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Transforming empty spaces with community in mind
"To be a person of the tide, means you set the table for one another … You give away what you've received freely." – Matika Wilbur, Tidelands owner
Seattle Restored participants continue to highlight the importance of creating a new vision for the future while giving back to their communities. Meet Matika Wilbur, owner of Tidelands, the only Native-owned art gallery in Seattle. The Downtown gallery is a space for Native voices to share their art and stories. You’ll also see events like yoga classes, workshops, studio tapings, and more. Matika “designed the space as a reciprocal model, where each aspect supports the others.”
For Tony Wilson, Papa Tony’s is more than just hot sauces. Tony held a pop-up store as part of Seattle Restored’s expansion into Lake City featuring sauces and locally made products. Papa Tony’s also served as a community event space with business development workshops, spoken word open mics, and cooking classes. Tony wants people to have access to resources he didn’t have when he started his business.
Both Matika and Tony are creatively filling empty storefronts while intentionally giving back to their communities:
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 🚲🌸 Pike Pine Renaissance
The Pike and Pine pedestrian and bicycle improvements are officially complete! We have safer, greener, and more connected routes between Capitol Hill, Pike Place Market, and the Waterfront.
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 The countdown is on!
Seattle Center unveiled the new “One Year to Go” clock to count down the days to the kick-off of the FIFA 2026 Men’s World Cup. 🕰️⚽
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 Explore the C-ID Summer Food Walks️
The next Chinatown-International District Food Walk is on Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.! 🍙🧋 Explore local businesses offering delicious bites and exclusive discounts.
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 Downtown Summer Sounds returns! 🎵🌞
Free concerts happening all summer long, perfect for families and music lovers alike! The first event of the series features Raveena on Friday, July 11 at 4 p.m., at Westlake Park.
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🏳️🌈🌈 There are lots of ways to show your Pride this weekend! From supporting local LGBTQIA+ businesses to Seattle’s iconic parade, here’s what you need to know:
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Support LGBTQIA+ businesses in your community: You can enjoy a special 20% discount on gift certificates and products at the Intentionalist's Pride Month Marketplace. You can also check out the directory of LGBTQ+ and allied businesses from the GSBA, the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce.
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Indigiqueer Festival: Kick off Seattle Pride weekend by enjoying food, drag, music, dance, and more, backdropped by the Salish Sea.
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PrideFest, the largest Pride Festival in the country!
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PrideFest Capitol Hill: Capitol Hill’s biggest event is back with four stages of entertainment! The event spans five blocks of North Broadway, Denny, and Cal Anderson Park.
- 📆 Saturday, June 28, 12 – 8 p.m., Capitol Hill
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PrideFest Seattle Center: PrideFest is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community! Follow the parade to the Seattle Center for hundreds of vendors, food and drink options, and entertainment on three stages. PrideFest is free for everyone.
- 📆 Sunday, June 29, 12 – 8 p.m., Seattle Center
- Find the parade route and schedules at seattlepridefest.org.
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Seattle’s Day of Service is here!
Join us, Mayor Bruce Harrell, and thousands of neighbors for the One Seattle Day of Service.
Volunteer opportunities include painting murals, cleaning up parks, and lending a hand at local food banks. This is a chance for all of us to come together as a team, roll up our sleeves, and give back to the neighborhoods we love. 💜
Registration is now open, with more than 1,800 volunteer shifts available. More shifts and events will be added up until the day of the event.
📆 Saturday, July 12.
📝 Find the latest information on hosting an event and volunteer registration at seattle.gov/dayofservice.
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Summer starts in Seattle Parks 😎
🌞 Join Seattle Parks and Recreation for loads of FREE events at amazing parks this summer!
From movie nights under the stars to salsa dancing, live music, and more. There’s something for everyone this season.
📍 Happening across Downtown and neighborhood parks.
📆 Check out the full schedule of summer park events.
🚧 Revive I-5 is underway 🚧
The Washington State Department of Transportation is rehabilitating Interstate 5 in Seattle with Revive I-5. You can expect multiple weekend closures of northbound I-5 and a four-week around-the-clock closure of two lanes of northbound I-5 starting Friday, July 18.
Tips to keep in mind while traveling in Seattle:
- Ride transit – it’s the best, most reliable way to get around. Youth 18 and under ride free!
- Stay informed, leave extra travel time, and check conditions before you head out.
- Consider traveling outside of peak travel times if you can.
- Learn about all your travel options in the Seattle area by visiting FlipYourTrip.org.
🚧 Visit WSDOT’s project details page for full details at bit.ly/ConstructionI-5.
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