This week · Aug 24 – Aug 30
What’s happening in South Lake Union
Every event we could find in the neighborhood, day by day. Trivia at the brewpub, the Saturday market, a free sail on the lake, and whatever one-offs the week brings.
No dated events yet. New listings come in every morning. Below is everything that runs every week in SLU.
Wednesday Aug 26 Today
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4:30 PM
Flow in the Park (recurring)
Flow Fitness runs a free outdoor workout on the Lake Union Park lawn every Wednesday of the summer. Mats go down at 4:30, the 5 PM class rotates through Zumba, barre, BODYCOMBAT and a run club, and a beginner-friendly yoga flow follows at 6. Bring a mat and water. There's a DJ and a raffle at the end.
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4:30 PM
Live Music at SLU BRU (recurring)
An early-evening live music set in the taproom every Wednesday, with a rotating lineup of local acts.
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7:00 PM
Saltwound - Death Coast 2026
Cultist, Eyas/Luna, Deceiving The Masses
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7:00 PM
SS Virginia V America 250 Tour: The Mosquito Fleet
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary summer with an evening cruise aboard the Steamer Virginia V. Join Ed Brown, Head Docent of the Virginia V Foundation, and learn about the fabled Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet.
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7:00 PM
Wednesday Night Trivia at Flatstick Pub (recurring)
Sporcle runs two free trivia games a night at the mini-golf pub on Westlake, one at 7 and one at 8. Gift cards go to the top two teams in each round, and a pizza coupon to whoever finishes second to last.
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7:00 PM
Wednesday Trivia Night at TeKu Tavern (recurring)
Weekly trivia at the Denny Way beer bar, which pours 56 taps and keeps a bottle shop and cafe alongside.
Thursday Aug 27 Today
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10:00 AM
Pike Place Express Farmers Market (recurring)
A pop-up outpost of Pike Place Market bringing farm produce and prepared food to SLU on summer Thursdays.
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4:00 PM
Downtown Summer Sounds: G Flip
Worth the walk · 25-min walk south, just outside SLU.
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4:00 PM
Summer Nights on the Terrace (August 27)
Celebrate summer in Seattle with music and breathtaking views of Lake Union at MOHAI's all-ages rooftop happy hour!
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5:00 PM
Summer Racing Series at The Center for Wooden Boats (recurring)
Thursday evening small-boat racing on Lake Union through the summer, run by The Center for Wooden Boats and visible from the boathouse docks.
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5:00 PM
Trivia Night at SLU BRU (recurring)
Weekly pub trivia at the neighborhood brewpub inside Dexter Yard.
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6:00 PM
Dancing til Dusk: The Weather Birds
A free evening of classic swing with The Weather Birds at Lake Union Park, opening with a beginner dance lesson.
Friday Aug 28 Today
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2:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Matchbox Derby at SLU BRU (recurring)
A weekly Matchbox car derby at the brewpub, racing die-cast cars every Friday evening.
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6:00 PM
Indigo Circuit: A Global Sounds Music Festival
⚡INDIGO CIRCUIT IS HERE ⚡ A new global music festival experience has arrived. Indigo Circuit is a global music festival celebrating the sounds, stories, and spirit of cultures from around the world.
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7:00 PM
Full “Sturgeon" Moon: Mindful Mixology Masterclass
Gather under the full moon for an intimate mixology experience inspired by nature, ritual, and conscious connection.
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7:30 PM
Center City Cinema: Beetlejuice
Worth the walk · 20-min walk south, just outside SLU.
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8:00 PM
Saturday Aug 29 Today
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8:00 AM
CSRD Saturday Miles (recurring)
Free weekly morning group run of varied distances starting from the MOHAI parking lot, open to all paces.
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11:00 AM
South Lake Union Saturday Market (recurring)
Weekly open-air market with makers, food trucks, and produce on the Amazon Spheres block, run by Northwest Marketplaces.
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12:00 PM
Stir Up The Paint at Tapster (recurring)
Two-hour guided painting sessions at the self-pour taproom. The $35 ticket covers instruction and supplies; there's also a Sunday afternoon and a Tuesday evening session.
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1:00 PM
Meet the Curator: Reframing Seattle’s Southeast Asian Histories
Join the curator of the exhibit Reframing Seattle's Southeast Asian Histories , Thanh Tân, for an afternoon of music, memory, and connection.
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7:30 PM
BrainStem & 951 Booking present: CUJO
Total Power Exchange, Wicked Game, Blowtorch, Xplode
Sunday Aug 30 Today
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10:00 AM
Lighting on Location with Profoto + Kate Hailey
Join us on location with portrait photographer Kate Hailey for this hands-on lighting class.
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10:00 AM
REI Run Club (recurring)
A free weekly 5K community run that meets on the flagship terrace, warms up at 10:10 and heads out on a set route to Lake Union. All paces, and dogs are welcome.
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1:00 PM
Free Sunday Sail at The Center for Wooden Boats (recurring)
A 25+ year tradition: free volunteer-skippered rides on Lake Union aboard classic wooden boats. The Center runs about one a month; sign-ups start in person at 1 PM and boats head out through the afternoon.
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1:00 PM
Stir Up The Paint at Tapster (recurring)
Two-hour guided painting sessions at the self-pour taproom. The $35 ticket covers instruction and supplies; there's also a Saturday afternoon and a Tuesday evening session.
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1:05 PM
Barry’s & Brunch | Peak Performance Wellness Month
A curated afternoon of high-performance movement and refined wellness.
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6:50 PM
Monday Aug 31 Today
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12:00 PM
Free Community Lunch at kakáo (recurring)
A free midday lunch at the Westlake coffee and chocolate shop, open to anyone who shows up. The shop posts the Mondays it is running one at a time rather than as a standing schedule, so dates here go through the end of August.
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6:30 PM
CSRD Monday Miles (recurring)
Free weekly evening group run of one to five miles starting under the canopy at MOHAI, open to all paces.
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7:00 PM
Monday Night Trivia at A Pizza Mart (Belltown) (recurring)
Sporcle runs two free trivia games a night at the 6th Avenue pizza counter, one at 7 and one at 8, with menu items for the top teams in each game.
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7:00 PM
Monday Night Trivia at Tapster (recurring)
Sporcle runs two free trivia games a night at the self-pour taproom, one at 7 and one at 8, with teams capped at six.
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7:00 PM
Monday Night Trivia at The Toledo (recurring)
Free Sporcle trivia at the Dexter Avenue bar on the north edge of the neighborhood, with gift cards for the top two teams.
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7:00 PM
Trivia Night at King Leroy (recurring)
Weekly pub trivia at the bar by the Spheres, run by Head in the Clouds Trivia.
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7:30 PM
The Pentagram String Band - The Tour That Never Ends!
Swamp Rats, The Moray, Edward Cullen
Tuesday Sep 1 Today
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5:00 PM
BoomBox Bingo at SLU BRU (recurring)
Music bingo twice a month, matching songs instead of numbers, at SLU BRU.
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7:00 PM
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7:00 PM
Stir Up The Paint at Tapster (recurring)
Two-hour guided painting sessions at the self-pour taproom. The $35 ticket covers instruction and supplies; there's also a Saturday and a Sunday afternoon session.
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7:30 PM
Tuesday Night Trivia at A Pizza Mart (recurring)
Sporcle runs two free trivia games a night at the Westlake pizza counter, one at 7:30 and one at 8:30. The winning team of each game takes a $20 gift card.
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8:00 PM
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All day
Tugboat Tuesdays aboard the Arthur Foss (recurring)
Northwest Seaport opens the aft deck of the tugboat Arthur Foss for a view of the Tuesday night sailboat racing on Lake Union. Ticketed, 21 and over. Northwest Seaport does not publish a start time, so check the ticket page before you go.
Wednesday Sep 2 Today
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10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Made in SLU Crafting (recurring)
A free drop-in crafting session on Nitro Plaza with a different craft each time, running every other Wednesday from late May through October 28.
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4:30 PM
Live Music at SLU BRU (recurring)
An early-evening live music set in the taproom every Wednesday, with a rotating lineup of local acts.
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7:00 PM
Wednesday Night Trivia at Flatstick Pub (recurring)
Sporcle runs two free trivia games a night at the mini-golf pub on Westlake, one at 7 and one at 8. Gift cards go to the top two teams in each round, and a pizza coupon to whoever finishes second to last.
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7:00 PM
Wednesday Trivia Night at TeKu Tavern (recurring)
Weekly trivia at the Denny Way beer bar, which pours 56 taps and keeps a bottle shop and cafe alongside.
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8:00 PM
Thursday Sep 3 Today
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10:00 AM
Pike Place Express Farmers Market (recurring)
A pop-up outpost of Pike Place Market bringing farm produce and prepared food to SLU on summer Thursdays.
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4:00 PM
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5:00 PM
First Thursday – September
Visit MOHAI on the First Thursday of every month for free admission to the museum's permanent exhibits between 5—8 pm.
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5:00 PM
Summer Racing Series at The Center for Wooden Boats (recurring)
Thursday evening small-boat racing on Lake Union through the summer, run by The Center for Wooden Boats and visible from the boathouse docks.
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5:00 PM
Trivia Night at SLU BRU (recurring)
Weekly pub trivia at the neighborhood brewpub inside Dexter Yard.
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5:30 PM
Living Voices Double Feature: “Fly for Freedom” and “Winning Her Wings”
Join Living Voices on this Free First Thursday for a double feature showcasing the contributions of women to the aeronautics industry of WWII.
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6:30 PM
Living Voices Double Feature: “Fly for Freedom” and “Winning Her Wings”
Join Living Voices on this Free First Thursday for a double feature showcasing the contributions of women to the aeronautics industry of WWII.
Friday Sep 4 Today
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4:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Matchbox Derby at SLU BRU (recurring)
A weekly Matchbox car derby at the brewpub, racing die-cast cars every Friday evening.
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6:00 PM
YACHT HOUSE SUMMER w/ Party Pupils
CultFest x Brownies and Lemonade Presents: YACHT HOUSE SUMMER 🚤☀️ 🎓 PARTY PUPILS 📅 September 4th, 2026 ⏰ 6:00–11:30 PM | 🔞 21+ 📍 Lake Union Park 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 🎟️ All sales are final. No refunds.
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8:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Saturday Sep 5 Today
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8:00 AM
CSRD Saturday Miles (recurring)
Free weekly morning group run of varied distances starting from the MOHAI parking lot, open to all paces.
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10:00 AM
The Spheres Public Saturdays (recurring)
Amazon opens the Spheres indoor gardens to the public on the first and third Saturday of each month. Entry is free and requires a timed reservation, which opens about 15 days before each date.
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11:00 AM
South Lake Union Saturday Market (recurring)
Weekly open-air market with makers, food trucks, and produce on the Amazon Spheres block, run by Northwest Marketplaces.
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12:00 PM
Stir Up The Paint at Tapster (recurring)
Two-hour guided painting sessions at the self-pour taproom. The $35 ticket covers instruction and supplies; there's also a Sunday afternoon and a Tuesday evening session.
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3:00 PM
WRG Presents: SOUNDWAVS w/ Vandelux
White Rabbit Group Presents SOUNDWAVS Vandelux September 5, 2026 3:30 – 8:30pm / 21+ MOHAI – LAKE UNION PARK 860 Terry Ave N Seattle WA 98109 At WRG, we believe in the 5 I’s. Inclusion – All are welcome.
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8:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Sunday Sep 6 Today
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10:00 AM
REI Run Club (recurring)
A free weekly 5K community run that meets on the flagship terrace, warms up at 10:10 and heads out on a set route to Lake Union. All paces, and dogs are welcome.
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12:00 PM
WRG Presents: SOUNDWAVS w/ WonkyWilla
White Rabbit Group Presents SOUNDWAVS WONLKYWILLA Presents Disco Wonk September 6, 2026 12:00-5:00PM / 21+ MOHAI – LAKE UNION PARK 860 Terry Ave N Seattle WA 98109 Please note: Departure and return times may be slightly later than scheduled due to boat operations. At WRG, we believe in the 5 I’s.
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1:00 PM
Stir Up The Paint at Tapster (recurring)
Two-hour guided painting sessions at the self-pour taproom. The $35 ticket covers instruction and supplies; there's also a Saturday afternoon and a Tuesday evening session.
Monday Sep 7 Today
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6:30 PM
CSRD Monday Miles (recurring)
Free weekly evening group run of one to five miles starting under the canopy at MOHAI, open to all paces.
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7:00 PM
Monday Night Trivia at A Pizza Mart (Belltown) (recurring)
Sporcle runs two free trivia games a night at the 6th Avenue pizza counter, one at 7 and one at 8, with menu items for the top teams in each game.
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7:00 PM
Monday Night Trivia at Tapster (recurring)
Sporcle runs two free trivia games a night at the self-pour taproom, one at 7 and one at 8, with teams capped at six.
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7:00 PM
Monday Night Trivia at The Toledo (recurring)
Free Sporcle trivia at the Dexter Avenue bar on the north edge of the neighborhood, with gift cards for the top two teams.
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7:00 PM
Trivia Night at King Leroy (recurring)
Weekly pub trivia at the bar by the Spheres, run by Head in the Clouds Trivia.
Tuesday Sep 8 Today
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4:00 PM
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7:00 PM
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7:00 PM
Stir Up The Paint at Tapster (recurring)
Two-hour guided painting sessions at the self-pour taproom. The $35 ticket covers instruction and supplies; there's also a Saturday and a Sunday afternoon session.
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7:30 PM
Powerman 5000
Makes My Blood Dance, Nouveau Arcade, Ghosts in the Graveyard
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7:30 PM
Tuesday Night Trivia at A Pizza Mart (recurring)
Sporcle runs two free trivia games a night at the Westlake pizza counter, one at 7:30 and one at 8:30. The winning team of each game takes a $20 gift card.
Wednesday Sep 9 Today
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10:30 AM
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4:30 PM
Live Music at SLU BRU (recurring)
An early-evening live music set in the taproom every Wednesday, with a rotating lineup of local acts.
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7:00 PM
Wednesday Night Trivia at Flatstick Pub (recurring)
Sporcle runs two free trivia games a night at the mini-golf pub on Westlake, one at 7 and one at 8. Gift cards go to the top two teams in each round, and a pizza coupon to whoever finishes second to last.
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7:00 PM
Wednesday Trivia Night at TeKu Tavern (recurring)
Weekly trivia at the Denny Way beer bar, which pours 56 taps and keeps a bottle shop and cafe alongside.
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8:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Thursday Sep 10 Today
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10:00 AM
Pike Place Express Farmers Market (recurring)
A pop-up outpost of Pike Place Market bringing farm produce and prepared food to SLU on summer Thursdays.
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4:00 PM
Summer Nights on the Terrace (September 10)
Celebrate summer in Seattle with DJ Sharadawn and breathtaking views of Lake Union at MOHAI's all-ages rooftop happy hour!
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5:00 PM
Trivia Night at SLU BRU (recurring)
Weekly pub trivia at the neighborhood brewpub inside Dexter Yard.
Friday Sep 11 Today
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3:00 PM
Cider Summit Seattle
A two-day cider festival on the SLU Discovery Center lawn, Friday 3 to 8 PM and Saturday noon to 5 PM. One ticket covers both days.
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4:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Matchbox Derby at SLU BRU (recurring)
A weekly Matchbox car derby at the brewpub, racing die-cast cars every Friday evening.
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7:30 PM
Movies in the Park: The 5th Element
A free outdoor screening of The 5th Element at Denny Park, part of the city's summer Movies in the Park series.
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8:00 PM
Saturday Sep 12 Today
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8:00 AM
CSRD Saturday Miles (recurring)
Free weekly morning group run of varied distances starting from the MOHAI parking lot, open to all paces.
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9:00 AM
Wellness Block Party at kakáo (recurring)
A monthly morning gathering outside the Westlake coffee shop, with wellness vendors and activities on the block. Dates run on the second Saturday through December.
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9:30 AM
Glazer's Photography Essentials Part 1
Break out of Auto Mode and gain an understanding of your camera.
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11:00 AM
South Lake Union Saturday Market (recurring)
Weekly open-air market with makers, food trucks, and produce on the Amazon Spheres block, run by Northwest Marketplaces.
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12:00 PM
Stir Up The Paint at Tapster (recurring)
Two-hour guided painting sessions at the self-pour taproom. The $35 ticket covers instruction and supplies; there's also a Sunday afternoon and a Tuesday evening session.
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12:30 PM
Glazer's Video Fundamentals - Part 1
This is a technically-focused class that will teach you the fundamentals of shooting video on a digital camera!
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2:00 PM
WRG Presents: SOUNDWAVS AT THE PARK
White Rabbit Group Presents soundwavs at the park – For the first time ever, soundwavs comes ashore for our biggest event yet. Louis the child jstjr torren foot koastle lyrah byorn Saturday, September 12, 2026 2:00PM – 9:00PM / 21+ South Lake Union Park 860 Terry Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 At wrg, we…
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8:00 PM
Sunday Sep 13 Today
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10:00 AM
REI Run Club (recurring)
A free weekly 5K community run that meets on the flagship terrace, warms up at 10:10 and heads out on a set route to Lake Union. All paces, and dogs are welcome.
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12:00 PM
WRG Presents: SOUNDWAVS w/ OMNOM
White Rabbit Group Presents SOUNDWAVS OMNOM AMP – JAMES SCOTT September 13, 2026 12 – 5pm / 21+ MOHAI – LAKE UNION PARK 860 Terry Ave N Seattle WA 98109 At WRG, we believe in the 5 I’s. Inclusion – All are welcome.
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1:00 PM
Stir Up The Paint at Tapster (recurring)
Two-hour guided painting sessions at the self-pour taproom. The $35 ticket covers instruction and supplies; there's also a Saturday afternoon and a Tuesday evening session.
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2:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Monday Sep 14 Today
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6:30 PM
CSRD Monday Miles (recurring)
Free weekly evening group run of one to five miles starting under the canopy at MOHAI, open to all paces.
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7:00 PM
Monday Night Trivia at A Pizza Mart (Belltown) (recurring)
Sporcle runs two free trivia games a night at the 6th Avenue pizza counter, one at 7 and one at 8, with menu items for the top teams in each game.
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7:00 PM
Monday Night Trivia at Tapster (recurring)
Sporcle runs two free trivia games a night at the self-pour taproom, one at 7 and one at 8, with teams capped at six.
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7:00 PM
Monday Night Trivia at The Toledo (recurring)
Free Sporcle trivia at the Dexter Avenue bar on the north edge of the neighborhood, with gift cards for the top two teams.
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7:00 PM
Trivia Night at King Leroy (recurring)
Weekly pub trivia at the bar by the Spheres, run by Head in the Clouds Trivia.
Tuesday Sep 15 Today
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4:00 PM
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5:00 PM
BoomBox Bingo at SLU BRU (recurring)
Music bingo twice a month, matching songs instead of numbers, at SLU BRU.
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5:30 PM
New Tech Seattle Meetup
New Tech Seattle New Tech is the Northwest’s largest tech community with 60,000+ members. We’re the un-networking place where you’re a neighbor, not just a business contact. Join us on the second Tuesday of every month to experience the magic.
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7:00 PM
Stir Up The Paint at Tapster (recurring)
Two-hour guided painting sessions at the self-pour taproom. The $35 ticket covers instruction and supplies; there's also a Saturday and a Sunday afternoon session.
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7:00 PM
XAMA Presents: d.sync, Re:incarnate, Paralysis5
Re:incarnate, d.sync
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7:30 PM
Tuesday Night Trivia at A Pizza Mart (recurring)
Sporcle runs two free trivia games a night at the Westlake pizza counter, one at 7:30 and one at 8:30. The winning team of each game takes a $20 gift card.