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What to see at Northwest Film Forum’s Local Sightings Film Festival
A 1960s-style living room setup occupies the lobby of Northwest Film Forum, complete with faux food on serving trays on the coffee table, a vintage TV set, and doilies adorning the surfaces.
Northwest Film Forum asks guests to wear face masks for Local Sightings — if you forget your own, you can snag one in its cozy lobby. | Photo by SEAtoday staff
This week, Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) is hosting its 27th annual Local Sightings Film Festival, an in-person and virtual showcase of creators from the PNW.

From Friday, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Sept. 29, the festival will be screening 50+ locally-made films, hosting workshops, and facilitating special presentations. Passes are priced on a sliding scale of $90-$150 for non-members, but you can also buy tickets to individual screenings and activities.

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s to come:
Looking for year-round ways to plug into Seattle’s film scene? Consider a NWFF membership — perks include discounted tickets, workshops + venue rentals at NWFF, local biz deals, and invitations to free, members-only events.

Pro tip: You can also gift a membership to your fellow film buff.
 
Events
Thursday, Sept. 19
  • Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 1:10 p.m. | T-Mobile Park | $28+ | Time to grab a hot dog and root, root, root for the Mariners.
  • “Damn Yankees” | Thursday, Sept. 19-Saturday, Sept. 21 | Times vary | Theatre Off Jackson | $5+ | Speaking of the Yankees, this reimagination of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical explores themes of gender fluidity.
Friday, Sept. 20
  • I Saw You: A Comedy with Heart | Friday, Sept. 20-Saturday, Sept. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Unexpected Productions | $12+ | Inspired by “The Stranger’s” version of “Missed Connections,” this improv acts out real (and hilarious) submissions from Seattleites.
Saturday, Sept. 21
  • Gimme Gimme Disco | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 10 p.m. | The Crocodile | $20 | Break out the go-go boots for a night of groovy, ABBA-themed fun.
Monday, Sept. 23
  • SPIN:Rotating Local DJs | Monday, Sept. 23 | 9 p.m. | Chop Suey | Free | Hit the dance floor while local DJs mix their fave tracks + stick around for raffle prizes including concert tickets, merch, drinks, and more.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
  • Monthly Craft Social | Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Monster | $5 | Is that project of yours collecting dust? Bring it along and work beside other creators in Seattle.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Bellevue’s highly anticipated La Mar Cocina Peruana is opening its doors on Monday, Oct. 14 — celebrity chef Gastón Acurio’s first PNW restaurant. The menu offers Peruvian-style ceviches, sushi, empanadas, steaks, and more. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Real Estate
  • Sylva on Main in downtown Bellevue recently sold for $30 million to Canada-based Rise Properties Trust. Rise buys underperforming properties in the Seattle and Portland metros, upgrading them for better returns. Average rent for Sylva’s 74 units is below the market average at $2,430. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Community
  • The Museum of Flight received a $300,000 grant from Wells Fargo Foundation for its Museums for All program. This program helps the museum offer free or low-cost admissions + membership for those facing financial barriers. Psssssst — did you know you can get in for free with you SPL card?
Kids
  • Starting this month, The Victor Tavern is offering a free kid’s meal on Tuesdays. Purchase of an adult meal qualifies dine-in quests for the free meal (for kids aged 12 and under). Stop by either of the Seattle’s Eastlake or South Lake Union locations to cash in on the deal.
Sports
  • The Seattle Seahawks and the Miami Dolphins will have an extensive reunion this Sunday, Sept. 22 with Jordyn Brooks, Jerome Baker, and Connor Williams all facing off with their former team. The local experts are breaking it down on Locked On’s daily, Seahwaks-focused podcast.
    Eat
    • That’s a whole lotta fried food. The Washington State Fair wraps up this weekend, and we’re not wasting any time. See what KING 5 TV anchor Chris Egan is taste testing (and maybe jot a few of them down to try for yourself).
    Festival
    • The wait for your favorite fall fest is almost over. Fremont Oktoberfest kicks off tomorrow. Don your lederhosen and get ready to celebrate in true Bavarian style at Seattle’s premier beer festival — don’t forget to grab tickets.*
    Arts
    • Get ready to be amazed as Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience makes a grand return next month. This renowned festival, happening Oct. 17-20, is set to dazzle attendees with an impressive array of exhibitions, interactive events, and more, all celebrating the vibrant glass art community in Seattle.*
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    From the editor
    Not only is the NWFF’s Local Sightings Film Festival happening this weekend, but SIFF Cinema Uptown is also screening “Omni Loop” — a sci-fi film that has been on my radar ever since the official trailer dropped a month ago.

    Featuring “The Bear” star Ayo Edebiri, “Omni Loop” tackles teamwork, self-discovery, and a “Groundhog Day"-esque disruption in the space-time continuum — what could go wrong?
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