Seeking: a quick weekend dispatch

Block parties, blueberry picking, and live music

Hello! It’s been a bit, but sometimes the best way to get back into a project that has fallen by the wayside is by churning out something quick and dirty to get back into the rhythm.

In a future letter I’ll share with you what I’ve been up to lately and plans for the future of this newsletter, but as I sat down to think about what I wanted to do this weekend, I thought I should share my personal seeking practice with you so we can all benefit. There’s a ton going on!

If you’ve already got plans or are out of town this weekend, I’ve included a few things on my radar so there’s still value for you, too.

Let’s get into it!

👀 On my radar

• It’s officially blueberry season. You can browse all our local farms here, but I’m planning a trip to the nearby Mercer Slough farm ($2.50/lb!). I also love the concept of Charlotte’s Blueberry Park in Tacoma, which is a city park tended to by volunteers, where you can pick blueberries for FREE.

• New brewery + cafe Human People Beer in Roosevelt has the cutest branding. I’m dying to go! Zoe did a great review video on her experience there. They are also hosting a coffee and crafting club there tomorrow.

• I’ve been to the new Pioneer Square music venue Baba Yaga twice in the past two weeks, and it’s gotten me excited about a few other new venues that have popped up this year in Fremont: Hidden Hall, Mermaid Lounge, and Add-A-Ball, which I’ve heard has a new music venue. Also trying to check out the new waterfront venue Pier 62 before the summer is over! (The disco fest is calling my name).

• Really excited for Open Form to open, it’s a “gathering space inspired by the art of Persian hospitality” that seems to be a reservable experience for private groups and includes Persian tea, coffee, and natural wine. The concept reminds me of Shiloh’s Tea House in LA. Can’t wait to bring a group of friends here!

📆 Weekend events

• Make a Mega Floatie | Saturday, August 9th | Magnuson | Free | Loving this community-organized event ideas

• Silent Reading at Seattle Center | Saturday, August 9th | Uptown | Free | You can also win prizes, swap books, and chat with librarians

• WHAT's GOOD: The Hillman City Block Party | Saturday, August 9th | Hillman City | Free | Live music, beer gardens, and local vendors!

• Belltown Blast | Saturday, August 9th | Belltown | Free | ANOTHER block party featuring over a dozen local bands and DJs

• THING | Saturday, August 9th | Carnation | $129.50 | Rainbow Kitten Surprise, The Japanese House, and more are playing

• Hai! Japantown | Saturday, August 9th | C-ID | Free | Food specials, performances, and pop-ups to celebrate Japanese culture

• Acapulco Lips Live at Easy Street Records | Saturday, August 9th | West Seattle | Free | New-to-me local surf rock band is playing a free and all-ages show at one of my favorite local venues

• EXP Seattle | Saturday, August 9th | Pier 62 | $78.49 | EDM concert at the new Pier 62 waterfront venue with a variety of artists playing sets

• Rat City Roller Derby All Stars Fundraiser | Saturday, August 9th | White Center | $20 | This doubleheader with an astrology theme will help support the team’s travel

• C-ID Summer Cinema | Saturday, August 9th | C-ID | Free | Grab food at a local spot nearby and then catch “PNW Shorts” at Hing Hay Park

• MONO_STEREO 003: Sunday Coffee Party | Sunday, August 10th | Downtown | Free | A daytime dance party at Monorail Coffee

• Vegan Street Fair Seattle | Sunday, August 10th | Capitol Hill | Free | Looks better than Bite of Seattle, every vendor is supposed to offer a bite under $5

Multi-day

• Belltown Mural Festival | 8/8 - 8/10 | Belltown | Free | Connected to Belltown Blast, this is a weekend-long celebration of all the new murals in Belltown with lots of different events

• Bicycle Weekend | 8/9 - 8/10 | Seward Park | Free | Take advantage of the car-free Lake Washington Boulevard from 10 am - 6 pm to bike, walk, roller-blade, etc.