Here are five more things to do this week.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Opening Sept. 11
SIFF Cinema Uptown, Seattle
$15+

The Crawleys return to the big screen for one last installment. Lady Mary finds herself in a scandal, family finances falter, and the staff prepares for sweeping change. With new drama unfolding and the next generation ready to take the reins, the finale bids farewell to the household that became a worldwide phenomenon.

Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play

Now-Sept. 20
Theatre Off Jackson, Seattle
$10+

This play brings audiences into the world of 14-year-old Ami, who wants nothing more than a normal American adolescence. Everything changes when a Japanese exchange student arrives at her school, and soon after, she discovers that her grandmother invented MSG. These revelations send her on a time-traveling adventure written by Keiko Green, one of the hottest young playwrights working today.

Ten Voices, Ten Murals

Sept. 15-21, 11 a.m
Condon Hall, Seattle
Free

Ten muralists—Latinx, immigrant, first-generation—take over Condon Hall with large-scale works on migration and belonging. Presented as part of the MEXAM Northwest Festival, the project invites the public to watch artists paint live on-site. Expect bold, story-driven works from B-Line, Carlos “They Drift” Aguilar, Cristina Martinez, Esmeralda Vázquez, Gerardo “Periko,” Jose Rodriguez III, Marisol Ortega, Rene Julio, Victor Melendez.

Taste of the Sound

Sept. 18, 5 p.m.
West Canal Yards, Seattle
$33.85

More than 75 local food and drink makers gather at West Canal Yards on the Ship Canal for an evening of  local bites and pours, and plenty of dockside shopping. Expect everything from seafood and salami to local wine and beer. The event is part of Seattle Made Week, highlighting the city’s maker community.

Whim W’Him Fall ’25

Sept. 12-20
Erickson Theater, Seattle
$15+

This show opens the company’s season and gives its dancers a chance to choose who they work with for the program. Selected from a competitive pool of international applicants, the three artists create pieces for the Whim W’Him dancers, working closely with them on a unique rep. This year, the company marks the 10th anniversary of the Choreographic Shindig, bringing in three female creatives—Chloe Crenshaw, Genna Moroni, and Lea Ved—with singular voices and distinctive points of view.

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Here’s what you can get up to this week:

Jurassic Parking Lot

Now-Sept. 14
Seattle Public Theater
$40+

From the creators of A Very Die Hard Christmas and Titanish, this hilarious stage show imagines dinosaurs roaming not a theme park but a multi-level garage. Expect actors in dino suits, plenty of campy humor, and a storyline that leans into parody and social commentary. Because let’s be honest, Jurassic Park is beloved—and also especially ripe for satire.

Moon Viewing 2025 – Day 1

Sept. 5-6, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Seattle Japanese Garden
$35

The annual Moon Viewing invites visitors to experience the harvest moon in one of the city’s most serene settings. The two-night event blends tradition and performance, with live music, dance, poetry readings, and tea. Lanterns line the garden paths, adding to the sense of quiet ceremony. Tickets sell out quickly, making this one of the garden’s most anticipated events of the year.

Taylor Tomlinson: The Save Tour

Sept. 5-7
McCaw Hall, Seattle
$48.35

Known for her sharp stand-up on relationships, mental health, and the absurdities of adulthood, Tomlinson has become one of comedy’s biggest breakout voices, with two Netflix specials and a spot hosting CBS’s After Midnight. Expect hilarious, fast-paced humor from a performer who’s quickly becoming a household name—and a reminder of how good it feels to laugh.

Arts-a-Glow

Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Downtown Burien
Free

Burien lights up for the city’s annual festival of illuminated art and community creativity. For one night, the Highline Heritage Museum becomes a “Glow Museum,” with projection art, interactive stations, and glowing displays. There will be roaming performers, family-friendly activities, and live entertainment, turning downtown Burien into a radiant outdoor gallery.

Shout Your Abortion’s 10th Birthday Bash

Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Washington Hall, Seattle
$15

Shout Your Abortion marks 10 years with a big party. The grassroots movement, launched in Seattle in 2015, has spent the last decade finding creative ways to normalize abortion and support access. This birthday bash will feature DJs, fashion collaborations, screen printing, tarot, tattoos, and plenty of dancing.

An Evening w/ ONDARA (FKA J.S. ONDARA)

Sunday, Sept. 7, 8 p.m.
The Crocodile
$37.35

Born in Nairobi and now based in Minneapolis, Ondara has built a following with his stripped-down folk and Americana sound, shaped by a teenage discovery of Bob Dylan. His debut album, Tales of America, earned a Grammy nomination and tours with the Lumineers and Neil Young.

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Summer may be winding down—at least for students and parents—but the city’s still buzzing with PAX West and Bumbershoot, where Aurora and Janelle Monáe headline the stages. If you’re looking for something more low-key, there’s a gorgeous new SAM exhibition by Pakistani-American artist Anila Quayyum Agha, plus here’s a dispatch from Greenland and a look at rising ferry fares.

Tariqa Waters: Venus is Missing

Now-Jan. 4, 2026
Seattle Art Museum

Seattle artist Tariqa Waters transforms SAM into a cosmic mission, piloting her pink rocket ship through themes of vulnerability, resilience, and identity. Expect blown-glass barrettes, bold color, and surreal installations that blur pop culture and survival tools into one vivid, otherworldly environment.

The Play That Goes Wrong

Now-Sept. 28
Bagley Wright Theater, Seattle
$7+

A community theater troupe attempts a murder mystery and everything collapses in spectacular fashion. Set pieces fall apart, lines are flubbed, and chaos reigns in this hit comedy making its Seattle debut.

The Roses

Aug. 28-Sept. 4
SIFF Cinema Uptown, Seattle
$15+

Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman star as a seemingly perfect couple whose marriage spirals into chaos in this reimagining of The War of the Roses.

PAX West

Aug. 29-Sept. 1
Seattle Convention Center
$70+

The massive gaming convention returns to the Seattle Convention Center with four days of panels, tournaments, cosplay, and new releases. It’s part indie showcase, part industry preview—plus the legendary Omegathon finale keeps the stakes high.

Bumbershoot

Aug. 30-31
Seattle Center
$142+

Weezer, Janelle Monáe, Bright Eyes, Tank and the Bangas, Aurora, and Quasi join more than 100 acts at Seattle Center’s end-of-summer festival. Beyond the stages, Bumbershoot also brings comedy, fashion, food, and large-scale visual art installations across the grounds—plus a cat circus for good measure.

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Here’s what’s going on this week:

Evergreen State Fair

Aug. 21-26 & Aug. 28-Sept. 1
Evergreen State Fair Park, Monroe
$15+

Rides, animals, and funnel cake—the Monroe fairgrounds are back for two weekends of classic summer fun. This year’s grandstand lineup includes Men at Work and TOTO on Aug. 29. Fair food and Ferris wheels await!

Steve Martin & Martin Short: The Dukes of Funnytown!

Aug. 22-23
Paramount Theatre, Seattle
$101+

The comedy legends we all grew up with are coming to town. Expect rapid-fire banter, musical bits, and the kind of ridiculousness only decades of friendship can produce. Comedy royalty doing what they do best—making you laugh so hard your face hurts.

Jubilee Love Festival

Aug. 23, 3 p.m.
Shy Acre, Port Townsend
$110

Singer songwriter Grace Love’s all-day gathering at Shy Acre in Port Townsend is pure heart, with live music and soul food. It’s a space where BIPOC and queer artists take center stage. And it’s the kind of day where you wander between sets with a plate in hand and know that you’ve stumbled into something rare and good.

Black Arts Fest

Aug. 23-24
Seattle Center
Free

Celebrate Black arts and culture with live music, dance, and really good food. Presented by the Sundiata African American Cultural Association, this Seattle Center Festál has been going strong since 1980, making it the longest-running African American festival in the Pacific Northwest. Named for Sundiata Keita, the legendary ruler of the Mali Empire, it’s a joyful gathering that blends tradition and community.

Kameelah Janan Rasheed: we leak, we exceed

Aug. 23-April 26, 2026
Henry Art Gallery, Seattle
Free

New York-based artist Kameelah Janan Rasheed’s immersive installation blends text, images, and sound to explore how memory and knowledge shift over time, and how meaning can be lost when ideas are compressed. The work fills the museum’s double-height gallery, drawing from physics, Black critical thought, and information theory to question the ways data and identities are reduced.

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Here’s what’s happening around town this week:

Patrick Dixon

Friday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m.
Third Place Books | Ravenna, Seattle
Free

Catch Patrick Dixon at Third Place Books as he reads from his new book Mending Holes. A fisherman and poet, Dixon brings a unique perspective to storytelling that’s rooted in the sea.

Chief Seattle Days

Aug. 15-17
Downtown Suquamish
Free

Head to Suquamish for Chief Seattle Days, an annual event sponsored by the Suquamish Tribe to honor Chief Seattle’s historical legacy and celebrate the revitalization of Coast Salish traditions. This community-driven event features a Gravesite Honoring ceremony, canoe races, a salmon bake, and a variety of sports tournaments, including golf, 5k runs, and softball. You can also enjoy the Powwow and Coastal Jam, where coastal traditions are shared and celebrated. It’s a good way to connect with the region’s culture, history, and community. Find the schedule and sign up for updates.

CHOMP!

Aug. 16, 10 a.m.
Marymoor Park, Redmond
Free

Held at Marymoor Park’s Willowmoor Farm, the event showcases local farms, chefs, and organizations focused on healthy, affordable food and sustainability. This year’s beneficiary, the Washington Hmong Farmers Cooperative, supports Hmong farmers’ traditions and their contributions to the region’s agricultural landscape. Enjoy food trucks, street eats, and artisan vendors while supporting local initiatives.

The music entertainment includes Seattle bands Suzzallo BEARAXE and Rat Queen’s Jeff Tapia.

Africatown Soul on the Water

Saturday, Aug. 16, 2 p.m.
Pier 62, Seattle
Free

Enjoy live music, food kiosks featuring delicious bites, and exclusive products from local Black-owned businesses. With stunning views of the water, mountains, and city skyline, this event is part of Africatown Community Land Trust’s Summer of Soul series, celebrating Black legacy and community power. This is how you soak up good music and great food. RSVP here.

Alabama Shakes

Saturday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m.
Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle
$53+

Known for their electrifying blend of blues rock, southern rock, and soul, the band’s live shows are legendary. With lead singer Brittany Howard’s incredible vocals and the band’s raw energy, this is a performance you won’t want to miss.

Seattle Design Festival

Aug. 16-17
Lake Union Park, Seattle
Free

Discover how design shapes our world at the 15th Annual Seattle Design Festival. For six days, immerse yourself in experiences that explore the power of feedback in design—how it transforms ideas, spaces, and communities. Engage with interactive exhibits and hands-on experiences while diving into meaningful conversations about design’s role in creating inclusive, equitable spaces. There will be talks by Rutwik Karra and Sean Schumacher, students from the Masters in Human Computer Interaction + Design,   and a film on Seattle’s renegade architect Robert Reichert. Installations include Seattle/Portland based Mahlum Architects, UW Architecture and Taskar Center -UW.

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We’ve been covering some fun things lately: a creepy Alien: Earth stunt downtown, Alaska Airlines’ new direct international flights, and an urban canoeing adventure. And if you missed the recap of the AAJA convention, it’s worth a read — a reminder of how strong and wide the journalism community really is.

Now here’s what’s happening this week:

South Lake Union Block Party

Friday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m.
SLU Discovery Center, Seattle
Free

Now in its 19th year, the South Lake Union Block Party returns with food trucks, a beer and cocktail garden, lawn games, a community fair, and two stages of live music from Northwest bands. Urban Craft Uprising is hosting its mini market, and performers include Prom Date Mixtape, 90s Rewind, Hockey Teeth, and more. It started small and now draws thousands, and it still feels like a big neighborhood hang. Bonus: dogs are welcome.

West Seattle Glass Float Hunt

Aug. 8-15
West Seattle
Free

West Seattle is hiding more than 100 hand‑blown 4‑inch glass floats around shops, parks, and public spaces. If you find one, it’s yours. Each float is stamped with a heart and “WS,” sealed in a mesh bag, and features a QR code to register your find and reveal its sponsor. Daily clues go live at 9 a.m. via the event site, and the live map shows claimed treasures in real time.

Discover Pass Free Days

Saturday, Aug. 9
Washington State Parks
Free

You can park for free at Washington State Parks, and lands managed by DNR and WDFW, without a Discover Pass this Friday. It’s one of just 12 no-fee days in 2025, and happens to be Smokey Bear’s birthday (he’s 81 and still not retired). Take a hike, dip in a lake, or throw a picnic — whatever feels good. Just remember: Only you can prevent birthday cake fires.

Hai! Japantown

Saturday, Aug. 9, 1 p.m.
Japantown, Seattle
Free

This year’s Hai! Japantown festival has taiko, butoh, ukulele, tea cocktails, pop-up vendors, and matcha lattes from the Panama Hotel and Tea House. It’s all happening in the heart of Seattle’s historic Japantown. This year’s theme is Hai! Tea, and the event is also raising funds to help restore the Sadako Peace Statue, which was stolen from Peace Park last summer. Pick up a map at the info table, wander the alley, and support a neighborhood that always shows up.

Kitsap Wine Festival

Saturday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m.
Harborside Fountain Park, Bremerton
$75+

Now in its 17th year, this waterfront festival offers wine, beer, food from local vendors, lawn games, and live music — all with a view of the Bremerton waterfront. Proceeds benefit Peninsula Dance Theatre, a women-run arts organization that’s been part of the community since 1973. Also: It’s a very good excuse to wear something summery and ride the ferry.

Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio — The Invisible Parade

Thursday, Aug. 14, 6 p.m.
Third Place Books, Lake Forest
$30.39

Bardugo’s fans know the drill: her events fill up fast. This one is signing-only — no reading or talk — but it’s your chance to meet the bestselling author behind Shadow and Bone and Ninth House. She’ll be signing alongside Hugo Award-winning illustrator John Picacio to celebrate their new collaboration, The Invisible Parade.

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If you’re trying to keep up, here are a few stories to catch this week: The West Seattle Glass Float Hunt starts Aug. 8 and will be very fun. We also ran an essay about preparing to send your kid off to sleepaway camp. (Oof. The good kind of heartbreak.) And our two latest Top Docs Q&As are up — Dr. Mary Ann Pefanco and Dr. Meghan Nadeau.

Now, here’s this week’s Must List.

Death Cab for Cutie

Aug. 2, 8 p.m.
Climate Pledge Arena
$59+

Twenty years ago, Plans came out and promptly wrecked all of us. Now Death Cab for Cutie is playing the whole album live. Nation of Language will be opening. If you’re even a little nostalgic, it’s worth the ticket.

The Grown-Ups

Now-Aug. 10
Various parks around Seattle
$25+

The campers are asleep, the counselors are making s’mores and trying to hold it together. The Grown-Ups follows a group of staffers at a summer camp trying to shape the future — while the world around them falls apart. It’s smart, funny, and outdoors, with real (or theatrical) fire. We’re very into the premise.

The Double

Now-Aug. 10
LIT Immersive, Seattle
$42+

The Double is an immersive thriller set inside an abandoned office — the kind with flickering fluorescents and glitchy monitors — where something’s clearly off. Inspired by Dostoyevsky’s novella, the story unfolds around you as you explore: sit at a desk, open files, watch the characters move behind glass. There’s even a cocktail bar built into the experience. It sounds so strange and unforgettable, and there’s no stage or assigned seating.

Spirit House

Now-Jan. 11, 2026
Henry Art Gallery, Seattle
Free

Spirit House brings together 33 Asian American and diasporic artists exploring what it means to move between worlds: to speak to ghosts, to inhabit haunted spaces, to be reincarnated, or transformed. The show is inspired by the tiny spirit houses found all over Thailand — built to give shelter to the unseen. It’s about memory, ritual, and the places where life and death blur.

Watershed

Aug. 1-3
Gorge Amphitheatre
$44+

Go get hot. Stand in the sun and the dust, scream the lyrics, and wear your cowboy boots. Watershed’s back at the Gorge for its 13th year, with Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Bailey Zimmerman, and Washington’s own honky tonk king Zach Top. Find the full lineup here.

Magnolia Summerfest

Aug. 1-3
Magnolia Playfield
Free

If you want a festival without chaos, this one’s for you. Magnolia’s been throwing this neighborhood party for over 60 years, and it’s all very charming — vintage cars, a kids’ parade, an art walk, and a beer garden tucked right into the village. It’s summer in Seattle, exactly how you want it.

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Here’s what else we’re loving this week.

Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend

July 25-27
Bellevue Square
Free

The Bellevue Arts Fair began under a madrona tree in 1947 and now spans Bellevue Square with more than 350 artists showing and selling their work. Visitors can expect to see glass blowers, printmakers, ceramicists, and a wide range of other artists. The fair also includes live music, food trucks, and hands-on art activities.

Tasting Notes II

Friday, July 25, 7 p.m.
Benaroya Hall
$80+

What happens when a chef, a violinist, and a string quartet walk into Benaroya Hall? You get Tasting Notes II, a one-night-only event that combines live chamber music, cooking demonstrations, and curated snacks. Hosted by Seattle Chamber Music Society and James Beard Award-winner J. Kenji López-Alt, the evening brings top Seattle chefs and musicians together on stage for food, music, and conversation. All guests are invited to enjoy a post-show chocolate tasting and Detroit-style pizza.

Kate Berlant Live!

Friday, July 25, 7 p.m.
Neptune Theatre
$39+

Kate Berlant is one of those performers who is funny before she even speaks. You may recognize her from The Characters on Netflix, or from Would It Kill You to Laugh? on Peacock. Now she brings her smart, strange, and hilarious comedy to the Neptune Theatre for one night. You’ll laugh a lot — and also probably whisper “what is happening” to the person next to you.

Bite of Seattle

July 25-27
Seattle Center
Free

Bite of Seattle runs for three days and features more than 300 food vendors, five music stages, and several beer and cider gardens. Admission is free, but with more than 350,000 attendees each year, the event can be crowded and chaotic. It’s best approached with either a plan or a willingness to eat pad Thai for dessert and churros for lunch.

Jazz Night

Tuesday, July 29, 6 p.m.
Pioneer Square
Free

After a packed debut in February, the summer edition transforms a Tuesday evening into a jazzy block party. Attendees can enjoy trumpet solos, upright bass, and surprise duets filling the streets. Jazz Night will feature thirteen acts across thirteen venues in Pioneer Square. Organized by the Seattle Jazz Fellowship and the Alliance for Pioneer Square, this is one of the few true jazz events happening in Seattle this summer. Dress up, grab a drink, and enjoy the atmosphere.

& Juliet

July 29-Aug. 3
Paramount Theatre
$63+

What if Juliet broke up with Romeo and went dancing to Robyn’s “Dancing on My Own”? That’s the premise of & Juliet, a pop-fueled remix of Shakespeare’s tragedy. The show features songs by Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin, including hits from Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, and Celine Dion. Bring your Shakespeare-loving friend — or go solo and dance in your seat.

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Now, seven ways to fill your week:

Seattle Art Fair

Now-July 20
Lumen Field
$50+

I always think I’ll just swing through — but every year, I end up skipping meals and staying for hours. Founded by Paul Allen in 2015, this showcase has become a Pacific Northwest arts anchor. Expect neon, glass, photography, and 80+ galleries packed into Lumen Field. It’s big, glossy, and everything you want from an art experience.

Strawberry Festival

July 18-20
Ober Park
Free

An island tradition dating back to 1909 (or maybe 1912 — the history’s a little fuzzy), Vashon’s Strawberry Festival is pure small-town summer. Take the water taxi over for a parade, strawberry shortcake, and a reason to put on something pretty and wander. Honestly, is there a better way to spend a warm Seattle weekend?

Seafair Indian Days Powwow

July 18-20
Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center
Free

You’ll hear the drums before you even get there. Hosted by United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, this three day gathering fills Discovery Park with drumming, dancing, and food. The powwow draws 400-600 dancers in full regalia, 25 drum groups, and around 10,000 viewers, all celebrating the richness of Native culture. A Seattle tradition for over 35 years, it fosters community connection across generations.

Capitol Hill Block Party

July 19-20
Capitol Hill
$147+

From a scrappy 1997 street fest to the giant music takeover it is now, CHBP is peak summer fun. Last year, we camped out by the food stalls and let the crowd carry us from stage to stage. This year’s 21+ event brings Thundercat, Anderson.Paak (as DJ Pee. Wee), and two days of sweaty, nonstop music. Plan on lines, loud sets, and loving every second of it.

Sketcher Fest Edmonds

July 19-20
Graphite Arts Center
$25+

Led by Gabi Campanario, the original Seattle Sketcher from The Seattle Times, this art fest has grown into North America’s premiere travel sketchbook festival. Expect workshops, talks, and market browsing, with artists from Barcelona to the French Air Force (seriously). It’s a casual, community-focused event. This is artists coming together in the best way, for the best reasons — to talk art, make art, and share it.

Chinatown Seafair Parade

July 20, 7 p.m.
Seattle Chinatown-International District
Free

Floats, lion dancers, marching bands — it’s everything you want from a parade, but with the energy only the CID can pull off. It’s been part of Seafair since the 1970s and winds through some of the city’s best food streets. Go hungry and stay for the lion dances. They always get me — the drums and dragons are pure, priceless joy.

Seattle 48 Hour Film Project

July 21-23
SIFF Cinema Uptown
$12+

Twenty years of chaos filmmaking: teams get two days to make a short film, and you get to watch what they came up with. Screenings run all week at SIFF Cinema Uptown. I’ve never been, but this sounds wild and fun — I’m dying to check it out this year. Who’s with me?

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We’ve got good stuff this week: Susan Lieu is stepping in as interim director at Theatre Off Jackson (a personal hero of mine), and you can hear about the gig in her own words right here. And have you seen the new cloud installation at the Seattle Art Museum? It’s delightful.

Our new issue is out too! The theme is healthcare, and our 25th annual Top Doctors list is in. Be sure to read our Publisher’s Note, where he shares his full, glorious beauty routine. Pick up a copy wherever you get your magazines — and don’t forget to hydrate.

Here’s what to do this week.

Birds of Play

July 10-19
Seattle Public Theater
$40+

Joy Rides (aka Tanya Gagné) and her chicken Goldie are back from America’s Got Talent and ready to shake things up in this circus cabaret. With aerial acts and magic, it’s strange and beautiful and everything art should be.

Ballard SeafoodFest

July 11-13
Ballard

Three days of music, craft booths, beer gardens, and the famous alder-smoked salmon BBQ. Ballard turns into a street party, and I think we can all get behind that. Start making room in your stomach now.

Shakespeare in the Park

July 11-Aug 16
Several Seattle-area parks
Free

It’s not summer in Seattle without GreenStage. This year’s free shows include Much Ado About Nothing and Richard III. The scaled-down Backyard Bard shows are A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Taming of the Shrew, all performed in parks throughout the region. Bring snacks, a blanket, and someone who knows how to shush.

Wild in Wallingford Parade

Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m.
Wallingford
Free

Expect costumes, bubbles, bands, dogs, and probably someone on stilts. This fun neighborhood parade has been rolling through Wallingford for more than 70 years, starting as the city’s only kiddie parade. Now produced by the new nonprofit Celebrate Wallingford, it anchors a full day of block parties and community events.

Gyedu-Blay Ambolley

Tuesday, July 15, 8 p.m.
Tractor Tavern
$38.47

A pioneer of Ghanaian highlife and the first artist to fuse it with rap and jazz, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley has been making music since the 1970s and shows no signs of slowing down. This will be an incredible show. Don’t miss it.

Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler

Wednesday July 16, 7 p.m.
Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park
Free

Octavia E. Butler fans, this one’s for you. Biographer Susana M. Morris will discuss her new book alongside Afrofuturist and educator Brooke Bosley. And hey, did you know Butler used to live just blocks away from Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park? Incredible.

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