Plus, pet baby goats while drinking beer this week.

Hello Friday.

April 26 2024

Gas prices getting you down? Though costs are generally higher across the US, we may have it especially rough — the price of a gallon in Washington is nearly 39 cents higher than the national average; and in Seattle, gas is 7.1 cents higher on average than last month.

Luckily, there are still ways to avoid paying an arm + a leg at the pump. Here are four ways to be fuel frugal.

Bike and scooter shares in Seattle have risen in popularity. | Photo by SEAtoday staff

Get stepping 👟

Seattle is rated as the ninth most walkable large city in the US on Walk Score, which means it’s time to break out your strolling shoes — particularly near many of our gorgeous waterfront trails. Ditch the drive and go on a self-guided tour that starts at the Sculpture Park, or buy the illustrated “Seattle Walk Report” that takes you through 23 different neighborhoods.

Break out the bikes 🚲

Enjoy pedaling down the Burke-Gilman Trail, which spans over 18 miles from Golden Gardens Park to 102nd Ave. in Bothell. Or, stop by Bike Works in Columbia City + Good Weather Bicycle & Cafe in Chophouse Row to spark some two-wheeled motivation.

Not ready to commit to cycling? Try out one of the many electric scooter shares around town that are growing in popularity, including Lime, LINK, Veo, WHEELS, or Spin.

Public transit is legit 🚌

Getting around the Emerald City is easy with a plethora of bus routes + the expanding Sound Transit system. Pro tip: Start setting up an account on the newly revamped MyORCA site ahead of the card’s upgrades next Monday to make riding even easier. And get real-time info with Transit App.

Get creative with your commute 💡

Hunt down the best gas prices by using an app like GasBuddy or Google Maps. Split the bill by starting a carpool with your coworkers + get the perks of riding in the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes. DYK? Bellevue has its own carpooling program called “Choose Your Way.”

The cheapest gas in Seattle on Sunday was $4.35 per gallon. | Screenshot via Proxi

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Today

Mariners vs. Philadelphia Phillies | Tues., May 10 | 6:40 p.m. | T-Mobile Park | $16+ | In a rare interleague matchup against the Phils, the M’s hope to build some May momentum. ⚾
Seattle Restored: Poems in Transit | Tues., May 10 | Anytime | 217 Yesler Way | Free | One of the pop-ups for Seattle’s new storefront initiative highlights verses from local artist Arami Walker.

Wednesday

“Marvelous and the Black Hole” | Wed., May 11 | 7:30 p.m. | The Grand Illusion, 1403 NE 50th St. | $5+ | This quirky, coming-of-age tale stars Miya Cech as a teen delinquent who befriends a surly magician played by Rhea Perlman. 🎥
Dinos Alive | Wed., May 11 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | 1750 Occidental Ave. S. | $17+ | Live out all your “Jurassic Park” fantasies with this family-friendly, interactive exhibit featuring more than 80 life-sized dinosaurs + VR experiences. 🦖

Thursday

Baby Goats + Brews | Thurs., May 12 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Reuben’s Brews, 5010 14th Ave. NW | Donations encouraged | You can drink beer while petting adorable animals + helping the Puget Sound Goat Rescue — need we say more? 🐐
Celebrate the Market | Thurs., May 12 | 7-8 p.m. | Market Pavillion + virtual | $150 | This special meal at Pike Place includes dinner from Chef Traci Calderon of Atrium Kitchen — or a cook-at-home package option. 🍽️

Friday

“Insomnia” | Fri., May 13 | 8 p.m. | Emerald City Music, 415 Westlake Ave. | $55 | Enjoy a relaxing evening with a string trio playing Bach — attendees are even encouraged to bring sleeping bags + pillows. 🎻
Superfine Art Fair | Fri., May 13 | 4-10 p.m. | Block 41, 115 Bell St. | $25+ | Support local + global independent creatives — or connect with a professional network, if you’re an artist yourself.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

Weather

59º | Cloudy | 22% chance of rain

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 5:38 a.m.
Set: 8:34 p.m.

Biz

We’ll drink to this — weeks after the Sloop Tavern building was purchased, it now appears that the 69-year-old bar will be staying put. The Sloop’s owner said he’s negotiating a five-year lease with the company that bought the property, which plans on making upgrades to the space. 🍻 (My Ballard)

Environment

Native carvers are embarking on a trek across the PNW called “Spirit of the Waters” to urge the removal of Lower Snake River dams. Along the way, tribal reps will present a special totem pole and speak to the importance of rebuilding salmon runs. They’ll be in Seattle on Thurs., May 19. (Seattle Times)

Sports

Let’s tackle some reunion talk. Former Seahawks linebacker KJ Wright has discussed the possibility of returning to the team after playing for the Las Vegas Raiders last year. Coach Pete Carroll said he connected with Wright about his “future,” although didn’t go into further detail. KJ spent his first 10 seasons in Seattle. 🏈 (ESPN)

Development

Over on the Eastside, a massive mixed-use building will be constructed at 112th Ave. NE in Bellevue, according to a recent application to the city. The proposal is for a 24-story office tower that includes 450,000 sqft of office space and up to 8,000 sqft of retail businesses. 🏗️ (Downtown Bellevue Network)

Festival

There’s a big anniversary shindig this summer — and everyone’s invited. Indie rock station KEXP is celebrating its 50th year on Sat., Aug 6 at its Seattle Center campus, with live music, DJs, a beer garden + food trucks. Out-of-towners can win a trip to the party — and locals can score a staycation. 🎉

Arts

Look out for some eye candy in West Seattle. Four local, emerging artists will create temporary installations along the Delridge-Highland Park Neighborhood Greenway this summer. The works are part of an ongoing program called “Art Interruptions” meant to brighten up city-owned structures. (West Seattle Blog)

Coming Soon

Say cheese. Chef Tom Douglas’s popular mini chain Serious Pie will soon expand to Kirkland’s Village at Totem Lake, with a mid-June debut in the works. This will be the third location for the pizza place, joining outposts in Ballard + downtown Seattle. 🍕 (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Health

At an appearance this weekend for the Crosscut festival, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that he will keep the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for state employees + remaining pandemic-related restrictions in place for now. He said the restrictions would be lifted “when it makes sense.” (Crosscut)

Watch

Yup, it’s mating season in Seattle. New episodes of Netflix’s reality dating show “Love Is Blind” have been recently filmed around town — with crews making appearances at Capitol Hill hot spots like Rapport and Fogon. The Seattle episodes will likely air after the Dallas-based ones debut later this year. ❤️ (Capitol Hill Blog)

Edu

The Pacific Science Center + the Amazon Future Engineer program are collaborating on an effort to bring more STEM initiatives to underserved communities. Amazon’s recent $1 million grant aims to boost programs in K-8 Title I schools where 40% or more of the student body are from low-income families. 🔬 (GeekWire)

Learn

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Er, wait, did we miss a stop? One Reddit user recently spotted a Sound Transit train on the back of a flatbed truck alllll the way out in Nebraska. But, no, it didn’t get lost — the cars are actually manufactured in other parts of the country, then shipped out here when they’re ready to ride.

A spokesperson for Sound Transit said it looks like this is a new Tacoma Link vehicle making the cross-country trip. That’s some serious mileage.

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