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• Yerbana Yoga in The Park | Thursday, May 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle | Free | Enjoy a beautiful outdoor class, snacks, yerba mate, and good company.
• Charcuterie Class | Thursday, May 16 | 6-7:30 p.m. | J Bell Wine Co., 19495 144th Ave. NE, Woodinville | $45 | Learn how to make something tasty and aesthetic for guests (or yourself) while you sip on a glass of wine.

• Pitch a Friend | Friday, May 17 | 7-11 p.m. | The Dock Sports Bar and Grill, 1102 N. 34th St., Seattle | $12 | Bring your eligible bud and help them get a date by pitching them to a crowd — or just show up to watch the silliness unfold.
• Fruit Bats | Friday, May 17 | 11 p.m. | The Crocodile, 2505 First Ave., Seattle | $32.50 | This folksy band often blends stomp-and-holler banjo vibes with very groovy surfer beats.

• 2024 Seattle Mom Prom | Saturday, May 18 | 8 p.m. | Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle | $40-$50 | Time for Seattle’s mommas to take a night off — enjoy on-site makeover services, snacks, drinks, and a photo booth.
• West Seattle Bee Festival | Saturday, May 18 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | West Seattle Bee Garden, 3108 SW Graham St., Seattle | Free | Learn about the busy world of bees by enjoying a 5k/10k walk, local vendors, live music, bee hive demonstrations, and a Buzz Run for the kiddos.
• Makers & Bakers: Kat Lieu | Saturday, May 18 | 4-6 p.m. | Lucky Envelope Brewing, 907 NW 50th St., Seattle | Free | The author of “Modern Asian Kitchen” will sign copies of her new book while you sip on the brewery’s new Gochujang Chocolate Cream Stout, inspired by one of Lieu’s recipes.

• Belle & Sebastian | Sunday, May 19 | 7 p.m. | The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle | $39.50-$248.41 | This Scottish-indie-pop band is almost 20 years old and still jamming with its delightfully upbeat music.
• Disney Bad Girls Brunch | Sunday, May 19-Sunday, June 30 | 1 p.m. | Julia’s on Broadway, 300 Broadway E., Seattle | $20.95-$30.95 | Turns out Disney villainesses + drag artists make for quite the saucy brunch companions.

• It’s go time, 12s. The Seattle Seahawks released their 2024 schedule yesterday, with an opening home match against the Denver Broncos (where Russell Wilson is no longer) on September 8. The schedule also includes four prime time games, but no international appearances. Single game tickets are now on sale.

• Bellevue City Council unveiled a new 10-year affordable housing plan that’s aimed at creating 5,700 more units. The plan is intended to assist folks making at or below 80% of the median income, with about half of the new housing units set aside specifically for those making 50% or below. (Downtown Bellevue Network)

• The University of Washington just opened a psychiatric hospital at the UW Medical Center-Northwest campus in North Seattle. The Center for Behavioral Health and Learning aims to admit its first set of inpatients within the next few weeks. Administrators are actively recruiting psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and nurses. (Seattle Times)

• The Coast Guard, the Department of Ecology, and several other agencies are working together to recover 32,500 gallons of fuel from a sunken 91-ft crabbing ship in Lake Union. As of Tuesday afternoon, no additional damage to wildlife was reported aside from the oil leakage. (KING 5)

• The City of Bellevue is asking for visual art contributions. The prompt is to capture the essence of the city’s Diversity Advantage Plan. A $4,000 stipend will be awarded to the selected artist, who will be tasked with producing a 2D visual used for promotional materials + a rotating display at City Hall.

• A morning coffee run just got more convenient for commuters using the Capitol Hill Light Rail Station. New cafe Seasmith is now open in the space above the station at 118 Broadway E., offering breakfast and lunch. It’s currently open 7 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, but expect dinner service soon. (Capitol Hill Seattle)

• Find your dream job right meow — Seattle Meowtropolitan is hiring, providing a rare opportunity to work at the Emerald City’s very first cat cafe. Interested in being a pro Purrista or Cat Guardian? Check out the qualifications and apply online.

• Yikes — a Monroe family got quite a surprise when they realized a cougar had chased their cat into their backyard, coming within just feet of the family. Everyone wound up safe. The cougar booked it once it saw the humans — typical cougar behavior according to state officials. (KING 5)

• The Washington Huskies’ $2 million deal with basketball star Great Osobor changed the landscape for Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). This could be useful for the football team as they look to loop in more talent. Hear from the local experts on the Huskies with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• If you’re wondering how you can help protect our environment locally, check out Seattle Public Utilities’ Spring Neighborhood Stewardship initiative. From community cleanups to 90+ service projects on One Seattle Day of Service (happening on Saturday, May 18), there are plenty of ways to get involved. Lend a hand.*

• Women’s Health Month is in full swing and now is as good of time as ever to check-in on your health. Labcorp OnDemand’s Women’s Health Test gives a comprehensive assessment of your overall health and alerts to common concerns like diabetes, heart disease, and more. Give it a try.*

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