14 things to do around the Seattle area this weekend
Welcome to the weekend! From free burgers to LGBTQ+ art fairs, here are the latest local things to do around the Seattle area.
Food and drink
* Whether it's convenient-yet-delicious frozen dumplings or the best vegan restaurants in Seattle, our writers have been busy collecting reconnaissance for fellow foodies.
* Need some new Eastside options? Our writer fell in love with Sichuan noodles and crispy shawarma at these two Bellevue spots.
* Thursday is National Hamburger Day, and Uneeda Burger is celebrating by offering free burgers 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Outdoors, travel and community events
* Summer is in full swing, and our guide shows you the best events, concerts, outdoor movies and more to check out this season.
* Looking to share your art, music and other work on stage? These local creative spaces help you do so - 100% judgment-free.
* At Best Day Ever, a new (and free!) event series, community experts will lead a full-day "adult field trip" through different Seattle neighborhoods.
* Spokane holds its own as Washington's second largest city. But the Lilac City has several hidden gems worth exploring, too.
* High gas prices got you down? There are plenty of hikes in nearby Snoqualmie that won't bust your budget.
Visual arts
* A free two-day art fair happening at the Northwest African American Museum Saturday and Sunday will celebrate the richness of Black art and feature the works of more than 30 artists.
* Kick off Pride month celebrations in June with LGBTQ+ art shows popping up around Seattle's art scene.
Movies and TV
* Heading to the theater? See what our reviewers thought of "Pressure" and other recent releases.
* The "Spider-Verse" spins a new web with "Spider-Noir," one of the newest shows and media to stream as May flips over to June.
Books
* Looking for your next read? Try "An Expanse of Blue," a Washington-raised author's debut novel-in-verse, or one of the summer's newest thrillers and mysteries.
* The 12th Summer Book Bingo is back! Head to a nearby library location to start filling in your sheet - submit completed bingos for a chance to win neat prizes.
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