The home opener

• A ceremonial first pitch by Nelson Cruz, former Mariners player and seven-time All-Star
• The National Anthem sung by Death Cab for Cutie singer Ben Gibbard
• A special awards presentation recognizing Julio Rodríguez’s second Silver Slugger award
• Receiving a 2024 season magnetic schedule
• A pregame run around the bases by 11-year-old Make-A-Wish child Seton

T-Mobile Park cuisine

• Tamari Bar, an entirely new addition serving options like Katsu Curry Rice + Curry Donuts Dip
• Wild-Forged Berry Slab Pie, a Salt & Straw ice cream flavor made exclusively for T-Mobile Park
• Frosé slushies + Tofu Tots at Marination in the T-Mobile Pen
• Crab Pizza, a fan favorite during All-Star week, back on the menu at MOTO Pizza
• An “Ultimate Seattle Dog” from Hempler’s Sausage carts, featuring cream cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, and jalapenos on a freshly baked roll

• Norwescon | Thursday, March 28-Sunday, March 31 | Times vary | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport, 18740 International Blvd., Seattle | $40-$100 | This science fiction and fantasy conference features author Q+As, writing workshops, tabletop game sessions, and a masquerade ball.
• Moisture Festival Variete Performance | Thursday, March 28-Saturday, April 13 | Times vary | Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle | $32-$45 | The longtime vaudevillian extravaganza highlighting puppets, contortionists, and other quirky performers is back in a new venue.

• Spring Break Party and Silent Disco | Friday, March 29 | 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | W Seattle Hotel, 1112 Fourth Ave., Seattle | $15-$25 | Celebrate the beginning of spring and dance to a live DJ spinning EDM, hip hop, and house music.
• Black Punk Weekend | Friday, March 29-Sunday, March 31 | 9-11 p.m. | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle | $10-$100 | Centered around the documentary “Afro-Punk” and new book “Black Punk Now,” this weekend film fest features a variety of films within the genre, a Q+A with filmmakers and authors, and a brunch.

• Dr. Jane Goodall: Reflecting on 90 Years of Conservation | Saturday, March 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle | $49.50-$99.50 | The famous and highly-esteemed primatologist and anthropologist is looking back on her life’s work.
• “Harold and the Purple Crayon” | Saturday, March 30 | Times vary | McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle | $15-$67 | Treat the kiddos’ imaginations with this charming story of a kid with a purple crayon performed by Pacific Northwest Ballet School students — the 4:30 p.m. performance is also sensory-friendly.

• The famed MOTO Pizza is headed to the Eastside at Bellevue Square, with construction slated to begin in June + an anticipated opening date in August. The pizza joint is known for its unique toppings like crab and beef adobo with kimchi. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill into law that is intended to safeguard the state’s public libraries from potential closures. The legislation will increase the number of eligible voter signatures required before a potential library shutdown can be added to a ballot, where all voters will be able to participate in deciding its fate. (Seattle Times)

• Someone’s crossing enemy lines here... Washington State Athletic Director Pat Chun will soon leave to take over the same role at the University of Washington. Chun is accepting a six-year deal as UW’s third athletic director in less than a year. Listen as Locked On’s Huskies experts discuss the move.

• This Saturday, March 30, Skagit Valley’s Tulip Town will open for the season. This weekend, Tulip Town will also feature kids Easter egg hunts at certain times with price of admission. Stay tuned for more tulip news in tomorrow’s newsletter. (Seattle Refined)

• Two types of Puget Sound killer whale that are currently one species — Orcinus orca — may soon be designated as separate species. The orca types, called “Bigg’s killer whales” and “residents,” are outlined in a proposal that the Society for Marine Mammalogy’s taxonomy committee will vote on soon. (Seattle Times)
  

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Extending the transit corridor

Bus stop improvements