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• Meet Jewell Loyd | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 4-7 p.m. | Fred Meyer, 12221 120th Ave. NE, Kirkland | Free | The Seattle Storm’s five-time All-Star will be signing autographs and taking pics for a promotional event around the protein drink OWYN.
• Pumpkin Swim | Wednesday, Nov. 1 + Friday, Nov. 3 | Times vary | Ballard Pool, 1471 NW 67th St., Seattle | Free | After a hard-working month, pumpkins can use a dip — this public swim features gourds floating in a heated pool.

• 43nd Seattle International Comedy Competition | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 8-11 p.m. | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle | $20 | This stand-up contest features 18 shows across 24 days with $16,000 in prize money on the line.
• “Fun Home” | Thursday, Nov. 2-Sunday, Nov. 5 | Various times | Cornish College of the Arts, 1000 Lenora St., Seattle | $25-$32 | The musical adaptation of Alison Bechdel’s acclaimed graphic novel is a gut-wrenching family tale — with belly laughs, too.

• Intimate Concert on a Historic Steamship | Friday, Nov. 3 | 7-10 p.m. | The S.S. Virginia V Steamship, 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle | $28 | Tour a boat built in 1922 while enjoying music from PNW bands on the dock.
• “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” in Concert | Friday, Nov. 3-Sunday, Nov. 5 | Times vary | Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle | $52-$182 | A screening of the magical saga’s sixth movie gets a live soundtrack courtesy of the Seattle Symphony.

• A Creative Journey of Birding | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Kenmore Camera, 6708 NE 181st St., Kenmore | Free | Learn ethical practices about photographing birds + wildlife while upping your visual skills.
• Diwali at The Bellevue Collection | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Bellevue Square, 575 Bellevue Square, Bellevue | Free | Enjoy live performances, henna, and crafts in the lead-up to the Festival of Lights.
• P-Lo Presents the Very Good Food Tour | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 3-6 p.m. | Kilig, 710 Eighth Ave. S., Seattle | Check out Bay Area musician P-Lo, who’s stopping by chef Melissa Miranda’s new restaurant for an event filled with tunes + tasty bites.

• Randy Feltface | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 8 p.m. | Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle | $25-$30 | The bizarre-yet-hilarious purple puppet/comedian from Australia has an act that would make Gonzo jealous.

• James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Thierry Rautureau has died at the age of 64 after a battle with an autoimmune disease that affected his lungs. Known as the “Chef in the Hat,” Rautureau became a local culinary legend for popular restaurants like Rover’s and Luc, which mixed French cuisine with local ingredients.

• Seattle is working on a 20-year vision for the Northgate neighborhood that will help shape public services, transportation, housing, land use, and more. You can participate in the process by taking an online survey before Jan. 31, 2024. The finalized plan is expected in mid-2024.

• The Port of Seattle plans to allocate an additional $1.1 billion over the next five years on Sea-Tac Airport projects. Efforts include the C Concourse expansion and south satellite terminal upgrades. The added funds would be earmarked for 2028. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• New Vietnamese restaurant Xóm is now open at Capitol Hill’s Chophouse Row. The menu includes pho + banh mi with creative twists — plus entrees like Bun Dau Mam Tom. Owner Cuong Nguyen has decked out the place with lots of greenery and imported furniture from Vietnam. (Capitol Hill Seattle)

• In 2023’s first College Football Playoff rankings, UW lands at No. 5. The Huskies are undefeated, but are still ranked outside the top four teams that would qualify for the playoff if the season ended today. There are four more games to go, including a matchup vs. USC on Saturday. (ESPN)

• Walk this way — the new Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge on Seattle’s waterfront will open on Mon., Nov. 6. The elevated pathway connects First Avenue to the newly rebuilt Colman Dock ferry terminal. Demo + removal of temporary bridge begins Friday.

• Marysville aerospace company Gravitics is having a blast designing a space module that has four times as much room as those currently in orbit. Its aim is to lead the next stage in space exploration through the creation of longer term habitats for astronauts. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Calling all Sasquatch hunters. U District movie shop Scarecrow Video is attempting to build the world’s largest collection of Bigfoot-related cinema, and we are here for it. The fur-lined, giant foot-shaped display has 277 titles. (The Stranger)

• Hey, you never know — a Seattlite won $50,000 in the Powerball lottery after purchasing a ticket at his local Safeway. The unnamed winner celebrated by finishing a home renovation project with his wife. He also plans to help boost his son’s college fund. (KOMO News)

• The West Seattle Youth Lacrosse Club is hosting a free, all-ages intro session for boys + girls this Saturday, Nov. 4. Those interested can RSVP at the club’s official site and show up to the Hundley Playfield from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (West Seattle Blog)