The rules + details:

• NHL Preseason: Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers | Monday, Oct. 2 | 7 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena, 334 First Ave. N., Seattle | $20-$540 | Get a glimpse on how the team is shaping up before the puck drops for realsies.
• The Beginning of Us: National Geographic Live | Monday, Oct. 2-Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle | $25-$44 | Journey into the Cave of Bones with paleoanthropologist Lee Berger to discover humanity’s earliest history.

• Break-even Bottle | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 4-9 p.m. | The Cottage, 10029 NE 183rd St., Bothell | Free | Try a taste of a rare libation as the bar sells small pours from a special bottle until it’s all gone.
• Coheed and Cambria | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 7 p.m. | Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S., Seattle | $45 | Did you know that this band not only rocks hard, but they have their own coffee brand? How Seattle appropriate.

• Derek Hough: Symphony Of Dance | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7 p.m. | Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle | $45-$120 | Watch the famous “Dancing With the Stars” performer strut his stuff with other ballroom pros.
• An Evening with Mossback’s Northwest | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7-8 p.m. | Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle | Free | Whipsmart local historian Knute Berger celebrates the new season of his podcast diving into the PNW’s past.

• Family Skate Night | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 5-7 p.m. | Southgate Roller Rink, 9646 17th Ave. SW, Seattle | Free | Local youth nonprofit Atlantic Street Center organizes a rocking + rolling event with music, food, and retro vibes.
• Atsuko Okatsuka: Full Grown Adult Tour | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 8 p.m. | Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle | $25-$45 | This hilarious comic is known for her viral TikTok videos that co-star her grandma.

• The King County Library System (KCLS) received a $133,252 federal grant to develop a Climate Action Plan over the next two years. Funds will go toward efforts like reducing energy usage and establishing carbon neutral practices. KCLS was the only library system in the US to receive the grant. (Seattle Weekly)

• A downtown office building built 50+ years ago recently finished a major refresh. The multimillion dollar renovation for Plaza 600 at 600 Stewart St. added a ground-floor bike storage area, an expanded lobby with a natural wood arch, a terrazzo floor, and other upscale amenities. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• The Mariners were eliminated from the MLB playoff race after a loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Now that the season is over, the club will take some time to reflect on how to improve for next year. Let’s hope they keep the home run tridents.

• This is a big-time bummer for Aerosmith fans. Singer Steven Tyler injured his larynx, forcing the band to cancel all of its upcoming concerts this year, including one planned for Climate Pledge Arena in November. The shows will be rescheduled for 2024, but no further details were announced. (Seattle Times)

• Meat lovers have a new restaurant to orbit around. Burger Planet is now open in White Center at 9614 14th SW. In addition to sizzling patties, the food truck‘s permanent space features video games, Star Wars-themed decor, and local beer on tap. (White Center Now)

• 47% — that’s the percentage of Seattle’s population who have never been married, according to recently released US Census data. The number represents a record high for the city and a 3% increase from the 2021 estimate. We can still plan our dream wedding, though. (Seattle Times)

• Wanna weigh in on a new neighborhood greenspace? Seattle Parks & Recreation seeks your input on the West Seattle Junction landbanked site development. There’s an in-person meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, to discuss the project at 40th Avenue SW, with work planned for next year. (West Seattle Blog)

• Look for new signage around Ballard’s Healthy Street on 17th Avenue NW. The Seattle Department of Transportation has been installing permanent concrete-based signs and painted curb spaces at each intersection. Expect construction between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the area this week. (My Ballard)

• Add this one to your book club’s list. UW senior Sujin Witherspoon has a YA novel coming out next year called “Bingsu for Two.” The plot involves two teens who start up a fake online romance in order to keep their Korean cafe afloat. Awww. (International Examiner)

• Talk about building a good rep — the Seattle Convention Center ranked No. 9 on the Wall Street Journal’s list of best convention centers in the US. The publication made its grades based on factors like available space, proximity to arts + entertainment, and overall walkability. (Wall Street Journal)

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• An expanded lobby to accommodate larger events and a new concession area
• A multi-purpose studio available for classes, rehearsals, and short-run performances
• A redesigned auditorium with improved sightlines + accessibility (there’s a new elevator to the second level)
• Environmentally friendly features like rooftop solar panels