The weekend might already be underway for some given the holiday, but that doesn't mean there isn't still plenty to do this weekend!
Lots of sports going on this weekend, the Seattle Storm are at Climate Pledge tonight taking on the Chicago Sky. A name to watch this weekend for the Sky? Rookie sensation Angel Reese. Tip off is at 7, and the team will play a second game at Climate Pledge on Sunday at 3:30 pm.
If soccer is more your thing, well you are in luck this weekend! The Seattle Sounders take on the New England Revolution Saturday at Lumen Field at 7:30 pm. If you want the full experience, don't miss the march to the match starting at 6:30, so you can arrive with legions of Sounders fans. Get tickets on the team's website
The Seattle Reign FC will be taking on Utah Royals FC at Lumen Field Sunday at 3. The match's promo event is kids day, so look for kids activities in addition to the action on the pitch! Tickets are available on the team's website
On Saturday, Ballard FC takes on Lane United FC for their second to last home match of the season. It starts at 3 and tickets are cheap! There's also local food trucks and more. Get tickets at goballardfc.com
And it is one of the biggest weekend's of the year for the Mariners, well at least the fans. Expect T Mobile Park and downtown Seattle to be bustling as the M's take on their friendly rivals to the north, the Toronto Blue Jays. With the second half of the season almost here, every win counts for the Mariners as they look to stay a top their division! Get tickets from the Mariners website.
Look out for pirates on Alki Beach this weekend! The annual Seafair Pirates landing returns on Saturday, as these scallywags will storm the beach in search of the key to the city! As you await the pirates, there will activities to entertain, and once they make landfall, these friendly pirates will be bringing the entertainment, and treasure to share! The event is free and look for the pirates to make landfall on Alki Beach around 1 pm Saturday afternoon.
Have you heard about Zines? Basically a short form of the word magazine and defined as, "a small-circulation self-published work of original or appropriated texts and images, usually reproduced via a copy machine" it's a way for DIY creators to show off all kinds of art, with a low barrier of entry! There will be plenty of examples at this weekend's Seattle Zine Fest! The event's website describes it as "celebration of zines and DIY culture in Seattle". This event is free and welcomes artists to come and collaborate! The event is 11-5 PM on Saturday on Capitol Hill, near the old QFC location.
Tonight and tomorrow it is the Pioneer Square Fest, in well, Pioneer Square! Over 30 bands will be performing throughout the weekend, as well as an art market and a highlight of the new venues that are opening up in the Square! The idea of this year's festival is revitalization, and it's a chance to learn about the history of Pioneer Square! Get more details at pioneersquarefest.com
This is just a taste of a busy holiday weekend, don't miss out on all the fun and as always, if you know of even more cool things going on in the area, Let me know at PaulH@kiroradio.com
Paul Holden, KIRO News Radio
