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House rattle a little more than usual yesterday? That wasn’t an earthquake — the Blue Angels arrived in town, signaling the pending arrival of the big Seafair Weekend Festival.
This is the first time in two years that the Seafair has graced South Seattle, so let’s take a quick tour of what to expect during the festivities. |
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These hydroplanes can reach speeds of up to 220 mph. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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✈️ Festival highlights Boeing Air Show
The Navy’s Blue Angels are definitely the most talked about demonstration, but the show also includes performances by the Air Force, the US Army’s Golden Knights, US Coast Guard, aerobatic teams + a select number of Boeing planes. Demonstrations happen all three days, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. HomeStreet Bank Cup
These hydroplane races are fast + furious — the vehicles all have the capabilities to travel 220 mph on the water. The first race begins Fri., Aug. 5 at 9:15 a.m. with the final scheduled for 4:25 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 7.
Seafair Log Boom
Each day of the fair, tons of boats link together to create one giant party — all tuned into Log Boom Radio, or Mercer Island High School’s 88.9 FM radio station. Registration is still open, with prices starting at $625 per boat under 23’ long. Boats begin lining up Fri., Aug. 5 at 6 a.m. 🚌 Getting there Since parking can often be a nightmare, public transit will likely be your best friend.
Pro Tip: You can also download the Transit app to plan your trips. The app uses real-time info, shows where your bus is on the map, and notifies you when it's time to pull the all-intimidating bus cord. |
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The Stinkfoot Orchestra | Wed., Aug. 3 | 8 p.m. | Nectar Lounge | $20 | This 15-piece band is a tribute the late, great Frank Zappa.
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“Here There Be Dragons” | Wed., Aug. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Arts West, 4711 California Ave. | $15+ | The theatrical song cycle created + directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton celebrates Black women recording artists from Seattle. 🎤
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“Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World’s Most Misunderstood Pred” | Wed., Aug. 3 | 7 p.m. | Third Place Books, 6504 20th Ave. NE | $25 | Dr. David Shiffman has an ocean of information about these marine creatures — ask him some questions and get a copy of his new book signed. 🦈
Thursday - Fleet Week | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 12-5 p.m. | Elliott Bay | Free | Go on a boat tour, listen to music, and meet members of the US Navy, US Coast Guard + Royal Canadian Navy. ⚓️
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In-Person Author Talk: “Modern Asian Baking at Home” | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Book Larder, 4252 Fremont Ave. N. | $25 | Author Kat Lieu is joined by chef Jamie Aragonez for a chat about baking — tickets include a signed copy of the book. 🥮
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The Moth StorySLAM: Happy | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 8-10 p.m. | Fremont Abbey Arts Center | $15 | Put together a five-minute story about something that really made you glow — or listen to other folks’ cheery tales.
Friday - U District Movies by the Bay: “Surf’s Up” | Fri., Aug. 5 | 7 p.m. | Fritz Hedges Waterway Park | Free | Enjoy this family-friendly animated flick in the great outdoors. 🌊
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Tones and I | Fri., Aug. 5 | 8 p.m. | The Showbox | $32.50+ | The “Dance Monkey” artist stunned countless listeners with her unique high-pitched singing voice.
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Coming Soon -
Here’s a little present for our Eastsiders — famous local sandwich shop Paseo is opening its fourth location in Issaquah at the Lake Sammamish Shopping Center later this month. The restaurant’s grand opening is slated for Sat., Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. and features complimentary bites, raffles + giveaways. 🥪
Civic -
The results are coming in — yesterday’s primary election ended at 8 p.m. with the first rounds of voter counts flowing in at 8:15 p.m. You can watch real-time updates via the King County website to see which candidates will be moving on to the general election in November. 🗳
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Mayor Bruce Harrell recently named Department of Neighborhoods interim director Greg Wong as the new Deputy Mayor of External Relations. As Deputy Mayor, Greg will direct the Mayor’s Office external affairs team + local and regional collaboration surrounding cultural events. (Northwest Asian Weekly)
Announced -
You’re going down this time, Canada. Climate Pledge Arena and the Seattle Kraken recently announced that it will host a matchup between the US Women’s National Team and the Canadian Women’s National Team on Sun., Nov. 20. The event will serve as a rematch of the 2022 Winter Olympic Gold Medal Game, which Canada won. 🏒
Biz -
Reuben’s Brews is celebrating its 10 year anniversary this weekend. The popular Ballard-based beer company, which first opened its doors in August 2012, is throwing a block party Sat., Aug. 6 with food trucks, live music + beers from its anniversary collaboration series. 🍻 (My Ballard)
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Development company Legacy Partners recently secured $91.9 million to build a new eight-story, transit-oriented development in Bellevue. The lot, which will be dubbed Bellevue Station, is just a half-block from the Bel-Red/130th Link light rail station currently under construction. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Traffic -
Been craning your neck on I-90s floating bridge recently? The Washington Department of Transportation is working on replacing more than 30 steel anchor cables underwater with the help of a barge + crane stationed along the bridge. The work, which has to be done every 25-30 years, should wrap up in September. 🏗
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Growing up with a grandmother who moved here from Finland, I was quickly introduced into all things Finland. Every time a Nokia commercial came on TV or if there was a new Finnish hockey player that joined our local team, it was a must for one of us to point out that they were in fact Finnish.
This has led to two habits — an ongoing inventory of everything that originated in Finland (including an ability to call out Finnish last names with 100% accuracy) and the compulsion to point them out to whomever I’m with whether they care or not. |
So now I share with you a short list of things that are Finnish here in Seattle, because I must. -
Pirkko. | An essential shop where Finns can pick up Marimekko designs, Moomin coffee mugs, and Fazer bars.
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Joonas Donskoi | A Seattle Kraken right-winger from Raahe + the only Finn on the team. Tsk tsk.
The Finlandia Foundation: Seattle Chapter | While we Finns are shy, we do like being around other Finns — as long as no one tries to make too much small talk. Me | I am very Finnish. In fact, I am named after my great-great grandmother who herded reindeer in Kemijärvi above the Arctic Circle.
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Editor's pick: This is normally where I would continue to go on about other things that are Finnish had I not written the piece above in first person, so I will spare you the fate often awarded to my partner.
Instead, I'll tell you that I just tried the original Carmelo's Tacos in Capitol Hill for the first time and enjoyed it thoroughly. In fact, here's a cute date idea for you — grab some tacos from the little window on Summit Avenue (seven tacos and rice + beans cost only $30), grab a drink from the shop next door, and take everything over to Volunteer Park for a lovely evening picnic.
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