Tako Fibers: Embrodiery goes Facebook

Tako Fibers: Embrodiery goes Facebook...

From Urban Craft Uprising to Seattle Square, the craftiness that is Tako Fibers is at it again with (drum roll please) her first week on Facebook! And since we love Emily, the brains behind this embrodiery empire, we convinced her to celebrate her Facebook deflowering with a special discount exclusively to Yay-Today readers. All you have to do is go to her Tako Fibers Etsy store, pick something totally adorable and enter the...
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Bellevue Outdoor Movies in the Park: Harry Potter goes Eastside

Bellevue Outdoor Movies in the Park: Harry Potter ...

Today is looking like it’ll be 80+, which means it’s the 6th false start of summer we had this year. To celebrate, let’s all go take in a movie – outside. Bellevue Downtown Park is hosting their last night of their Outdoor Movie Theater with Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. And if you get hungry, Zeeks Pizza will magically find you at the park. I have no idea how they’ll do this, but I do...
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Donate Canned Goods, Win Free Meals

Donate Canned Goods, Win Free Meals...

Seattle Restaurant Week, that magical 12-day period where you can get 3-course dinners for only $25 at some of Seattle’s poshest restaurants,  doesn’t actually happen until October, but if you are anywhere near Olympic Sculpture Park Tuesday, August 24, from 10:00 – 11:00 am, your contribution to their food drive (benefiting Food Lifeline) gives you a chance to win $1000 in gift certificates from Restaurant...
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Weekend Round-Up: 8/20-8/22

Weekend Round-Up: 8/20-8/22...

It may not FEEL like summer, but our calendar still says it’s in full effect.  This weekend, we’re running a 10k, chowing down on Korean BBQ and hopefully getting a nap in, but look at all the good stuff that’s happening. Brave the chill and get out and do something! Seattle Hempfest is happening Saturday and Sunday at Myrtle Edwards Park.  Listen to some free music, check out local vendors and artists,...
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Free Concert: Kate Tucker plays Sonic Boom in Ballard

Free Concert: Kate Tucker plays Sonic Boom in Ball...

Looking for a last-minute entertainment fix tonight?  If you’re anywhere near Ballard, make your way to Sonic Boom at 7:00 pm to see a free show featuring the indie-pop stylings of native Seattlite Kate Tucker. What: Free show by Kate Tucker Where: Sonic Boom in Ballard – 2209 NW Market St., Seattle WA 98107 When: Thursday, August 19, 7:00...
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The World is Fun: Celebrate 1 year with Cupcakes, Ice Cream and Beer!

The World is Fun: Celebrate 1 year with Cupcakes, ...

The World is Fun is a cool organization that links volunteers with organizations in their own fun way. Well, TWIF is celebrating their 1st birthday with you guessed it – Fun. Go to King’s Hardware tonight at 7:30pm for FREE cupcakes from Cupcake Royale, FREE Bluebird Ice Cream and (non-free) beer. Or just go for King’s 25 cent skeeball. That alone is worth a trip to Ballard. King’s Hardware: 5225...
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Much Ado About Nothing: Free theater in the park

Much Ado About Nothing: Free theater in the park...

Local theater group The Wrecking Crew presents one of William Shakespeare’s most popular comedies Much Ado About Nothing Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm in Lavizzo Park. The play, in which Beatrice and Benedick pretend to hate each other while secretly being in love and Hero and Claudio who openly love each other are nearly tricked into being separate forever, continues through August 28th. Lavizzo Park is located at...
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Retail Therapy: What’s on Sale this Weekend

Retail Therapy: What’s on Sale this Weekend...

This weekend seems to be ushering in some not so fantastic weather.  That’s bad for your Vitamin D levels but it does make for great shopping conditions!  Here are some of the best deals around town this weekend: The West Seattle Junction (in West Seattle, duh) is hosting the Big Bonanza Sale this Saturday, August 21.  Over 40 merchants, including boutiques like  Sweetie and home decor shops like Fleurt are...
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Theodor Jacobsen Observatory: Free wishes

Theodor Jacobsen Observatory: Free wishes...

Okay, so like everyone else following the news I was super pumped to check out the stars last week. And of course, that led me to do some Yay-Today research on observatories in Seattle. Lo and Behold, we found ourselves a hidden gem… Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday through September, you can go to Theodor Jacobsen Observatory for your star gazing needs. Since their evening public viewings are from 9-11pm, I’m...
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Washington State International Kite Festival: Let’s Go Fly a Kite!

Washington State International Kite Festival: Let...

Need to feel like a kid again?  Then call in “sick” to work one day this week, get thee a kite and head up to Long Beach for the Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF).  This award-winning kite-stravaganza (yes, there are awards for kite festivals) is a week long celebration of all things… well, kite. WSIKF features everything from competitions (including fighter kites) to exhibitions to lessons.  You...
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