A little history

Don’t miss out

• PrideFest | Sat., June 29-Sun., June 30 | 12-8 p.m. | Capitol Hill and Seattle Center | This giant, two-day party features beer gardens, performers, kids activities, and vendors. The first day takes over Capitol Hill before migrating down to Seattle Center for its last day of festivities.
• Seattle Pride Parade | Sun., June 30 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Westlake Park + downtown | Come see Washington’s largest parade and celebrate with 250+ local and national community groups, nonprofits, and companies.

How to get involved

• Ingersoll Gender Center | This org by and for folks who are transgender offers support groups, job boards, and healthcare provider guidance.
• Lambert House | By facilitating support groups, game nights, and providing safe spaces for kids to be themselves, this nonprofit hopes to foster a community for LGBTQ+ youth.
• PFLAG Seattle | As one of the national nonprofit’s several chapters throughout the US, this organization works to educate friends and families of LGBTQ+ youth and create more supportive home environments.
• Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center (formerly Gay City) | This org aims to create a holistic set of resources for the LGBTQ+ community with job training, STI/HIV testing, arts programs, and more.

• Needle Felting Basics | Tuesday, June 4 | 6-7 p.m. | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle | $20 | Learn how to make felted acorns at this workshop — an adorable decor idea for when fall rolls back around.
• Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: Together Again, Again! | Tuesday, June 4-Sunday, June 23 | Times vary | Seattle Rep, 155 Mercer St., Seattle | $50-$180 | Picture this: Two PNW performers navigate a world in the year 2065 where the sun has exploded and society has fallen into a dystopian nightmare.

• “But I’m a Cheerleader” | Wednesday, June 5 | 6 p.m. | SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N., Seattle | $11.50 | This campy 2000s comedy follows All-American teenager Megan as she falls in love at a “rehabilitation” program her parents sent her to after they suspect she might be a lesbian.
• Jon Batiste: UNEASY Tour | Wednesday, June 5 | 7 p.m. | Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St., Woodinville | $171-$514 | This Grammy award-winning artist has played with the likes of Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Lana Del Rey.

• Seattle Pride at Pioneer Square Art Walk | Thursday, June 6 | 5-10 p.m. | Pioneer Square, 419 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle | Free | While you walk the neighborhood to check out cool art, keep a look out for several Pride-themed exhibits.
• Annalee Newitz with Lindy West: Stories are Weapons | Thursday, June 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle | $5-$25 | Dive into history and explore strategies of misinformation that span hundreds of years, carrying through decades of technology advancement.
• The Moth StorySLAM: Guts | Thursday, June 6 | 8-10 p.m. | Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle | $15 | Bring a five-minute story to tell about a time you really had to have guts, or sit back and live vicariously through others’ tales.

• “Luca"-themed Parents Night Out | Friday, June 7 | 7-10 p.m. | Wicked Rae’s, 3220 California Ave. SW, Seattle | $40 | The kids get to learn how to make pasta + complete obstacle courses while you enjoy a night out on the town.
• Seattle Super Secret Standup Show | Friday, June 7 | 11:59-1:30 p.m. | ComedySportz, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle | $7 | The line-up for these late night shows always comes as a surprise — who will show up this week?

• If you were wondering about the line of people wrapped around a block in northern Capitol Hill, you weren’t the only one. The Mexican Consulate at 807 E. Roy St. was one of only 20 locations in the US where Mexican citizens could cast votes for the Presidential Election. (KING 5)

• The 44-story Ivey building at 2019 Boren Ave. just sold for $328 million, making it the largest real estate sale since February 2022. The seller also disclosed plans to build a similar-sized structure titled “Sloane” at 2200 Seventh Ave., where the Elephant Car Wash once stood. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Last Friday, four local investors stepped in as the new owners of Northwest Asian Weekly. Founded in 1983, the Seattle publication has evolved from print to online-only. The buyers are all members of Seattle’s Asian American community with various backgrounds in retail, tech, financial planning, and advertising. (Seattle Times)

• 56 — That’s how many couples renewed their vows on Thursday, May 30, while aboard the “Love for All Boat.” LGBTQ+ love birds celebrated the ceremony aboard an Argosy cruise ship with drinks, dancing, and views of Elliott Bay. (Seattle Times)

• Chinatown-International District’s annual Spring Clean is back this Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., with beautification projects planned across the area. Sign up to volunteer for tasks like litter pick-up, graffiti cover-up, window cleaning, weeding, and more.

• Let’s seal-ebrate — Seattle Aquarium has a very special birthday boy. Harbor seal Hogan just turned 11 and celebrated in style with a birthday cake made of ice and frozen fish. Everybody drop a comment saying “Happy birthday, Hogan” right now, or else.

• Capitol Hill’s nautical-themed bar Bait Shop is hosting a Pride Market on Saturday, June 15, 12-4 p.m. Shop baked goods, jewelry, art, and more while discovering Queer makers from the Seattle area during this pop up event.

• Are the incoming rookies and current veterans of the Seattle Seahawks enough for a rebound season in the works? Listen to local experts speculate about the chances of a return to the playoffs.
  

• These cannabis gummies keep selling out — just one can get you feeling right within five minutes. Get 20% off your first order with code FIRST20.*^†

Storm resources

• Subscribe to King County emergency alerts for info on potential hazards and safety information during emergencies.
• Report debris and road maintenance issues to the county’s 24/7 Road Helpline.
• Check regularly for up-to-date info on public transportation delays, stoppages, or reroutes.
• My Commute Map displays road alerts and conditions so you can check your route.

Supplies to keep on hand

• Water — store a gallon per person per day the power is out
• Flashlights — especially solar-powered or hand-cranked ones
• First aid kit (of course)
• Blankets and other warm, cozy layers