday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.