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Let’s get ready for a brand new week! As we say farewell to July, we are also excited to welcome August. There will be a lot more fun festivals and experiences to check out in the city as we head into one of our favorite times of year. And to kick it all off, check out these things to do in and around Seattle this week!
The Seattle Fleet Week returns to Seafair once again! Besides the Parade of Ships through Elliot Bay, visitors are invited to meet the sailors and guardsmen, enjoy free music, and take ship tours.
When: Tuesday, July 30th and Thursday, August 1st, to Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Where: Pier 46
Cost: Free to attend
Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting Dancing ‘til Dusk this summer, and it’s time to dance! The lessons take place at parks across Seattle, and begins with a dance lesson for the first hour. No experience is needed but keep in mind the class rotates partners. If you’d prefer not to, you can bring a partner to the lesson. Lessons are on Tuesday at Hing Hay Park, and Thursday at Cal Anderson Park.
When: Tuesday, July 30th and Thursday, August 1st
Where: Hing Hay Park, and Cal Anderson Park
Cost: Free
Get ready to rock: Downtown Summer Sounds is back! Local and national bands are gearing up for the 45th year of this free summer concert series. From hip-hop and folk-pop to psychedelic punk rock and bluegrass, there’s something for everyone at the outdoor Downtown Summer Sounds. This week, catch Mitchum Yacoub and the Brass Empire on Wednesday, Kara Jackson on Thursday, and Irreversible Entanglement on Friday.
When: Wednesday, July 31st to Friday, August 2nd, 2024
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free
How about a mid-week movie at Marymoor Park? This Wednesday, you can celebrate the last day of July by watching Barbie! There are also food trucks on site for snacks and refreshments.
When: Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
Where: 6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA
Cost: $10
There is still time to check out Center City Cinema at one of the Seattle parks, as they run through August. This Wednesday, watch ‘The Pelican Brief’ at City Hall Park, or head to Ballard Commons for on Thursday, August 1 for ‘Soul.’ Finally, on Friday, you can catch “The Fifth Element’ at Freeway Park.
When: Wednesday, July 31st to Friday, August 2nd, 2024
Where: City Hall Park, Ballard Commons, and Freeway Park
Cost: Free
Shakespeare in the Park is a performance not to miss this summer. If you haven’t been, it is time as it is only running until Sunday, August 4th! The Seattle Shakespeare Company hosts these free, outdoor performances of classical plays in parks throughout the Puget Sound region.
When: Wednesday, July 31st until Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free
It’s the 40th anniversary of Seattle’s ZooTunes. Back for another the summer, Woodland Park Zoo is hosting guests on the meadow for a concert series that is also a key fundraiser. This week, the Decemberists have two shows.
When: Wednesday, July 31st and Thursday, August 1st, 2024
Where: 5500 Phinney Ave. N
Cost: Upgrades available starting at $149
The Washington Park Arboretum hosts free public tours on the first Thursday of each month. So kick off your month walking through seasonal themes, collections plants, and learn about the history of the organization.
When: Thursday, August 1st, 2024
Where: The Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive East
Cost: Free
Or perhaps head to the Seattle Center for Movies at the Mural, where you can picnic on the gently sloping Mural Amphitheatre lawn, in front of a state-of-the-art 40-foot screen, with the Space Needle looming above. This Friday, it is screening “Everything Everywhere All At Once.”
When: Friday, August 2nd, 2024
Where: Mural Amphitheatre
Cost: Free
Head to a ball game this weekend, as the Seattle Mariners play at home against the Philadelphia Phillies. There are several promotions on this weekend as well, that includes a drone show on Friday, and Mariners Bucket Hat Day on Sunday.
When: Friday, August 2nd, to Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Where: T-Mobile Park
Cost: $28+
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