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Must List: ‘Jini Dellaccio: Caught in the Act,’ Georgetown Garden Walk, Seattle Street Food Festival
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MUST SEE
Jini Dellaccio: Caught in the Act
(Through 7/11) Few artists made more of lucky happenstance than Dellaccio (1917–2014), who took up photography on a whim in California, followed her husband to Tacoma and ended up the preeminent portraitist of Northwest rockers (the Wailers, the Sonics). Into her 70s, she shot musicians performing in concert—locals and touring acts, from the Stones to the Beach Boys. Fantagraphics shows off a collection of her evocative black-and-white work. Times vary. Free. Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery, Georgetown, 1201 S Vale St.; 206.557.4910; fantagraphics.com
Photo courtesy of The Skin Cancer Foundation
Free Skin Cancer Screenings
(7/8–7/9) The Skin Cancer Foundation’s “Destination: Healthy Skin” RV is making a stop in Seattle. Local dermatologists will be on hand to do full-body screenings in the 38-foot vehicle which is equipped with two private exam rooms.. Find the RV at Amazon’s Campus Grand Plaza and make sure to come early; screening are first-come, first-served. 1–7 p.m. Sunday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Monday. Free. South Lake Union; 401 Terry Ave. N; destinationhealthyskin.org
MUST STROLL
Georgetown Garden Walk
(7/8) More than 30 Georgetown-based gardens and nurseries show off their distinctive styles, some of which feature repurposed materials, during this leisurely tour. Between garden viewing, stop by artist studios, shops and restaurants, and consider a visit to the Connections Museum (north of Boeing Field), which features historic communication equipment and will be open especially for the event. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. Georgetown; georgetowngardenwalk.com
MUST LISTEN
Music Under the Stars
(Through 7/27) Pack a picnic, head to a neighborhood park and enjoy an evening listening to a live audio broadcast by KING-FM of a Seattle Chamber Music Society concert–part of their Summer Festival concert series. Parks such as Delridge Playfield, Volunteer Park, Freeway Park and Columbia Park have partnered with Seattle Chamber for a month-long celebration of music and summer. Before each broadcast a student ensemble will perform at each park location. 7:30 p.m. Dates and locations vary. Free. seattlechambermusic.org
Photo via Seattle Street Food Festival Facebook page
MUST NOM
Seattle Street Food Festival
(7/7–7/8) This festival takes over South Lake Union with five blocks of local food trucks and booths of street food from local vendors, so come hungry! Enjoy Lowrider Baking Company’s cookies, Cheese Wizards gourmet grilled cheeses, Spice Waala’s Indian street food and many other delicious treats. Plus, continue the foodie party with the Food Festival’s Night Market and a Northwest Craft Brewery Hall pop-up. Noon–10 p.m. Saturday, noon–6 p.m. Sunday. Free. South Lake Union; 219 Ninth Ave. N; seattlestfoodfest.com
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