Somewhere in this photo “Strangers in the Night” by Frank Sinatra is playing. | Photo by @placepigalle
Kids, this is the story of how I met your mother, and it was all thanks to SEAtoday.
OK, so maybe that’s not exactly how the 2000s sitcom went, but if Ted Mosby had consulted us for date night ideas, we could’ve saved his kids a lot of time.
We present: 18 local date night ideas that are legen — wait for it — dary.
For the ones who want a night out on the town
Get cozy and take an evening cruise through Elliott Bay or through the Ballard Locks with Argosy Cruises.
Head down to Belltown’s performing arts venue The Crocodile and grab tickets to whatever’s on the docket. You’ll likely be pleasantly surprised.
Pike Place Market Express Farmers Market | Thursday, Aug. 14-Thursday, Sept. 25 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Path to Yes Plaza | Free | Shop fresh, seasonal vegetables, sweet fruits, flowers, and other goods from local vendors every Thursday through Sept. 25.
Yerbana Yoga in The Park | Thursday, Aug. 14-Thursday, Sept. 18 | 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, Aug. 15
Seattle Tattoo Expo | Friday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | Seattle Center Exhibition Hall | $30+ | View unique artwork from hundreds of tattoo artists at this weekend festival celebrating one of the world’s oldest art forms — you can even get your own tattoo.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Public Garden Tour | Saturday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Oct. 26 | 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, Aug. 17
Phoenix Mercury vs. Seattle Storm | 3-5 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $30+ | It’s well known that the mercury tends to fall when a big storm approaches — this Arizonan team should expect the same treatment.
Monday, Aug. 18
Embodied Altars: All Levels Dance Class | Monday, Aug. 18-Monday, Dec. 29 | Times vary | 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.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Pigeon Point Park Restoration Event | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Pigeon Point Park, 1901 SW Genesee St. | Donations optional | Work alongside DNDA’s Nature team to remove invasive plants, plant native species, and more — registration required, tools + light snacks are provided.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
University Village Summer Concert Series | 7-8:30 p.m. | University Village | Free | Grab a drink from Elemental Pizza’s Wine and Beer Garden and enjoy free live music at this weekly event through Wednesday, Aug. 20.
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An air quality alert is in effect through Friday, Aug. 15 due to a fire in Bear Gulch, located off Lake Cushman. Folks with sensitivities to haze and smoke are recommended to stay inside and use air filters if possible. (Seattle Times)
Traffic
Northbound I5 lanes are not your friend this weekend, Seattle. Bridge repairs are shutting down everything between the I-90 interchange and Northeast 45th Street through Monday, Aug. 18. Get off I5 at Edgar Martinez Drive or the Dearborn, James, or Madison Street exits to avoid delays. (KING5)
Biz
Back to Business, a new city-run grant program, is positioning itself to offset property damage costs for small businesses. Local storefronts can apply for up to $3,000 in the event of vandalism, and up to $6,000 for the installation of preventative security measures. (KOMO)
Trending
First the Trail Blazers, and now, maybe, the Seahawks? Nothing material has been reported yet, but the team is predicted to be the next of late owner Paul Allen’s assets to be sold. The Trail Blazers are slated to sell for around $4 billion. (KING5)
Number
12,027. That’s roughly how many feet the world’s longest suspension bridge will be once completed. The project will connect Italy’s mainland to Sicily. We’re proud to say we still hold the record for the world’s longest floating bridge — Evergreen Point Floating Bridge at 7,710 feet. (BBC)
Try This
Saturday, Aug. 16 is National Honey Bee Day. Brush up on the must-knows behind becoming a beekeeper in Seattle + King County.
Outdoors
90 minutes. That’s how much daylight will be lost in Seattle during the month of August as the sun progressively rises later and sets earlier. We recommend taking advantage of the daylight while you have it by hitting a local trail. (AccuWeather)
Tech
What’s that sound? Dial-up’s final rings. AOL announced it will discontinue its dial-up services on Tuesday, Sept. 30, after three decades. Help bring any users up to speed by connecting them to SEAtoday when they get a new provider. (NPR)
Eat
When it comes to sweet treats, apple crisp takes the cake in Washington, according to a new list of the most iconic desserts in the US by state. Hungry for a bite? Grab one from Pie Bar in Capitol Hill. (Condé Nast Traveler)
Sports
Chris Crawford breaks down a tight pitching battle between the Seattle Mariners and Baltimore Orioles, with the Mariners coming out on top. Hear from the local experts on the Seattle Mariners with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Eat
Seattle Restored is popping up in City Hall. Pan de La Selva is a small-batch panadería making pan dulce using both traditional and local PNW ingredients. This new inspired space at the corner of 4th & Cherry is meant to inspire and bring the flavor — stop by Tuesdays-Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.*
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Save the date, pumpkin spice latte people — the beloved beverage will return to Starbucks on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Need something to sip in the meantime? Try a seasonal drink at one of Seattle’s local coffee shops.
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Asked
Where do true Seattleites get their brew?
A. Starbucks (the original, duh) B. Local spots only (read: no chains) C. Wherever it’s hot (or iced) D. Other
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