In honor of National Dole Whip Day, we’re sharing our top 3 taco spots. | Photo via Life on Mars
Some people say breakfast is the most important meal of the day — we think it’s your lunch break.
Tacos Chukis, Various locations
Feeling a taco, quesadilla, asado, or torta? These reasonable prices mean that you can pretty much mix and match whatever you’re craving.
Taqueria La Fondita has two trucks in White Center and one in Greenwood.
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Taqueria La Fondita, Various locations
You can chow down on a tender lengua taco or carnitas for less than $5 each, or get a combo with rice + beans for just under $15.
Carmelo’s Tacos, Various locations
This is a local favorite for a reason — low prices and excellent quality make for happy customers. Plus, it offers meat-alternative options for your entree of choice like fried cactus or mushrooms.
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Yerbana Yoga in The Park | 6 p.m. | Gas Works Park | Free | This giant outdoor yoga class is more like a festival with a vendor village, keynote speakers, music, and a class built for any experience level.
Friday, July 18
Seattle Seafair Clown Arrival | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Seattle Aquarium | Free | Join the fun with Seattle clowns as they take over the city starting at the Seattle Aquarium — the Seismic Sound Drumline and other vendors will be on site.
Market Stage | 7 p.m. | Crossroads Shopping Center, Bellevue | Free | Bring a friend to this live session featuring local artists performing music, dance, and other talents — Joshua Red Uttech is taking the stage.
Saturday, July 19
Public Garden Tour | Saturday, July 19-Sunday, July 20 | 12-1 p.m. | Bellevue Botanical Garden, Bellevue | Free | Take an hour-long docent-led tour of the Botanical Garden to learn about its flora and history — registration is not required, donations are optional.
Sunday, July 20
Green Lake Litter Patrol | Recurs July 20 | Times vary | Seattle Public Theater | Free | Volunteer with other Seattleites to keep this park clean — meet at the Bath House Theater parking lot to sign in.
Sunday Funday Comedy Night | 7-9 p.m. | The Shanghai Room | Free | Hear new material from local comedians with karaoke to follow — donations optional.
Monday, July 21
Embodied Altars: All Levels Dance Class | 6:30-8 p.m. | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center | $10+ | Designed by Indigenous Mexican-American artist Alicia Mullikin, this class weaves ancient + contemporary movement together to explore authentic storytelling.
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While season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us was filmed mostly in Vancouver, the story is set in Seattle. The show snagged 16 Emmy nominations this week. (AP)
Arts
Seattle Restored pop-up art gallery Cebreazy Paints is now open in Pioneer Square. This new space features BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ artists and makers from across the state, and will host community events, including paint & sips, crafting workshops, and more. Explore your artistic side weeknights and weekend days this summer.*
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3. That’s how many more days homes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area spent on the market in June 2025 than June 2024. Explore our real estate coverage to stay in-the-know on localtrends and trendy homes. (Newsweek)
The Seattle Art Fair starts today and runs through Sun., July 20. You can purchase single-day or full-fair passes to see Niki Keenan’s Meteor Flower in the Astral Lands, Sheile Pree Bright’s Plastic Bodies, and dozens of other works — including live demonstrations of glass-blowing art.
Drink
The secret is out. Starbucks launched a “secret menu” option on its app, including items like “Dragonfruit glow up.” The coffee chain also launched a contest for customers to submit their own customized drink. Who needs a secret menu when we’ve got so many local shops to sip from?
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Home
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Save hundreds when you shop Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale for top deals on apparel, home, beauty, and more. We’re adding these five to our cart before they sell out:
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Hi Barbie.At tomorrow night’s matchup against the Houston Astros, the Mariners are hosting Barbie™ Game Day at T-Mobile Park. Special tickets, group offers, and limited special edition jerseys are available.
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