Hey, y’all, it’s finally Friday, and things feel… kind of a lot right now. Between everything going on in the world, it’s easy to feel a little off or stretched thin. If that’s where you’re at, you’re definitely not the only one. A lot of people are just doing their best to keep it moving.

So take it easy where you can. Check in on a friend, give yourself a break, and don’t forget that taking care of yourself actually counts for something.

And if you need a quick break from it all…

Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see The Head And The Heart at Remlinger Farms on 7/11. Celebrating 15 years, they’ll play their debut front to back, plus a mix of new and old favorites.

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• Kurt Vile and The Violators hit The 5th Avenue Theatre on 7/3. His guitar style drifts and stretches, turning each song into its own path. Enter to win tickets!*

• Bumbershoot returns to Seattle Center on 9/5 and 9/6 with a lineup that seriously delivers. Death Cab for Cutie, Turnstile, Japanese Breakfast, Blood Orange, and more. Two days, a lot of ground to cover, and so much good music.

• Man Man plays Neumos on 8/12. Honus Honus leads a sound that moves between chaos and beauty, weird and heartfelt all at once. It’s inventive, unpredictable, and fully its own lane.

• Skillibeng brings the Badman She Love Tour to The Crocodile on 6/26 with Moliy. Dancehall energy, sharp delivery, and a crowd that stays moving. This is the kind of night that doesn’t slow down.

• Plus many more just announced shows!

WHERE TO GET TAKEOUT IN SEATTLE

We are all about doing stuff here, but sometimes the couch is so nice, and eating your favorite comfort food at home is what's calling. Or if you do want to get out of the house, grabbing some friends, takeout, and heading to a park or the lake on a sunny day is always a good idea. Here are some spots to hit when you're looking for some good takeout in Seattle.

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HOW WE DO206 WITH MAYA NICOL: FLAT WHITES IN NORTHERN SEATTLE

Meet Maya! Maya works at The Wayland Mill, a newer Seattle restaurant that was recently nominated for Best New Restaurant for this year's James Beard Awards. With learning so much about coffee at work these past 8 months, her recent obsession is with flat whites, a coffee beverage similar to a latte but usually served 4-6 oz with less foam. Check out her 5 flat white recs in and around Ballard!

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