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• Hallow-Kings | Friday, Oct. 11 | 9-10 p.m. | The Lumber Yard Bar | $10 | Get some use out of your costume and cheer on performers like Father Absinthe + Dean the Vampire King.

• Seattle Got Sole | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 12-6 p.m. | Seattle Center Exhibition Hall | $25+ | Don’t let this convention sneak by you — check out giveaways, special guests, and 400+ vendors.
• Art Battle Seattle | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 6-10 p.m. | 206 Zulu | $15+ | A group of artists will complete three different masterpieces during 20-minute rounds — the crowd will vote for the winner.

• Fall Mead Festival | Sunday, Oct. 13 | Times vary | Skål Beer Hall | $30 | Channel your inner hobbit at this celebration of the PNW’s most delectable honey wines on a beautiful fall day.
• Honey: Fall Folks | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 2-5 p.m. | Métier Brewing Company Cherry Street | $5+ | Enjoy some autumn vibes with a pumpkin design contest, fall movies, and beers with new friends at this event designed for BIPOC women + gender-diverse folks.

• Salsa Practica | Monday, Oct. 14-Monday, Dec. 30 | Times vary | Century Ballroom | $10 | Practice your moves in a free-flowing, non-judgmental environment — all ages and skill levels are welcome.

• Brittany Howard & Michael Kiwanuka | Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Paramount Theatre | $40+ | Expect a truly memorable performance from the former lead singer + guitarist of the Alabama Shakes and mastermind behind the haunting “Big Little Lies” theme song “Cold Little Heart.”

• Local restaurateur Ethan Stowell (the brain behind spots like Victor Tavern and Tavolata) is getting into an entirely new venture — pickleball. The James Beard-nominated chef just signed a lease to open a new pickleball club in SODO called Picklewood with a “Top Golf vibe.” (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is now the first in the US with firefighters + EMTs that can administer buprenorphine — a treatment for those experiencing opiate overdoses — in the field. SFD already has ~35 paramedics who can administer the medicine, but the new pilot will add another ~20 more employees.

• Comcast Xfinity customers can watch the Washington Huskies on the Big Ten Network now that the two entities’ dispute has ended. Comcast previously refused to expand to the West Coast, meaning Huskies fans had to miss the first two games despite paying for the service. (KING 5)

• Here’s the stitch — Bellevue has a brand new knitting store. Located in the Elements Too Building, the Knitters Studio has a variety of yarn, tools, classes, and pop-up trunk shows with local dyers. (Downtown Bellevue Network)

• What kind of leadership will Jordan Eberle bring to the Seattle Kraken as the team’s new captain? Hear from the local experts on the hockey team as they embark on their new season with an energized start via Locked On’s daily, Kraken-focused podcast.

• Grab the picnic blanket and some snacks — Seattle has a beautiful, sunny weekend in store with temps in the low 70s. See what’s coming with KING 5 meterologist Rich Marriott.

• We’re looking for two Sales Executives – one for our PDXtoday market and one for our SEAtoday market – to identify and secure new advertising partnerships and grow existing client relationships. Apply to join.

• ICYMI, the 10th annual Seattle Made Week is happening now through Sunday, Oct. 13. Seattleites are invited to celebrate awesome products made right here in Seattle and the talented people behind them with tours, tastings, + demos. Download this digital passport to take advantage of exclusive SMW discounts and more.*

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