03.13.2025

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A tuxedo cat sits with its paws on the window sill, looking out from a cat cafe in Capitol Hill. He is wearing an adorable floral bandana around his neck.

Danny Phantom, a permanent resident at Neko Cat Cafe, waits very patiently for his pets. | Photo by SEAtoday staff

Seattle might be a city full of dog lovers, but it’s also a haven for feline fanatics — we even have our own annual cat convention.

Cats have also infiltrated several of our most-loved local businesses. Here’s where you can find some feline friends working around the clock to make your day.

Panama Hotel and Tea House
Give a chin scratch to Miu-Miu, the cat that likes to hang out at this historic building and cafe in Seattle’s Japantown.

Twice Sold Tales
This maze of a bookstore is stacked full of well-priced used titles + a family of resident cats — just don’t bother Buster while he eats (he takes his food very seriously).

The Whole Cat and Kaboodle
This pet store offers services for cats including grooming, boarding, food + toys, plus a lounge full of adoptable kitties you can snuggle — and maybe take home.

More a-mew-sing local businesses

Asked

Don’t worry — we didn’t forget about the pups. Where is your favorite shop dog (so we can give them scritches, too)?

Please, please tell us

Events

Thursday, March 13

Mocktail Workshop | 6-8 p.m. | Lucy’s Bottle Shop | $40 | Learn how to use fresh ingredients, homemade syrups, and inventive garnishes to make drinks that shine all on their own in this class led by the NA Sommelier.

“Waitress” | Thursday, March 13-Sunday, March 30 | Times vary | The 5th Avenue Theatre | $50+ | The beloved pop musical inspired by the works of Sara Bareilles follows a young waitress who sees a baking competition as a way to build a better life for herself.

Saturday, March 15

SAM Body + Mind: Activity Day | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Olympic Sculpture Park’s PACCAR Pavilion | Free | These curated experiences are meant to help pop you out of your rainy day funks with a dance church workout, art activities, silent reading, and more.

Festál: Irish Festival | Saturday, March 15-Sunday, March 16 | Times vary | Seattle Center | Free | The Seattle Center’s year-long series of cultural festivals continues with bagpiping, Irish dancers, art exhibits, and genealogy workshops.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade | 12:30 p.m. | Westlake Park | Free | Throw on some green and get ready for a parade of dancers, floats, bagpipes, and other vibrant displays.

Taste Washington: The Grand Tasting | Saturday, March 15-Sunday, March 16 | 1-5:30 p.m. | Lumen Field | $129+ | A week of celebrating Washington wines concludes with an opportunity to sample excellent vino from 200+ wineries and bites from 75 restaurants.

Sunday, March 16

SIFF ‘n’ Stitch: “Hairspray” | 12 p.m. | SIFF Cinema Uptown | $20 | Bring whatever needlecraft project you’re working on and get ready to groove to the 1988 version of the hit musical.

Monday, March 17

March Tea Blending Workshop | 6-8 p.m. | Friday Afternoon Tea | $50 | This tea blending workshop will include a focus on Irish herbalism.

Wednesday, March 19

Dancing with the Stars: Live! | 7:30 p.m. | Paramount Theatre | $103+ | Get ready for glitzy costumes and some seriously impressive moves — Disney actress Chandler Kinney will also be up onstage.

There's plenty more to do

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News Notes

Sports

The Seahawks have tapped their new starting quarterback: ex-Vikings player Sam Darnold. What should fans expect? Hear from the local experts on the Seahawks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Biz

Chateau Ste. Michele’s head winemaker is heading out to join Dineen Vineyards, another WA-based winery in Zillah. Brian Mackey held his Chateu Ste. Michele position for seven years, but he’ll now transition to leading Dineen’s technical and stylistic winemaking components. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Closing

Local celebrity chef Shota Nakajima is permanently closing his last local restaurant, Taku. The Capitol Hill fried chicken dive has been temporarily closed since January, but Nakajima says he wants to shift his focus to other ventures. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Open

You’ve got a new spot to get a pre-game beer, sports fans. Tom’s Watch Bar, a new two-story sports bar, is now open across the street from the Climate Pledge Arena. This is the 15th location for the Colorado-based chain, with another Seattle location pegged to open near Lumen Field later this year. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Community

Want to help pave the future of Seattle’s climate protection policies? The city has opened applications for its Green New Deal Oversight Board for locals who are passionate about decreasing pollution and supporting communities affected by extreme weather. Applications are due April 6.

Weather

Seattle is finally getting hit with all that rain we were missing earlier this year. KING 5 meteorologist Rich Marriott is predicting wet weather until Monday, when we’ll likely see a few sunbreaks. See what’s coming.

Outdoors

Even if we’re expected to get cloudy weather, Seattle might still get to see glimpses of the lunar eclipse tonight through a few moonbreaks. The eclipse will begin at 10:09 p.m. and reach its peak at 11:58 p.m. before ending at 1:47 a.m. Fingers crossed, or we’ll be howling at the moon in disappointment. (KING 5)

Small Biz

Own a small business in town? Let us highlight you in our Small Business Week coverage from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10. Join us by filling out this form by Sunday, March 16.

Arts

Take a culture and creativity break while you grab lunch Downtown or in Pioneer Square by visiting one of Seattle Restored’s window art installations. Featuring talented local artists in various mediums, the installations showcase everything from neon to photos to textiles — and beyond. Use the digital passport to visit them all.*

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City Guide

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The Mariners celebrate after a walk-off victory on Fri., Sept. 30 at T-Mobile Park

It’s almost time to root, root, root for the Mariners. | Photo courtesy of the Seattle Mariners

Whether you’re a sports fanatic — or just look good in royal blue — when it comes to sports, Seattle has no shortage of teams to support. Today, we’re sharing all the details on the Seattle Mariners before their season opener on Thursday, March 27.

Mariners (MLB) | Est. 1977

Seattle’s Major League Baseball team was established as an expansion franchise a decade after the short-lived Pilots departed the city to become the Milwaukee Brewers. Franchise icons include players like Ken Griffey Jr. and Ichiro Suzuki.

Where they play: T-Mobile Park

Has a retractable roof to prevent rain-outs
Unique snacks include toasted grasshoppers

Mascot: Mariner Moose

Idea created by a local fifth grader for a contest
Once fractured bones riding an ATV in the outfield

Major accomplishments:

Won an MLB-record tying 116 games in the 2001 season
Ended a 21-year playoff drought in 2022

Cheer on our other local teams

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The Wrap

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While my seasonal affective disorder seems to have subsided, what I now feel most of all is a incredibly impatient desire for our first warm spring day. I might actually have a temper tantrum about it.

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