Plus, the need-to-know info on the new RapidRide G Line.
 
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Editor’s Note
We hope you’re ready to hit play. The Northwest Film Forum’s 27th annual Local Sightings Film Festival is underway, screening 50+ locally made films and hosting workshops and discussions from now until Sunday, Sept. 29. Passes start at $90.
 
Top Stories
Three glass high rise buildings stretch into the blue sky from the center of downtown Seattle. Two seagulls fly past the buildings to the left. Wires cross the bottom of the image, the cables for public street transportation.

Seattle is on the Michelin Guide map for the first time | Michelin recently released its Key Awards for US hotels, and three hotels in the Seattle area have finally put the Emerald City on the Michelin map.

Members of Seattle Department of Transportation stand behind a podium as they announce the launch of the new RapidRide G Line. One of the stretch buses is parked behind them.

RapidRide G Line brings 6-minute bus service to Seattle | Here’s the need-to-know info on King County’s new RapidRide G Line route, which runs through Seattle’s downtown, First Hill, Capitol Hill, and Madison Valley neighborhoods.

Crowds of people walk along a street lined on both sides with vendor tents and kiosks. Seattle's Chinatown entrance is in the background.

Chinatown-International District Night Market is back | Head to the Chinatown-International District today for the Night Market, returning after a one-year hiatus to serve up local vendors, street foods, and dynamic cultural performances.
 
Asked

What year was the Chinatown-International District officially established?
A. 1973
B. 1985
C. 1960
D. 1999
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Events
This Weekend
  • “Damn Yankees” | Saturday, Sept. 21 | Times vary | Theatre Off Jackson | $5+ | This reimagination of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical changes the plot a little to explore themes of gender fluidity.
  • Charli vs. Chappell Dance Party | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 5 p.m. | Neighbours Nightclub and Lounge | $16+ | This one’s for the 365 party girls — time to dance with some other sapphic ladies.
  • Miami Dolphins vs. Seattle Seahawks | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 1:05 p.m. | Lumen Field | $120+ | Cheer on the Seahawks as they face down the Florida team.
  • Waterfall & Wine Tour | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 10 a.m. | Multiple pick-up locations, Bellevue | $169 | Only four weekends left to take this seasonal tour of two waterfalls, which includes an outdoor lunch at South Fork + a wine tasting at Chateau Noelle.
Plan Ahead
  • Guided Cold Plunge and Sauna | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 8 p.m. | Space BAR Wellness West Seattle | $65 | Wanna give your first cold plunge a go? These seasoned experts will make sure you’re keeping things safe + chill.
  • LATINXPO | Friday, Sept. 27 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Sound Transit Union Station Great Hall | Free | Check out some career resources, meet other Latinx professionals, enjoy some live music, and chow down on some good food.
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News Notes
Ranked
  • Seattle ranked No. 2 among the US’ large cities for its share of private school enrollment, based on recently released 2023 data. More than 19,000 students are enrolled in private schools, accounting for about one quarter of local students. (Seattle Times)
Open
  • Fair Isle Brewing’s restaurant — a dining concept closely influenced by its neighboring beers — is now open. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurant and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Plan Ahead
  • Mark your calendars for the Tasveer Film Festival & Market (TFFM), North America’s first-ever global film market dedicated to South Asian filmmakers. The event takes place Tuesday, Oct. 15-Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Seattle Center.
Listen
  • Gearing up for the game tomorrow? Keep an eye out for familiar faces on the field when the Hawks play the Miami Dolphins at home, and get the need-to-know info ahead of time with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Coming Soon
  • PCC Community Markets will reopen in downtown Seattle after closing its flagship in January. The smaller store for the upscale co-op will open in Rainier Square in late 2025, offering prepped takeaway foods + a limited selection of groceries. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Number
  • $4.13. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in Washington right now. Read more about the cost of living in Seattle, including the median household income, and average cost of healthcare and groceries.
Weather
  • Is it cool in here or is it just us? Regardless if you’re a fall lover or not, you may be curious about what’s in store for Seattle this season. Check out our fall weather outlook for predictions on what may be headed our way.
Sports
  • The Mariners have nine games left to try and clinch a spot in the MLB playoffs, and they’re going to need some help. Follow along with the team via KING 5 sports reporter Chris Egan.
 
City Guide

🎶 The rest is still unwritten

Unwritten rules of Seattle
A pedestrian shelter marked by a sign that says Pike Place Market, with buildings and the market in the background
Pike Place can surprise even longtime locals on every visit. | Photo by SEAtoday staff
Whether you’re an Emerald City native or a relative newcomer, there are just some things every Seattleite understands to be true.

We asked our readers, Instagram followers, and Redditors to share Seattle’s unwritten rules, from common city knowledge to relatable trends and local lingo. You won’t find these rules in a handbook, but they are undoubtedly absorbed by the community. If you’re not from Seattle, these might be a little difficult to explain.
  • “Don’t ever use an umbrella. They just get in the way.” — u/Scienceneverlies
  • “The mountain is out today. (A sunny day with a clear view of Mt. Rainier).” — u/Various_Inflation_95
  • “Don’t cut in the ferry line!” — @harmonysoleil
  • “Boots are year-round footwear, as are Birkenstocks and socks.” — u/Witchy404
  • “Take vitamin d capsules from September-February.” — @chelsea_melody3
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