Plus, Lumen Field has revealed its menu for Seahawks home games this season.
 
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🎮 Time to level up

Time to level up: a Guide to PAX West 2023
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Whoa — hope your thumbs are ready for all of this action. | Photo via PAX West
Jump for joysticks — PAX West is ready to play again. The final boss-sized expo at Seattle Convention Center will celebrate video + tabletop gaming culture with demos, panels, tournaments, and colorful cosplay throughout Labor Day weekend. Passes start at $71.

Be sure to peruse the full schedule + keep an eye out for booths from local indie producers like tinyBuild + Ska Studios.

But in case you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the options, here are some top events to get your head in the game.
 
Events
Friday, Sept. 1
  • Washington State Fair | Friday, Sept. 1-Sunday, Sept. 24 | Times vary | Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup | $12-$60 | Enjoy rides, rodeos, rowdy concerts, and really big fried food on sticks.
  • Waterfront Block Party 2023 | Friday, Sept. 1 | 1-8 p.m. | Waterfront Park Seattle, 1401 Alaskan Way, Seattle | Free | Get Labor Day weekend off to a lively start with music, parades, kid-friendly crafts, and lots more in various locations on the Waterfront.
Saturday, Sept. 2
  • Bumbershoot | Saturday, Sept. 2-Sunday, Sept. 3 | 12:30-11:30 p.m. | Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle | $75 | The classic Seattle summer festival is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary with live music from acts like Band of Horses, art + food vendors, robots, tattoo artists, and more.
  • Lid I-5 Walking Tour: Downtown Study Area | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Downtown Seattle, 703 Marion St., Seattle | Free | This one’s for our city design nerds — learn about Seattle’s unique topography and what it would mean to add land bridges over I-5 downtown.
  • Volunteer at 21 Acres: Farm Stewardship | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | 21 Acres Center for Local Food and Sustainable Living, 13701 NE 171st St., Woodinville | Free | Help support the local food system by gardening, assisting with farm projects, or building habitats for animals.
Sunday, Sept. 3
  • Fundamentals of Making Sushi Rolls | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Location announced after booking, Seattle | $115 | Learn how to roll your own sushi while you enjoy a four-course meal that includes three rolls and miso soup.
  • Mad Scientist Drink Fusion Lab: a Mocktail Focused Workshop | Sunday, Sept. 3-Sunday, Sept. 24 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Greenfire Loft at Melrose Market, 1531 Melrose Ave., Seattle | $35-$68 | Experiment with your own mad, non-alcoholic concoctions in this guided class.
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News Notes
Eat
  • Touchdownnnn for snacks. Lumen Field has launched a new culinary program that will showcase the works of ~40 local restaurant partners during Seahawks games. Look for items from spots like Emma’s BBQ, Maria Luisa Empanadas, and the Pastry Project at the stadium this season.
Traffic
  • The Seattle Department of Transportation has decided to speed up its plan to install leading pedestrian interval signals across the city. These crossing signals give pedestrians a head start to cross traffic before cars are given a green light. They’ll will be installed at 100 locations before the end of 2023.
Closed
  • After just a few months in business, Georgetown burger shack Pig Iron has closed. The restaurant received praise from local food critics for their flavorful sandwiches, but the owners are deciding to focus on their space next door, Slim’s Last Chance. (Eater Seattle)
Cause
  • Locally based nonprofit KD Hall Foundation and the American Red Cross are partnering to host a blood drive to support sickle cell research. The drive will take place on Thursday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the KD Hall Foundation at 2100 24th Ave. S. (South Seattle Emerald)
Coming Soon
  • Give this a listen — a new cocktail bar designed for audiophiles is in the works for Ballard. Shibuya Hi-Fi will move into The Cedar Room’s old spot at 4912 Leary Ave. NW, creating a swanky space inspired by Tokyo’s Shibuya district with lots of vinyl records. No opening date has been announced. (My Ballard)
Real Estate
  • The cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, and Redmond are hosting a symposium about the state’s Clean Buildings Act for real estate owners and building managers. The free half-day event will take place on Monday, Sept. 28 at the Meydenbauer Center. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Sports
  • Can’t get enough pickleball? Seattle Parks and Rec will host a weekend-long pop-up event called Pickleball For All with free clinics, round-robin matches, and games for people who use wheelchairs. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 16 + Sunday, Sept. 17 at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Vine Street.
Traffic

🚗 Steering clear

How to avoid Labor Day traffic headaches
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This season has been the Washington State Ferries’ busiest since 2019. | Photo via WSDOT
As the last major holiday weekend of the summer, Labor Day is filled with folks trying to soak up the sun. As a result, traffic is a bit... well, you know.

If your plans include travel, here are a few things to keep in mind to your trip go more smoothly.
  • According to Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) predictions, traffic will be at its worst between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. this weekend along all major highways and interstates.
  • WSDOT has a real-time map that shows you the conditions of the roads.
  • Sea-Tac Airport expects to be ~18% busier than it was on Labor Day in 2022. Make sure you’re prepared.
  • Some Washington State Ferry routes are running with fewer boats, so expect delays during peak times as ~400,000 people are expected to make crossings.
  • Most importantly, stay safe.
Shoutout
Happy birthday, SEAtoday member Hayden McAfee. We hope your special day (September 2) is filled with your favorite things in Seattle! — SEAtoday team
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Alina
From the editor
Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to get one last blast of warm air. It looks like things will start to cool off pretty quickly now with highs in the 60s for most of next week.
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