April 15, 2024

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👣 Walk that (art) walk

A rack displays colorful, quilted jackets made up of patches of repurposed fabric.

Art walks are great places to find unique pieces for your home and wardrobe. | Photo by SEAtoday staff

Visiting art walks in Seattle’s different neighborhoods is an easy way to discover the variety of culture, expression, and wares this city offers — and you can take home souvenirs from each one.

Whether you’re looking for something to spice up that empty wall or just want something fun to do for an evening, here are some of our favorite art walks in the Emerald City + what to expect from them.

Ballard Art Walk | Second Saturdays | 6-9 p.m.

Shop tea, jewelry, and clothing while you hop from one gallery to the next with restaurants and shops at your fingertips.
Map to: Northwest Market Street and 22nd Avenue Northwest
Sign up your business.
Apply to show your art.

Belltown Art Walk | Second Fridays | 6-9 p.m.

Live music lineups with DJs and bands, dance parties, and artistic workshops make this art walk one of the liveliest in Seattle.
Map to: Bell Street and First Avenue
Donate to support local art.
Get involved with your art or business.

Capitol Hill Art Walk | Second Thursdays | 5-8 p.m.

A rotation of artists and small businesses make this art walk a little different each month — we suggest stopping by Chophouse Row at 1424 11th Ave., where you can find a concentrated array of shops, vendors, and eateries in the middle of it all.
Map to: East Pike Street and 11th Avenue
Get involved by contacting any of the participating businesses.

A neon sign reads "Shop the Alley!" next to a bundle of balloons colored blue, purple, and pink. Posters on a wooden sign say "Capitol Hill Art Walk" and display times. — Chophouse Row features an alleyway of vendors in the center of Capitol Hill’s art walk.
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Photo by SEAtoday staff

Pioneer Square Art Walk | First Thursdays | Hours vary

Established in the 1960s, this is the longest running art walk in the country — and the studios and shops are all within one square mile of each other.
Map to: Yesler Way and Second Avenue
Contact a partnered business about entering your art.

6 more art walks

Events

Monday, April 15

Community Climb Night | Monday, April 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Edgeworks Climbing, 15600 NE Eighth St., Ste. C-1, Bellevue | $12-$24 | Girls, women, and non-binary folks are invited to a discounted climb sesh with free rentals, just register in advance.
Open-Level Contemporary Dance Class | Monday, April 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle | $10-$20 | Designed by Indigenous Mexican-American artist Alicia Mullikin, this class blends ancient and contemporary movement to explore mind-body connection.
Seattle Mariners vs. Cincinnati Reds | Monday, April 15 | 6:42 p.m. | T-Mobile Park, 1250 First Ave. S., Seattle | $20-$525 | Grab a snack from concessions and cheer on the M’s.
Coalescence Cabaret | Monday, April 15 | 8 p.m. | Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle | $30 | Enjoy a night of dance, drinks, and community in an intimate venue.
Washington State Spring Fair | Monday, April 15-Sunday, April 21 | Times vary | Washington State Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup | $11-$17 | Looking for a date night or some family fun? Explore the rides, foods, and make some memories this spring.

Tuesday, April 16

Beginner Punch Needle Class | Tuesday, April 16 | 4-6 p.m. | Monster, 1716 NW Market St., Seattle | $70 | Create your own coasters, pillows, rugs, and more after you learn the basics + take home your own kit.
“PAW Patrol Live! ‘Heroes Unite’” | Tuesday, April 16 + Wednesday, April 17 | Times vary | McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle | $25-$125 | Bring your little ones for a paw-sitively spectacular live show about the beloved band of rescue dogs.

Wednesday, April 17

Book Talk by Founder of Teachers Without Borders | Wednesday, April 17 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Ada’s Technical Books and Cafe, 425 15th Ave. E., Seattle | Free | Fred Mednick discusses his book “In the Small Spaces” and the impacts of teachers in global challenges.
“Dead Inside” Comedy Tour | Wednesday, April 17 | 8 p.m. | Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle | $39.50-$49.50 | Winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 6, Bianca Del Rio brings laughs and looks to the stage.

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News Notes

Concert

Seattle Symphony tickets for the 2024-2025 season are now for sale. The “Create Your Own Series” subscription lets you mix-and-match concerts to fit the genre and schedule of your liking. City Editor Madeline is especially excited for the production of Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons.”

Outdoors

Did you know SDOT keeps an interactive tree map of the Seattle area? The online tool shows the locations, sizes, and species of street trees, which work together to produce ~4,000 tons of oxygen + absorb ~10 million gallons of stormwater.

Drink

This Friday, April 19, Aslan Brewing Co. is releasing the world’s first Regenerative Organic Alliance certified beer. This limited-edition draft is only available at Aslan locations, so stop by Seattle’s at 401 N. 36th St., Ste. 102 for a crispy, climate-aware IPA.

Sports

Catch the remaining 11 Seattle Reign games all in one place — KING 5 partnered with the women’s soccer team for exclusive post-game coverage including interviews with players and coaches. (KING 5)

Active

Keep your wheels spinnin’ and your pocket grinnin’ — free and low-cost bike maintenance is coming back to City Hall tomorrow, April 16. BikeMobile will be at your service from 1 to 4 p.m., prioritizing members of marginalized communities in an effort to make Seattle accessible.

Ranked

In U.S. News’ recent national ranking of graduate programs, University of Washington placed within the top five for four categories: family medicine, library + information studies, nuclear physics, and clinical psychology. UW also ranked within the top 10 in 10 more program categories. (U.S. News & World Report)

Listen

Julio Rodríguez is off to yet another slow start, so what’s going on and how can he fix it? Hear from the local experts on the Seattle Mariners with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Travel

Head to Seabrook on Saturday, June 8 for an exceptional night of food and drinks from award-winning chefs Eric Donnelly + Zoi Antonitsas. Tickets for Harvest by the Sea, which benefits Coastal Harvest, are going fast. Use code CHEF10 to book a vacation home and receive 10% off + two complimentary tickets.*

The Buy

Seaav workout gear. Try out these trendy pieces from a brand who donates 1% of profits towards the We The Reef Foundation.

Answered

Last week, we asked you about your favorite Japantown spots.

A street-facing sign reads "Japantown: Welcome to Nihonmachi, established 1891" and depicts a green illustration of Mount Fuji, with a row of businesses lining the street behind it. — First established in 1891, Seattle’s Japantown is home to historic buildings and businesses.
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Photo by SEAtoday staff

Here’s what you said:

“Maneki! Where I saw Sonny and Cher dining with KJR’s Lan Roberts in 1966.” — Tom R.

“I love the Bon Odori celebration!!” — Maryke V.

Also, a couple of you mentioned Fuji Restaurant — we love that spot, too. Peep glimpses of the Nihonmachi eatery in our reel on Instagram.

Pro tip: Visit Fuji Restaurant 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on weekdays for some lunch specials + 2-5 p.m. for happy hour deals.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Madeline

From the editor

Finding events to share with you all is such a double-edged sword. On one hand, I find so many cool things to try out in Seattle. On the other hand, not being able to go to each and every one of them gives me some major FOMO.

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