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• Advanced Pasta Making Class: Ravioli | Monday, Oct. 9 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Collective Seattle, 400 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle | $35 | Learn how to make a variety of shaped and flavored pasta — as well as how to cook it perfectly al dente each time.
• “Alphaville” | Monday, Oct. 9-Wednesday, Oct. 11 | Times vary | The Beacon Cinema, 4405 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle | $12.50 | This kooky 1965 French film follows intergalactic hero Lemmy Caution as he works to save Alphaville from an evil computer.

• Hot Dog Pairing Party | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 6-7 p.m. | Here Today, 2815 Elliott Ave. #Ste. 101, Seattle | $40 | Hot dogs have never seemed so fancy with toppings like apricot + gochujang jam and skyline chili.
• Senior Table Tennis for Ages 50+ | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | Times vary | Old Redmond Schoolhouse , 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond | $4-$30 | Bring your own paddles or borrow one of the loaners on site — all experience levels welcome.

• Boys Like Girls: The Speaking Our Language Tour | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 7 p.m. | Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle | $35-$55 | Throw it away, forget yesterday. We’ll make the great escape at this alt band’s concert.

• Sips & Ships: Learn About Viking Boats | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Skål Beer Hall, 5429 Ballard Ave., Seattle | $10 | Learn everything from how longships were made, why they were able to sail across oceans and up rivers, and the differences in types.
• Capitol Hill Art Walk | Thursday, Oct. 12 | Times vary | Capitol Hill Neighborhood, 1635 11th Ave., Seattle | Free | Tour the neighborhood, meet artists, and maybe take home something new for your wall.

• Get your purple ready — the Big 10 Conference has revealed who UW’s opponents will be for the next five years as the football team makes its debut in the league. Home games in 2024 will include matches against Michigan, Northwestern, UCLA, and USC... so get ready.

• About half of Seattle elementary and K-8 schools have undergone class reconfiguration today in order to meet class size requirements. The school system said the change is routine, but several students will have new teachers or be a part of split classrooms with students in different grades. (Seattle Times)

• Seattle may not be considered the most fashionable city, but one of our local companies was just featured on the cover of British Vogue. One of Eighth Generation’s blankets was pictured covering actor (and Seattleite) Lily Gladstone who recently starred in the film adaptation of “Killers of the Flower Moon.” (Seattle Times)

• Amazon is moving ~1,000 of its workers currently based in Seattle to Bellevue while it works to complete its new office space on the Eastside. The first 19 floors of the 42-story skyscraper are complete, but plans for a second 31-story tower are still delayed. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is installing 2-hour paid parking on 15th Avenue East between E. Denny Way and E. Mercer Street, as well as the west side of 16th Avenue E. between E. Denny Way and E. Thomas Street. Work will begin tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 10) and take a few days to complete.

• This is definitely a PNW party. Introducing the first-ever North Bend Trail Fest, celebrating all things outdoors with trail races, rock climbing, mountain biking and more. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 14, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., at Torguson Park. Attendees can also expect live music, food trucks, and various lessons. (Seattle Times)

• If you’re ever feeling homesick whilst traveling Japan, you can find a piece of home in Tokyo’s Shibuya District now that Capitol Hill burger joint Lil Woody’s has a new spot there. The plan for the expansion began in March 2020, but was halted by the pandemic. (Capitol Hill Blog)

• More updates are coming to the Ballard Avenue Cafe Street this month. SDOT will slow down the speed limit, build better curbside access for freight and ADA parking, build more space for pedestrians, and add bike parking areas. (My Ballard)

• Hear this: The world’s first hearing aids featuring dual processing — and backed by cutting-edge German technology — were just unveiled. 385,000+ customers have transformed their hearing with double the power and double the clarity (plus: a 45-day, no-risk trial).*

• Did you know some foods contribute to unwanted pounds, especially around your midsection? Three common breakfast foods can act like glue and attract fat — this video explains how.*

• Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023 | Monday, Oct. 9 | 5-9 p.m. | Daybreak Cultural Center | Play a game of Bingo before dinner and a jam session with drums, rattles, and flutes (you’re welcome to bring your own).
• KEXP Special Programming | Monday, Oct. 9 | 3 a.m.-10 p.m. | Tune in to the local radio station for special guests and featured segments throughout the day.
• Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration | Monday, Oct. 9 | 1-5 p.m. | IslandWood, Bainbridge Island | See demonstrations of cedar weaving and learn a traditional drum song + dance in this educational event.