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Burien, WA
143Events this week
23Free things to do
80New spots
90New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Burien

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 143 events, day by day →

Doggy Slatmill Fun Run

Tuesday 9am · Pickles Playland, 7330 164th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052

Move Your Body® | Flexibility & Mobility

Tuesday 9am · LaVida Dance Studio

Solo Exhibition

Tuesday 9am · Bellevue Library

2026 Renton Farmers Market

Tuesday 3pm · South 3rd St & Logan Ave S, Renton, WA, United States, Washington 98057 · Free

Girls Home Volleyball Game vs St. Nicholas (A)

Tuesday 4pm · Kitsap Adventist Christian School

New in Burien

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Barberella's Barbershop

Beauty

Classic cuts, community feel: Barberella's Barbershop brings back the classic barbershop vibe White Center loves, with stylists who actually listen and nail everything from skin fades and razor cuts to beard sculpting and straight razor head shaves.

barberellasseattle.com ↗

Café Elite

Cafes

Your weekday boost: Craving a dialed-in latte, a protein smoothie that actually tastes good, or one of those neon energy drinks that mysteriously power you through errands, Café Elite keeps it convenient and consistent with speedy coffee stand service, local bakery bites, and reliable quality since…

cafeelite.com ↗

Casa Durango

Restaurants

Craving big, saucy comfort? Casa Durango keeps Burien fed with authentic Mexican comfort, from a hefty Silver Donkey Burrito to chips and salsa that disappear too fast.

casadurangowa.com ↗

Burien’s best businesses

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Most read in Burien

The five stories Burien readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Come to Seattle in October

    The North American tour of Sara Gruen's critically acclaimed novel, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, will take place at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle from October 6-11.

    Full story at broadwayworld.com ↗

  2. Seattle is prime habitat for coyotes, UW researchers find

    A study by the University of Washington (U.S.

    Full story at yahoo.com ↗

  3. West Seattle Wine Walk 2026: Date, Tickets, Winery List

    The West Seattle Wine Walk will take place on Friday, September 18, in The Junction, Washington, with over 30 winery-and-business pairings spread across California Avenue SW.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  4. BuyWander raises $21M as retail returns startup expands nationwide from new Seattle HQ

    BuyWander, an auction-based online marketplace for returned and overstocked retail items, has raised $21 million in a Series A funding round led by Madrona Venture Group and Inspired Capital.

    Full story at geekwire.com ↗

  5. Starbird Chicken makes Seattle debut with free meal giveaway in West Seattle

    Starbird Chicken is opening its first Washington state location in West Seattle on September 28.

    Full story at westsideseattle.com ↗

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