What’s on display

• “Homeschooled” | Friday, Feb. 9 | Times vary | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle | $7-$14 | This documentary about homeschooled teens prepping for prom is part of the Children’s Film Festival Seattle.
• Wine & Whine+ | Friday, Feb. 9 | 8 p.m. | a stir, 818 E. Pike St., Seattle | $15 | Enjoy chill vibes with a DJ spinning dancehall, R&B, and afrobeats tunes as you sip on a little vino.

• Columbia City Farmers Market | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Columbia City Farmers Market, S. Edmunds St. + 35th Ave. S., Seattle | Free | Shop for fresh late-winter produce and get ingredients to make a nice chili for the Super Bowl.
• The Soul of Seattle | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 6-10 p.m. | Block 41, 115 Bell St., Seattle | $125-$225 | Sample food and drinks from the likes of Communion, Boon Boona, Island Soul, and other local Black-owned businesses.
• The Temptations and the Four Tops | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 8 p.m. | Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle | $35-$150 | “Get ready,” R&B fans — it doesn’t get any more iconic than these two groups.
• Brazilian Carnaval 2024 | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 8 p.m. | The Crocodile, 2505 First Ave., Seattle | $30-$40 | The thirty-year-old Seattle production has a “Samba” theme this year with musicians and dancers honoring Brazil’s famed festival.

• Super Bowl Viewing Party | Sunday, Feb. 11 | 3:30 p.m. | Clock-Out Lounge, 4864 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle | Free | The lounge will open early for the big game — a good excuse to try out pizza at the new location of Stevie’s Famous.
• Max Amini Live in Seattle! | Sunday, Feb. 11-Monday, Feb. 12 | Times vary | Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland | $45 | The Iranian-American standup comedian will crack you up with quips about the immigrant experience, awkward dating experiences, and more.
• Be Mine Run | Sunday, Feb. 11-Monday, Feb. 12 | 7-11 p.m. | Virtual | $18 | Run one mile or up to a marathon anywhere you want in Seattle to raise money for Heart to Heart International, a nonprofit that distributes hygiene kits for home-bound individuals.

• Art of the Espresso Martini | Monday, Feb. 12 | Times vary | Starbucks Reserve Seattle Roastery, 1124 Pike St., Seattle | $95 | Learn to mix a delectable coffee cocktail as an expert guides you through a curated flight paired and with light bites.

• Northwest Flower & Garden Festival | Wednesday, Feb. 14-Sunday, Feb. 18 | Times vary | Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St., Seattle | $13-$27 | Discover 20+ stunning display gardens, attend 96+ seminars with global gardening luminaries, and more at the ultimate celebration of spring and gardening.*

• Seattle plans to launch the city’s first freight-and-bus only lanes along King County Metro’s Route 40 with an aim to reduce traffic times. The lane accommodating vehicles like garbage trucks that are over 26,000 pounds will run along Westlake Avenue N. Completion for the one-year test program is scheduled for 2025-26.

• Organizers for the Queer/Pride Festival announced the event’s 2024 lineup. Headliners for the fest from Queer/Bar and its Capitol Hill sibling venues are Tegan and Sara, Santigold, Rico Nasty, and Perfume Genius. Tickets are on sale for the festivities that kick off June 28.

• The Asian Counseling Referral Service’s food bank in the Chinatown-International District lost more than 2,000 pounds of perishable items after a recent power outage. But the community has already donated ~$3,000 to help the organization recover — and you can contribute, too. (KING 5)

• Singapore-based online fast-fashion giant Shein plans to open a fulfillment and logistics office in downtown Bellevue by the end of the year. Shein is a retailer geared toward younger shoppers that’s recently expanded its US presence. (Seattle Times)

• Portland-based startup Bold Reuse is expanding to Seattle with plans to partner with Seattle Public Schools and open a large dishwashing facility in the CID. The company attempts to cut waste with resuable containers that are regularly collected and sanitized. (GeekWire)

• Feeling shellfish? State Rep. Mike Chapman of Port Angeles recently sponsored a bill that would declare the razor clam Washington’s official state clam. The legislation is being held up, though, in part from geoduck fans that would rather see their favorite clam recognized. (Seattle Times)

• Popular Capitol Hill wine bar La Dive is expanding to Queen Anne. The owners plan to open a new spot with a similar menu at 532 Queen Anne Ave. on Feb. 13. La Dive QA will also have a speakeasy called Rich Rich in the back offering high-end pours and a clubbier scene.

• One development company has switched up plans for a major Bellevue project. Instead of constructing an office tower, Fana Group of Cos. submitted plans for a 27-story, 400-unit mixed-use building at NE Eighth Street and 106th Avenue NE. Skanska is working on a nine-story office tower next door. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• New concession station the Kite Cafe will take off at the Golden Gardens Bathhouse in May. Seattle Parks & Recreation chose the counter service vendor to set up shop after requesting proposals last fall. On the menu will be East Coast-style sandwiches, sandwiches, and snacks.

• Planning to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday? Stream it with a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription — get 30 days free with code GOAT.*

• We’re excited to share that 6AM City, our parent company, closed its Series A funding round led by the media company, TEGNA. This partnership means continuing to deliver the same hyper-local news and events while expanding our reach to new readers and communities. Learn more.