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Sending another Good News Downtown, a communication to showcase uplifting, interesting, positive stories about activities and people Downtown.

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Weekly digest

Mayor Bruce Harrell was joined by the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Organizing Committee and community leaders at Lumen Field to announce the 4th Annual One Seattle Day of Service! The July 12 event will bring thousands of neighbors and community organizations together for service projects across the city. With over 1,800 volunteer shifts available (and more being added!), it's a great way to show pride in our city and help clean up Seattle’s streets. Learn more about the event and register here: Mayor Harrell Announces 4th Annual One Seattle Day of Service on July 12 – Office of the Mayor.

⚽ Seattle continues to welcome the global soccer scene to Westlake Park’s FIFA Club World Cup fan zone, offering free watch parties for fans who can’t make it to Lumen Field. With live broadcasts, local flavors, and a festive mix of fans, the vibe is all about celebrating the event together Downtown: Seattle turns into a soccer hub as FIFA Club World Cup boosts local economy and fan spirit – KOMO News.

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🖼️ Cascade PBS recently spotlighted Tidelands, a Seattle Restored participant. Tidelands is Seattle’s only Indigenous and woman-owned gallery and creative hub. The Downtown gallery, owned by Matika Wilbur, offers a space for Native voices to share their stories through art and gatherings. It’s a welcoming space grounded in connection, inclusivity, and community: Tidelands: An Indigenous-centered space of reciprocity & revival – Cascade PBS.

Seattle’s pop-culture playground just got tastier. The Museum of Pop Culture’s restaurant, The Lounge, reopened after a $2.5 million renovation. The restaurant features a fresh menu showcasing regional ingredients and inventive cocktails 🍸: MoPOP Gets a Menu Upgrade – Seattle Magazine.

Looking ahead

🎨 Downtown will be transformed into an open art gallery this Friday. The Downtown Seattle Art Walk will feature local artists, pop-ups, and creative spaces. Check out the Paint in the Plaza Gallery on First and Pike, and enjoy a DJ, live art, and refreshments. Join the fun this Friday, June 27 from 5 – 8 p.m.

Brighten your lunch hour with some laughs this Wednesday! 😂🥪 Lunch and Laughs features free stand-up sets by Laughs Comedy Club in Pioneer Park on June 25 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Be sure to get there early, the first 20 guests score a complimentary sandwich from Mirabelle by Orphée.

This summer, enjoy free admission to the Wing Luke Museum on the first Thursday of each month. Stop by on July 3, between 5 – 8 p.m. and view their newest exhibit "DISplace." This exhibit features visual art by regional Native Hawaiian creatives, family stories, photographs, and more. 

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Downtown Summer Sounds is back! 🎵🌞 The first event of the summer concert series takes place on Friday, July 11 at 4 p.m., at Westlake Park, featuring artist Raveena. Free concerts will happen all summer long, perfect for families and music lovers alike! Find info about all the summer concerts here: Downtown Summer Sounds 2025.