For Saturday

A New Greenway

Ballard's new greenway, a project to improve road safety for pedestrians and bicyclists along NW 58th Street, is finally open for business this Saturday after almost a year of development. After the ribbon-cutting by Mayor Mike McGinn, there will be a bike rodeo, walking tours, a sidewalk piano, free smoothies from a bicycle blender, and more.

Ballard Greenway Grand Opening, Sat, September 7, 2-5pm, NW 58th St. (between 20th and 22nd Ave NW), free.

An International Night Market

Take a bite of Asian culture at Seattle’s annual Night Market & Moon Festival, where Asian cuisine from 20 different food trucks are coupled with Chinese dragons, B-Boys, and Japanese and Korean Pop music.

Seattle’s Night Market & Moon Festival, Sat, September 7, 6pm-midnight, Chinatown-International District, free admission.

For Friday

Celebrate Love With Mary Lambert

Local artist Mary Lambert, who loaned her singing voice to the popular Macklemore track “Same Love,” is holding a concert to benefit Q Youth Resources, an organization that provides community for LGBTQ youth.

Road-sharing Safety

Learn how bicyclists and trucks can share the road to avoid collisions like the one that took place in Seattle last May.

The morning info session will clue bikers in about truck blind spots and offer other safety tips with simulations and truck ride-alongs.

Road-sharing For Bikes and Trucks, Fri, September 6, 6:30-8:30am, Terminal 25, 3225 East Marginal Way, free.

For Thursday

Cascade Bike PAC Fundraiser

The Cascade Bike PAC is having a party, and you’re invited. Munch on hors d’oeuvres while you chatter with others about bike trails and other transportation issues at their annual fundraiser, featuring state Rep. Hans Dunshee (D-44).

Cascade Bike PAC Fundraiser Party, Thurs, September 5, 5:30-7:30pm, ZGF Architects, 925 4th Avenue # 2400.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) is coming to Seattle to speak at a fundraiser for the American Legislative Exchange Council (a conservative national think tank that promotes a right-wing agenda in state legislatures across the nation). Join labor union activists to protest his arrival, for passing legislation in 2011 limiting collective bargaining rights for state employees.

Protest Gov. Walker in Seattle, Thurs, September 5, 5-7pm, Seattle Sheraton Hotel, 1400 6th Ave.

Alley Input

Help Pioneer Square with its community-driven alley designs, a project aiming to add activity and character to the city's historic downtown alleyways. Refreshments, music, and art will be provided.

Alley Inspirations, Thurs, September 5, 5-7pm, Nord Alley, Pioneer Square, free.

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