Cannonball Arts

august

Every year the Blue Angels roar into Seattle kicking off the month of August — an ear drum ringing reminder that summer’s last weeks are here ... get it while you can!

Be a tourist in your own town and explore the new Seattle Waterfront — explore the pocket beach, dance at a pier concert, take a guided history walk, ride the Great Wheel, hop a scooter to the Sculpture Park and grab a cone in the sunshine.

Jazz in the Garden August 6th at Kubota Garden - pack a picnic (or visit the on-site food truck) and enjoy the groovy sounds of Eland Jordan and Eric Verlinde under the trees of this Seattle jewel, FREE!

Cannonball Arts Opening Party August 15th DJ sets, performances, murals, art installations, roller skates and more in Seattle’s newest 66,000 sq ft contemporary art center.

Game Nights at Chuck’s Hop Shop, whether you love cribbage, trivia or drag queen bingo, Chuck’s has you covered.

Mapping our Petro-Future: Conspiracy of Cartographers at the Georgetown Steamplant August 12th, an evening of maps, imagination and critical climate dialogue with Jeffrey Linn - artist, cartographer and visionary futurist.

Photographic Center NW’s Photo Zine and Book Fair August 17th, find photography, books, zines and inspiring artists and writers.

Thing Festival Saturdays in August at Remlinger Farms, discover your new favorite band at this family friendly music festival.

Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington Blvd August 9/10 and 23/24, doesn’t get sweeter!

Rent a canoe, kayak or paddle board at the UW Waterfront Activities Center, just a few steps from the light rail station.

Happy August!