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Ivy Ripping | Wednesday, May 8 | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Matthews Beach Park, 4920 NE 93rd St., Seattle | Free | Bring sturdy shoes and a water bottle to join in on this park restoration effort.
Columbia City Farmers Market | Wednesday, May 8 | 3-7 p.m. | Columbia City Farmers Market, 37th Avenue South and South Edmunds Street, Seattle | Free | Can’t make it to this one? Check out our guide to more markets near you.
Seattle Reign FC vs. Kansas City Current | Wednesday, May 8 | 7 p.m. | Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle | $15-$300 | We would loooooove for Seattle Reign to give us some extra bragging rights against KCtoday.
Thursday, May 9
“A Year with Frog and Toad” | Thursday, May 9-Sunday, May 12 | Times vary | Bellevue College Stop Gap Theater, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bldg. E, Bellevue | $5-$15 | Based on Arnold Lobel’s book, this choreographed production meanders through Frog and Toad’s springtime activities.
24kGoldn | Thursday, May 9 | 8 p.m. | Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., Seattle | $20 | This American rapper is best known for 2019 single + first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 “Valentino.”
Friday, May 10
Learn to Bead Fringe Earrings | Friday, May 10 | 4-8 p.m. | Monster, 1716 NW Market St., Seattle | $85 | Craft two pairs of beaded earrings — the perfect handmade gift for a mother figure in your life (or keep them both for yourself, we don’t judge).
Medical Horrors - Personal Stories of Science, Health, and Medicine | Friday, May 10 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Mudlark Oddities, 6326 22nd Ave. NE, Seattle | $10-$20 | Five comedians use humor to address stigmas, scares, and other absurdities often encountered within the world of health and medicine.
Thunderpussy with the Seattle Symphony | Friday, May 10 | 8 p.m. | Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle | $50-$145 | Seattle’s favorite all-female punk rock band will have the entire symphony performing with them — you’ll be telling your friends about this for years.
Saturday, May 18
U District Street Fair | Saturday, May 18-Sunday, May 19 | Times vary | U District Street Fair, 4300 University Ave., Seattle | Free | The U District Street Fair returns for its 53rd year, kicking-off Seattle’s summer event season with a 10 block-long arts and crafts fair that takes over University Way (a.k.a. “The Ave”).*
Seattle’s Macklemore dropped his single “Hind’s Hall” this week featuring samples from Lebanese singer Fairuz’s “Ana La Habibi.” Streaming proceeds go directly to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. Macklemore also snuck in a diss on Drake amid Kendrick Lamar’s recent feud with the artist. (Rolling Stone + NY Times)
Development
Tower developer Trammell Crow Co. proposed an 11-story life science project at 901 Lenora St. and the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections granted conditional approval on Monday. The developer still needs to get a construction permit + purchase the property, but hopes to close the deal sometime this fall. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Real Estate
Real estate investment and development company Gemdale USA Corp. is closing its Seattle office six years after opening. The company is behind the recent luxury apartment tower Skyglass + will continue its work on a 10-story office project at 618 John St. across the street from Apple’s offices. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Shop
Japanese streetwear and basics brand Uniqlo will be opening two new locations in the Puget Sound area. A store at Tacoma Mall will open Friday, May 10, with another opening at the Alderwood shopping mall in Lynnwood on the following Friday, May 17. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Wellness
The first phase of Puyallup Tribe of Indians’ opioid treatment clinic opened on Tuesday, May 7 in Tacoma. Located in the Dome District at 503 E. 26th St., the two-story clinic will have a full medical staff, mental health services + limited primary care and urgent care for holistic treatment. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Concerts
The first season for Remlinger Farms’ new amphitheater will open with Portugal. The Man and Bomba Estéreo on Friday, May 24. The Carnation-based venue at 32610 NE 32nd St. has a full summer lineup ending with a last performance by Goth Babe on Friday, Oct. 4. (Seattle Times)
Sports
Mike Macdonald + coaching staff got their first on-field look at the Seahawks 2024 draft class at rookie minicamp last Friday and Saturday. Hear first impressions from local experts on the Seattle Seahawks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Arts
Interested in exploring five decades of paintings, drawings, and sculptures that redraw the boundaries of contemporary American art? “Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: Memory Map”features the largest and most comprehensive retrospective of Smith’s work to date. Grab tickets to view the exhibition now through Sunday, May 12.*
Wellness
Purple Carrot delivers plant-based meals right to your door. This month’s chef-prepared meal kits are spring-themed + filled with seasonal ingredients (think: Super Greens Fried Rice with Peanut Drizzle).*
Seattle’s plethora of natural wonders + well-established arts community makes the city a perfect place for retreats and getaways. | Photo by SEAtoday
Don’t worry, we weren’t going to let the kids have all the fun. Reignite your childlike wonder and lust for life with these summer camps for adults in (or near) Seattle.
Intro to Figurative Painting Workshop | Gage Capitol Hill, Seattle No experience is needed for this five-session workshop exploring art fundamentals of color, shape, space, value, line, and form.
Dates: Each Sunday, May 19-June 16
Price: $395
PNW Afro Dance Camp | Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle Dancers of any background are welcome at this camp’s first year of hosting. A full schedule features classes separated by skill level and optional catered box lunches.
Dates: Saturday, June 15 + Sunday, June 16
Price: $205-$230
Camp Rahh | Samish Island, WA Escape daily mundanity with a long weekend at this overnight camp — partake in yoga, art, kayaking, workshops, cooking classes, and more.
These extra nice days are coming at just the right time. Sunny weather, the Seattle Art Book Fair, and Pike Place Market’s annual Flower Festival all in one weekend? I mean, come on. ☀️
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