🎭 Hangar 30. The Neptune. Anything Goes at Roosevelt. Happy Tuesday.

Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. I always get excited for summer this time of year (and start wondering if it will actually arrive in June, or if the Seattle weather gods have other plans). I'm also reminded we are in the final stretch of the school year - summer plans are taking over parent conversations, neighborhood Facebook groups, and everyone's asking about camps. Speaking of camps, if you're still figuring it out, I've been keeping a running list. You can check it out here!

🚇 There's a lot of momentum around Sound Transit's ST3 expansion right now - Seattle council members, business groups, and transit advocates have all been pushing hard for clarity on when light rail reaches Ballard. The latest: Sound Transit says it doesn't have a timeline yet, and the conversation is getting louder. I've personally loved how much the light rail has made getting around the city easier, so I get why people want it extended. → The Urbanist has the full rundown

🏪 A few folks have asked what's next for the Fred Meyer near 130th and Lake City Way since it closed - I'm keeping an eye on it and will share anything I learn.

⚽ Random World Cup fact: Lumen Field is being temporarily renamed Seattle Stadium for the tournament - FIFA requires all venues to drop corporate branding, which means even the 305-foot rooftop logos are getting covered up. The stadium is also getting a $19.4 million makeover: new natural grass, fresh paint, and a full security perimeter. Seattle hosts six matches between June and July, including the US vs. Australia on June 19.

🚧 One traffic heads-up: eastbound SR 520 closes Friday night (11pm, May 29) through Monday morning (5am, June 1) - I-5 to Montlake Blvd, including the on-ramp. The crossing itself stays open, but plan your route. Full details at WSDOT.

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🦫 Magnuson Park Wetlands Walk with Beavers Northwest - Thursday, May 28, 7:00–9:00pm (Magnuson Park Boat Launch, 7400 Sand Point Way NE)

A guided evening walk through the wetlands at Magnuson - about two hours, half a mile on flat gravel. Binoculars recommended. These fill up, so register ahead. Free, but registration required.

🎨 Renegade Craft Fair - Saturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 11am–5pm (Magnuson Park Hangar 30, 6310 NE 74th St)

Over 180 independent artists and makers set up shop in the light-filled Hangar 30 for the weekend — ceramics, jewelry, prints, clothing, home goods, and food trucks outside. $5 suggested entry, rain or shine, leashed pets welcome.

🎵 Ladytron at the Neptune Theatre - Sunday, May 31, 8pm (Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St)

Ladytron has been making glacially cool electronic music since the late '90s and somehow keeps getting better. If you've never seen them live, this is the one. Tickets from $55. → Get tickets via STG

🎭 Roosevelt High School: Anything Goes - Thu–Sun, May 28–31, 7pm (Thu/Fri/Sat) & 2pm (Sun) (Roosevelt Mainstage Theater, 1410 NE 66th St)

Word around the neighborhood is that Roosevelt's production is worth catching — and with four performances left this week, there's still time. Cole Porter's classic musical, 2 hours 15 minutes with intermission. Tickets from $10–$25. → Get tickets

🎵 Beers & Beats Summer Music Series — Anniversary Kickoff - Friday, May 30 (Hellbent Brewing, presented by Turntables & Trails, 13035 Lake City Way NE)

Hellbent's outdoor summer music series is back for another season. The May 30 show is the anniversary edition - a good one to catch for the opener. Series continues through September (Jun 20, Jul 11, Aug 1, Aug 15, Sep 19).

Got something happening in the neighborhood? I want to know about it! Submit your event here. I review submissions each week before sending.

🍱 Ooshiba Yakitori & Sushi | Giving Ooshiba one more shoutout now that Growler Guys is back in action. Ooshiba is open Wednesday evenings (8500 Lake City Way NE), 6–9pm at Growler Guys. Yakitori skewers and fresh nigiri from the team behind the beloved Figurehead Brewing residency in Fremont — now popping up Wednesday evenings in the Growler Guys parking lot.

🛝 Bryant & View Ridge Playgrounds — Upgraded  |  Both quietly got significant renovations this spring. Bryant Neighborhood Playground (4103 NE 65th St) opened with new play structures for ages 2–5 and 5–12, a new swing set, basketball hoops, and fenced tennis courts in February. View Ridge Playfield (4408 NE 70th St) reopened in March with new equipment for ages 2–12 of all abilities, paved pathways, a covered picnic shelter, and a wading pool opening this summer. (Wading pool schedule) → Full 2026 playground roundup via Seattle's Child

👶 Babysitters & Family Helpers  |  If you need summer coverage, the NE Seattle Moms & Dads and NE Seattle Moms & Dads 2.0 Facebook groups have been buzzing with middle schoolers through college-aged folks looking for work. Worth a post — the response has been strong.

Project 9 Brewing  |  1409 NE 80th St

One of my favorite spots to meet up with people when the weather finally cooperates - and it doesn't hurt that it's stumbling distance from home. Project 9 has a great outdoor setup, the kind of place where you sit down for one beer and somehow it turns into the whole afternoon. The beers are genuinely good (I've started picking up a four-pack as a host gift, and people are always excited about it). The Mexican Seoul food truck pairs perfectly, and if that's not your thing, it's easy to bring your own - Zaina and Himitsu Teriyaki are right across the street. Kid friendly too.

(Open Mon–Thu 7:30am–10pm, Fri 7:30am–11pm, Sat 9am–11pm)  project9brewing.com

✈️ Worth the Trip

🍵 Matcha Man Ice Cream & Taiyaki  |  Georgetown

My daughter's birthday party had a Georgetown stop, which meant I needed to investigate for myself. It's a hike from Wedgwood - I won't pretend otherwise - but their Taiyaki soft serve cones made it more than worth it. The cone is griddled fish-shaped, crispy, and sturdy enough to actually hold together. You can go traditional with red bean paste (my choice) or branch out to Nutella and other toppings. The matcha-ube swirl is the popular move if you want to go that route.

(6014 12th Ave S, Georgetown; daily 12–9pm. Hours can vary — check @matchamansea on Instagram before heading down.)

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Ooshiba Yakitori & Sushi - Growler Guys parking lot (8500 Lake City Way NE), 6–9pm

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