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Rise and shine, Seattle!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Capitol Hill Block Party lineup with MUNA, ORCA tap to pay launches, and MasterChef star opens Baiana + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Seattle protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Electric weekend on the horizon: Capitol Hill Block Party announced the 2026 lineup featuring MUNA, Wet Leg, and Disco Lines. The three-day festival will run August 7-9 in Capitol Hill, and passes are on sale — check out the full lineup.
Transit just got simpler: ORCA’s Tap to Pay is live across most Puget Sound transit, letting riders use digital wallets or cards, including on Kitsap Transit Fast Ferries and the King County Water Taxi — get all the details.
Pop-up favorites go permanent: MasterChef star Emme Ribeiro Collins is bringing Baiana to Pike Place Market, featuring Bahian Brazilian dishes like acarajĂ© and moqueca, with opening date still pending and hopes for early March — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Wings worth the hype: The Wing Dome is Seattle’s shrine to crispy, saucy wings, from classic to creative, plus the infamous 7‑Alarm Challenge for thrill seekers. Ideal for game night, casual catch‑ups, or a midweek morale boost when only hot, perfectly fried goodness will do.
Smell-good self-care boost: Need a pick-me-up that actually lasts? QueenCare stocks handcrafted body care, candles, and aromatherapy treats that turn your daily shower into an intentional reset. They also make easy, last-minute gifts that look planned, keeping your space and skin smelling great well after.
Tee up those views: West Seattle Golf Course pairs classic H. Chandler Egan design with a breezy, flatter front nine and a hilly, sneaky tough back, plus skyline and Elliott Bay cameos. When a midweek reset calls, this in-city walk feels like you actually slipped away.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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🎸 Duo Assad @ Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall | Tuesday (3/3) at 7:30 PM – Duo Assad is taking a final bow at Benaroya, so consider this your classy excuse to sit still, breathe, and let two guitars do the talking. Their farewell program brings Piazzolla, Villa-Lobos, Gismonti, and goosebumps. Legends, impeccable synchronicity, zero pyrotechnics, all heart.
🧺 Tradewinds Native Marketplace @ The Metropole | Thursday (3/5) at 5:00 PM – First Thursday Art Walk already has you in Pioneer Square? Duck into Metropole for Tradewinds, a Native marketplace and meetup where artists, pros, and neighbors trade stories, art, and opportunities. Hosted by Na’ah Illahee Fund with SUNN partners, it’s real connection, zero schmoozy name tags.
🌧 Rain Gardens @ The Mountaineers, the Cascade Room | Thursday (3/5) at 7:00 PM – Seattle reality: the clouds are not taking a sabbatical, so learn to turn your yard into a stormwater sponge that helps basements and salmon. Plant ID workshop first, then a practical, RainWise-backed primer on rain gardens, in person at the Mountaineers, or on Zoom.
🌱 Seed Share @ Jefferson Community Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Bring your extra seeds, and grab something new at the season’s first seed share with Beacon Arts’ Beacon Hill Garden Club. It’s a relaxed drop-in with neighbors. Swap tips about slugs, soil, and coffee grounds, and snag free seeds and supplies while they last.
🧧 Lunar New Year Celebration 2026 @ Hing Hay Park ~ Chinatown | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats ringing in the Year of the Horse with drums, dragons, and dumplings in the CID. Free and all-ages, this street party brings lion and dragon dances, martial arts, the Food Walk, and crafty vendors, so arrive hungry, leave luckier.
🎨 Paint Your Own Native Art Fish @ The House Studios | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Skip errands and paint a formline halibut on red cedar with Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa, a hands-on afternoon that feels like time well spent. Soak up cultural stories, enjoy included bites, and sip something refreshing, then leave with a cedar plank you actually want on your wall.
🍲 2nd Annual Seattle Sister Cities Soup Sampling @ National Nordic Museum | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Seattle Sister Cities is ladling out the 2nd annual Soup Sampling at the National Nordic Museum, a cozy tour of broths from around the globe. Think Ballard vibes, steam on your glasses, and conversations warmer than your clam chowder.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Seattle report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 58°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 10%
Mostly sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 1 to 6 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 53°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 99%
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 6 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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