Spring has teased us this week, but alas, it’s not predicted to last. Typical. If you do plan on dodging some spring showers, check out Robin’s Restaurant and Market in Fremont, the new eatery from the owners of the popular Greenwood American Bistro. Early reviews are stellar.

Maybe take a trip to Seattle’s first Fat Mall, a monthlong popup marketplace offering plus-size fashion options. And Father’s Day is a ways off, but if you’re thinking about some stylish upgrades for the man in your life, check out Suit Supply’s new location at the base of Rainier Tower: lots of high-quality threads at very affordable prices. In fact, just head downtown and soak up the sights. You don’t need an agenda. Many exciting things are happening.

While you’re at it, you can embrace both your inner geek while feeling cool at the same time. It’s just what we do.

Here’s what else to do this week.

SQUEEZE

Now-April 13
Seattle Public Theater
$10+

A bar is the setting for discussions of all that is challenging in the world: climate change, housing insecurity, wealth disparity and social connection. How do we adapt and connect with a world seemingly teetering on the brink?

 

Washington State Spring Fair

Now-April 13, April 17-20
Washington State Fair Events Center
$11+

Who doesn’t like a fair? Let the kid inside of you out at the Washington Spring Fair. Demolition derby! Barbecue competitions! A dinosaur exhibit! Throw in monster truck rides and racing pigs, and you’ve got some silly fun for everyone.

 

Welcome the Whales Festival

April 12-13
Langley Whale Center
Free

Celebrate the return of the Sounders gray whales, featuring a parade (plus a critter parade), educational presentations, a beach clean-up and, of course, whale watching. The North Puget Sound gray whales, knowns as Sounders, break off their migration route to feed on ghost shrimp from March through May in the North Puget Sound.

 

36th Annual Best of the Northwest Spring Show

April 12-13
Magnuson Park – Hangar 30,
$3+

The Northwest Spring show — widely considered the city’s premier arts and crafts show — offers handmade art in all mediums by more than 100 artists. The best part: You can watch artists create at their booths. The Northwest Stone Sculptors Association are featured in special exhibits throughout the venue.

 

41st Annual Tulip Festival Street Fair

April 18-20, 10 a.m.
Mount Vernon
Free

Enjoy art and photography, and peruse a variety of home and garden treasures, jewelry, apparel and goodies for kids and pets at this three-day extravaganza of fun and festivities. Don’t forget to bring your appetite!

Visit our events calendar for more ideas.