Getting settled

• Unwritten rules of Seattle | If you’re moving in from out of town, here’s how to quickly blend in with the local population.
• Seattleite 101 | Looking to register to vote, learn more about local history, or sign up for a Seattle Public Library card? This is a good place to start.

Caffeine + snack breaks ☕

• Seattle coffee shops | Luckily for last-minute crammers, coffee is kinda our thing.
• Lunches for $15 or less | We know you’re on a budget, so check out these places for a low-cost meal when cafeteria food just isn’t hitting it.
• Our favorite restaurants | Or here are some really good recs for when the ‘rents come to visit.

Let loose 🎶

• Local music venues | Need to shake off those pre-exam jitters? Catch a show from any of these local music venues.
• 25 glorious parks to enjoy | Fresh air and exercise can be excellent de-stressors.
• Late night activities | A bar isn’t the only place you can have a little fun late in the evening, check out these other spots for evening fun that won’t require you to fork over an ID.

• Evening of the Equinox | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 6-8 p.m. | W Seattle, 1112 Fourth Ave., Seattle | Free | Celebrate the first day of fall by having your horoscope read by a local astrologer before enjoying cocktails curated for your sign.
• Happy Hour for Good | Thursday, Sept. 21, Thursday, Oct. 19 | 6-8 p.m. | Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St., Seattle | $50 | Enjoy cocktails, a light dinner, and live music on the dock to help benefit local charities.

• The Moth StorySLAM: Luck | Friday, Sept. 22 | 8-10 p.m. | Bloedel Hall at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle | $15 | Prepare a five-minute story about a time you’ve been lucky or listen to tales from other folks.
• Spirits of Sorrento: Astraea Gin | Friday, Sept. 22 | 6 p.m. | STELLA. at Hotel Sorrento, 900 Madison St., Seattle | $90 | Locally owned Astraea’s gins, are paired with dishes like oyster shooters and lemon olive oil cake.

• Plant Swap Seattle | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Fancy Plants Seattle, 5505 University Way NE, Seattle | $6 | Bring a plant, exchange it for another cool one, and share gardening tips with your new friends.

• Yoga + Wine at Prohibition Cellars | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Prohibition Cellars, 19501 144th Ave. NE, Woodinville | $20 | Enjoy the last day of the weekend with a 45-minute all-levels class before sipping on a glass of wine.

• Seattle City Council has voted to renew and enhance the Ballard Improvement Area and the Seattle Tourism Improvement Area located downtown. The areas — which help connect local biz and organizations — will receive more resources as a result.

• Country music star Kane Brown announced that he will perform a show in T-Mobile Park on Aug. 16, 2024 for his “In the Air” tour. Mariners season ticket owners have first dibs on tickets, but they’ll open up for general sale on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m.

• Sound Transit will rush to retrofit new flooring after discovering loose tiles at the soon-to-open South Bellevue Station. The agency will begin installing the new platform tiles early next year since the temporary Eastside-only service is due to launch in March 2024. (Seattle Times)

• Supporting nonprofits is so in right now. September’s Bellevue Fashion Week announced that it raised $105,000 for KidsQuest Children’s Museum and Treehouse. Since its inception 18 years ago, the annual event has collected $1.5 million for local organizations. (Downtown Bellevue Network)

• Hope you’re thirsty. Booze subscription service Fruit Wine Company will open its first shop in Bellevue’s Spring District at the end of September. The store at 1950 130th Ave. NE plans to offer a variety of vino paired with music selections. (Downtown Bellevue Network)

• South Park’s Lowercase Brewing will create a new “macro-style” lager for folks who aren’t interested in IPAs or other craft brews. The team was inspired to create something local since Rainier’s operations have long left town. (Eater Seattle)

• Plant new trees in areas that need them most and maintain existing canopy throughout the city
• Help connect youth with future environment-related employment
• Spruce up the Delridge Native Forest Garden