It’s more than halfway through the week and it’s time to start planning your weekend. Here are our top picks! Happy first weekend of the summer!

// FRIDAY //

Night Shift 

Night Shift, the nomadic dance party, takes over 1927 in the heart of downtown for a two-room event!

Featuring a dance party (with Vancouver legend DJ Marvel and hometown hero El Mizell) plus a pop-up art gallery curated by Graylife.

DANCE PARTY (Big Room):
➩ DJs: DJ Marvel, El Mizell, Sosa, HansmJustin
➩ Artists: Neon Saltwater, Ella Ordona

POP-UP ART GALLERY (Next Door):
➩ DJs: Succubass (and special guests)
➩ Artists: Iosefatu Sua, Darvin, Lucas Allen Cook, Jesse Brown

// FRIDAY 9:30 pm to 2:00 am //FREE before 10, $10 after

More info: http://www.nightshiftsea.com/

Locust Cider 1-Year Anniversary Party

Locust is turning 1! They are celebrating on Friday by releasing a very special red wine barrel cider, serving house-smoked Texas-style bbq, and giving away all sorts of goodies. CLUB MEMBERS GET FREE FOOD AND DRINK. Free to attend and food and drink sales benefit the Hydrocephalus Association!

// FRIDAY 6:00 to 9:00 pm //

More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/260803260944430/

 

// SATURDAY //

Capitol Hill Pride

Capitol Hill Pride will take place on the Sound Transit Light Rail Lot and the Denny Festival Street. National talent like Lady Bunny, Candis Cayne, and Mario Diaz and the BFD Crew grace the stage, in addition to a ton of Capitol Hill performers. Beer Garden, Food Trucks, Arts & Crafts, and the most memorable Pride festival you’ll ever attend on Capitol Hill!

// SATURDAY 12:00 to 9:00 pm //

More information: http://www.seattlepridefest.org/caphill/

BadWill Pop Up Market (Saturday and Sunday) 

Ever wish you could #ShopSeattle #ShopLocal, but don’t know where to start? A bunch of stores bring their goods to you at BadWill Market, a monthly pop up at The Rhino Room. This weekend, they are hosting a SEATTLE PRIDE EDITION from noon to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. This edition of BadWill Market is to show our love and support for our LGBTQ friends and community!

In support of PRIDE month, each vendor will donate proceeds of their sales to a LGBTQ nonprofit organization, and donate an item to our Voices Rising donation drive booth. This market will be taking place during the big PRIDE weekend, and is in the heart of Capitol Hill. There will be food, cocktails, sweets, treats, and shopping!

// SATURDAY 12: 00 to 5:00 pm // FREE //  21+

More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1060872567326647/

 

// SUNDAY //

PrideFest Seattle Center

Big Freedia and Candis Cayne headline, with 100+ other artists from Seattle and all across the United States. PrideFest’s mission is to elevate the stories of LGBTQ people, advocate for our collective causes, and celebrate our victories.

// SUNDAY 12:00 to 8:00 pm // FREE

More information here: http://www.seattlepridefest.org/

Mariners vs. Cardinals 

The sun is out. Grab some friends, grab a beer and garlic fries, and enjoy the game. Who knows, maybe they’ll win! The M’s started the season strong and haven’t been doing as well as of late, but are still over .500!

// SUNDAY 1:10 pm //

Get tickets here: http://bit.ly/28ODhAB