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Don’t let the unpredictable sunshine stop our summer festivities. There are so many events happening in Seattle and it should not be a problem to find one happening around your corner. Remember to post pictures on our Facebook page to share your summer joy with us.
 Seafair Fleet Week 2011
8/3-7 @Seattle’s Elliott Bay waterfront (Terminal 25, Terminal 46N and Pier 66)
FREE | www.seafair.com
An opportunity to see over 5,000 sailors disembark a half-dozen U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and Canadian vessels.
Pioneer Square First Thursday
8/4 noon-8p.m. @ Pioneer Square
FREE | www.firstthursdayseattle.com
A great opportunity to chat with local artists about their artwork and inspirations.
Lake City Pioneer Days and Salmon Bake
8/5 noon-7p.m.; 8/6 10a.m.-8p.m. @ 125th St. and Lake City Way
FREE | www.lakecityfestival.com
Don’t miss out the music, street food, arts and craft, and all kinds of contests in your neighborhood.
Seafair Weekend: Boeing Air Show Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels
8/5-7@South Lake Washington
FREE | www.seafair.com
Look up and make noise for the Blue Angels flying across Seattle’s blue summer sky with stunning speed and twist.
 Les Miserables
8/9-27@5th Avenue Theatre
www.5thavenue.org/show/lesmiserables1112
This all-time class is finally in Seattle! If you are a fan of musicals, you should be planning to buy tickets now.
A Taste of Edmonds
8/12-14@Civic Playfield (310 Sixth Ave N, Edmonds)
FREE | www.atasteofedmonds.org
Another neighborhood event with food booths, entertainment, kids activities, arts and crafts.
Auburn Good Ol' Days Festival
8/12-14@E. Main Street and Auburn Way
FREE | www.auburngoodoldays.com
On top of food and entertainment, there will be a car show, juried art show, 5K fun run, and model boats.
Seattle Tattoo Expo
8/12-14@Seattle Center
www.seattletattooexpo.com
Celebrates tattoo art and culture with art exhibits, live music, on-site tattooing and more.
 South Lake Union Block Party
8/12 noon-11p.m.@South Lake Union Discovery Center (101 Westlake Ave N.)
FREE | www.slublockparty.com
Food, beer and wine garden, live music, kids' activities, and more.
Ready, Set, Go... Cook!
8/13 10a.m.-noon @ University District Farmers Market(5031 University Way NE)
FREE | www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/events/ready-set-go-cook-at-u-district-august-13
Local celebrity chefs race to create a meal.
Nihonmachi Nites
8/13 6p.m. @ S. Main St and Maynard Ave. S.
FREE | www.nihonmachinites.com
Celebrate summer in Japantown with music, raffle, and an outdoor movie showing – Akira Kurosawa’s Dream.
Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival
8/13-14 Saturday@Coupeville, Whidbey Island
FREE | www.coupevilleartsandcraftsfestival.org
One of the state's oldest continuously run festivals specifically focuses on quality arts and crafts handmade by artisans from the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
 12th Avenue Neighborhood Festival
8/14 noon-6p.m. @ 12th Ave. between E Madison and E Pike St
FREE | www.12thaveseattle.com/festival.php
Features food from local chefs, entertainment, and wares and services from one-of-a-kind shops to explore.
Brasilfest
8/14@ Seattle Center
FREE | www.brasilfest.com
Celebration of Brazilian culture featuring music, arts and crafts, food, dance and more.
Washington State International Kite Festival
8/15-21@ Long Beach, Pacific County
FREE | www.kitefestival.com
If you are planning on a road trip, make a stop at Long Beach to see fascinations at the kite festival.
Celebrate Shoreline
8/16-21@various location in Shorleine
FREE | www.cityofshoreline.com/index.aspx?page=133
Weeklong celebration includes jazz walk, skate competition, parade, classic car show, and sandcastle contest.
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