Plus, the Northwest Chocolate Festival is this weekend.
 
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What would give someone bad luck in Seattle?
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Our moody winters are breeding grounds for all kinds of superstitions. | Photo by @pyromahn
Uh oh — if the idea of Friday the 13th makes you a little uneasy, now may be a good time to stock up on good luck protections like four-leaf clovers and salt.

The second Friday the 13th of the year is next week. While the occasion happens every ~212 days, this one feels particularly ominous since it falls during the haunting month of October.

Superstitious folks all know that walking under ladders — which supposedly stems from Ancient Egyptian beliefs — and breaking mirrors (a Grecian concern) cause misfortune. But what Seattle-specific actions would bring about bad luck to locals?

Would it be opening an umbrella when it’s only sprinkling outside? Eating a Seattle dog sober?

And alternatively, what could a Seattleite do to right the problem and bring good luck into their lives: Don a rally shoe? Say Pike Place (without the ‘s) three times in a row?

Let us know your thoughts and we’ll share our collaborative guide for navigating local superstitions on Friday the 13th. You know, just in case you need it.
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What sort of action would bring a Seattleite bad luck?
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Events
Thursday, Oct. 5
  • Nordic Knitting Series with Allyce Wood | Thursday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 8 | Times vary | National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St., Seattle | $85-$90 | Join the fiber artist for any one of the classes she’s offering in Nordic knitting design.
  • Science and a Movie: “Chasing Steve” | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle | $5 | Watch this documentary about aurora chasers and then chat with local scientists about the film.
Friday, Oct. 6
  • Murder, Madams and Mayhem: A Walking Tour | Friday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Nov. 11 | Times vary | Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St., Seattle | $30 | Learn about Seattle’s most chilling characters on this guided tour through downtown Seattle.
Saturday, Oct. 7
  • Stravinsky’s “The Firebird” | Saturday, Oct. 7-Sunday, Oct. 8 | Times vary | Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle | $35-$145 | Enjoy the dramatic score from the famous Russian ballet, inspired by Slavic folkloric tales of a bird with glowing feathers.
Sunday, Oct. 8
  • Norway’s Mayflower: the Sailing of the Restauration | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 1-4 p.m. | Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th St., Seattle | $10 | Learn about the beginnings of Norwegian emigration from the editor-in-chief of the Norwegian American newspaper and a representative from Bergen Place in Ballard.
  • Considering the Mushroom | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 3-5 p.m. | The Heart Gallery Paint and Sip, 625 SW 153rd St., Burien | $40 | Sip a lil’ wine and paint a lil’ mushroom.
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News Notes
Biz
  • Something big’s tappening in the local beer world. Redmond’s esteemed 30-year-old brewing company Mac & Jack’s has been sold to Seattle-based beverage company Ackley Brands. Though the deal is still hop-level fresh, there are no signs of major changes coming to Mac & Jack’s.
Civic
  • The City of Seattle has updated its Storefront Repair Fund eligibility requirements to now include nonprofits instead of just small businesses. The fund is intended to help owners repair storefronts that have been damaged by vandalism.
Eat
  • Ready for another round of Seattle Restaurant Week (SRW) deals? Start making a battle plan for your evening meals now that the list of participating restaurants has been released. Fall’s SRW runs Oct. 22-Nov. 4 with restaurants like Kricket Club and Palace Kitchen on its list.
Development
  • In a change of plans, an upcoming mixed-use, three-skycraper development in Bellevue intends to offer housing instead of office space in one of its towers. The Cloudvue development also replaced plans for a performing arts center with a grocery store. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Ranked
  • The Mariners might not be in the playoffs, but fans definitely showed support this year. The club’s 2023 attendance ranked 10th among the 30 MLB teams and increased 16.2% over last season’s total. T-Mobile Park averaged 33,215 fans per game. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
PlanAhead
  • Passionate about sweets? Milk Bar owner Christina Tosi will have a meet + greet at the dessert shop’s Bellevue’s Nordstrom location on Oct. 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. Fans can purchase Tosi’s new book, have it signed, and make friendship bracelets at the event. (Downtown Bellevue Network)
Arts
  • The City of Seattle has opened its Arts in the Parks Grant submissions for 2024. Grants are available to both new and established festivals that promote cultural participation + diversity, build community, and activate local parks. Submissions are due at 5 p.m. on Nov. 7.
Travel
  • How does Going work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and get notified when flight deals to over 900 destinations are 40-90% off.*
Food

🍫 Let’s get chip-faced

Go cocoa-nuts: the Northwest Chocolate Festival is here
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At the Northwest Chocolate Festival, you’ll get to see how cacao nibs get turned into the delectable delicacy we all know and love. | Photo via @visitbellevue
Is there any event that sounds as decadent as the Northwest Chocolate Festival? Surprise — it’s in our own backyard.

The two-day all-things cacao festival is taking place Saturday, Oct. 7-Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. In addition to offering sweet samples from 100+ global brands, the festival has a variety of sugary educational events.

Here are a few that we’re excited about:
Day and weekend passes are on sale starting at $16.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Alina
From the editor
We know Friday the 13th gets a bad rep, but did you know that the first-ever Sonics regular season game was held on Friday, Oct. 13, 1967? The first Bumbershoot festival (it was called the Festival ’71 back then) was also held on Friday, Aug. 13, 1971. So, don’t get too down in the dumps about the day.
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