The sweet digs

• Open community space in the eating area and lounge
• A locker room with storage space designed by the players
• A pool area with a hot + cold plunges, sauna, steam room, and lap pool
• Two basketball courts that mimic the temperature, lighting, and flooring of Climate Pledge Arena (they even did ball bounce tests)
• Cameras installed around the courts that help track player performance + progress
• Prominently displayed motivational artwork and trophies celebrating the team’s championship wins

Viewership on the come-up

• Punk Rock Flea Market presents: A Free Concert at Denny Park | Friday, April 19 | 3-6:30 p.m. | Denny Park, 100 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle | Free | Bring your friends for a punk rock picnic featuring live music and art pop-ups.
• Dock ‘n’ Drink | Friday, April 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd. N., Renton | $40 | Chill on the dock and channel your inner artist for a guided paint sesh with a water view.
• SiM: PLAYDEAD World Tour | Friday, April 19 | 7 p.m. | Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St., Seattle | $50 | Watch the Japanese alternative metal band live and experience their blend of hip hop, ska, reggae, dub, and punk music.
• EMOtional: A Night For The Heartbroken | Friday, April 19 | 9 p.m. | Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., Seattle | $0-$10 | In your feels? Dance those blues away to hits from My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, and more all night long.

• The Barbie ‘Dreamhouse Living’ Truck | Saturday, April 20 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | The Marketplace at Factoria, Factoria Blvd. SE and I-90, Bellevue | Free | Hi, Barbie! The Dreamhouse is coming to town — shop retro apparel, home decor, and more from the traveling Barbie Truck while it’s on our block.
• Ladybug Festival: An Earth Day Celebration | Saturday, April 20 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Garfield Community Center, 2323 E. Cherry St., Seattle | Free | This event highlights the importance of pollinators with the annual release of ladybugs into a community garden and fun + educational activities.
• Ambrosia Zine presents: Green Art Market + Zine Release | Saturday, April 20 | 5-9 p.m. | Jimi Hendrix Park, 2400 S. Massachusetts St., Seattle | $14.20 | Get a free zine and vegan dinner with your ticket purchase for this pop-up event with vendors and live poetry readings.
• Bubblegum | Saturday, April 20 | 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. | Queer/Bar, 1518 11th Ave., Seattle | $30-$250 | Pop anthems, nostalgia, glitter, and drag come together to make the perfect dance party.

• English Tea Brunch | Sunday, April 21 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Farm, Flare, & Floral, 17233 SE 228th St., Kent | $125 | Experience a selection of teas, savory + sweet treats, and mingling with fellow tea enthusiasts.
• Intro to Backpacking | Sunday, April 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Capitol Hill Tool Library, 1552 Crawford Pl., Seattle | Free | Ever wanted to go backpacking, but didn’t know where to start? This workshop teaches you how to plan and prepare for taking on the great outdoors.

• $2 million — That’s how much King County gave in grant funds to four nonprofits assisting asylum seekers and refugees in Tukwila. The money comes from a $5 million funding allocation for local homelessness response efforts in the area. The recipients provide aid via temporary housing, food, and support. (KING 5)

• Two historic buildings are up for grabs. The Coliseum Theater at Fifth Avenue + Pike Street will be up for auction May 28-30, with bids starting at $2 million. The Egan House, designed by architect Robert Reichert at 1500 Lakeview Blvd. E., has a current asking price of $995,000.

• Washington’s Dept. of Natural Resources is “hiring influencers” — as in “firefighters who influence the forest to no longer be on fire.” Their words, not ours. The Wildland Fire Management positions are available all over the state, but King County’s is based in Issaquah with a monthly salary ranging $3,537.00-$4,723.00.

• You wanna pizza this? Until Sunday, April 21, you can grab a $4 slice of pizza or $25 pie from various local restaurants like Mario’s and Stevie’s Famous that are participating in The Stranger’s Pizza Week. To find a restaurant near you, check out the event’s map and get started on your tasty travels. (The Stranger)

• North Cascades Highway— or Highway 20 — is reopening for the season at 10 a.m. today. Closed since late November, the affected stretch is between milepost 134 at the Ross Dam Trailhead and milepost 171 at the Silver Star Gate. (Seattle Times)

• A new Cambodian restaurant is open for business in the Greenwood neighborhood just a 15-minute walk away from the western bank of Green Lake. Located at 7314 Greenwood Ave. N., Sophon offers traditional and contemporary plays on Khmer dishes.

• Seattle is one of seven cities launching a new task force targeting carjackings. Federal agencies are joining forces with Seattle Police and the Kent Police Department to improve the current responses to car thefts, carjackings and stolen or suspect vehicles. (KING 5)

• The Seattle Mariners enjoyed a well-deserved day off following their first sweep of the year. Join Ty and Colby as they answer a few listener questions with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

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