⛴ About that funky look

• The new fast foil ferry is expected to require less than one-third of the normal energy current vessels use.
• The hydrofoil system makes much less noise than typical ships (ideal for the orcas and your conversations) and creates a much smoother ride. Those who normally feel a little seasick on boats shouldn’t have as much of a problem here.
• They should be able to make the crossing between Seattle and Bremerton in 32 minutes — on par with the current crossing time.

💰 More about the cha-ching, cha-ching

• Witches Tea | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 1 p.m. | Hotel Sorrento, 900 Madison St., Seattle | $75 | Dust off your pointy black hats for an afternoon tea featuring sandwiches, sweet treats, and alcoholic libations for fully-trained, adult witches.
• Nine Hats Wines Trivia | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Nine Hats Wines, 3861 First Ave. S., Seattle | $15-$65 | Think you know your alcoholic spirits? Test out your knowledge of beers, wines, and liquors for a chance at some prizes.

• Bauman’s x Schilling Cider and Cheese Pairing | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Schilling Cider House, 708 N. 34th St., Seattle | $33.85 | Celebrate National Cider Month with six curated cider and fromage pairings.

• Boo Seattle | Friday, Oct. 27-Saturday, Oct. 28 | Times vary | WAMU Theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle | $149-$219 | Break a sweat during two nights of dancing to electronic music superstars like Alesso, Armin Van Buuren, Steve Aoki, and Zedd.
• Poetry & Spoken Word Open Mic | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7-10 p.m. | Inside, 1313 Fourth Ave., Seattle | $5 | Meet other local poets and share some words that have helped to heal you.

• The Dope Show | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 8-10 p.m. | Halcyon Brewing Company, 8564 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle | $20-$25 | Giggle along as comedians perform one sober set before getting high and trying their routine again.

• Seattle’s really been hitting hard at show and tell lately. Five local companies had their products featured on Time Magazine’s “200 Best Inventions of 2023.” The technology mentioned ranges from tools for disputing medical billing errors to an at-home workout that uses electrical muscle stimulation. (GeekWire + Time Magazine)

• San Juan County is looking for feedback on its Destination Management Plan proposal that would create a new annual pass required for both residents’ + visitors’ cars, boats, and bikes to help support infrastructure needs. The passes, which would cost between $10 and $15, would operate like a Discover Pass. (Seattle Times)

• As if it weren’t already obvious, Seattle has the highest concentration of tech workers with highly valued, in-demand skills among other regions with at least 25,000 techies, according to a report by Cities on the Tech Frontier. Some of those in-demand skills include specialties like threat modeling and TypeScript. (GeekWire)

• Seattle is... kinda weird — and here’s proof. The Seattle Met has compiled a quick round-up of this season’s oddest news headlines. Get ready for a race full of hundreds of people in inflatable T-Rex costumers, a stand-off between dog poop waste removal companies, and more. (Seattle Met)

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