If you're looking for exciting things to do this weekend, Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here with MOST of the stuff you can get up to.

Okay, SOME of the stuff you can get up to.

Also, one quick correction: Jason erroneously said University AVE instead of University WAY when talking about the U-District Street Fair - it's here in the U-District, NOT in Downtown Seattle.

LINKS:
POW! Screening at the Tulalip Reservation
Seattle International Film Festival!!
Meet Me Here SIFF Episode!
Never Turn Back Exhibit Opening Party: Soul Train Revival
Smash Putt - FINAL WEEKEND
Rig-a-palooza 2025
Dozer Days
Amazing Bubble Man
POP Cats Seattle 2025
U District Street Fair
Viking Fest - Poulsbo, WA
The Seattle Super Saunter
Gays Eating Garlic Bread in the Park

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If you're looking for exciting things to do this weekend, Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here with MOST of the stuff you can get up to.
Okay, SOME of the stuff you can get up to.
Also, one quick correction: Jason erroneously said University AVE instead of University WAY when talking about the U-District Street Fair - it's here in the U-District, NOT in Downtown Seattle.
LINKS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-community-screening-tickets-1325964729199?fbclid=IwY2xjawKQo3pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFqR3RJaVBhTHhZOERhUEpQAR5IaOJw-MQQbRSl6rxp_4P95RC3j3UXQ180vQ14OyC8AwqgPAkKPMu2rWJynw_aem__bN5tb9r-tk5CRCC0qXQ_A">POW! Screening at the Tulalip Reservation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.siff.net/festival">Seattle International Film Festival!!</a>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/art-break-up-with-the-algorithm-at-the-seattle-international-film-festival">Meet Me Here SIFF Episode!</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://www.mopop.org/events/never-turn-back-opening-party">Never Turn Back Exhibit Opening Party: Soul Train Revival</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smashputt.com/">Smash Putt</a> - FINAL WEEKEND</li>
<li><a href="https://www.sammamish.us/news/events/events/rig-a-palooza/rig-a-palooza2025/">Rig-a-palooza 2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://seattle.dozerday.org/">Dozer Days</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kpcenter.org/event/amazing-bubble-man-2025/">Amazing Bubble Man</a></li>
<li><a href="https://popcats.co/cat-convention-pop-cats/seattle2025/">POP Cats Seattle 2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://udistrictseattle.com/streetfair">U District Street Fair</a></li>
<li><a href="https://vikingfest.org/">Viking Fest</a> - Poulsbo, WA</li>
<li><a href="http://seattlesupersaunter.com/">The Seattle Super Saunter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://partiful.com/e/Rq3rRJxQaKmxz3Scuw4I?">Gays Eating Garlic Bread in the Park</a></li>
</ul>
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Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows shares all the events worth doing this weekend, from SIFF to Saunter.

Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - May 15-18

In less than two months, Seattle will begin hosting matches for the 2026 World Cup. 

And, like in the 10 other U.S. host cities, there is a lot of excitement here about this mega international sporting event coming to town.

... But there's likely some trepidation, too, as people think ahead to the congested streets, possible transit hangups and big crowds. 

Seattleites could be tempted to ask, how did we get roped into this and will it be worth it?

We called up a sports economist for answers. 

Guest:
Victor Matheson, a professor at College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts

Related links:
"The Economics of the World Cup" by Victor Matheson
The World Cup is around the corner. Are cities and states prepared? • Stateline
Why Host The Olympics When History Shows It's Likely A Money Pit? : The Indicator from Planet Money : NPR
KUOW - Will this summer's World Cup be an economic win for Seattle?

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

In less than two months, Seattle will begin hosting matches for the 2026 World Cup.&nbsp;
And, like in the 10 other U.S. host cities, there is a lot of excitement here about this mega international sporting event coming to town.
... But there's likely some trepidation, too, as people think ahead to the congested streets, possible transit hangups and big crowds.&nbsp;
Seattleites could be tempted to ask, how did we get roped into this and will it be worth it?
We called up a sports economist for answers.&nbsp;
Guest:
<ul>
<li>Victor Matheson, a professor at College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://crossworks.holycross.edu/econ_working_papers/180/">"The Economics of the World Cup" by Victor Matheson</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stateline.org/2026/03/31/the-world-cup-is-around-the-corner-are-cities-and-states-prepared/">The World Cup is around the corner. Are cities and states prepared? &bull; Stateline</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/08/05/1025310133/why-host-the-olympics">Why Host The Olympics When History Shows It's Likely A Money Pit? : The Indicator from Planet Money : NPR</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/will-this-summers-world-cup-be-an-economic-win-for-seattle">KUOW - Will this summer's World Cup be an economic win for Seattle?</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
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Seattle has been buzzing with excitement over this year's World Cup. But does all of the preparation, financial investment and fanfare pay off for host cities in the end? 

Is it worth it to host the World Cup? It depends. 

Hey, it's your weekly roundup of everything worth going out & doing this weekend!

HOST: Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows

LINKS: 
Seattle/King County Clinic at Seattle Center
Washington State Apple Blossom Festival
Melissa Auf der Maur: Even the Good Girls Will Cry, A '90s Rock Memoir
Professional Bull Riding - Tacoma Dome
The Pancakes & Booze Art Show
Carnival of Cocktails — Seattle Cocktail Week 2026
Seattle Independent Bookstore Day
The Tacoma Flea
Seattle Seawolves Rugby vs Chicago Hounds
Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas
Seattle Reign vs Utah Royals
Seattle Torrent vs Montreal Victoire

Pre-game "Tailgate" will be held at the corner of 1st Ave N & Lenny Wilkins Way from 4pm until the doors open at 5:30!

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Hey, it's your weekly roundup of everything worth going out &amp; doing this weekend!
HOST: Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows
LINKS:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://seattlecenter.org/skcclinic/patients/">Seattle/King County Clinic at Seattle Center</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.appleblossom.org/">Washington State Apple Blossom Festival</a></li>
<li><a href="https://townhallseattle.org/event/melissa-auf-der-maur/">Melissa Auf der Maur: Even the Good Girls Will Cry, A '90s Rock Memoir</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.pbr.com/tours/unleash-the-beast/2026/tacoma-wa/">Professional Bull Riding - Tacoma Dome</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.pancakesandbooze.com/seattle">The Pancakes &amp; Booze Art Show</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://seattlecocktailweek.com/carnival-of-cocktails-2026">Carnival of Cocktails &mdash; Seattle Cocktail Week 2026</a></li>
<li><a href="https://everout.com/seattle/events/seattle-independent-bookstore-day/e233225/">Seattle Independent Bookstore Day</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWzsPKUAdWv/">The Tacoma Flea</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.seawolves.rugby/schedule/">Seattle Seawolves Rugby vs Chicago Hounds</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.soundersfc.com/competitions/mls-regular-season/2026/matches/seavsdal-04-25-2026/">Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reignfc.com/match-hub">Seattle Reign vs Utah Royals</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thepwhl.com/en/stats/game-center/326">Seattle Torrent vs Montreal Victoire</a> 
<ul>
<li>Pre-game "Tailgate" will be held at the corner of 1st Ave N &amp; Lenny Wilkins Way from 4pm until the doors open at 5:30!</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out,&nbsp;go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
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Soundside presents the Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows.

Soundside's Weekend Warmup - Indie Bookstore Day, The Carnival of Cocktails, and the Seattle Torrent's final game of the season!

If you’ve walked through Westlake Park recently, perhaps you’ve noticed the new statue of Swami Vivekananda, a philosopher and Hindu monk.

Vivekananda is credited with introducing yoga and the Vedanta philosophy to a global audience.

That statue is a gift to the city from the government of India.

People from India represent more than 10 percent of Washington’s foreign-born residents. As of 2024, nearly 95,000 King County residents were born there. 

The statue is part of a broader cultural diplomacy initiative, according to the consulate general in Seattle.

The diplomatic outpost opened two years ago, and India's consul general in Seattle joined Soundside to talk about the relationship between the Pacific Northwest and India. 

Guest


Consul General Prakash Gupta

Related Links

America's First Guru - PBS

Trump’s Changes Lock Some Employers Out of H-1B Visa Program & As H-1B Visa Program Changes, Skilled Foreign Workers Consider Leaving U.S.  - The New York Times

 

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If you&rsquo;ve walked through Westlake Park recently, perhaps you&rsquo;ve noticed the new statue of Swami Vivekananda, a philosopher and Hindu monk.
Vivekananda is credited with introducing yoga and the Vedanta philosophy to a global audience.
That statue is a <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/new-statue-in-westlake-park-honors-indian-philosopher-swami-vivekananda/">gift to the city</a> from the government of India.
People from India represent more than <a href="https://www.migrationpolicy.org/data/state-profiles/state/demographics/WA">10 percent of Washington&rsquo;s foreign-born</a> residents. As of 2024, <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/share-of-wa-born-king-county-residents-at-lowest-point-since-1930s/">nearly 95,000 King County residents</a> were born there.&nbsp;
The statue is part of a broader cultural diplomacy initiative, according to the consulate general in Seattle.
The diplomatic outpost opened two years ago, and India's consul general in Seattle joined Soundside to talk about the relationship between the Pacific Northwest and India.&nbsp;
Guest 
Consul General Prakash Gupta <a href="https://www.pbs.org/show/americas-first-guru/"></a>Related Links
<a href="https://www.pbs.org/show/americas-first-guru/">America's First Guru</a> - PBS
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/10/us/politics/h1b-visa-program-changes.html">Trump&rsquo;s Changes Lock Some Employers Out of H-1B Visa Program</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/video/h-1b-visa-skilled-workers-trump.html">As H-1B Visa Program Changes, Skilled Foreign Workers Consider Leaving U.S.&nbsp;</a> - The New York Times
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Despite a changing U.S. political landscape, ties between the Pacific Northwest and India remain strong, according to our region's top diplomat

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