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Must List: Capitol Hill Block Party, Seafair Pow Wow, Sequim Lavender Festival
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MUST ROCK OUT
Capitol Hill Block Party & JamFest
(7/19–7/22) Kick off a weekend of tunes Thursday with JamFest, a music showcase held throughout the Chinatown/International District. This year you’ll hear sounds from The Voice’s Siahna, all-girl teen rock trio Bleachbear and more. Party further on over at the annual Capitol Hill Block Party, featuring six stages filled with local and national acts, including Father John Misty, Alvvays, PARISALEXA and many more. Times, prices and locations vary. capitolhillblockparty.com; wingluke.org
Photo via Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center Facebook page
MUST EXPLORE
Seafair Pow Wow
(7/20–7/22) Presented by the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, this annual Seafair event brings the community together with the drumming and dancing of more than 500 performers in traditional regalia, along with Native American cuisine (your must try: frybread) and artisans selling handcrafted jewelry, art and crafts. Times, prices vary. Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, Magnolia, Discovery Park, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way; 206.285.4425; unitedindians.org
MUST LOVE WATER
Waterland Festival
(7/21–7/22) Seafair continues just south of Seattle at the annual Waterland Festival in Des Moines Beach Park. This family-friendly fest features a children’s carnival, a parade and a classic car and wooden boat show. A new element this year, Art in the Park, brings local artists and their work (for sale) into the festivities. Times, prices vary. Des Moines Beach Park, Des Moines, 22307 Dock Ave. S; seattlesouthside.com
MUST INHALE
Sequim Lavender Festival
(7/20–7/22) The 22nd annual festival celebrating this fragrant, purple herb features a pet-friendly street fair that includes more than 150 booths filled with crafts, dried lavender (and crafts made with dried lavender). Music, a food court (with lavender ice cream, of course), self-guided farm tours and more round out the fun. Free. Times vary. Carrie Blake Park, Sequim, 202 N Blake Ave.; lavenderfestival.com
Courtesy of Downtown Seattle Association
MUST LISTEN
Downtown Summer Sounds
(Through 8/31) Formerly known as Out to Lunch, this free lunch hour live music concert series returns for its 40th year. Brown bag it and head over to local parks and plazas for local music from The Black Tones, The Dusty 45s, PARISALEXA, Bleachbear, Prom Queen and many others. Free. Times and locations vary. cdn.downtownseattle.org
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