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• Stranger Suggests: Kathleen Hanna with Lindy West, Melissa Broder, Northwest Folklife Festival, Mighty-O Tour de Donut, Pearl Jam

  22-05-2024 23:15 via thestranger.com
  
  One really great thing to do every day of the week.by Megan SelingWEDNESDAY 5/22  
  Kathleen Hanna—Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk
  (MUSIC/BOOKS) As a longtime student of Riot Grrrl, I've annihilated every piece of literature about the movement that I can get my paws on. Some favorites through my studies have included Sara Marcus's Girls to the Front, Carrie Brownstein's Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl, and Marisa Meltzer's Girl Power: The Nineties Revolution in Music. Most of
  
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• Double Whammy

  22-05-2024 23:00 via thestranger.com
  
  The inconsiderate, arrogant boss-man fired me the day I had to put down my dog.by AnonymousThis past winter I got a job at a somewhat well-known waterfront restaurant along the edge of Lake Washington. This place is highly disorganized, but I stuck around because they were open for the holidays and had filled their reservations with loyal locals. 
  Two weeks into the job, a vet discovered a mystery tumor in my dog. Sadly, I had to put down my canine-companion the very next day. I called
  
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• The Stranger Presents: How to Seattle 2024

  22-05-2024 19:00 via thestranger.com
  Welcome to Seattle! We’re all going to die.by Megan SelingWelcome to Seattle! We’re all going to die.
  At least, that’s what they tell me.
  Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve been hearing about “the Big One” my whole life. I was born two weeks after Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980 and thrown, naked and screaming, into a world still reeling from the catastrophic reminder that the Pacific Northwest is riddled with fault lines and active volcanos.
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• Slog AM: Denny Blaine Meeting Postponed, Nelson Accused of Conflicts in Gig Worker Minimum Wage Bill, a Historic Recognition of Palestinian Statehood

  22-05-2024 17:55 via thestranger.com
  
  The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Vivian McCallSeattle Gay News editor buys the paper: Three months ago, Renee Raketty took over SGN as editor. Now she's the publisher, and she owns it. In a text, Raketty said she bought the paper from Mike Schultz after he decided to relocate from Washington to Sacramento, California, altering “his ability to effectively manage the paper.” Raketty is the second new owner in a year. Schultz, who also owns Coastal Pride magazine out in Grays Harb
  
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• Anatomy of Pacific Place's Fall

  22-05-2024 17:00 via thestranger.com
  
  We begin with euphoria and end in a depression.by Charles MudedeWhat a difference time makes. And yet, the story is always the same. We begin with euphoria and end in depression. In 1998, the Seattle Times celebrated (though with some reservations—it feared the 1997 Asian Financial crisis would spread to our region) the opening of Pacific Place. The mall was part of a $400 million revitalization project that included the relocation of Nordstrom, a sky bridge, and a new office building, all
  
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• Where to Pickup a Copy of The Stranger's How to Seattle 2024 Issue

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Find it at Hundreds of Locations Around Seattle!by Stranger Staff
  
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• The 99 Things to Do in Seattle Checklist

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Download your free 99 Things to Do in Seattle checklist here!by Stranger StaffTo ensure you experience the best possible version of Seattle, The Stranger’s writers compiled this list of 99 things you need to do to truly “get” Seattle. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a lifetime, we hope you’ll flip through this issue and feel inspired to get out there and explore, to find the coolest and weirdest and most surprising and delicious aspects of the city. 
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• How to Seattle: Shopping

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Because you can't take it with you.by Stranger StaffYou can’t take it with you, so why not spend a bunch of your money at all of Seattle’s delightful local businesses? You kind of owe us, tbh. How much money have you given Amazon for air fryers and paper towels and zit patches delivered same-day? Alas, despite the company’s massive headquarters in South Lake Union, Seattle sees very little of those fat profits, relatively speaking. Our City Council lacks the courage to really g
  
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• How to Seattle: Outdoors

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Sure, the view is beautiful, but it’s gonna kill us all.by Stranger StaffIf you love nature, you’ll love Seattle. We have 6,480 acres of parks, 4,563 miles of trails, more than 4 million trees, and stunning mountain ranges in every direction. Even a quick run to the drugstore can come with postcard-worthy views of orcas swimming in the bay. That said, it’s the splendor that surrounds us that will likely do us in. Mount Rainier? Active volcano. Puget Sound? Ideal conditions for
  
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• How to Seattle: Music & Nightlife

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  From punk shows at roller rinks to trivia nights hosted by Jeopardy! champs.by Stranger StaffSeattle has long been known for its fruitful music scene. But we’re more than grunge. Today’s music scene is exciting and vibrant, and there is an abundance of venues across the city regularly showcasing an incredibly diverse selection of local and national talent, from femme DJ nights and drag brunches to experimental noise shows in art galleries. Catch a punk show at a roller rink! Stumble
  
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• How to Seattle: Food & Drink

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  The best side of Seattle is waiting for you at the hot dog cart.by Stranger StaffIt’s true that Seattleites can come off as shy at best and emotionally unavailable to a clinical degree at worst. The Cascadia subduction zone has taunted us all our lives, reminding us that our time on Earth is finite. Is it any wonder we haven’t bothered with human connection? But there is one surefire way to soften our stiff exteriors: Food. Something happens when we convene in the waiting area of a f
  
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• How to Seattle: Extra Credit

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Adventures that require a bit more time, money, and/or a willing Grindr date.by Stranger StaffOh, hi! You’re done already? You’ve completed all 95 tasks that precede this section and now you’re looking for even more to do? Look at you, you little overachiever! The fun doesn’t have to end. These tasks require a bit more effort, but they’re so worth it if you have the time and money.
  Dance to “Feelin’ Like” in a Hot Tub Boat on Lake Union 
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• How to Seattle: Attractions & Landmarks

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Welcome to our weird little corner of the country.by Stranger StaffHere’s something you might not expect to read in an alt-newspaper run by cynical assholes: many of Seattle’s well-known attractions are worth visiting. Pike Place Market, the Seattle Center, Smith Tower, the Seattle Underground... sure, they’re often crawling with tourists, but they’re also packed with history, offering context to this strange little world we’ve created in the upper left corner of Am
  
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• How to Seattle: Arts & Culture

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Only in Seattle can you scream in a museum and dance to Robyn at church.by Stranger StaffAmazon. Grunge. Weed. Coffee. Visual art is probably pretty low on the list of things for which Seattle is known. And what a shame. Because Seattle’s art scene isn’t under a spotlight like New York or Los Angeles, artists here aren’t afraid to get a little weird, to take risks. Seattle’s best art spaces and installations are immersive and interactive. They invite you to join in—
  
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