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• Popcorn Workshop | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Seattle Children’s Museum, 305 Harrison St., Seattle | Free | Let the kids have snacky fun and learn few kernels of knowledge while they’re at it (recommended for ages 3-5).
• Port U: Airport 101 | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Sea-Tac Airport, 17801 International Blvd., Seattle | Free | Learn more about Sea-Tac’s latest projects and take a narrated bus tour of the airfield.

• An Evening with John Legend | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 7 p.m. | Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St., Woodinville | $140-$499 | The Grammy Award-winning singer’s voice is as silky smooth as ever.
• “Two Big Black Bags” | Thursday, Sept. 21-Saturday, Sept. 23 | 7-9:20 p.m. | West of Lenin, 203 N 36th St., Seattle | $5-$45 | In this stage drama, an Argentine war veteran takes an epic adventure from Seattle to South America after a lucrative discovery.
• Naomi Klein: “A Trip into the Mirror World” | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle | $5-$25 | The author discusses her personal experiences with an online doppeganger and the disorienting side of social media.

• Vinyl Delights with Coffee People Zine | Friday, Sept. 22 | 5-8 p.m. | KEXP, 472 First Ave. N., Seattle | Free | This art + live music show helps support your local creative baristas.
• Candle Making and Karaoke | Friday, Sept. 22 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Entity Candles, 8327 15th Ave. NW, Seattle | $75 | You can belt out “Candle in the Wind” and then craft your own in a hybrid event that should be totally lit.
• Arctic Monkeys | Friday, Sept. 22 | 8 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena, 334 First Ave. N., Seattle | $29-$115 | The alt-rock British band has been jamming since the early aughts with hits like “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor” (they’re right).

• More Than Pink Walk | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 9:30 a.m. | Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle | Donations suggested | Register on your own or join a team walking the zoo in support of the Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation.
• UW Football vs. Cal | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Husky Stadium, 3800 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle | $35-$195 | The No. 8-ranked Huskies are on a roll — still undefeated on the season.

• Snow way — the Seattle Department of Transportation is giving away free snow shovels this winter to those who agree to help their neighbors (particularly senior and folks with mobility issues) navigate storms. Register by Saturday, Sept. 30 if you want to join the program.

• The US Forest Service recently awarded Seattle $12.9 million to support the city’s tree planting and environmental justice efforts. Of the funds, $12 million will go toward urban forestry + job training and $900,000 will help develop the future Delridge Native Forest Garden in West Seattle.

• Seattle Councilmember Tammy Morales recently introduced legislation that would mandate sidewalk construction for major city road projects. If passed, any paving project costing more than $1 million would need to repair existing sidewalks or add at least one new sidewalk. (Seattle Times)

• Riding a wave of success, the King County Water Taxi will keep its midday and weekend service going through the winter. You can hop aboard from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday and weekends beginning at 8:30 a.m. Added taxi service started up while the West Seattle Bridge was closed. (Westside Seattle)

• We’re salivating now that Seattle’s Ltd Edition Sushi made the New York Times’ list of 50 restaurants they’re most excited about. Capitol Hill’s omakase spot opened in 2021 and made an impression for dishes like the “tender firefly squid” and tuna belly with soy milk and shio koji. (New York Times)

• Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley is hosting a benefit concert on Monday, Sept. 25, to support local trombonist legend Julian Priester who’s recovering from recent heart attacks. The 88-year-old was a fixture in the Seattle jazz community and played with the likes of Duke Ellington. He retired in 2011. (Seattle Times)

• The Huskies are a little banged up. UW’s starting center Matteo Mele and reserve cornerback Davon Bank suffered season ending injuries in a recent game against Tulsa. Coach Kalen DeBoer will have to shuffle the lineup for Saturday’s matchup against fellow Pac-12 squad Cal. (Sports Illustrated)

• The fam’s all here now. Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s “Northwest Trolls” installed his final wooden troll sculpture in the PNW outside the National Nordic Museum on Monday. Frankie Feetsplinter — what a name — joins four other local trolls in West Seattle, Vashon, Bainbridge, and Issaquah. (My Ballard)

• You’re invited to indulge in a day of shopping bliss as you uncover rare finds, local fashion, and curated items that capture the essence of Seattle’s creative scene at The Seattle Restored Fashion Market. The free event is happening on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1501 5th Ave. (RSVPs are encouraged).*

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• Menopausal symptoms can show up as early as your mid-30s. Test your hormones + walk through your results with a specialist with Wellcore’s $99 At-Home Assessment Kit.*

• Playing indoors at a local community center
• Reserving an outdoor court via the Amy Yee Tennis Center
• Scouting out nearby parks + playgrounds

• Hello fall, we’re glad you’re here. Six & Main has everything you need this season from refreshing cocktails to cozy candles. Shop fall essentials.

• Last week, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch 9 — which means you can get a great deal on the Apple Watch 8. Snag it for Amazon’s lowest price in 30 days.

• It doesn’t get more luxurious than the Drowsy sleep mask, which is silky smooth on skin and completely light-blocking for the deepest sleep.

• The Bentgo stackable lunch box includes two stackable containers, built-in silverware, and dividers to snugly fit food portions into individual compartments.