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What’s Moving in Seattle This Week? September 5 – 8

Pike Place Market Sign

Pike Place Market by @erinhervey via Unsplash.

 

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) advises travelers to be aware of the following events in the city that may affect area traffic.

 

 

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The Butterfly Lovers – Liang Zhu: At McCaw Hall. Event hours: 7:30PM.  Estimated attendance: 3,000.

 

 

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Cider Summit Seattle: At Lake Union Park.  Event hours: 3PM – 8PM.  Estimated attendance: 1,200.

 

San Gennaro Festival: Italian street festival in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood.  Event hours: 6PM – 10PM. Estimated attendance: 500.

 

Alki Beach Sunset Run: Run starts and finishes at the Alki Bathhouse.  Event hours: 6:20PM – 8:30PM.  Estimated attendance: 1,200.

 

Kennedy Catholic Lancers vs. Bethel Braves: High School football at CenturyLink Field.  Event hours: 7PM.  Estimated attendance: 10,000.

 

The Butterfly Lovers – Liang Zhu: At McCaw Hall.  Event hours: 7:30PM.  Estimated attendance: 3,000.

 

 

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UW Huskies vs. California Golden Bears: At Husky Stadium.  Event hours:7:30PM.  Estimated attendance: 65,000.

 

Van Haven V: 5th annual Van Haven van festival in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood.  Event hours: 10AM – 4PM. Estimated attendance: 500.

 

San Gennaro Festival:Italian street festival in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood.  Event hours: 10AM – 10PM. Estimated attendance: 900.

 

South Lake Union Saturday Market: Weekly Market closes 9th Ave. N. between Denny Way and John St.  Event hours: 11AM – 4PM Saturday.  Estimated attendance: 2,500.

 

Cider Summit Seattle: At Lake Union Park.  Event hours: 12PM – 5PM.  Estimated attendance: 1,200.

 

Cycle & Walk the WAVE: Fundraiser to benefit the WAVE Foundation.  Event starts and finishes at Gas Works Park.  Event hours: 10AM – 2PM.  Estimated attendance: 500.

 

Lake City Business District Celebration: Event will close Lake City Way NE between NE 125th St. and 30th Ave. NE from 1PM to 7PM.  Event hours are 3PM to 6PM.  Estimated attendance: 350.

 

The Butterfly Lovers – Liang Zhu: At McCaw Hall. Event hours: 7:30PM.  Estimated attendance: 3,000.

 

 

SUN.SEPT8

 

Women of Wonder 10K & 5K: 10K and 5K runs start and finish Green Lake Community Center.  Courses will use park trails and paths around the lake.  Event hours: 9:30AM – 11AM. Estimated attendance: 1,750.

 

Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival: Festival celebrating the arts and culture of Hawaii.  At Seattle Center.  Event hours are 11AM – 7PM. Estimated attendance: 8,500.

 

San Gennaro Festival: Italian street festival in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood.  Event hours: 11AM – 4PM. Estimated attendance: 500.

 

Seattle Seahawks vs. Cincinnati Bengals: At CenturyLink Field.  Event hours: 1:05PM.  Estimated attendance: 70,000.