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• “Verdant forests just outside of the city, excellent food from cultures across the globe, cornucopia of fresh seafood, mountains mountains mountains!” — Amy K.
• “Not having to shovel snow.” — Sandra D.
• “The sports teams.” — Karen A.
• “Whenever I’ve been to Seattle, I make sure to visit Capitol Hill to mix and mingle with all of the artists, hipsters, local legends, and of course, the always-thriving LGBTQ community.” — Michael K.M.
• “I’m grateful for all our colors, never lacking blues and greens around here (even when the sky is grey).” — Britt T.
• “Grateful for the incredible diversity of this city and the amazing food, experiences and people that brings with it. The International District is just a special place that doesn’t always get the love it deserves. But you can find incredible food all over the city, from food trucks to high end restaurants.” — Emily P.

• “Thankful that I never have to dress up for any special occasion. Just wear a fancy flannel.” — City Editor Gabe
• “I’m thankful for the never-ending beauty this place seems to hold. I’m never not in awe looking out at the Puget Sound or up at the mountains.” — City Editor Alina

The original question

• Having the Puget Sound right at our fingertips?
• The beautiful Mt. Rainier we get to look at during sunny days?
• Professional sports teams that always keep us on our toes?
• A community that braces the quirkier parts of our personalities?
• Or, a climate that makes for the best IPA brewing in the world?

• Chelsea Handler: Little Big B*tch | Friday, Nov. 10-Saturday, Nov. 11 | 8 p.m. | Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle | $50.50-$120.50 | The raunchy comedian and talk show host rarely holds back on camera — imagine what she says on stage.
• “Love and Loss” | Friday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 12 | Times vary | McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle | $38-$210 | This mixed bill includes works about romance, Ukrainian wartime, and a new, never-before-seen piece from inventive choreographer Danielle Rowe.

• Oyster New Year 2023 | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 4-8 p.m. | Elliott’s Oyster House, 1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56, Seattle | $250 | Celebrate the peak of oyster season with fresh-shucked bivalves, wine, a live DJ, and a “most beautiful oyster” contest.
• Seattle Center Festál: Diwali | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 12-6 p.m. | Armory Food & Event Hall, 305 Harrison St., Seattle | Free | Celebrate the Festival of Lights with music, dancing, visual arts, a cooking demonstration, and more.
• Chappell Roan | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle | $30-$35 | This shooting star of a performer has a “super graphic ultra modern girl” theme for her Seattle show — expect local drag performers to also make an appearance.
• Live Lasers to the Music of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 9 p.m. | Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle | $12-$15 | Fast forward to 300 lasers later — you’ve enjoyed a live laser show to your fave tracks of T Swift’s latest re-release.
• Finnish Community Bazaar & Joulumarkkinat | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th St., Seattle | Free | Enjoy a lunch prepared by the Finnish Choral Society before perusing Finnish vendors.

• Death & Music | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 6 p.m. | The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle | $20 | Explore the intersection of death, mourning, and music in this performance featuring local artists like Shaina Shepherd and the Passenger String Quartet.
• Aqua | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle | $45.50 | We all know you’re a “Barbie Girl” — go sing it out with the rest of the Seattle dolls.
• “The Hitchcock Hotel” | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 7 p.m. | Can Can Culinary Cabaret, 95 Pine St., Seattle | $69-$799 | Have a scary good time with sultry musical performances inspired by classic spooky characters like The Addams Family and The Munsters.

• The City of Seattle Office of Housing is investing $1.96 million in the Homestead Community Land Trust to create 16 permanently affordable homes. The homes will be split between two sites — one in North Beach + Licton Springs and another at West Seattle’s North Admiral Project.

• Veterans Day (observed), a federal holiday commemorating people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Expect various closures related to the holiday, and help honor our military personnel by attending one of the events around the Seattle area.

• Watch out — Washington was recently ranked as the worst state for potholes in the US by USA Today. The determination was made using Google Search terms related to potholes from 2020 to 2023. But we can help you out if you happen to find one. (Seattle Times)

• Bellevue City Hall is hosting the “Anne Frank — A History for Today” exhibit on the first floor of its building until Wednesday, Nov. 22. The exhibit features 30 panels educating viewers about the Holocaust and the importance of human rights. (Downtown Bellevue Network)

• Beware local doctors — Washington apple growers are expected to produce about 30 million more cartons of apples this year than they did in 2022. The slump in the last two years came from 2021’s heat dome and 2022’s late spring. (My Northwest)

• Get those go-go boots ready — a new dance club has opened up in Capitol Hill. Massive is an LGBTQ+ and ally-focused music venue with futuristic decor. You can listen to its DJ mixes on SoundCloud or Spotify to help get in the mood. (Capitol Hill Seattle)

• Do you speak Mandarin or Cantonese? Many in Seattle do, it turns out. That’s because, combined, they’re the most spoken language group in Washington behind English and Spanish. Might be a good time to brush up with a class.

• Your new first drink of the night: ZBiotics, a probiotic engineered by PhD microbiologists to break down the byproduct of alcohol. Try it to wake up feeling refreshed tomorrow.*

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