Premier Picks: Upcoming Seattle Events
Your Guide to Spring- Greening
From pop-up cocktail bars to cosplay, Seattle offers a lot this time of year. Here are a few of our top picks: What: Cocktail District: The Carnival of Cocktails Where: Bell Harbor International Conference Center When: March 7 Come sample over 100 spirits at this weekend-long celebration. Taking place during Seattle Cocktail Week, this event will feature sections like the “Whiskey Woods,” the “Gin Garden,” and the “Vodka Village.” The event will feature pop-up cocktail bars, tastings, brand-sponsored competitions, educational presentations, food trucks, and take-home spirits. If you appreciate a fine nightcap, come partake in the Pacific Northwest’s premium spirits tasting! To purchase tickets or learn more, visit SeattleCocktailWeek.com. What: Emerald City Comic Con Where: WA State Convention Center When: March 12–15 Emerald City Comic Con is a four-day event loaded down heavy with panels, celebrity guests, parties, and an Artist Alley featuring over 500 creators from near and far. Featuring big names like Aaron Lopresti (“Wonder Woman,” “Ms. Marvel,” “X-Men”) and Brian Azzarello (“Dark Knight III: The Master Race”), Emerald City Comic Con is a celebration of all things comic. It is sure to offer something for anybody who has ever loved a superhero — or a super villain! To learn more, go to EmeraldCityComicCon.com. When: March 12 to April 5 The Moisture Festival is a nonprofit built around the mission to encourage comedy and variety shows in the Seattle area. Featuring jugglers, magicians, comedians, dancers, musicians, clowns, acrobats, and more, this festival pays all performers equally, regardless of notoriety, and is mission-driven to both encourage the arts and educate the public about the history of performance arts. To learn more, go to MoistureFestival.org. What: Moisture Festival Where: Hale’s Palladium
It takes a special kind of person to enjoy spring-cleaning. For most of us, the satisfaction of a clean house doesn’t quite outweigh the hours of scrubbing, sorting, and slogging through heaps of unnecessary stuff. If you’re struggling to find the motivation to start your spring- cleaning, try flipping the paradigm: Instead of spring- cleaning, think of what you’re doing as spring-greening, and make some eco-friendly swaps along the way. Here are a few ideas to get you started. 1. Swap your plastic spray bottles for bulk or DIY cleaning products. According to a Statista report, in 2019, the household cleaners market was worth more than $31 billion, and it’s continuously growing. You can save money on cleaning supplies by taking the green route. When your current stock runs out, try buying bulk cleaners or making your own. Both options will save plastic because you can reuse your bottles, and they can help you avoid the harmful chemicals found in most cleaners. Visit UnderATinRoof.com and read the blog post “Zero Waste Cleaning Supplies + Recipes” to get started. If you’re used to using a plastic jug of liquid laundry detergent, it’s time to step out of your comfort zone. This spring, try exploring greener alternatives like plant-based bulk laundry powder (Molly’s Suds is an excellent source). Or, if you’re feeling really adventurous, you can even try adding all-natural cleaners like soap nuts or English ivy to your laundry loads. For more on the former, search “soap nuts” on 1MillionWomen.com, and read up on ivy detergent at Permacrafters.com/English-Ivy-Laundry-Detergent. Paper towels are a mainstay in American homes, but do we really need them when a good old-fashioned rag can do the job? According to the Ocean Conservancy, 13 billion pounds of paper towels are tossed in the U.S. each year! This spring, quit paper towels and keep a stash of dish rags under the sink to do your dirty work. When you’re cleaning out your closet, you can even cut up old T-shirts and add them to your rag stash! If you’re brave, try giving up tissues, too — an old-school hanky does the trick. If you’ve made all three of these swaps, don’t stop there! To continue your green journey, visit any of the blogs mentioned above and start browsing. 2. Explore alternative laundry detergents. 3. Say goodbye to paper towels.
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