Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
Shopping for a loved one? With Mother’s Day falling on Sunday, May 11, it’s a great time to give to parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Browse the gifts we think will do the trick:
Local pick:MarketSpice Cinnamon-Orange Tea | $10.50 | Help them ease their tensions with a cup of this cozy tea blend that’s somehow even cozier than chai.
Custom initial jewelry dish | $16.99 | A sweet, delicate ceramic jewelry tray you can customize with their initial.
Weighted silk lavender eye pillow | $19.99 | A silk sleep mask and a cooling gel eye mask are included in this spa set named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2023.
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Barefoot Dreams lounge top | $99 | There may be no better gift than something luxuriously soft, cuddly, and cozy — this lounge top fits the bill.
Local pick:Noir Lux Candle | $25-$36 | Give them the gift of good smells with options like “lava that for you” and “self-love club.”
Mom’s story book and Dad’s story book | $24.95 | Prompt them to write down memories, advice, and stories in these guided journals.
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | $25 | You don’t have to worry about this lipstick flattering them — Black Honey is designed to look incredible (and different) on everyone.
Author Talk: Tara Theoharis’ “The Rom-Com Cookbook” | 7 p.m. | Third Place Books | Free | What’s cookin, good-lookin’? These 50 recipes come straight out from scenes of your favorite rom-coms like “The Princess Bride” and “Love Actually.”
Eddie Izzard’s “Hamlet” | Thursday, May 1-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | Leo K. Theater, Seattle Rep | $85 | Dame Judi Dench described Izzard’s attempt at playing all 23 characters in the Shakespearean tragedy as “spectacular.”
Friday, May 2
Adult Rave: An [Adult Swim]-inspired Rave | 10 p.m. | Madame Lou’s | $15 | If you watch this adult comedy channel, you’ll know what you’re in for. This dance event is DJed by a “sexy Peter Griffin” and includes a Carl lookalike contest.
May the Fourth | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Museum of Flight | $21+ | Do or do not, there is no try when it comes to having fun at this event featuring light saber shows + training, live music from the 8-Bit Brass Band, roaming robots, and more.
PRESEASON: Connecticut Sun vs. Seattle Storm | 3 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $12+ | What’s that on the breeze? It feels like a storm big enough to swallow the sun is moving in.
“SIX: The Musical” | Tuesday, May 6-Monday, May 12 | Times vary | Paramount Theatre | $75+ | This Tony Award-winning Broadway musical follows the six wives of Henry VIII as they take the mic to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a celebration of girl power.
Relax and recharge without leaving the Emerald City
Presented by Hyatt Seattle
Sit back and relax, Seattle. | Photos courtesy of Hyatt at Olive 8
Need a getaway without going far?
Treat yourself to a stress-free staycation at Hyatt at Olive 8, where relaxation meets elevated wellness in the heart of the city. Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect during your stay:
Start your morning with a dip in the 65-ft. saline lap pool, followed by a visit to the steam room, dry sauna, or hot tub.
Unwind at Elaia Spa with organic treatments designed to restore and refresh.
When it’s time to refuel, indulge in local flavor at TIDAL+ Restaurant & Bar — named Best Organic Hotel Restaurant by Green Matters — offering unforgettable experiences like oyster shucking and mixology classes.
Craving something casual? Grab a bite from O8 Bagel Shop, featuring Victrola Coffee and Blazing Bagels.
Enjoy complimentary daily wellness activities to keep your mind and body in balance throughout your stay.
Whether you’re there for a night or a long weekend, the hotel makes it easy to recharge without ever leaving town.
It’s not the Sonics, but Seattle is getting a brand new Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) franchise. Some quick facts about it — it’s called PWHL Seattle until a new name is picked; its colors are emerald green and cream; the team will share the Climate Pledge Arena + Kraken Iceplex with the Seattle Kraken; it will have its own ownership. (KING 5)
Announced
One less music festival is happening in Seattle this year — Day In Day Out Fest has been canceled for 2025. The organizers, who are also behind Capitol Hill Block Party, said that they are taking the year to regroup as they reimagine the festival.
(No longer) Closing
Pike Place Market’s Virginia Inn is — you guessed it — no longer closing. The restaurant will remain in the storefront its inhabited for the past 100 years, but it will be changing ownership eventually. The current owner will continue to operate the restaurant through September while helping to find a buyer. (Eater Seattle)
Listen
The 2025 NFL Draft is officially over and the Seahawks have 11 new players now. Who are they and how will they impact the team? Hear from the local experts on the Seattle Seahawks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Outdoors
Bust out the marshmallows — Seattle Parks and Rec has introduced new permanent beach fire hours for Golden Gardens + Alki. Starting Friday, May 23, beach fires will be permitted at both locations 4 a.m.-10:30 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day and 4 a.m.-11:30 p.m. during all other times of the year.
Transit
Hop onboard. The free Waterfront Seattle shuttle will begin its summer service starting tomorrow. The shuttle bus — which runs between the Space Needle, along Alaskan Way, to King Street Station — will run every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until mid-September. (KING 5)
Weather
While we’ve gotten lucky so far this spring with beautiful weather landing spot on the weekend, the 70° temps will jump over Saturday and Sunday like it’s playing hopscotch. Expect a beautiful end to the work week and a beautiful beginning to the next. See what’s coming with KING 5 meteorologist Rich Marriott.
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Biz
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Featured Deal
Dreaming of a tropical getaway? Turn it into reality when you shop Hawaiian Airlines’ sale on select fares, like $179 from Sea-Tac to The Aloha State.*
Capitol Hill’s The Garage has lots of options for fun — even when the clock strikes midnight. | Photo by @dagoodnes
Let us paint you a quick picture.
It’s a perfectly good Friday night and you don’t have any Saturday plans or obligations. You’ve got tons of energy and you just want to get out, but the idea of sitting at a bar somewhere just sounds... well, kinda boring.
Here are some local picks for when that late-night adventure calls.
Burn off that energy 🛼
We’ve all had a cup of coffee just a little too late in the day. If you’re feeling extra jittery or even just a little playful, Southgate Roller Rink(open until midnight on weekends) offers skate sessions for both kids and adults with appearances from live DJs and funk bands.
Recreational recs 🎳
Roll out your “The Big Lebowski” dreams with some late-night bowling at The Garage in Capitol Hill (open until midnight on weekends) or West Seattle Bowl(also part of the midnight crew).
Money burning a hole in your pocket? 🛍
Look, the need for retail therapy doesn’t run on a schedule. You can shop at one of Late Night Vintage Mall’s two downtown locations until midnight almost every day of the week.
Swim trunks with pockets. These quick-drying swimsuit trunks have a hidden pocket built into an anti-chafe compression liner — perfect for keeping phones, keys, and cash safe on beach days.
That’s really the only thought that’s occupying my mind right now. The forest has also started to take on that sweet, musky scent it gets in the summer that I love so much.
I am a very, very happy girl these days and hope you’re also finding opportunities to enjoy the sunshine this week.
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