• Today, June 24 at 1:17 p.m. — low tides at -3.12 ft
• Tomorrow, June 24 at 2:03 p.m. — low tides at -2.59 ft

🦀 Where to go

🦀 Good to know

• Mulching for Fun | Monday, June 24 | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | North Northlake Way + North 36th Street, Seattle | Free | Join this restoration work party on the Burke-Gilman Trail where you’ll be mulching the flower beds and beautifying the area.
• National Geographic Live: Wild Wolves of Yellowstone | Monday, June 24 + Tuesday, June 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle | $30-$50 | Scientists, filmmakers, and adventurers are giving a behind-the-scenes look at a decades-long project to reintroduce wolves to Yellowstone National Park.
• Omni with Fake Fruit and Screen Frogs | Monday, June 24 | 7:30 p.m. | High Dive, 513 N. 36th St., Seattle | $18.50 | This lineup of post-punk and rock groups is bringing their bold guitar sounds, staccato rhythms, and contagious energy to the stage.

• Scope Screenings: Live Underground Film Festival | Tuesday, June 25 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | SIFF Cinema Egyptian, 805 E. Pine St., Seattle | $25-$80 | Socialize with other film buffs and watch a curated selection of narrative short films, music videos, feature trailers, and more.
• Author Talk: Amin Ghaziani | Tuesday, June 25 | 7-8 p.m. | Elliott Bay Book Company, 1521 10th Ave., Elliott | Free | In his newest release “Long Live Queer Nightlife,” Ghaziani delves into the unexpected revolution of urban nightlife.
• Transviolet | Tuesday, June 25 | 8 p.m. | Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., Seattle | $22 | This pop-rock band formed online in 2015 before moving to the West Coast and bringing the collaboration to life.

• Floral Art Exhibit: “Fleurs de Villes Pride” | Wednesday, June 26-Friday, June 28 | 10 a.m. | Pacific Place, 600 Pine St., Seattle | Free | Flower-bombed benches, rainbows, selfie frames, and more stunning flower-based visuals will turn this shopping center into a garden wonderland.
• Pride Makers Market | Wednesday, June 26 | 5-8 p.m. | Caffe Vita, 1005 E. Pike St., Seattle | Free | Celebrate Pride in Capitol Hill with coffee, local Queer artists, and vinyl DJs.
• Cocktail Class + Three-Course Dinner | Wednesday, June 26 | 6:30-9 p.m. | OOLA Capitol Hill, 1412 E. Union St., Seattle | $110 | Learn how to craft your own libations and sit down for a seasonal meal in this private speakeasy.

• Seattle Storm vs. Indiana Fever | Thursday, June 27 | 7 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena, 334 First Ave. N., Seattle | $25-$10 | We’d have a fever too if we lost the last two match-ups... Couldn’t be us, though.

• Decorate outside with LED firework lights.
• Set kids up for fun with a Fourth of July themed coloring tablecloth.
• Pass out red, white, and blue glasses that make for great pictures.
• Dress the part in a red, white, and blue sequined headband.
• Keep snacks on theme with a stars and stripes plate + napkin set.

• The Mill at First Hill sold for $84 million with financing from Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund. The full-block, multifamily housing complex will have fixed, income-restricted rates for the next 99 years — half for renters earning below 60% of the area’s median income + half for those earning under 80%. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• This is your friendly reminder that as you venture out to your favorite beach spots to enjoy the sun, always check for safety updates before you swim. During warm weather, water conditions can see increased levels of bacteria — especially in lakes or closed bodies of water.

• Seattle is among other US cities experiencing a “downtown price flip.” From 2014 to 2023, housing across Seattle more than doubled in cost with an increase of 56.2%. However, downtown pricing only increased by 30.7% — moving from being the costly option to 12% cheaper than citywide medians. (Seattle Times)

• King County’s got a bad case of some hungry, hungry beavers. The cheeky rodents are chomping away at restoration site vegetation meant to aid salmon populations. Beavers: 1, Scientists: 0. Local experts are experimenting with protective planting methods to help curb what has turned into an all-you-can-eat beaver cafe. (Seattle Times)

• Queer Pride Festival (QPF) is this Friday, June 28-Sunday, June 30. In preparation for the event, QPF is answering frequently asked questions + ticket sale updates. Make sure your bag is within guidelines, see what items are allowed in, and get excited for a weekend of entertainment.

• Sabrina Carpenter is bringing her new “Short n’ Sweet Tour” to Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Presale starts tomorrow, June 25 at 10 a.m. + tickets go on sale Friday, June 28. Please, please, please set your alarms and join the queue to see the singer bring that “me espresso.”

• A long-time Mariners fan from way over on the East Coast caught the moment Crawford was booted from last Wednesday’s game, sending a pizza to the shortstop for some mid-game consolation. A “clutch” move, according to Crawford on X, where the exchange between the fan and player took place. (KING 5)

• Issaquah’s Village Theatre is giving out free tickets for its 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals on Friday, Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 4. Seats are limited, so reserve your spot to catch up-and-coming productions like “The Oscar Micheaux Project” + “Wakeman.”

• Top-five pick and Seattle Seahawks rookie Devon Witherspoon had high expectations to meet — and he’s already put up historic numbers. Hear from the local experts on how Witherspoon’s skill set could transform the team with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

Fiction

• “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?” by Maria Semple | Release date: Aug. 14, 2012 | This book following a mother-daughter duo was inspired by Semple’s own difficult transition to Seattle.

Expand your worldview

• “A Shiver in the Leaves” by Luther Hughes | Release date: Sept. 27, 2022 | This poetry collection uses careful imagery and tender vignettes to piece together a gay Black man’s journey toward achieving personal symbiosis.

Personal stories

• “Thunder Song: Essays” by Sasha taqwšəblu LaPointe | Release date: March 5, 2024 | This memoir won the 2023 Pacific Northwest Book Award for its razor-sharp exploration of indigenous identity, stereotypes, cultural displacement, and Queerness.