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• Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago Cubs | Friday, April 12-Sunday, April 14 | Times vary | T-Mobile Park, 1250 First Ave. S., Seattle | $25-$600 | Time to grab a hot dog and cheer on the M’s.
• “The Plague Master General (A Bubonic Comedy)” | Friday, April 12-Saturday, April 27 | Times vary | West of Lenin, 203 N. 36th St., Seattle | $25 | In a play that blends vibes from “The Crucible” and “Monty Python” works, a 1300s unqualified plague master general has to navigate the outbreak of the bubonic plague.

• Best of the Northwest Spring Show | Saturday, April 13-Sunday, April 14 | Times vary | Magnuson Park Hangar 30, 6310 NE 74th St., Seattle | $3-$5 | Check out artworks and crafts from 100+ talented artists while you peruse weave demos, hands-on art activities, and yummy food trucks.
• 2024 Sakura Matsuri | Saturday, April 13 | 12-5 p.m. | Japantown/Nihonmachi, 308 Sixth Ave. S., Seattle | Free | Browse art installations, live music, food specials, and elements of the historic neighborhood.

• Pearl Jam “Dark Matter” Listening Party | Sunday, April 14 | 3 p.m. | Easy Street Records, 4559 California Ave SW, Seattle | Free | Get a first listen of Pearl Jam’s new album five days before its release in Seattle’s most iconic record store.
• Arboretum Spring Plant Sale | Sunday, April 14 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Dr. E., Seattle | Free | Freshen up your green spaces or indoor rooms with some plants recommended by the Arboretum’s experts.

• The leaders behind recently closed Woodinville nursery Molbak’s Garden + Home are cooking up a new idea for its old space — the Green Phoenix Collective. The biz will likely operate as a space for hosting other vendors and events, but no plans have been finalized for who those vendors might be. (Seattle Times)

• A $30 million renovation on a waterfront building at 68 S. Washington St. is now complete. No office or retail leases for the space have been signed yet, but changes include a full seismic upgrade, added restrooms + conference rooms, and a new penthouse. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Seattle Parks and Rec is looking for some assistance naming two new parks in the Rainier Valley and South Park neighborhoods. Priority will be given to names that include a reference to historical, cultural, geographical, or geological significance. Submissions are due by May 31.

• Wanna name something else? Washington State University is also asking for the public’s help in naming a new apple, called W64. The apple is a hybrid of the Honeycrisp and Pink Lady apples, described as an “attractive pink blushed apple with outstanding eating quality” — how romantic. Submissions can be made online. (Seattle Times)

• Well, it looks like we’re all wearing our favorite sweatpants a little thin. The Seattle metro area is home to half a million remote workers — or 25.4% of our labor force — according to a new study by Coworking Mag. This number far exceeds the national average of 15%. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Ouch, losing a series to the Toronto Blue Jays never feels good, but Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh at least helped the team end things on a good note with a 6-1 win. Hear from the local experts about what the Mariners can learn from their last game with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.