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• PhotoFest: Photowalk to the Space Needle | Friday, May 31 | 12-1 p.m. | Glazer’s Camera, 811 Republican St., Seattle | Free | Bring your walking shoes and a camera for this exploration guided by Canon representatives.
• Hot Heels: RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 9 Viewing Party | Friday, May 31 | 6-9:45 p.m. | Kremwerk, 1809 Minor Ave., Seattle | Free | Racers, start your engines — this watch party is bringing the energy with drinks + pop-up performances from local queens.
• The Joke Parade | Friday, May 31-Saturday, June 1 | Times vary | Club Comedy Seattle, 328 15th Ave. E., Seattle | $20-$25 | This two-day showcase features 10 comics that are bringing the jokes.
• “The Uterine Files” | Friday, May 31-Sunday, June 2 | Times vary | Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave. S., Seattle | $5-$50 | This poetic and environmentally minded play explores the memory of water through an afro-futurist lens.

• Taking Pride in Capitol Hill | Saturday, June 1 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Seattle PrideFest, 1122 E. Pike St., Seattle | Free | Help clean the streets and sidewalks of Capitol Hill and enjoy a provided breakfast, lunch, and T-shirt.
• 2nd Annual Plein Air Magnuson Park: Paint Out | Saturday, June 1 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Magnuson Park Gallery, 7448 63rd Ave. NE, Seattle | $20 | This exhibition features artists from all over the state, celebrating their works with displays and a reception.
• Hello Kitty Cafe Truck | Saturday, June 1 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | The Marketplace at Factoria, Factoria Blvd. SE and I-90, Bellevue | Cost of purchases | This mobile pop-up experience is bringing exclusive Sanrio merch, treats, and more to the Bellevue shopping area.
• Gemini & Friends Day Party | Saturday, June 1 | 2-7 p.m. | Royal Esquire Club Inc., 5016 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle | $0-$100 | It’s gemini season — let the chaos unfold. Geminis get in free with a show of ID until 3 p.m.

• DinoFest | Sunday, June 2 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Burke Museum, 4303 Memorial Way NE, Seattle | $0-$22 | Learn about ancient creatures, watch paleontologists in action, and chat with experts at this research-based exhibit on all things fossilized.
• Thalia Symphony presents “Old and New” | Sunday, June 2 | 2-4 p.m. | Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle | $20-$25 | This ensemble is ending its 2023-24 season with pieces by local and global composers.

• An opening day is in sight for Seattle’s first Jollibee location. The Filipino fast food chain is bringing its fried chicken buckets to Rainier Valley at 3820 Rainier Ave. S. on Friday, June 7. Doors open at 9 a.m. with staff positioned “in anticipation of a madhouse” due to the chain’s cult following. (Seattle Times)

• Former Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice is bringing his winery Dossier to Woodinville. Slated to open this summer, the new location at 15029 Woodinville Redmond Rd. NE will include a covered outdoor patio, roll-up garage door, and space for large-scale events and parties. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Bellevue’s 11th Lake to Lake Bike Ride is coming back Saturday, June 8. This non-competitive ride will have a variety routes ranging in difficulty, taking over low-traffic roads, bike lanes, and trails throughout the city. The event is followed up with a post-ride party. Kids 3-8 can participate for free.

• Esquire recently gave Bar Bayonne a shoutout as one of the best bars in the country. The Central District stop was recognized for its fresh oysters, Spanish potato chips, and jambon-infused gin martinis. (Esquire)

• A new 6-ft copper sculpture called the “Walking Round Thing” will be unveiled outside the Space Needle on Monday, June 3 at 9 a.m. The playfully named public art piece was created by Harold Balazs, who also displayed several works in the 1962 World’s Fair hosted in Seattle.

• Local bakery Hello Robin is among 20 independent cookie shops nominated in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice competition. Narrowed down by a group of panelists, Hello Robin impressed the crowd with its popular Mackles’more cookie. Final voting is open until Monday, June 10. (USA Today)

• Are you an organized baddie? The Snoqualmie-owned art and lifestyle brand Eighth Generation is looking for people that fit the bill for its open project manager position. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or higher, at least one year of experience in project management, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Raise a glass, drop a deal. We’ll be toasting to Drink Up Week — a celebration of Seattle’s vibrant beverage scene — from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. If you own a local business that serves beverages, join us by offering a fun drink deal to our readers — we may include it in a newsletter.

• The Seattle Seahawks are stocked up on Senior Bowl prospects from the 2024 NFL Draft. Hear about the six key standouts from the local experts on Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.