Happy Tuesday, neighbors! For those who celebrate, I hope everyone had a lovely Mother's Day weekend. I spent part of mine at the plant sale and came back with approximately three times more starts than I have room for. 🍅 Praying to the tomato gods that this is our year.
🌱 Speaking of plant sales…not-so-random fact: did you know Wedgwood is home to Seattle's oldest and largest P-Patch? It dates back to the mid-1960s, and the "P" originally stood for Picardo — the Italian immigrant family who farmed that land from 1922 to 1965. There are now 52 P-Patches across the city. Ours was first.
💦 North Seattle College and the YMCA have signed a letter of intent to explore a shared community pool on the NSC campus — early days, but big news if you've ever tried to find lap time or kids' swim lessons north of the Ship Canal.
🌍 The World Cup is six weeks out and Seattle is a host city — the buzz (and the ticket prices) are very much building. If you didn't score tickets, the Fan Zones are free — Seattle Center, Waterfront Park, Pacific Place, and Victory Hall in SoDo are all connected by a new 4.25-mile Unity Loop. And good news for commuters: Seattle is pausing major road construction from June 8 to July 6. seattlefwc26.org
🏈 Seahawks fans — the 2026 schedule drops this Thursday. Hard to be too calm about it after February.
🥕🥦 And Last call! — We’d love to be a CSA pick-up location for the Wedgwood neighborhood this summer but we need just a few more to sign up with Sound Sustainable Farms. If you'd want in, please let me know!
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📅 Upcoming Notable Events & Other Fun things:
DJ Kevin Cole - the subject of ‘Radioheart’ at SIFF
🎬 Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF Cinemas, various locations) — Through Sunday, May 17
SIFF is in full swing and you've still got a week to catch something good. 203 films from 71 countries, including 18 world premieres — most of which won't have U.S. distribution, meaning this might be your only shot. The local pick worth knowing about is RADIOHEART: The Drive and Times of DJ Kevin Cole, a documentary celebrating a legendary KEXP figure, with the filmmakers and Kevin Cole himself attending screenings May 12th (today at 6:30pm!) and May 15th at the Uptown. Individual tickets are $20 ($17 for seniors and students).
🎨 55th Annual U District Street Fair (University Way NE, "The Ave") — Saturday May 16, 11am–7pm & Sunday May 17, 11am–6pm. Free.
Seattle's longest-running street fair and the unofficial kickoff to summer — right on our doorstep. 15 blocks of artists, makers, vintage goods, and over 40 food trucks take over the Ave this weekend. Live music on the Neptune Main Stage both days. Accessible by Link Light Rail — get off at NE 43rd St and you're right in the middle of it.
💎 Seattle Mineral Market (Hangar 30, Magnuson Park — 7400 Sand Point Way NE) — Saturday May 16, 10am–6pm & Sunday May 17, 11am–5pm
One of the biggest mineral and fossil shows in the PNW, right in our backyard. Over 60 dealers in minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, and mineral art — plus door prizes and free rocks for kids. Admission is $5 in advance or $7 at the door; free for kids 14 and under. Free parking too. I know I’m taking my oldest to this - perfect for any rock hound.
🏛️ Wedgwood Community Council — In-Person Board Meeting (Wedgwood Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 8008 35th Ave NE) — Tonight, 7:00–8:30 PM
The WCC is back in person for the first time in a while, and tonight's meeting is worth showing up for. King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski will be there — a good chance to hear directly from your
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With a long waitlist, Wedgwood Pool access isn't easy to come by - but the pool is looking for a Concessions Manager and the gig comes with a staff membership. Northeast Wire pro tip for swim parents or anyone seeking pool access: this is a great way to get your kids on the swim team or get pool access! Think menu planning, volunteer wrangling, and keeping hungry families fed on meet days. 10–15 hours per meet across six dates. Apply by May 25 - more information here.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
🍛 Nola | Authentic Bengali and North Indian takeout kitchen right here on 35th (8515 35th Ave NE, Ste C). Chef Sujay specializes in dishes you won't find anywhere else in the neighborhood — think Kolkata biryani, keema paratha, and Bengali street food classics. Takeout and delivery only, with catering available for events. Open Mon, Wed–Sun 11am–9:30pm (closed Tuesdays). Order online →
🎨 Day Joy Studio | A new age-inclusive art studio has opened across from Top Pot on 35th in Wedgwood — open studio memberships, workshops, and birthday parties. For those figuring out their camp plans, I spy new kids’ summer camps announcing on May 21st!
👕 WarehouseZ | Student Business Alert! A local 4th grader just launched a custom apparel business. Zuri Cerf designs each item and manages the heat-pressing process end to end. WarehouseZ sells custom shirts, pants, hats, sweatshirts, canvas bags, and more, available in bulk or individual orders with shipping or local pickup. Shop at Warehousez.net or reach Zuri at [email protected].
🔍 Karen's Local Pick
🧇 Karen's Pick: Luu's Cafe (3252 NE 85th St — open daily 11am–7pm)
This one is my oldest daughter's pick, and honestly I'm just grateful we live close to it. Luu's is a little Vietnamese café on 85th that does boba drinks and bubble waffles — the kind of place that doesn't need to try hard because the food does the talking. My oldest is there for the bubble waffles every time. My youngest, who has strong opinions about boba and a soft spot for Bobaup, insists Luu's is better than any of the chains that have popped up around town lately. High praise. Open daily 11am–7pm.
Beyond Northeast Seattle
Nothing like a slushie on an 80° day
🍹 Phinney Station (7418 Greenwood Ave N — open daily from noon, Sat–Sun from 9am)
A friend tipped me off and I finally made it over on one of those perfect 80° days last week. Phinney Station is what happens when an old auto repair shop gets reinvented as an astroturf patio bar with food trucks, open seating, and slushies on tap — at least four of them, including a frosé, a jalapeño watermelon margarita, and a non-alcoholic lemonade for the designated drivers and kids in your crew. I can confirm the frosé is perfectly sippable — not too thick, not too thin, just right. The jalapeño watermelon margarita — I had one sip, which was enough to know it earns its name. Food trucks on site handle the food. The vibe is equal parts neighborhood hangout and accidental great afternoon. Would love it on a grey day too, but the sun didn't hurt.
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📅 Also Happening
Every Tuesday
🧶 Stitching Hour — Project 9 Brewing (1409 NE 80th St), 6–8pm. Bring your project & tools, 21+
🍺 Head in the Clouds Trivia — Ravenna Brewing (5408 26th Ave NE), 7pm
🍺 Head in the Clouds Trivia — Fiddler's Inn (9219 35th Ave NE), 7pm
📅 Key Dates Ahead
Date | Event |
|---|---|
May 7-16 | Nathan Hale’s musical production of Legally Blonde |
May 25 | ❤️🤍💙 Memorial Day |
June 8 | Seattle pauses major road construction for World Cup until 7/7 |
June 12 | Last day of school for ASB |
June 15 | ⚽ First Seattle World Cup match: Belgium vs. Egypt (Group G) |
June 18 | First Day of Seattle Public Schools Summer Break |
June 19 | ⚽ 🇺🇸 Second Seattle World Cup match: United States vs. Australia (Group D) |
June 21 | Father’s Day |
Aug 4 | Seattle Night Out! |
Sept 9 | 🏈 First Seahawks game (NFL opener) |
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Wedgwood Community Council |
🏟️ Seattle Sports Schedules
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