Keeping things low-key

• Find a restaurant with a rooftop or patio, order your fave beverage, and enjoy the breeze.
• Grab a book, a blanket, some snacks, and set up camp for the day in one of our lovely parks.
• Experience a 40-minute tea ceremony in the Seattle Japanese Garden.

Up for a light activity

• Grab your reusable grocery bags and head over to one of our local farmers markets — grab fresh ingredients for lunch, a gift for that one friend’s birthday you totally didn’t forget about, and chat with inspiring vendors.
• Stretch it out at an outdoor yoga class with the Rhododendron Garden, Gas Works Park, or Monkey Loft.
• Cool down by taking a splash at a community pool or any of the city’s public beaches.

Adventure’s your middle name

• Rent a paddle board or canoe from South Lake Union, Alki Beach, or Lake Washington. Your grand voyage awaits.
• Rent a bike from the Cascade Bicycle Club and take it for a spin anywhere along the 300 miles of bike-friendly paths in King County.
• The Seattle-area has great hiking near the city and deep in the wilderness. Choose your adventure, grab some water, and hit the trail.
• Nothing rejuvenates your love for Seattle like a tour of the city on a sunny day. We can confirm that hot air balloon rides are much better without the rain clouds.

• Juneteenth Freedom Fest | Wednesday, June 19 | 12-8 p.m. | Jimi Hendrix Park, 2400 S. Massachusetts St., Seattle | Free | Celebrate freedom with live music, family-friendly entertainment, community resources, and 100+ vendors.

• Iron & Wine | Thursday, June 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle | $35-$55 | This folksy indie band practically wrote the soundtrack to our rainy PNW days.
• Molt Blitz | Thursday, June 20 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Various Washington beaches, Washington | Free | Help state researchers collect crab data in what they hope will be the largest ever single-day data set.
• Camp Long Night Hike and Owl Prowl | Thursday, June 20 | 7-9 p.m. | Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. SW, Seattle | $15-$40 | Join Seattle Parks and Rec for an informative nighttime hike where you can learn about nocturnal animals in the area.

• Men in Black Birthday Bash | Friday, June 21-Sunday, June 23 | Times vary | Various locations, Des Moines | $15-$30 | Celebrate the 1947 Maury Island UFO incident that led to the first “Men in Black” with a film festival, UFO historians, live music, and tons of fun.
• Author Talk: Jimmie James | Friday, June 21 | 6-7 p.m. | University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE, Seattle | Free | This man’s quest to be the first to play each of America’s top 100 golf courses brought him face-to-face with the disparity between his Jim Crow-era childhood and his present-day life as a successful executive.
• Midsummer Evening with Tuomo & Markus | Friday, June 21 | 6-9 p.m. | National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St., Seattle | $30-$35 | The music of these acclaimed Finnish jazz artists has been described as a blend between Nordic Americana and soul influences.

• BANDITS: A Burlesque Smoke Show! | Saturday, June 22 | 7-11 p.m. | The Mystic Motel, 1512 11th Ave., Seattle | $15-$125 | Giddyup into the wild west for one wild, rootin’ tootin’ burlesque show.

• Longtime University District store Scarecrow Video recently released an S.O.S. — “Save Our Scarecrow” — in an attempt to stay afloat amid a downturn of revenue and an upturn of expenses. With 148,000 publicly accessible titles, the cinephile safe haven’s mission is to raise $1.8 million by the end of the year. (Seattle Times)

• Seattle’s art scene just got a little trippier. Next Friday, June 28, the Museum of Illusions is opening in the Skinner Building at 1330 Fifth Ave. The global chain is best known for its mind-bending exhibits like an anti-gravity room and a walk-in kaleidoscope, but other visuals will feature Seattle-specific themes. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Juneteenth. It’s a federal holiday, so expect closures of some Parks and Rec facilities, post offices, and other government buildings. Observe the day with a variety of festivals being hosted throughout the week.

• Grab those swimsuits and sun hats — Seattle’s seasonal swim beaches are opening for the season this Saturday, June 22. In addition to the already operating Madrona and West Green Lake spots, four more beaches will begin welcoming crowds.

• Copperworks Distilling Co. is taking over Pike Brewing Co.'s downtown brewery near Pike Place Market at 1415 First Ave., with eventual plans to open a cocktail bar and bottle shop in the space. Exact move-in details and dates have yet to be announced. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• The Pioneer Fire on the north shore of Lake Chelan doubled in size, amounting to 3,911 acres. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office extended a Level 3 evacuation notice for residents, warning them to monitor the situation and prep to leave. Current structure protection work is underway between Meadow Creek and Moore Point. (Seattle Times)

• Get it while it’s hot — we’re talking outside and on your plate. Stop by Bellevue’s City Hall Plaza this summer 11 a.m.-2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday for a foodie one-stop-shop. During these hours through the end of August, you can enjoy food trucks, interactive installations, games, and more. (Downtown Bellevue)

• The BellHop electric shuttle service, which launched as a pilot program last summer, is here to stay. The free service travels throughout Bellevue’s downtown area and to nearby attractions. Users can hail a ride through the BellHop app. (Downtown Bellevue)

• The Mariners are officially nine games up in the AL West — their largest division lead since 2001. Hear from the local experts about what got them here with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

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• A bright, multi-colored toilet with a surprise in the bowl
• Ceramic portrayals of “dirty dishes”
• An entirely handmade crochet tent displaying “funktonial design” concepts
• A giant sculpture of a legless, mannequin-esque figure reminiscent of the “Where’s Waldo?” character backed by a wall of unnervingly shaped clown masks (coulrophobiacs, you’ve been warned)