It’s Father’s Day weekend and the school year’s winding down. Congrats to all the graduates, and if you’re still scrambling for a gift, we’ve got a Father’s Day guide to help.

Also this week: Some very fancy Swiss chocolate is headed to Tukwila and Bellevue, and we’re ready to indulge. We caught up with the CEO of the Seattle Art Museum on our latest podcast. And if you missed our profile on Lenox, the Belltown restaurant getting all the buzz it deserves, it’s worth adding to your weekend list, especially if you’re looking for a good spot to toast a father figure or celebrate someone special.

Northwest New Works Festival

June 12-14
On the Boards
$20+

This longtime On the Boards tradition has been fueling wild ideas since 1983. It’s where artists test the edge of what performance can be, and the audience gets to come along for the ride. Eight bold new works. Three curators. One packed weekend. Creativity at its best.

 

Black Night Market

June 13 and 20
Waterfront Park
Free

Juneteenth gets a two-night celebration on the waterfront with DJs, BIPOC makers, food trucks, and dance performances against the sunset at Pier 62. Hosted by community partner Black Night Market, this gathering is all about uplifting Black businesses, showcasing creativity, and fostering community connections. Celebrate Juneteenth!

 

Jess Walter

Friday, June 13, 7 p.m.
Elliott Bay Book Co.
Free

The Spokane novelist behind Beautiful Ruins reads from his funny, big-hearted new book about a reclusive journalist on a wild rescue mission. He’s genuinely fun to listen to, and it’s a great chance to hang with Seattle’s literary crowd.

Edmonds Arts Festival

June 13-15
Frances Anderson Center
Free

This Father’s Day tradition takes over Edmonds with more than 200 juried artists, live music and dance performances, student galleries, kids crafts, food trucks, and booths stuffed with local artwork for sale. Let’s hope for good weather.

 

Pride: The Ric Weiland Collection

June 14-Oct. 5
Museum of History and Industry
$25

As a high school student at Seattle’s Lakeside School, Ric Weiland co-founded a computer programming group with classmates Bill Gates, Paul Allen, and Kent Evans. He later joined Gates and Allen at Microsoft, becoming the company’s lead programmer. After retiring at 35, he dedicated his life to philanthropy, giving primarily to LGBTQ causes and Seattle nonprofits. His impact still echoes across tech and queer communities. Explore his story, and the early days of Microsoft.

 

Dads Go Free: Museum of Flight

Sunday, June 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Museum of Flight
Free

Let Dad climb aboard the original Air Force One, explore space history, and geek out on aviation — for free on Father’s Day. It’s one of the best museums in the city, so make a day of it.

Visit our events calendar for more ideas.