“MaXXXine” | Tuesday, July 16-Thursday, July 18 | Times vary | SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N., Seattle | $12.50-$15.50 | The third and final film following Maxine Minx’s rise to fame is set in 1980s Hollywood during the prowl of a mysterious serial killer.
Author Talk: Julia Phillips | Tuesday, July 16 | 7-8 p.m. | Elliott Bay Book Company, 1521 10th Ave., Elliott | Free | The bestselling author returns for her latest book, “Bear,” which follows two sisters through a tale of family, obsession, and woodland mystery.
SS Virginia V Cruise: Canoe Journey Past and Present | Tuesday, July 16 | 7-9:30 p.m. | MOHAI, 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle | $30-$50 | Join Native Community Speaker Marylin Oliver-Bard for on-board talks about the history and continued impact of Canoe Journey.
Wednesday, July 17
Kent Summer Concerts presents 123 Andrés | Wednesday, July 17 | 12-1 p.m. | West Fenwick Park, 3808 Reith Road, Kent | Free | The Latin Grammy-winning music duo incorporates Spanish, English, and ASL into its lively performance.
Learn to Make Ramen | Wednesday, July 17 | 5-7 p.m. | Locus Wines, 307 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle | $55 | Learn the art of crafting ramen, from making savory broth to its aromatic herbs and toppings.
Porch Concert: Last of the Red Hot Mamas | Wednesday, July 17 | 5-7 p.m. | Columbia Park, 3600 S. Edmunds St., Seattle | Free | This blues-inspired band combines jazz, country, and raunchy word play in its songs about queer Black life experiences.
Thursday, July 18
Free Barre in the Park | Thursday, July 18 | 6-6:45 p.m. | Kerry Park, 211 W. Highland Dr., Seattle | Free | Get ready to sweat — arrive 20 minutes early with your yoga mat, water bottle, and sunscreen for a ballet-inspired workout.
Happy Hour 4 Good | Thursday, July 18 | 6-8 p.m. | The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St., Seattle | $50 | Enjoy drinks and casual eats on the dock with live music and a clear conscience — all proceeds benefit nonprofit Community Passageways.
SHPE’s 50th Anniversary Fiesta | Thursday, July 18 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle | $19.74 | Commemorate half a century of Hispanic professionals in STEM fields with music, dance, food, and industry networking.
Friday, July 19
Christmas in July: Sugar Cooking Decorating | Friday, July 19 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Kenmore Town Square, 6728 NE 181st St., Kenmore | $55 | Who knows? Maybe if your cookies look this good, Santa will put you on the extra-nice list.
If the idea of a walk with your dog in the park (local coffee in-hand) no longer sparks joy, keep reading. | Photo via Pexels
If the thought of grabbing a treat from Flora’s Bakehouse or taking a stroll in Seward Park still can’t get you out of bed, you might need some support.
While Seattle has many excellent, local mental health counselors, therapists, and resources, if you’re looking for a therapy option completely online — available in as little as 24 hours, and at a 25% off discount — BetterHelp can, well, help.
Seattle City Light customers will see a larger rate increase for utilities in the coming years. City Light now predicts a 5.4% increase for each of the next two years, with a 5% increase per year afterward through 2030. Previously estimated increases were ~3% through 2028. (Seattle Times)
Weather
Seattle could potentially break another heat record with its ongoing streak of above-80 temps this week. The longest stretch of 80+ temperatures was set in July 2015 when Seattle baked 15 days straight. If current forecast projections are correct, the record will break on Thursday, July 18. (Seattle Times)
Sports
Ballard FC is hosting the Western Conference Quarterfinals and Semifinals this weekend on Friday, July 19 and Sunday, July 21. Interbay Stadium will welcome 32 teams from across the country for its single elimination-style tournament. Tickets are on sale now.
Closed
Tougo Coffee has closed after 17 years of business in the Yesler Terrace Community. The coffee shop at 860 E. Yesler Way is listing some of its cafe equipment — like its induction burners, pastry benches, and an ice machine — for sale.
Development
This Thursday, developers will break ground on the latest phase of Northgate Station, a 1,000-unit, mixed-use complex located on the former site of Northgate Mall. This phase of the project includes the first residential addition with a seven-story, 234-apartment, and 25,000-sqft building. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Travel
New routes are coming to Sea-Tac this winter. Alaska Airlines is adding nonstop flights from the Seattle airport to Liberia, Costa Rica, and Vail, Colorado in December. Tickets for these destinations go on sale Wednesday, July 17. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Listen
With training camp less than two weeks away, Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks will soon hit the field to master Ryan Grubb’s new offense. Hear from local experts on what to expect with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Meet Scope Screenings: an approachable, short-form film festival
Scope Screenings founded LexScope hosts casual Q+A’s after each piece to introduce participating artists to their viewers. | Photo by SEAtoday staff
Art is for everyone.
Scope Screenings is part of an effort to bridge the gap between rising creators and their surrounding community. A monthly short-form film festival, this underground event offers affordable tickets and lax viewing environments — a fresh approach to the beloved format for film fans.
Phone use and audience participation aren’t just allowed, but encouraged. In the eyes of Scope Screenings founder LexScope, it just adds to the depth and reach of the experience.
The experience
Each month, Scope Screenings hosts an evening of music videos, documentaries, commercials, and more styles of video predominantly produced by BIPOC creators.
After each video, LexScope hosts a short, armchair-style chat with those involved.
An intermission allows participants and attendees to converge and network with people from all walks of life and career fields.
Ready to view and vibe?Tickets start at $25 for the next screening on Tuesday, July 30.
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Which well-known musician performed at Central District’s Temple De Hirsch Sinai in the early 1960s?
Out of over 100 responses, most of you answered correctly — we knew you had it in you.
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We threw some curveball responses into the potential answers, but over half of you answered correctly with Jimi Hendrix (which totally doesn’t surprise us).
Keep an eye out for more quizzes in our newsletter — they may or may not be serving as inspo for our upcoming SEAtoday Trivia Night.
Any knitters (or fiber artists in general) in the house? I’m on the hunt for a go-to yarn store — the more hand-dyed and local, the better. Let me know.
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