Out on the (small) town

• Peruse antiques at Treasure Island
• Score some deals at Vashon Thriftway
• Browse art and gifts at Raven’s Nest

• Gravy — this upscale deli has a plethora of great midday options like the salt & pepper fried shrimp sandwich with chili garlic mayo and the snap pea & local strawberry salad.
• May Kitchen + Bar — enjoy comforting Thai dishes inside an eclectic, cozy space adorned with imported decor from Thailand.
• Vashon Island Farmers Market — if you’re visiting on a Saturday between early May and late September, you’ll want to stop here for fresh eats and chats with local vendors.

Lighthouses, cameras, action

• Visit Lavender Hill Farm this month to experience its peak growing season, where you can cut your own bunch of organic lavender, buy floral treats, and wander among ~20 varieties of the fragrant plant.
• She’s got range, too — explore the 10-acre Point Robinson Park and discover a sandy beach, picnic spots, saltwater marshes, a historic lighthouse, and upland woodlands.

• Yerbana Yoga in the Park | Tuesday, July 2-Thursday, Sept. 26 | 6 p.m. | Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle | Free | Get a good stretch in at the park before you sip and socialize.
• Jackbox Games Night | Tuesday, July 2 | 6-10 p.m. | 18th & Union, 1406 18th Ave., Seattle | $5 | We know our readers have quick wit and humor — show it off on a big screen.
• Author Talk: Cadwell Turnbull | Tuesday, July 2 | 7 p.m. | Seattle Public Library Downtown, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle | Free | The award-winning author of “No Gods, No Monsters” and “We Are the Crisis” will read some excerpts from his works — Zoom links available.
• Valhalla Dinner Series Featuring Dru Bru | Tuesday, July 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Skål Beer Hall, 5429 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle | $75 | Enjoy a five-course dinner with dishes like grilled watermelon gazpacho + paired beers from local brewery Dru Bru.

• Treehouse Point Treehouse Tour | Wednesday, July 3 | 12:15-1:15 p.m. | TreeHouse Point, 6922 Preston-Fall City Rd. SE, Issaquah | $35 | Indulge your inner child by checking out five rentable treehouses.
• Hecklevision: “Independence Day” | Wednesday, July 3 | 7 p.m. | Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave., Seattle | $14 | Use your smartphone to crack jokes relating to the classic alien film, and then see who gets the laughs as comments get projected on-screen.

• The Exorcism: goth/industrial dance party | Thursday, July 4 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | The Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle | $10 | “Time to party,” quoth the Raven — smudge your eyeliner and get ready for a wicked night of dancing.

• Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays | Friday, July 5-Sunday, July 7 | Times vary | T-Mobile Park, 1250 First Ave. S., Seattle | $26-$ | Things are about to get a little rowdy with the Canadian team in town, eh?

• The Seattle Kraken has added several new players to its rosters over the weekend during the 2024 NHL Draft + the beginning of NHL free agency. The team drafted a $50-million contract with defenseman Brandon Montour and nabbed Berkly Catton from the Spokane Chiefs during the first round of draft picks. (ESPN + KING 5)

• Singapore-based restaraunt chain Tendon Kohaku just opened its first U.S. location in Bellevue. The restaurant specializes in crispy tempura, udon dishes, and Japanese curry. The dessert menu also features some adorable bouncing cat puddings. (Eater Seattle)

• Need some help with your fixer-upper of a storefront? You have until Friday, July 26 to apply for the Storefront Repair Fund. Biz owners can receive as much as two separate $2,000 grants to supplement out-of-pocket expenses involving past storefront damages.

• Seattle Parks and Recreation’s “Summer of Safety” is offering free supervised programs for kids ages 6-18. From arts to athletics, eight community centers across Seattle will host a variety of activities accompanied by free lunches throughout July and August. Pre-registry is only necessary for field trips.

• Washington’s getting some new US citizens — over 500, to be more specific — during this year’s Annual Naturalization Ceremony at the Seattle Center. The ceremony will be led by Chief US District Judge David G. Estudillo on Thursday, July 4, 12-1 p.m. in honor of our national holiday.

• Do you love thrills and chills? Horror anthology podcast Old Gods of Appalachia is coming to the Neptune Theatre next Saturday, July 13 for its “Unhallowed Grounds” tour. Snag your tickets to talk creepy folklore, true crime, and supernatural happenings with hosts Steve Shell and Cam Collins.

• Want to become a roll model? Rat City Roller Derby is gearing up for another season by looking for new recruits. Skaters aged 18+ can reach out about the next round of assessments on Monday, July 29 via email. Full derby gear is required to participate and not provided.

• The International District’s Danny Woo Community Garden announced that it is deactivating its Instagram account, which formerly served as a primary source for garden updates and volunteer event info. Now, volunteer inquiries and info for the community garden will be fielded through Interim CDA’s Instagram account.

• As Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith gets ready for another season, plenty of fans are looking at how he might stack up in terms of his value to the team. Hear from the local experts as they dive into the “Bang For Buck” QB Index with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• Uncork summer fun + flavors at Washington’s biggest summer wine festival, Kirkland Uncorked, happening July 12-14. Discover some of the Pacific Northwest’s finest as you sample wine on the beautiful shores of Lake Washington. Pro tip: Use code SEA to receive two extra drinks when you buy a Grand Admission ticket.*

• Tuesday, Sept. 10 — live auction “Pushing Boundaries: Ingenuity”
• Closes on Thursday, Sept. 12 — online sale “Firsts: The History of Computing”
• Closes on Thursday, Sept. 12 — online sale “Over the Horizon: Art of the Future”