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We’ve got some sweet news for you, Seattle
Presented by Sweetgreen
We’re drooling over the Maple Glazed Brussels, now on the menu at Sweetgreen. | Photo provided by Sweetgreen
ICYMI, Sweetgreen is opening its third Seattle location. The mission-driven restaurant known for connecting more people to real food is opening a new location in Capitol Hill at 11th + Pine.
Mark your calendars: Seattlietes are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the new location on Tuesday, Oct. 22 (yes, that’s next week). Store hours are 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
Bonus: For every meal sold on opening day, Sweetgreen will donate a meal to Northwest Harvest to nourish Seattleites experiencing food insecurity.
Northwest Harvest is a food justice organization that provides millions of nutritious meals to 400+ partner programs and addresses the root causes of food insecurity by advocating for equitable food policies.
Before you head to the opening, explore Sweetgreen’s new Fall Harvest Menu featuring new seasonal dishes. Sign up for an invite to the grand opening party, giveaways, and more below.
Book Signing: Sarah Fennel’s “Sweet Tooth” | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Book Larder | $40 | In Fennel’s newest cookbook, baking enthusiasts can find recipes for treats like baklava cheesecake and the “Giant Brown Sugar Not-A-Pop-Tart.”
Thursday, Oct. 17
Smoken Word Open Mic | Thursday, Oct. 17 | Times vary | Made Space | $18+ | Blaze it, then phrase it with some other local 4/20-friendly poets.
Friday, Oct. 18
Snowvana Snow Gear Show | Friday, Oct. 18-Saturday, Oct. 19 | Times vary | Magnuson Park Hangar 30 | $8+ | Prep for a stellar winter sports season with special deals on gear, ski packages, a beer garden, live music, and more.
club xcx | Friday, Oct. 18 | 9:30 p.m. | Nectar Lounge | $15+ | We’ve got a whole new version of Charli xcx’s “brat” to dance to. Let’s get to it.
Saturday, Oct. 19
Odin’s Fest & Viking Disco | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 2-11 p.m. | Swedish Club | $5+ | Sword-fighting, medieval vendors, tabletop games, and a 19-ft model ship — you’ll play and dance like nobility at this disco.
Ballard Wine Walk | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 5-8 p.m. | Ballard Neighborhood | $40+ | Sip your way through 17 different boutiques + find special deals on bottles.
Sunday, Oct. 20
Women’s Day Out | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mercer Island Community & Event Center | $10+ | Enjoy some rest, relaxation, and retail therapy with a mini spa, vendors, classes, and yummy food.
Monday, Oct. 21
MisterWives | Monday, Oct. 21 | 8 p.m. | The Showbox | $33+ | This pop band regularly takes the sour lemons life gives us and turns them into musical lemonade.
Local chef Kristi Brown is expanding her foodie empire in the Central District. Quick-service restaurant Lil’ Brown Girl opens today at 5 p.m. in Métier Brewing Co.'s Cherry Street taproom. The James Beard-nominated chef is known for her catering company That Brown Girl Cooks + nationally acclaimed restaurant Communion. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Arts
Want to bring a new or existing festival to a Seattle park near you? Through Seattle’s grant program Arts in Parks, you can receive up to $8,000 to do just that — applications must be submitted by Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 5 p.m.
Shop
New sip-and-shop concept 4th on 4th Flea Market is hosting its first pop-up vendor village on Sunday, Oct. 27. The market, which is a sister to SODO Flea and the Fremont Vintage Mall, will include similar vintage and antique wares — but with a boozy twist.
Sports
In case you missed it, the Seattle Seahawks just agreed to a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars for defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris, pending physical. Ya know who didn’t miss it? KING 5 sports reporter Arielle Orsuto.
Watch
For October, Scope Screenings is adding some spine-tingling elements to its film lineup at SIFF Cinema Egyptian. This month’s short film festival on Tuesday, Oct. 29 will be celebrating Halloween with scary stories, costumes, and more. Tickets start at $25.
National
We’re 70 days away from Christmas — and if you’re planning to ship out gifts, it’s time to start planning. Here are the shipping deadlines if you want a package to arrive by the holidays. (WTHR)
Listen
The Washington Huskies are making waves with their impressive 2025 recruiting class. Could these secured prospects (particularly on defense) be the key to the team’s future success? Hear from local experts on the matter with Locked On’s daily, Huskies-focused podcast.
Community
A social club for women just launched in Seattle. The Seattle Women’s Social Club aims to “defrost the SEA freeze” with curated events + opportunities for local women to connect. Join the membership waitlist.
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Category
Arts
A hand-stitched homage to Black history
Joyce J. Scott cobbles together generations of perspectives and history into her abstract multi-dimensional works. | Photo by SEAtoday staff
A throne encased by quilts, panels of beadwork, and stacks of books greets visitors at Seattle Art Museum’s newest exhibition, “Walk a Mile in My Dreams” — a summative collection of Joyce J. Scott’s career in multi-media art, fashion, and activism.
Coated in blown glass, colorful beads, and trails of cotton thread, “Walk a Mile in My Dreams” lends viewers a peek into Scott’s beautiful and bitingly ironic perspective on racism and sexism. Broken up into 11 thematic sections, the exhibition starts with an homage to her family and ancestry.
The direct descendant of sharecroppers, Scott takes you through an unblinking, yet dazzling journey centering Black voices to pinpoint + correct historical inaccuracies.
“I’m a trickster,” says Scott with plenty of mirth. “I coax you into seeing different levels of it... you have to remember, if this is me now — you’re next.”
An easy Halloween costume — snag these Inside Out t-shirts and have the whole family dress up as Disgust, Anger, Anxiety, and your other favorite emotions for a hilarious and topical group look.
As someone who enjoys knitting, sewing, and making jewelry, the new exhibit at Seattle Art Museum really sparked my interest. I’m feeling so inspired by how Joyce J. Scott really works outside of the box with textiles and materials I use almost every day.
