2025 is now in full swing and the fun is only just getting started!

Start the year off by enjoying some local art! There are art walks going on throughout the weekend. Today is the Belltown art walk from 6-9, tomorrow you can check out art in Ballard from 6-9 and Georgetown from noon to 10.

OrcaCon is this weekend and no it is not about our beloved aquatic friends, it's all about board games! According to the event's website, OrcaCon is a "cozy inclusive tabletop games convention with a focus in diversity, inclusion, and accessibility". All weekend long you can play tons of games, meet new friends, check out panels and lots more! This is going down at the DoubleTree Sea-Tac today through Sunday, get tickets and details at orcacon.org

The Pop Up or Pop Out Market is going down at the Made Space in Downtown Seattle. This will be your chance to support local creators with offerings of food, fashion, jewelry, books, art, beauty products and plenty more. This event is free and why not start the new year off by finding a new local business to support?

If you are heading up to Crystal Mountain to hit the slopes on Saturday, the Kraken are taking over! There's going to be an on-site scavenger hunt, raffles, games and a watch party as the Kraken battle the Buffalo Sabres! If you wear your Kraken gear, you can get 15% off retail, food and beverage purchases! You can get more details on the Kraken's website.

At the Fremont Abbey Arts Center tonight it will be a night of yoga and reflection during Inward and Outward. The event's website describes this as a guided experience with meditative yoga, reflective writing, lighthearted embodiment practice with live ambient soundscapes to set the vibe. Everyone is going through those new year feels, so why not connect with yourself and your community through this event! They do say you'll need to bring some cozy support for your knees, like a yoga mat, blanket or pad, a notebook and pencil and easy to move in clothes. Get more details at fremontabbey.org

If you need to put on the dancing shoes and shake off the work week. There's quite a few theme nights. The Nectar Lounge in Fremont is throwing a 90s theme prom party starting at 9 tonight and tomorrow night the theme is a 2010s Tumblr party. The Taylor Swift Tribute band 13 til Midnight is taking the stage on Sunday at the Royal Room. There's a trio of singers and a full band that will take you through Swift's iconic discography and is a perfect night for the Swifties. The early show is sold out, but tickets are still available for the 8 pm show! You can details on the dance parties at nectarlounge.com and more about 13 til Midnight at theroyalroomseattle.com

How are you getting into the groove this new year? Let me know at paulh@kiroradio.com