Sarah Stackhouse
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week
Jul 03 - Jul 09
Mysterious sharks, flirty stormtroopers, and a sky full of fireworks
What are you doing for the 4th? I caught some early fireworks after an AquaSox game on Saturday — so pretty. Not everyone loves them, though. My sister’s dog has to be held like a baby all night. Thinking of those who struggle with the noise, and cheering on anyone braving the Seattle crowds. This…
A Coffee Stand for Everyone
Former global health worker Mary Hong finds purpose and builds opportunity one coffee drink at a time
A new coffee stand at the Burien Farmers Market called Fearless Futures is challenging who gets to belong in the workforce. Mary Hong opened the booth on Juneteenth, just weeks after graduating from Evergreen Goodwill’s Barista Entrepreneurship training program. But the path to Fearless Futures started in 2021, when she was diagnosed with ADHD. At…
A Fish Toss for the Feeds
Jermaine Kearse teams up with a seasoned fishmonger for a very Seattle showdown
Crowds packed into Pike Place Market on Friday, phones held high and elbows out, to watch a fish fly. Former Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse teamed up with longtime fishmonger Sam Samson, taking turns hurling slippery fish through the air in front of cheering tourists and curious onlookers. “I’ve caught a lot of footballs in…
Must List: Seven Fun Things to Do This Week
Jun 26 - Jul 02
Pride, pirates, fireworks, and a comedy legend
Hasn’t it been pretty outside? It’s finally time to wear something breezy and get back to strolling the neighborhoods with an iced drink in hand. This week’s lineup: We found out our waters are full of sharks — the big, mysterious kind that make divers giddy. Jones Soda ghosted its cannabis drink. Suncadia’s getting a…
The Shark Next Door
Des Moines is the Sixgill Shark Capital of the World
Every summer, something ancient and mysterious swims up from the dark and into Puget Sound dive logs. Bluntnose sixgill sharks are deep-sea giants with fluorescent blue-green eyes. In the open ocean, they usually cruise thousands of feet below the surface. But between June and September, they rise into the shallows off Redondo Beach in Des…
Game On
Sports bars are booming, and Seattle’s getting more of them
Turns out, people really love yelling at TVs together. The sports bar market is projected to grow from $22.6 billion in 2023 to $34.3 billion by 2030, according to a report from For Insights Consultancy. What’s fueling the boom? A combination of more leagues, more live events, nonstop streaming, and a growing appetite for screen-filled,…
Downtown PCC Returns
A smaller-format grocery store reopens July 15 at Fourth and Union
PCC Community Markets is returning to downtown Seattle with its first-ever small-format store, opening July 15 at 1320 Fourth Avenue. Called PCC Corner Market, the new 6,500-square-foot space is much smaller than the original 19,000-square-foot downtown store, which was open for two years before closing in January 2024. The new store will feature grab-and-go offerings…
The Pulse: Bloom Watch
Cherry trouble and a cosmic double bill
After all those sunny days, the rain came back, and it feels good. The garden’s thriving. Everything smells fresh. It’s nice having to water less. You can feel it elsewhere too. Something’s blooming in bookstores, in community centers, in the way people are showing up for each other. The world still feels heavy, but growth…
Emerald City Wins
Seattle’s latest title? The most beautiful city in the U.S.
June arrives and the city feels like a vacation postcard. Ferries sparkle across Elliott Bay, Mount Rainier shows up in all her majestic beauty, and we locals find ourselves asking, “Do we really live here?” Truth is, Seattle wears all seasons well — but I’ll argue the skyline is never more handsome than on a…
Celebrate Octavia E. Butler Day
Lake Forest Park honors the sci-fi pioneer who once called the city home
Before The Parable of the Sower became a staple on syllabi across the country, Octavia E. Butler was quietly living and writing in Lake Forest Park. From 1999 until her death in 2006, she made her home there — so quietly, in fact, that some longtime locals are still surprised to learn she once lived…
Must List: Seven Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week
Jun 19 - Jun 25
Celebrate Juneteenth, catch a dreamy live show, and solstice-party your way through Fremont
Happy Juneteenth! This week, we’re thinking about Black joy, freedom, and the work it takes to keep moving forward. If you’re marking the day, NAAM’s Juneteenth celebration is a great place to be. Here’s what else is happening: Black Night Market June 20, 3:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Waterfront Park Seattle Free DJs, local makers, food trucks,…
MoPOP Gets a Menu Upgrade
The Lounge reopens with Northwest flavors after a $2.5 million refresh
The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) turns 25 this year, and it’s marking the occasion the way we all would — with good food and festive drinks. The Lounge, MoPOP’s full-service restaurant, recently opened after a $2.5 million renovation. The space feels airy and more inviting, with new seating and framed artwork pulled from the…
Seattle Smashes World Record
The city kicks into the record books with a massive soccer lesson
Seattle officially holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest soccer lesson. On Sunday, June 15, 1,038 people gathered at Pier 62 on the Seattle Waterfront for a 30-minute class led by Sounders and Reign FC alumni, including former Sounders player Brad Evans. Participants practiced footwork and headed the ball under a bright afternoon…
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