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If you have not stopped by the Wing Luke Museum currently, here is a (free) alternative. The museum’s all-ages Jamfest will return to the historic Canton and Maynard Alleys, providing DJ units and cabaret performances, plus arcade video games, yoga, a self-defense demo, and neighborhood group cubicles. In case you work up an urge for food, seize takeout from one of many buzzy meals hubs within the Chinatown-Worldwide District and munch when you benefit from the leisure—I dig the doughy choices at Szechuan Noodle Bowl, which is a mere block away. LC
(Wing Luke Museum, Chinatown-Worldwide District, free)
FILM
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Each Friday this summer time, beginning July 26 via August 23, the Seattle Middle is internet hosting outside film screenings on the Mural Amphitheatre. Deliver your blankets or low-back garden chairs for The Princess Bride, The whole lot In all places All at As soon as, Dune (1984), The Shade Purple (2023), and my private spotlight, Singles. Watching Matt Dillon’s grunge frontman character Cliff Poncier clarify the fictional music “Contact Me I’m Dick” to a music journalist whereas Alice in Chains play at a fictional nightclub on a 40-foot display below the Area Needle? Doesn’t get rather more Seattle than that. STRANGER ARTS AND CULTURE EDITOR MEGAN SELING
(Mural Amphitheatre, Uptown, free)
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Because it opened simply shy of a yr earlier than the pandemic, it is onerous to imagine The Beacon has been trucking alongside for 5 years already. When The Stranger reported on the single-screen cinema’s opening again in 2019, co-owners Tommy Swenson and Casey Moore deliberate to display “an eclectic, curated collection of each new and previous, avant-garde and mainstream movies,” and so they’ve positively fulfilled that promise. Alongside the way in which, they’ve found what they deem the “essence of cinema”—ten pillars of storytelling that represent the creative quest of filmmaking. The pillars embody “kung fu,” “blood,” and “a girl dropping her thoughts,” so rely me in. Buckle up for this screening sequence and discover out what photogénie is all about. LC
(The Beacon, Columbia Metropolis, $12.50)
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If you have not but engaged with the Seattle Pageant of Dance + Improvisation, an immersive, month-long foray into Seattle’s dance neighborhood, here is a fantastic (free!) alternative. Multi-hyphenate efficiency designer Keyes Wiley, who’s additionally a longtime native arts educator, will share their new work (created throughout their Made in Seattle residency at SFD+I) and lead a dialogue on its growth. Wiley’s “mundane surrealist recreation evening,” As soon as Upon A Time in a Place Known as NOWhere, “serves as a public intervention in a world parallel to our personal.” Drop by twelfth Avenue Arts for a glimpse of the piece in course of. LC
(twelfth Avenue Arts, Capitol Hill, free)
COMMUNITY
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I’ve combined emotions about Alaska Airways. I used to like them, after which our relationship acquired somewhat, eh, bumpy. However what’s to not love about this quirky, native parade they placed on yearly as a part of Seafair? Over 100 illuminated floats, marching bands, and performers will rejoice Seattle (and, I assume, the aviation trade). We’re excited in regards to the dragon dancers and “prancing horses.” Deliver the entire household right down to Westlake Middle for pre-parade festivities beginning at 1 pm, and ensure to snag a great place alongside the parade route earlier than it begins at 3 pm. SL
(Westlake Park, Downtown, free)
FOOD & DRINK
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Native vendor Gochiso will sling their craveable artisan Asian-inspired snack mixes—suppose Chex Combine however with pleasant flavorings like furikake, matcha, and Sichuan peppercorn—at this pop-up. Wander over, seize an ice-cold Vietnamese espresso or tasty bánh mì from Voi Cà Phê, and replenish on munchies in your subsequent film evening. JB
(Voi Cà Phê, Georgetown)
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Fortunate Envelope co-owner and director of operations Raymond Kwan is taking a visit to Paris to look at the 2024 Summer time Olympics in particular person. In case you’re not as fortunate, be a part of the remainder of the Fortunate Envelope crew to rejoice the video games with 4 new internationally impressed releases, together with a French Pilsner, Vienna Lager, Thai Spiced Tea Bitter, and HRC-003 West Coast IPA, plus Mexico Metropolis-inspired delicacies from the meals truck Los Papi’s Comida Mexicana beginning at 4 pm. The Olympics will likely be on all day, so you may seize a brew and tune in. JB
(Fortunate Envelope Brewing, West Woodland, free)
PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE
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In case you were not conscious, the web has declared it to be “brat summer time.” However, for these of us who’ve worshipped Charli XCX since her “Increase Clap” days, it is bittersweet to see so many new passengers on the bandwagon. Hopefully, within the spirit of Charli and Lorde’s squashed feud, followers new and previous can “work it out on the remix,” dancing collectively to songs from her iconic profession. AV
(Neumos, Capitol Hill, $5-$10)
SHOPPING
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Taking a dip off Madrona Park Seashore into Lake Washington sounds splendid on this warmth wave (you can even naked all of it at close by Denny Blaine). Whilst you’re drying off or killing time earlier than sundown, head over to native salon and occasion house Rock Paper Scissors to take a look at their new evening market sequence. There will likely be native distributors, tasty treats, and tunes from DJ Tai Lander. Previous markets have featured handcrafted candles, artwork prints, and classic threads. SL
(Rock Paper Scissors, Madrona, free)
SPORTS & RECREATION
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It is no query that we’re in a pop princess period—I imply, did you see the crowds for Chappell Roan at CHBP final weekend?! Olivia Rodrigo performs two nights at Local weather Pledge subsequent month, and I get it if you happen to’re spill-your-guts excited. Whether or not you’ve snagged tickets or not, you may sing your coronary heart out to her many bops whereas residing your ice princess desires at this themed skate evening. Sparkles inspired. SL
(Kraken Neighborhood Iceplex, Northgate, $14.97)
VISUAL ART
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What higher technique to shut out July than with a cool new artwork present at Wa Na Wari, a Black arts heart sited in a fifth-generation, Black-owned dwelling within the Central District?! If you have not stopped by the cultural group’s headquarters currently, make a while this weekend. Wa Na Wari’s latest exhibition facilities works by native artist Breyahna Monet Coston, aka Breeze, alongside NYC-based artist Pamela Council and Ghana-based artist Nana Frimpong Oduro. Anticipate stay music and snacks on the opening. LC
(Wa Na Wari, Central District, free)
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Seattle Artwork Museum’s summer-long sequence of free visible artwork, music, and neighborhood choices will come to life at Olympic Sculpture Park once more this yr. On Thursday nights, attendees can anticipate stay music and artwork actions, whereas Sunday mornings will serve up motion courses and guided excursions of the park’s sculptures. The festivities proceed on July 28 with an hour-long vinyasa stream, adopted by a silent studying meetup, Earth-focused art-making, park excursions with SAM docents, Zumba, and a efficiency by Gambian singer and kora participant Pa Bobo Jobarteh. LC
(Olympic Sculpture Park, Belltown, free)
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Pista sa Nayon is a Filipino phrase that loosely interprets to “city competition.” This annual Seafair neighborhood occasion highlights the richness of Filipino tradition within the Seattle space with meals, artwork, and efficiency. I anticipate that at the least one sales space will serve halo-halo, a chilly dessert that means “mix-mix” in Tagalog and consisting of shaved ice, evaporated milk, and quite a lot of toppings like pink bean, ube ice cream, chewy jellies, and dried coconut. Seward Park is already a beautiful place to be on a summer time Sunday; I am unable to look forward to it to be full of much more colourful sights and sounds than typical. SL
(Seward Park Amphitheater, Seward Park, free)
FILM
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Secret Cinema is strictly what it seems like—simply present up and put together to be seduced by no matter pops up on display. Alternatives to be fully shocked by a movie do not come alongside fairly often, so attempt it out as a reminder that there are nonetheless mysteries to uncover on this planet. Or perhaps you will hate it. Who is aware of! That is the enjoyable of the entire shebang. Go forth, change off your mind, and let the enigma reveal itself. LC
(The Beacon, Columbia Metropolis, free)
READINGS & TALKS
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In case you’re one of many 84,000 individuals who observe Vanishing Seattle on Instagram, then you definitely already know Cynthia Brothers is a Seattle treasure. For years, she’s used social media to take care of an in depth report of companies which have come and gone from Seattle’s ever-evolving panorama. In her new artwork ebook, Vanishing Seattle: Locations Cherished & Misplaced, Brothers has compiled greater than 100 images of indicators from a number of the metropolis’s most beloved spots, and she or he’s boosted the blast of nostalgia with historic context and recollections from the individuals who beloved them most. There’s RKCNDY, the all-ages punk venue the place I earned many battle scars, from bruises to concussions to damaged hearts! There’s Cellophane Sq., the place I spent 1000’s of {dollars} on CDs as a result of the clerks at Tower all the time made me really feel uncool for listening to pop punk! There’s even Mama’s Mexican Kitchen, the place I went on what I assumed was a date however wasn’t a date in any respect, so I ended the night crying in my automotive over veggie nolasco burrito leftovers! Wow, that is getting emo. ANYWAY! The ebook launch will likely be enjoyable! And I would wager there is a signal for a long-gone location that brings again a fuzzy rush of nostalgia for you, too. STRANGER ARTS AND CULTURE EDITOR MEGAN SELING
(Frequent Space Upkeep 2, Belltown, Free with RSVP)
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You might not be a world-class athlete, however you may nonetheless showcase your feats of bodily prowess at Flatstick Pub’s Olympics, held in honor of the indoor mini golf vacation spot’s tenth anniversary. Play to win with offbeat competitions like beer pong, Jenga stacking, stein holding, mini golf relay races, blind beer tastings, cornhole, lengthy putt, Mario Kart 64, and extra. Each time you buy a drink, you will additionally get to roll the cube in a “Beat the Beertender” contest to compete for the best streak of the day. First place winners in every occasion will obtain 50% off all drinks for the rest of the yr.
(Flatstick Pub, Moss Bay, $5)
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You do not have to be a fan of ladies’s soccer to understand how cool it’s that two of the highest leagues on the planet—NWSL and LIGA MX Femenil—are partnering for a brand-new 33-match match that includes 20 groups. The match continues this week because the Reign tackle Membership Tijuana. In case you’re searching for a purpose to take somewhat street journey to Portland, the Reign play the Thorns within the final PNW derby on July 31. SL
(Lumen Discipline, SoDo, $10-$50)
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Celebrating its 78th anniversary this yr, the accessible (and family-friendly) Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Honest additionally claims to be the “largest award-winning arts and crafts competition within the Northwest.” Guests can scope out artistic goodies from greater than 275 artists, discover the museum’s exhibitions at no cost, take a look at meals vans, or scope a efficiency on the “BAMboozle stage.” Received kiddos in tow? They will participate in craft actions or doodle out their power within the “chalk-it-up” space. LC
(Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue, free, Friday–Sunday)
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Wind your manner via the Blastfest crowd and duck into some AC at Seattle Middle’s two-day fest celebrating Arab tradition, which spans 22 international locations within the SWANA area. Get a style of conventional Arab meals, drinks, and desserts whereas having fun with leisure from Dabke dance troupes and a number of other Arabic music ensembles. Then, make your manner round a souk (market) filled with merchandise from native and nationwide distributors. This yr’s competition facilities across the theme “Bridges to Palestine” and additional explores cultural connections via a documentary movie screening, reveals, and fascinating dialogue. SL
(Seattle Middle Armory, Uptown, free, Saturday–Sunday)
FILM
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Seattle Parks and Recreation presents this summer time sequence of much-loved movie screenings below the celebrities, with pre-movie actions kicking off round 6 or 7 pm and every movie starting at nightfall. Whether or not you favor your storytelling within the type of glam rock dance-offs or a brutal actuality present, the sequence will display one thing for you this weekend. On July 26, it continues at Cal Anderson Park with The Rocky Horror Image Present, and on July 27, you may catch The Starvation Video games: The Ballad of Songbird & Snakes at Occidental Sq.. LC
(Numerous areas, free, Friday–Saturday)
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I do know what you are pondering. You simply recovered from Poor Issues, Yorgos Lanthimos’ dystopian, unorthodox reply to Rochelle, Rochelle. However as I famous whereas writing about his final movie, “Actual Lanthimos heads know that he would not direct something with out making audiences ponder why they’re on the planet in any respect. He’s bizarre, as administrators ought to be, and also you’re both in otherwise you’re out.” He is already again and more unusual than ever, individuals! Sorts of Kindness is billed as a “triptych fable,” following three tales of intrigue that suspiciously star the identical forged that populated Poor Issues (Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, and Margaret Qualley). Do you suppose they have been identical to, “Fuck it, let’s hang around some extra?” As a result of that is what it looks like, and so they’ve introduced everybody’s favorites (Jesse Plemons, Hong Chau, and Hunter Schafer) alongside for the journey. LC
(SIFF Cinema Uptown, Uptown, Friday–Sunday)
OUTDOORS
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Because of the tireless efforts of numerous ecological stewards, Washington’s salmon inhabitants is slooooowly rebounding, and you may be taught all about how these humble fish help our complete ecosystem at a family-friendly gathering by the Ballard Locks. Salmon could seem like slippery little weirdos, however their complete lives are fascinating quests rivaling these of essentially the most intrepid adventurers. And right here in Seattle, we’re lucky to have the ability to cheer them alongside on their journey—one which helps maintain numerous different species from dropping off the face of the Earth. The Salmon Journey gatherings are hosted by skilled naturalists on Saturdays from July to September; you’ll discover ways to spot a spawning salmon, about their surprisingly epic exploits, and the merciless enemy threatening to wipe them out. (Surprising twist: It’s individuals!) FORMER STRANGER STAFF WRITER MATT BAUME
(Ballard Locks, Ballard, free, Saturday–Sunday)
PERFORMANCE
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Throw in your old-timey feathered caps and get thee to a nunnery—or perhaps simply head outdoor for Greenstage’s always-free Shakespeare within the Park, which returns for its thirty sixth season this yr. They will provide up productions of the Bard’s Henry VI—Elements Two and Three and acquainted rom-com Twelfth Night time, plus some scaled-back “Yard Bard” one-hour reveals, together with “downside play” All’s Properly That Ends Properly, at parks throughout Seattle. Peep their calendar for efficiency instances and areas. LC
(Numerous areas, free, Friday–Sunday)
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Seattle Shakespeare Firm’s free outside productions will proceed this summer time with The Two Gents of Verona, the Bard’s story of Love Island-level backstabbing, a water spaniel named Crab, and a complete abandonment of bro code. Seize a picnic basket and your thespian buddies to catch one of many performances, which you will discover all through the Puget Sound space—actual areas are listed right here. LC
(Numerous areas, By donation, Friday–Sunday)
SHOPPING
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City Craft Rebellion has blossomed from its humble, 50-booth beginnings in 2005, now billing itself as the most important indie craft occasion within the Pacific Northwest. (Judging by the present’s persistently sturdy turnouts, it ain’t mendacity.) This yr, they will convey a two-day summer time present again to Magnuson Park Hangar 30, the place you may conceal from the solar for a few hours whereas snatching up artful wares by indie artists and bites from on-site meals vans. Serving up a considerate different to mass-marketed trinkets and massive field shops, the present guarantees all of the resin earrings and chunky ceramics my coronary heart wishes—and I’ve a intestine feeling you will discover one thing nifty, too. LC
(Magnuson Park Hangar 30, Sand Level, free, Saturday–Sunday)
VISUAL ART
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Bringing collectively works by 19 members of Carnation Up to date, a Portland-based artist collective (and considered one of my favourite galleries), Composition / Decomposition digs into the fertile soil of “entangled histories, questions, fears, grief, and longing” like a lot mycelium. Themes rising from the present embody “archetypal life cycles, ephemerality, consumption, ritual, generational information, motherhood, and intimacy,” so that you’re positive to see one thing that resonates among the many poems, cleaning soap sculptures, and projected landscapes. SOIL member artists will replicate on Composition / Decomposition and develop a response, which will likely be showcased at Carnation Up to date in November. LC
(SOIL, Pioneer Sq., free, Friday–Saturday; closing)
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Transnational, transdisciplinary artist-educator Zabia Avra Colovos is “a toddler of Greek and Ethiopian origin” whose work goals to grasp the constellation of her lineage and transnational id. Head to King Road Station for Luminous Being, a myth-inspired journey that spans a decade of the artist’s creative inquiries via multimedia set up, pictures, and sculpture. I am intrigued by the interaction of 2D and 3D works, which may also embody movie projections and drawings rife with dream symbols, landscapes, and ceremonies. LC
(King Road Station, SoDo, free, Friday–Saturday)
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Transdisciplinary artist Martine Gutierrez creates twists on popular culture tropes via elaborate narrative scenes. Utilizing a variety of mediums related to mass media, from music movies to billboard campaigns and satirical vogue magazines, Gutierrez explores constructions of self and their very own multicultural, first-generation id as an artist of Indigenous descent. This presentation of Gutierrez’s work was organized along with their upcoming Monsen Pictures Lecture, an annual speak that brings key makers and thinkers in photographic observe to the Henry. LC
(Henry Artwork Gallery, College District, $0–20 prompt donation, Friday–Sunday; closing)
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Coinciding with their instructing classes at Pilchuck Glass Faculty, Patterns brings collectively works by Nancy Callan, Mel Douglas, Ben Edols, Kathy Elliott, Dante Marioni, and Corey Pemberton, six educators and acclaimed glass artists. Mirroring the “sample” session theme at Pilchuck this yr, the exhibition explores repetitive processes, repeated shapes and designs, and distinctive ornamental potentialities in glass. If you cannot make it as much as Pilchuck’s picturesque wooded campus this yr, Patterns presents a window into the varsity’s rigorous artistic output. LC
(Traver Gallery, Downtown, free, Friday–Saturday; closing)
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Girl-run gallery Koplin Del Rio will get it proper once more with Summer time Circulation, a gaggle exhibition that serves as a stable window into the house’s 42-year historical past. The anniversary present is a “revolving door,” displaying a rotation of artists and artworks knowledgeable by the gallery’s “whims, temper, and ambiance.” Cease by to see items by a number of the many artists affiliated with the gallery; it is a well-rounded technique to anticipate the aesthetics you will see within the house in fall, winter, and past. LC
(Koplin Del Rio Gallery, Georgetown, free, Friday–Saturday)
