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• National Geographic Live: The Untold Story of Sharks | Monday, May 13 + Tuesday, May 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle | $25-$40 | Discover the works of pioneering women in shark science + the frontier of shark research and conservation.

• PacSci Ignite Luncheon | Tuesday, May 14 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle | Donations requested | Three hundred regional businesses, philanthropies, and civic leaders will be in attendance for this annual fundraiser.
• Embroider a Botanical Faux-Cyanotype | Tuesday, May 14 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Monster, 1716 NW Market St., Seattle | $60 | In this workshop, you’ll learn embroidery basics while crafting your next masterpiece.
• Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx | Tuesday, May 14 | 7 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena, 334 First Ave. N., Seattle | $25-$10 | It’s the first home game of the season — we sure hope a lynx’s coat is waterproof...
• “New Girl” Trivia Night | Tuesday, May 14 | 8 p.m. | Clock-Out Lounge, 4864 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle | $7-$9 | Don’t worry, the rules of trivia are way easier to follow than “True American.”
• ALOK | Tuesday, May 14 + Wednesday, May 15 | 8 p.m. | Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St., Seattle | $32.50-$62.50 | This American writer and performance artist centers their experiences with gender, femininity, and more in their stand-up specials.

• Thee Sinseers + The Altons | Wednesday, May 15 | 7 p.m. | Nectar Lounge, 412 N. 36th St., Seattle | $25 | One of SoCal’s most popular groups from the soul music scene is bringing its songs to the Emerald City.
• Author talk: Kimberly King Parsons with Chelsea Bieker | Wednesday, May 15 | 7-8 p.m. | Elliott Bay Book Company, 1521 10th Ave., Seattle | Free | The author of “We Were the Universe” is visiting from Portland to discuss the book’s themes of family, guilt, grief, and desire.

• Jonathan Butler | Thursday, May 16-Sunday, May 19 | Times vary | Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle | $39.50 | This singer-songwriter-musician born under the shadow of South Africa’s apartheid was the first non-white artist to be played on South African radio + make a guest appearance on TV.

• Seattle startup OneCourt’s new device allows blind or low-vision sports fans a new game experience. The tabletop device syncs to a television or radio broadcast, tracking key movements and conveying them via vibrations under a user’s fingers. It just had its first in-venue pilot with the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers. (GeekWire + Sports Business Journal)

• Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald is getting settled in Redmond. He recently purchased a Novelty Hill home with two stories, ~9 acres, a pool, indoor spa, greenhouse, athletic court, and a barn + stables for $10 million. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• A proposal for an eight-story apartment build for West Seattle surfaced last week. Seattle-based construction company Bode says it aims to establish 308 affordable living units on the vacant lot at 3257 Harbor Ave. SW. The company still has yet to close a purchase for the property. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• The National Telecommunications and Information Administration approved Washington’s proposal for the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The approval means the state can request access to its allocation of $1.2 billion in BEAD funding + start implementing infrastructure for the “Internet for All” initiative. (My Northwest)

• Longtime Ste. Michelle Wine Estates exec Jen Bell recently switched into leadership with family-owned wine company Avallé. Her new position as its next chief operating officer went into effect at the beginning of May. Bell’s departure from Ste. Michelle Wine comes after several other high-profile layoffs. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• A new grant program by SIFF Cinemas is providing $400,000 in funds for local filmmakers. The grants will be awarded to storytellers with projects rooted in moral courage, who take action in the face of risk or negative consequences. Applications are open and the recipients will be announced this summer.

• Cal Raleigh crushed a grand slam in his fifth homer from the right side this year. Hear more about the Seattle Mariners’ recent Ws with local experts on Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

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• Prepare for an adventure-filled summer during Women’s Outdoor Connection on Sunday, May 19. During the tailgate party-like event for all ages, meet 20 of the coolest women’s outdoor groups involved in activities on land, rock, water, and snow. Pro tip: Use code SEA5 to save $5 when you purchase tix.*

• Corner islands — these concrete islands encourage drivers to turn at slower speeds + improve visibility of bikers and sidewalk users.
• Traffic signals — these will direct people walking and biking on when to cross streets + alert drivers of crossings.
• Separated bike paths — concrete curbs between bike and vehicle lanes reduce the likelihood and severity of crashes.
• Simplified navigation — added signs and markings will better guide drivers on when to stop and turn.