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• Lightning Talks: Rays | Thursday, July 18 | 6 p.m. | Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle | Free | Five speakers each have five minutes to share their knowledge on all things rays, followed up with an open discussion for questions.
• Ramit Sethi | Thursday, July 18 | 8 p.m. | Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St., Seattle | $50 | The podcast host and author of the New York Times Best Seller “I Will Teach You to Be Rich” is bringing his hot tips to the stage.
• ‘90s Night | Thursday, July 18 | 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. | Trinity Nightclub, 107 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle | $5 | We’re kickin’ it old school to hits from top 1990s artists like Lil Kim, Sheryl Crow, Sir Mix-A-Lot, and Oasis.

• Sketcher Fest Edmonds | Friday, July 19-Sunday, July 21 | 12-6:30 p.m. | Downtown Edmonds, Fifth and Main Streets, Edmonds | $15-$20 | This event is the good kind of sketchy with art vendors, publishers, and a variety of workshops + exhibits featuring travel sketchbooks.
• Tour De Terrace | Friday, July 19-Sunday, July 21 | Times vary | Evergreen Playfield Complex, 22205 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace | Free | This Seafair-sanctioned summer festival features car shows, parade floats, pirates, and more.
• Seattle Reign FC vs Utah Royals FC | Friday, July 19 | 6 p.m. | Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle | $10-$250 | This match is part of the 2024 Summer Cup — throw on some blue and show some love to our women’s soccer team.
• Makers on Main Street | Friday, July 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Main Street, Bothell | Free | Vendors, food trucks, and live music are taking over the street for this night market.

• Juanita Open Space #1 Habitat Stewardship Day | Saturday, July 20 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Juanita Open Space #1, 103rd Ave. Northeast + Northeast 123rd St., Kirkland | Free | Gear up and head out for a late morning spent tending to the earth with native plantings, mulching, weeding, and more.
• Bagels & Shmear Class | Saturday, July 20 | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | The Pastry Project, 165 S. Main St., Seattle | $150 | You’re the schmear to our bagel, lovely reader.
• Naked Brunch | Saturday, July 20 | 5 p.m. | The Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle | Free | Don’t worry — everyone’s clothes are staying on. But, come unprepared for this improvised open mic night.

• Hi, Barbie! Somewhere in Barbie Land, a new Sue Bird doll has just joined the crew. Mattell Creations added the former Seattle Storm player to its ranks with a Barbie-fied version of her that sports a No. 10 jersey. She also comes with a miniature basketball. (KING 5)

• Ready to get a little nauti? The Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion is set to open Thursday, Aug. 29. The $170 million project includes 3,500 animals + plants aimed displaying the story of our “one ocean.” The rooftop also connects to the Overlook Walk slated to open this fall. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• SDOT has started work on the intersection at Third Avenue and Yesler Way in an effort to increase safety for drivers and pedestrians. Planned adjustments to the intersection in Pioneer Square include widened sidewalks, permanent bike lane protections, and better lighting + signage. (Seattle Bike Blog)

• Seattle City Council just passed an ordinance warranting higher penalties for street racing. The new traffic infraction penalizes registered owners of a vehicle participating in street racing with a $500 fine. A second infraction increases to $800, and a third infraction to $1,500. (KING 5)

• South Lake Union life science building Cascadian just sold for $161.76 million. The 211,000-sqft property at 330 Yale Ave. N. has proximity to the Fred Hutch Cancer Center, UW Medicine, and Seattle Children’s Research Institute. Its current brokers are actively marketing the building for lease. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that the league ratified an 11-year, $76-billion media rights deal that would allow the NBA to expand the number of teams. Seattle is among the front-runners for a new team (with our super-Sonic speed). More info should come in the fall. (Seattle Times)

• Construction officially topped out on a 485,000-sqft building in Downtown Bellevue called the Four106. This 21-story structure has rentable office space, street-level retail, an indoor plaza, and a public coffee bar. Four106 is within a five-minute walk to two light rail stations + has a drop-off area for rideshares options. (The Registry)

• THING music festival just dropped its schedule for this year’s performances on Friday, Aug. 9-Saturday, Aug. 10. The outdoor event at Remlinger Farms includes popular indie artists like Shakey Graves, Ethel Cain, Arlo Parks, and St. Vincent. Snag your passes online.

• This one’s BYOB — Bring Your Own Book. If you’re participating in this year’s Book Bingo, then you’ll want to mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 3. As part of the Seattle reading event, a silent reading picnic will be held at Volunteer Park Ampitheater 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

• How much of a difference will free agency and coaching changes make for the Seattle Seahawks in 2024? Hear from local experts on the offensive line improvements with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• Hellenika Cultured Gelato | This Pike Place Market creamery has roots in Greek cuisine and utilizes dairy traditions passed down through generations.
• Nutty Squirrel | Stop by the Italian ice cream shop’s Magnolia location at 2425 33rd Ave. W. for delicious, small-batch flavors.
• Shug’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream | What’s better than an ice cold soda and a fresh scoop of ice cream on a hot summer’s day? Mixing the two together for a decadent float, of course.