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• After Hours: Summer Fling | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle | $39 | Grab a drink and dance to live music from the Sunset Grooves while seeing what the aquarium’s fishy residents do at night.
• Movies at Marymoor Park: “The Princess Bride” | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond | $10 | “As you wish” — the 80s classic with all the memorable lines is best seen on the big screen.

• Seattle Design Festival Closing Party | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | 723 First Ave., Seattle | $25 | Join other architect + design nerds for a night celebrating the theme of “CURIOSITY.”
• Pop Goes Pink! | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 7-10 p.m. | WNDR Museum, 904 Alaskan Way, Seattle | $32 | Your job is just “party” at this Barbie-themed blowout flashing back to the year 2000 with Y2K crafts, glitter tattoos, costume contests, and more.

• Downtown Art Walk | Friday, Aug. 25 | 5-8 p.m. | Hotel Monaco, 1101 Fourth Ave., Seattle | Free | Cruise 10+ stops around downtown and gaze upon the works from local talent.
• Funny Finish: Bo Johnson | Friday, Aug. 25 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Warr-King Wines, 19501 144th Ave. NE, Woodinville | $25 | Check out a standup set from this nationally renowned comic as you sip on some vino.
• KUOW’s “Seattle Now” | Friday, Aug. 25 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle | $15-$20 | KUOW podcast host Trish Murphy discusses the state of Seattle music from the perspective of local artists and organizations.

• Sensory-Friendly Morning | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 8-10 a.m. | MoPOP, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle | Free | Enjoy free access to the museum’s exhibits with lowered volume and light levels before doors open to the public.
• White Center Block Party | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 11 a.m. | 16th Avenue SW, Seattle | Free | The neighborhood’s rocking summer party features drag shows, wrestling, breakdancers, beer gardens, and food from the likes of TOMO and Bok a Bok.
• Ed Sheeran: +-=÷x Tour | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 6 p.m. | Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle | $49-$149 | The ginger pop star known for hits like “The Shape of You” loves a good math symbol.

• Local developer Ilahie Properties is working on a big project near Seattle Pacific University. The company plans to build 300,000 sqft of office space and two hotels between 603 and 1051 W. Ewing St. over the next 10-15 years. Right now, the 4.6-acre site sits mostly empty. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Fill up those mugs — Stoup Brewing will open its new Capitol Hill location today at 3 p.m. The beermaker is taking over the space formerly occupied by Optimism Brewing at 1158 Broadway. Going forward, Stoup plans to have the taproom open every day at 12 p.m.

• Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center scientist and LGBTQ+ advocate Stephaun Elite Wallace has died at the age of 45. In addition to his work at Fred Hutch, Stephaun was also a leader in the local house-ballroom scene, a competitive art form combining dance and runway poses. (Seattle Times)

• Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder announced two upcoming solo shows at Benaroya Hall: Monday, Oct. 23 + Tuesday, Oct. 24. Proceeds will benefit the EB Research Partnership, a nonprofit Eddie co-founded to help find a cure for Epidermolysis Bullosa. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 25, at 10 a.m.

• Top UW Huskies running back Cameron Smith will miss the entire season with a lower body injury. The sophomore — who scored 13 touchdowns last year — suffered the injury in a recent practice. UW begins the season at home on Saturday, Sept. 2, against Boise State. (ESPN)

• Heads up, Bainbridge bikers — construction on a new walkway at the ferry terminal will temporarily close bike access to the ferry’s car decks. The disruption is scheduled from Thursday, Sept. 7 through Wednesday, Sept. 13. Walk-on service will still be allowed during that time. (Seattle Bike Blog)

• What’s a colorful box doing in Occidental Square? Why it’s a “Subway Cipher Art Installation” that mimics old school, New York graffiti art in honor of Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary. The mobile work arrives courtesy of Friends of Waterfront Seattle and Vivid Matter Collective.

• Alert the kids — the new play area at B.F. Day Playground at 4020 Fremont Ave N. is now open. Little ones can hop on several “nature play” features like balance beam logs, a wood seesaw, and mushroom-topped stools. There’s also an educational panel about animal tracks.

• Demolition is winding down in West Seattle for Alki Elementary School. As redevelopment details continue to be hashed out, classes for the school will take place at the former Schmitz Park Elementary on a temporary basis, starting this fall. (West Seattle Blog)

• Time to get that grime off your hood. Seattle’s Brown Bear is offering free car washes this Thursday, Aug. 24 at all of its tunnel wash locations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to celebrate the company’s 66th anniversary. In 2022, Brown Bear washed 33,692 cars for the occasion.

• A pair of custom Stuart Weitzman heels with the city’s skyline that looked good as new
• A Blackie the Bear Beanie Baby
• A CD of the “Titanic” film soundtrack
• Governor Gary Locke’s inaugural address in 1997, autographed
• A Seattle SuperSonics “Bring on the Noise” banner (we still miss those guys)

• Ready to tailgate? Our online shop, Six & Main, has you covered. Spice up your game-day burgers with Spicewalla’s 3-Pack Grill Lovers Collection.

• Find your new favorite scents this fall from our candle brands such as Wixology and Corridor Candle Co. Shop now at Six & Main.

• Socks mysteriously eaten by your washing machine again? Yeah, us too. Try these women’s no-show socks — a bestselling sock with 50,000+ five-star reviews.

• These pop-up soccer goals make the most of time outdoors with the kids or grandkids. Easily set them up, then just as easily put away and store.

• The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.