Happy Friday, Seattle. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Seattle Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.

📰 In the news

Local happenings: Seattle library’s 27 new postcards are at every branch, Waymo launches electric self driving cars, and a 24 hour post overdose stabilization clinic opens — catch up here.

State-level stories: New portal tracks truck parking along I-5, WSU’s robot plucks hidden strawberries, and a 142 MW solar farm begins construction in Garfield County — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Mortgage rates are trending down, investors catapult gold above 3500 an ounce, and a tropical wave eyes the Antilles — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

• Press apples and share potluck cider
• Share input with Indigenous Advisory Council
• Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission Monthly Meeting
• Meet adoptable dogs, cats, and critters
• Discuss viewpoint diversity with Macedo, Hyde, Kaushik
• Anxiety about debt? Get a free consultation

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Taqueria: From perfectly charred tortillas to fillings that demand a double order, Tacos Chukis brings the kind of flavor that requires extra napkins and zero regrets.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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Today

🎧 Mixtape: An Improvised Playlist @ Unexpected Productions | Friday (9/5) at 7:30pm – This Mixtape night is karaoke’s cooler cousin, daring you to pick the vibe, lyrics, and beats. Our improv troupe and a live musician turn your wildest musical whims, pop, rap, emo ballads, show tunes, into an unforgettable playlist. No judgment, just questionable taste.

🍭 Candi Pop @ Chop Suey | Friday (9/5) at 9:00pm – Candi Pop is lighting up the dance floor with a sugar-coated nostalgia bomb: think glitter, lollipops, unicorns, and non-stop girl-power jams from Spice Girls through Britney Spears. It’s a full-on candyland rave your teenage self would die for. Vacuum cleaner at the ready.

This weekend

🏓 Pickleball For All @ Amazon Spheres | Saturday (9/6) at 9:00am – Hit the Spheres for a downtown pickleball playground on 6th Ave, with eight drop-in courts, free clinics, pop-up pro shops, kids’ crafts, plus that Instagram-famous banana stand. No club card, no lineup stress. All skill levels welcome, bring your paddle and adventure.

🎉 Nirvana Exhibition Closing Party @ Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) | Saturday (9/6) at 11:00am – Nothing feels more Seattle than a coat-check of punk’s relics before they ride off into history. Head over to MOPOP for one last ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ blowout with live T-shirt printing, DIY zines, film screenings, and a grunge panel that’ll have you reminiscing, headbanging.

💡 Glow Up @ ARTS at King Street | Saturday (9/6) at 3:00pm – Whether you’re in it for DJ Surreal’s beats or to craft a flower crown for Fido, this free splash of art and music at King Street Station Plaza has something for everyone. Skip your weekend couch debate and get glowing with fringe, friendship, and fun.

🌺 Festal: Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival @ Seattle Center | Sunday (9/7) at 11:00am – Think our neighborhood block party with leis in place of flame-grilled burgers. Live Hawaiian music meets sweet ono bites, a craft marketplace, workshops to teach you a hula move or two, and more. It’s a mini island escape without the airfare.

🧘 Soul Journey Sound Bath @ Balance Studio 418 North 35th Street | Sunday (9/7) at 6:00pm – Want a legit excuse to lie down in a crowd and call it self-care? Soul Journey Sound Bath lines up crystal bowls, gongs, and whispered chants to press pause on your to-do list, send you somewhere between zen and snoring. Minimal commitment, maximum chill.

🎷 Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley | Sunday (9/7) at 7:30pm – If you’re still thinking big band jazz peaked in the ’40s, swing by Jazz Alley for four nights of hard-hitting horn honk as the local jazz vets mark season 31. Thirty musicians, surprise guests, and enough swing beats to make you grin.

✊ Mandela: The Official Exhibition @ Museum of History & Industry | Sunday (9/7) – Ditch the same old museum routine and dive into Mandela’s world at our downtown exhibit, packed with rare photos, personal letters, and a healthy dose of heroism. It’s like chatting over coffee with history’s coolest freedom fighter, minus the awkward small talk.

Next week

🎵 Sandy Mason @ Royal Room | Tuesday (9/9) at 7:30pm – Sandy Mason is swinging into town with his soulful pipes and a crack band that’ll jump from dusty jazz standards to foot-stomping jive and unexpected pop-rock nuggets. Think gutsy blues one moment, intimate ballads the next. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 9/5 Designer Disguise @ Madame Lou’s – 6:30 pm
• 9/6 Fortress of the Bear and more @ Barboza – 6:30 pm
• 9/6 Pile and more @ Madame Lou’s – 6:30 pm
• 9/7 The Love Grubs and more @ Tim’s Tavern – 2 pm
• 9/8 fromis\_9 World Tour @ McCaw Hall – 7:30 pm
• 9/8 Collide-O-Scope @ Here-After – 8 pm
• 9/9 Arcadia Grey and more @ The Vera Project – 7 pm
• 9/9 Lagrimas @ The Black Lodge – 7 pm

🏠️ Price is right – Seattle edition

How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).

Listed by: Denise Seavitt (Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty)

Sleek steel railings, sculptural entry gates, and walls of windows set the tone for this 3,660-square-foot stunner perched on a double lot with 72 feet of Puget Sound waterfront. Wide-plank hardwoods run throughout, while decks stretch out to endless water views. The remodel by a top local architect nails the balance between modern edge and laid-back beach vibes.

Private beach access, a boat ramp, buoy moorage, and your own tidelands bring the outdoors right to your doorstep. Parking for eight plus pro landscaping means there’s room for every toy and guest, all tucked away on a secluded lane in a quiet enclave.

Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →